Logitech Unveils
World's First Smart Mouse; Logitech MX610 Laser
Cordless Mouse Conducts Two-Way Communications With
PC: Provides Notification of E-Mail and Instant
Messages, Turns On and Off With Computer, Eliminates
Interference
The world's
first mouse to receive and process wireless
communication from the PC, the Logitech MX610 Laser
Cordless Mouse notifies users when the mouse battery
is low or when an instant message or e-mail is
received. Using Logitech software, users can
customize IM and e-mail notifications to alert them
to messages from specific people. It knows when the
computer is on or off and it changes its own power
status accordingly
FREMONT,
Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 6, 2005--Logitech
(SWX:LOGN) (NASDAQ:LOGI), the world's leading
manufacturer of computer mice, today unveiled the
world's first mouse to receive and process wireless
communication from the PC. The Logitech(R) MX(TM)610
Laser Cordless Mouse's 2.4 GHz digital cordless
technology and sophisticated on-board microprocessor
give the mouse this smart capability.
Other cordless
mice can only send information in one direction: to
the computer. Because Logitech's newest mouse is
capable of two-way communication with the computer,
the mouse offers new conveniences to the user. It can
tell people when their mouse battery is low, and
notify them when they receive an important e-mail or
instant message (IM). The Logitech MX610 Laser
Cordless Mouse knows when the computer is on or off
-- and it can save power by turning itself off when
the PC is dormant. It can sense if there is wireless
interference, changing channels to establish the most
secure connection. And the mouse doesn't need a reset
button -- once it's connected to the computer, it
stays connected forever.
"This
changes the very concept of a computer mouse, because
it is no longer simply an input device," said
Ashish Arora, Logitech's vice president of product
marketing for retail pointing devices. "The way
the MX610 mouse processes and delivers notifications
for e-mail messages and instant messages puts the
mouse into the smart device category. And its ability
to manage battery life is extremely practical and a
valuable feature. Logitech knows that smart devices
will inevitably become a part of everyday life. This
mouse, along with the recently announced Logitech(R)
Cordless Desktop(R) MX(TM) 5000 Laser, shows that we
are committed to investing in smart technologies for
our mice and keyboards."
Smart E-Mail and
IM Notifications: Blue Light for E-Mail, Orange Light
for IM
Because today's
computer screens are often cluttered with the
delivery of information, including notifications, and
many home PC users are not always in front of their
computer screen, Logitech developed a simple way to
receive e-mail and IM notifications. The MX610 mouse
senses when a new e-mail message comes into a user's
Outlook(R) inbox, and illuminates a blue light on the
e-mail button. With one click of the illuminated
button, the user opens the Outlook inbox to easily
view the message. Similarly, the PC sends, and the
mouse receives, notification of new instant messages
from Windows(R) Messenger, MSN(R) Messenger, and
Yahoo!(R) Instant Messenger, communicated with the
illumination of an orange button on the mouse, which
can easily be seen from across the room. With
Logitech(R) SetPoint(TM) software, people can
customize their mouse so they are only notified when
specific people send them e-mails or IMs. And if
people need to leave their PC to do something in the
other room, the mouse can deliver these notifications
at a wireless range of up to 30 feet.
Smart Power
Management
The Logitech
MX610 Laser Cordless Mouse has an expected battery
life of up to three months with regular use, a
significant accomplishment considering its powerful
Logitech MX Laser engine. The mouse achieves this
long battery life by mimicking the power status of
the computer to which it is connected. As it sends
and receives wireless signals, the mouse can sense
when the PC has gone into sleep mode or is shut down,
and the mouse powers down accordingly. Also, when the
mouse battery level is low -- less than 10 percent of
full charge -- an indicator light on the mouse
illuminates. Logitech has found that many cordless
mouse owners have thought their cordless mouse was
broken when it ran out of battery power. They simply
forgot that the mouse used batteries. The indicator
light and advanced power system help solve this
problem.
Logitech 2.4 GHz
Digital Cordless
The Logitech
MX610 Laser Cordless Mouse includes a USB
micro-receiver that connects instantly with the mouse
when it is plugged into a desktop or a notebook PC.
As the mouse and wireless receiver send information
back and forth, the mouse periodically may sense a
wireless interruption or interference. In a matter of
moments, the mouse seamlessly shifts the wireless
channel until it finds one that is interference-free.
The micro-receiver eliminates clutter created by
larger corded receivers.
Laser Tracking
for Premium Performance
Logitech was the
first company to introduce a mouse with laser
tracking. The precise nature of laser light allows a
laser mouse to see much greater surface detail than a
typical optical mouse with a red light-emitting diode
(LED). This means that a laser mouse tracks more
accurately and will work on a wider variety of
surfaces. The MX610 mouse's powerful MX engine is
built to deliver precision. Also, as with all
Logitech laser products, the laser of the MX610 mouse
is nearly invisible and very safe; it meets the Class
1 safety standard.
Comfortable,
Versatile, Stylish Design
Sculpted for the
right hand, the Logitech MX610 Laser Cordless Mouse
delivers a comfortable fit to go along with its
versatile and stylish design. The mouse features 10
buttons, including volume up, down and mute buttons
for controlling music on the PC. The reset button is
noticeably absent, because once the receiver is
plugged in, the mouse and receiver are perpetually
connected. The mouse includes Logitech's Tilt Wheel
Plus Zoom scroll wheel, which allows people to
effortlessly scroll left, right, up and down, and
zoom in and out of images, Web pages and open
documents. The mouse's key plate is coated with a
brilliant chrome finish, while a cool black display
panel and matte black soft-touch grips help to create
a sleek, modern styling that blends with the decor of
today's sophisticated flat-screen monitors.
Pricing and
Availability
The Logitech
MX610 Laser Cordless Mouse will be available in the
U.S. and Europe beginning in October. The mouse has a
suggested retail price of $59.99 in the U.S.
About Logitech
Founded in 1981,
Logitech designs, manufactures and markets personal
peripherals that enable people to effectively work,
play, and communicate in the digital world. Logitech
International is a Swiss public company traded on the
SWX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and in the U.S. on the
Nasdaq National Market System (LOGI). The company has
manufacturing facilities in Asia and offices in major
cities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.