Thursday, June 14, 2012

Logitech M600, Mouse Without Button Mouse

Do not want to miss the trend of input devices, Logitech soon follow Apple and Microsoft had previously released the mouse with the touch surface technology, the M600 Touch Mouse. What kind of futuristic wireless mouse Logitech result of this concoction? Follow the following discussion.
logitech_m600_touch_mouse_box Design
Design of Touch Mouse Logitech M600 is designed in such a way so as if this looks like a mouse has no physical buttons. In fact, there are left and right click buttons are hidden beneath the upper surface of the Touch Mouse M600. 


By Logitech, left and right click buttons are used together with the mouse body. Scroll wheel eliminated because its function is replaced with the mouse surface that can detect your finger movements on the touchpad of the notebook. As a result, M600 Touch Mouse and modern minimalist look, with almost no buttons at all.
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M600 Touch Screen backs are made of plastic material is colored glossy black finish, with additional patterns in the margins. The middle mouse button is made of the same material, but gray.
A logo "Logitech" is emblazoned on the back a little to unmask M600 as an input device. Without the logo, maybe not a few people will be confused with a wireless mouse that has this unusual appearance.
logitech_m600_touch_mouse_side Viewed from the side, it seems that Logitech Mouse M600 Touch has a shape that tends to flat, not convex upward like most other mouse. Possible design is intentionally applied to simplify the user while running her fingers on the surface of this mouse.
logitech_m600_touch_mouse_pouch
The flat shape also makes the mouse body is slimmer than a desktop mouse. Touch Mouse M600 can be easily tucked in pockets of clothing, bags, or a small pouch for traveling purposes provided in the packaging.
logitech_m600_touch_mouse_receiver logitech_m600_touch_mouse_receiver2 M600 Touch Mouse uses radio waves as a medium of wireless communication with a computer that is used The receiver comes from the type Unifying Receiver that supports input from six devices at once. That is, users can simply use a receiver to connect up to 6 input device Logitech keyboard or mouse, for example, so that supports the use of this receiver so it is more practical and does not take a USB port.
logitech_m600_touch_mouse_bottom
The wireless mouse has no buttons visible uses two AA batteries as a power source. Battery compartment also functions as a storage box that does not disappear when the mouse taken away.
To assist users in saving battery life, Logitech provides a switch on / off at the bottom so that the mouse can be turned off when not in use. Beside the indicator light will turn green when the battery power is sufficient.
Still in around the area where the switch on / off, there is a laser sensor with 1000 dpi resolution embedded in the Logitech Mouse M600 Touch.
Features
The main function of which is the mainstay of Logitech Mouse M600 Touch is navigating using your fingers. Surface of the touch sensitive mouse is used as a substitute for the scroll wheel and back / forward is usually placed on the side.
Users simply sweeping a finger up and down for scrolling on the page Web site or document, or to the left and right to give the command "back" and "forward". This concept sounds interesting because the surface of the body can replace the mouse scroll wheel and two physical buttons at once.
Logitech Mouse M600 Touch comes without software, but you can download the application and Logitech Scroll Flow Set Point of the relevant manufacturer's website. Flow Scroll makes scrolling motion on the web site becomes more smooth, not jerky like if you use the mouse scroll wheel in general. This software supports popular browser Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Opera.
Scrolling speed can be adjusted in accordance with the velocity of the finger on the mouse surface. To make a smooth scrolling, move your finger slowly. To go directly to the top or bottom of the page on site, swipe your finger quickly.
logitech_m600_touch_mouse_setpoint
Set Point software is used to set some parameters associated with the use of the mouse, such as motion pointer speed settings and software updates. A battery capacity indicator also provided for users to monitor battery condition.
Test Use
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The first impression was so the first time holding a Logitech Mouse M600 Touch is a slick device that seamlessly proved less comfortable in the hand. The form is symmetrical, minimal grooves, and make the M600 is not an ergonomic flat, hard grip.
It is a compromise that must be done to keep the mouse in order to form a modern and minimalist look, while supporting the use of the Touch Surface is a mainstay. Flat form is required so the user can sweep your finger on the surface of the M600 with ease.
Jump to the surface with a finger touch can do so directly plugged into a computer mouse. However, it is recommended to download the software Flow Scroll to optimize the browsing experience smoother scrolling.
In practice, navigating with a finger touch surface is a unique and responsive feel during use. However, unfortunately gesture support is available only sweep your finger up / down and left / right.
There is no "pinch to zoom" or other multi-touch functionality so that the touch surface features seem a little bland as it only replaces the scroll wheel and two physical buttons.
Due to the design of the two left and right click buttons are integrated, middle-click function that is usually coupled by a scroll wheel had to be absent from M600 Touch Mouse.

Conclusion
Logitech Mouse M600 Touch brings a new concept in navigation using the mouse. Unfortunately, implementation is still not yet fully felt because only provides limited functionality.
Another thing to note is that the mouse is priced at 69.99 U.S. dollars, or about 640 thousand dollars this can only work optimally in the operating system Windows 7.
Logitech Mouse M600 Touch
Pros: + Touch surface offers a unique way of navigating with a finger sweep + Responsive currently used + Attractive design, with slim body yanag makes it easy to carry
Disadvantages: - Surface Touch scroll function and only provide "back / forward" - This form is less ergonomic, discomfort in the hand - Prices are relatively expensive

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