Logitech Wireless Mouse M310 Dark Aces

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I own 3 of these M310s. They are all in service on different PCs (a Sony laptop, desktop I put together and a Dell all-in-one) running Windows 8.1. Every single one has the same problem: randomly, the mouse cursor stops moving for around 10 seconds. Every other function continues to work (scroll wheel, left and right buttons) except that the mouse cursor will not move on the screen. This is infuriating when you are in the middle of something. The only thing you can do is wait it out. It usually happens every couple of days of light usage. This morning it happened 4 times in two hours on my laptop. Im now shopping for replacements.

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I was concerned with ergonomics mostly and contemplated a lot before I found what I was looking for. With so many mice available there are the good and bad reviews but let the bad reviews not change your mind because mice, especially ergonomic concerns are all very subjective. This is what I failed to understand initially and thats why it took me much time to realize that. Since every mouse would be different to everybody, you shouldnt base your buying decision solely on that unless you start seeing some kind of a pattern with bad reviews which could mean defect in product that majority has found about. I had to chose between M305 and this mouse because it is "palm grip" type and bigger than M305. I picked M310 and now my hand can rest on it without being tense which isnt the case with my Microsoft Mouse 3000 "claw grip" mouse because I cant rest my palm easily on it and after long period of using it, I start feeling a bit of pain in my palm and hand. I now put my Microsoft Mouse 3000 aside and use only M310 with my laptop because not only does it offer good ergonomics, it also has mini-USB unified connector that goes into your USB port and stays there forever which is very convenient. Compared to USB transceiver of my Microsoft Mouse 3000, this one is a lot smaller, its hardly noticeable and nothing will hit it accidentally even if you decided to dance with your laptop in crowded place. This mouse came with disposable battery but since I have only used this mouse one month only averaging 4-5 hours, I cannot tell yet how much battery lasts but given the popularity of low self-discharge durable batteries today, you can forget about worrying because after all, its only one battery that mouse uses and you can buy a pack of 4 batteries for around $10 of either eneloop or Amazon Basics. I have both brands and they are great. I have no doubt that 2000mAh eneloop can last you 1 year with average use on M310 because you can turn off this mouse when you dont plan using it for some time. There is a green small LED in the middle that turns on for a few short seconds after you either turn you mouse or bring it out of standby state. In terms of functionality, it only has 3 buttons which suffices my browsing and office needs (I would appreciate 2 more buttons for back and forth surfing though) but if you do more than just browsing internet and office work, you will be missing at least 2 buttons more. I dont remember myself installing drivers and utility that came on CD with this mouse, but rather just plugging in and Windows 7 installing required drivers automatically. If you are gamer, there is one thing I am confident about - there is no utility that would allow you to record macro commands for expanded functionality in video games compared to Razer mice that have this. Actually in obsessive search for best mouse ergonomics-wise, I have bought Razer DeathAdder which was expensive and unnecessary for the purpose I bought M310 for. The wheel on M310 is what I needed because it doesnt just glide freely but has so to say "tiny stoppers" which sound clicky bettering your navigation and allowing you to break with accuracy after scrolling to certain positions. The range of this mouse is way better than of Microsoft Mouse 3000 which was like 1.5 meters max from transceiver and I had to be next to my laptop to use it. With Logitech M310 the range is now enough for me to stand at the rooms door and controlling laptop at the end of room which I am sure is not the farthest it can do. There is one thing I liked the least which is high sensitivity of left and right buttons because do to me resting my hand on mouse, fingers tend to add weight on buttons resulting in accidental clicks. My experience is subjective however so keep that in mind so what I might have not liked, you wouldnt deem inconvenient. To conclude, I am very satisfied with my Logitech M310! Its has small transceiver, a good wireless range, it is conservative in energy because it can be turned off and automatically enter standby state when idle, it offers smooth scrolling and tracking, it has parking slot for its small transceiver covered by retractable cover which helps mobility. If you are mobile kind of person, working on your laptop doing office work or plain web surfing then you wont go wrong with M310.

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But the sensor isnt centered, which will irk a big fraction of users who are used to Logitechs previous M505/525s. Context: I use a fingertip grip as opposed to claw or palm grip. The scroll wheel is actually my favorite in terms of texture/traction because it allows for the easiest middle-clicking, but it doesnt side scroll. The clicking mechanism takes less effort than the M525 and the M505, so thats good. The side grips were quite nice (much better than the M560), but all these ergonomic benefits do not outweigh the off-centered sensor. For anyone whos used to a centered sensor, you know EXACTLY what I mean (you pivot on your wrist, so moving side to side translates to moving diagonally up to the right and diagonally down to the left when the sensor isnt centered. ANNOYING. Terrible for gamers.) If your mousing field on your mousepad looks like an actual square (where your sensor actually moves to), then you wont find this annoying. BUT if, like me, you pivot on your wrist, and your mousing field actually looks like, say, an ultrasound-shaped thing, then youll hate it despite its ergonomics.

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This is absolutely the worst mouse I have ever owned. It is lucky to get 6 days on a AA battery. The most I have gotten was maybe three weeks. I have been through at least 6 batteries since buying it. Yes - I did try batteries of different brands. It made no difference. Often after as little as two or three days it starts to act erratically. The pointer freezes up. Then it jumps. No problem at all with the buttons. I thought I was making a good choice when I chose a major brand product, but this is terrible. No more Logitech for me ever.

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I love this mouse. PROS: This mouse has Logitechs "Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity," which means its reliable like a mouse with a cord, with fast data transmission and no delays. I havent had one issue with it being boggy or inaccurate. This mouse is smooth and responsive - it just feels right. Great design ... this mouse is considered a full-size. It fits my hand perfect. I dont like the tiny laptop mice. This mouse measures just under 4-3/8" long. I love the contoured design with soft rubber grips. Its even great for either hand. Its very comfortable, so I can use it for hours and hours with no issues. The plug-and-forget nano-receiver is a great benefit. I just leave it in my laptop all the time. This mouse also has an on/off switch to save battery life, when not in use, as well as a battery indicator light that shows up for a few seconds right after the mouse is turned on. I bought the Big Top Stripe mouse and I think its beautiful. I would have preferred something in a mauve-pink color, to match my Sony Laptop, but Im still happy with the one I bought. CONS: The only thing I didnt love at first about this mouse is the scrolling wheel. It didnt seem as smooth as my previous mouse. It kind of jumps vs just smoothly rolls down the page. I went into my laptops control panel and changed the number of lines the wheel would scroll with one roll, and that made it better. It didnt make the wheel operate any smoother, but it allowed me to move a further distance quicker when scrolling, so I didnt have as many "clicks" to have to deal with. (In case you want to do that - Control Panel / Hardware / Mouse / Wheel). I changed mine to 6 lines at a time. I would highly recommend this mouse and Amazon has the best price I found on it. If you order alot from Amaozon, become a Prime Member and get your mouse fast, with free shipping.

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After decades of using and loving Microsoft wired mice, I decided to check out wireless mice, to avoid dragging the mouse cable around. Im a software developer, and my desk where my mouse sits is worn shiny smooth. To understand my comments in context, when Im programming, the keyboard and mouse become virtual extensions of my body, and Im highly sensitive to even slight imperfections, like the drag of a mouse cord or the force needed to click. First, I bought two Microsoft wireless mice, and they didnt work correctly. I bought two different model Microsoft wireless mice, and they didnt work at all. I wont be buying any more Microsoft wireless mice. Next, I bought two Logitech Wireless Mouse M310 (Silver) mice, and they worked perfectly, right out of the box. Just put the supplied battery in the mouse, plug the little Nano Transceiver into a USB port, and youre up. Finally, a wireless mouse that simply does what its supposed to do! There is an on/off switch on the bottom of the mouse to conserve the battery, and a slot to hold the tiny USB Nano Transceiver for travel. I believe the mouse partially powers down automatically when not moved for a while, to conserve battery. Ive only been using them for a few days, and cant yet speak to battery life or longevity. But the only minor con so far is that the surface of the mouse where your two clicking fingers fit is slightly sloped to the side. Because Im used to the old-style classic Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical , which is not sloped that way, Im having to adjust. I also had to adjust the tracking speed in Windows Control Panel, but that was expected. These mice are a bit shorter than my old mice, but thats no problem. The clicking pressure feels just right, and the sides of the mice are firm rubber, which gives a nice feel and good grip. The scroll wheel has detents, which Im used to. The force it takes to slide the mouse feels about right, and I like not having to drag a mouse cord. I can place the mice within 2 inches of each other with no interference, and both work fine across the office (about 20 feet) and through a wall, from the PCs. I plan to buy more of these mice, and I recommend them to anyone looking for a simple wireless mouse that just does what its supposed to do.

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Ive been using this particular model of Logitech mouse (M310) for a long time. The last Logitech mouse I had, which was also an M310, lasted for 7 years. I prefer the size of this particular model because it fits my hand perfectly. For reference, my hand is about 6 1/2" long from the bottom of the palm to the tip of the index finger with the palm being 4" long and my index finger being 2 5/8" long. I always buy my mice according to the ease of use of it with my particular hand. I am right-handed so I cant speak to whether this mouse works as well for left-handed folks. My mouse is 36" away from the USB receiver in my CPU and it works like a charm. There are no hang-ups, freezing or delays. I dont turn the mouse off at the end of the day and the single AA battery lasts for quite a while - I would say 5-6 months at least. There is no external software to install. You just insert the USB receiver in an available USB port on your computer and turn the mouse on (switch on the bottom). I have a Windows 7 operating system and the mouse installed its own drivers in about a minute. There is no need to reboot the computer; the mouse works right out of the gate.

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Really disappointed in this mouse. I bought this mouse on June 10th looking to replace another Logitech mouse that I had. At the time of this review, its July 29th, and Im having the same problems that I had with my old mouse. I use this mouse as an office mouse, probably around 6-8 hours a day, and the mouse is broken already. Whenever I try to click on something, it occasionally will just not click, which doesnt sound as annoying as it is until youre actually trying to open up a tab and youre wondering if your computer is just slow or if the tab isnt opening because it never actually registered the click. It also makes dragging and dropping things a pain because it tends to let things go in the middle of the drag and then I have to start from the beginning; same thing with highlighting. I like the fact that its cordless. I have a laptop with the USB slots all on the left side of my computer, so a corded mouse would be really inconvenient for me, as it would have to stretch all the way around the back of my laptop. I like the way this mouse fits in my hand and I like the little scroll wheel, thats never given me problems, but Im really disappointed that this mouse didnt even last two months and I have to look into getting another one. Every six months, maybe, but at this point I think Im going to have to look into another brand. Sorry, Logitech.

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I purchase IT items for a small company. Over the last few years I have bought 11 of these mice for our CAD users. Our CAD users want a full size mouse and this fits the bill. They work well. However, one thing I have to warn you about. If you are a heavy user of the middle mouse button (not the wheel but actually pressing the button), the switch on the middle mouse button has a tendency to fail so pressing it will no longer do anything. 7 of the 11 failed in this way, usually between 6 - 24 months of use. Our CAD users press the middle mouse button hundreds of times a day so if you dont expect to be doing that you should be fine.

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Beware buyer, if you buy this item and need to return, Amazon will tell you that you can NOT return it! Nowhere on the description of this item does it say this! It doesnt matter if it is defective, they will not take it back. BUY AT OWN RISK!

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