Hot or not: Logitech's new clip-on travel mouse

When it was announced last year, the Logitech VX Nano notebook mouse earned a CNET Editors' Choice award for its compact, comfortable shape and dual scrolling modes.

(Credit: Logitech)

Now there's a new Nano in Logitech's lineup: the V550 Nano, announced on Wednesday, adds a unique "clip and go" dock that lets you attach the mouse to your laptop's lid.

According to the company, plenty of users carry their laptops among rooms in the house or from a desk to a conference room at work; the dock lets you carry the mouse and laptop in one hand. "Now, you won't have to choose between grabbing your mouse or a cup of coffee," a Logitech rep quips in the press release.

Otherwise, the V550 Nano incorporates all the features we loved about the VX Nano, including the dual-mode scroll wheel, tiny USB receiver, and 2.4GHz wireless technology. Even better, the $60 V550 Nano costs a bit less than its predecessor.

It's difficult to judge a product like the V550 Nano based just on pictures--mousing preferences are such a personal thing, as we've seen--but I do like the idea of being able to roam from room to room without juggling my laptop, cell phone, mouse, and beverage (one of which is almost always dropped in the process).

What do you think: is it hot or not?

[neilksos]

I'm thinking HOT. But then again you would have to see a picture of the hook thats attached to your laptop when the mouse isn't there! That could be a deal breaker!

[MadLyb]

I like the idea, but not the execution. Who wants a nasty clip stuck on their laptop all the time. I would have taken advantage of the security lock slot.

[make_or_break]

Geek factor high. Nothing like a giant zit for your notebook.

[morrie 52]

Has any one produced a good accurate precise wireless mouse,as me and partner will no get one till there is one.