Logitech unveils laser mice at CeBIT

Logitech today unveiled four new laser mice and a digital pen at a CeBIT press conference to celebrate the company's 25th anniversary. The accessory-maker is introducing a special edition of its Logitech G7 Laser Cordless Mouse in Europe that features a compact, mobile black LAN case--making it easy for gamers to take the mouse to competitions while protecting it from the wear of travel. The G7 mouse offers full-speed USB cordless performance, uses 2.4GHz digital cordless technology, features a 2000dpi laser engine, and ships with two lithium-ion battery packs. The MX610 Left-Hand Laser Cordless Mouse is slated for shipment in early April for $60, while the Logitech MX400 Precision Laser Mouse is expected to ship in April for $40. Logitech's V150 Laser Mouse for notebooks will ship in June for $30 (digital pen pricing and availability were unavailable).

Designed specifically for left-handers, the Logitech MX610 Left-Hand Laser Cordless Mouse features a sculpted design to provide a comfortable fit for the left hand. The Logitech MX400 Precision Laser Mouse is designed to deliver a combination of laser performance, a sculpted right-hand fit, and a comfortable soft-touch grip for desktop PC users. Logitech's V150 Laser Mouse for notebooks includes precision laser tracking technology, enabling the mouse to work on more surfaces than typical optical solutions.

The Logitech "io 2 Digital Pen" offers improved handwriting recognition, as well as a new written shortcut that transforms notes into a Microsoft Word document. The pen's handwriting recognition software learns each user's personal lexicon and individual handwriting style for more accurate conversion of notes into digital text. Pen owners can use a simple handwritten symbol to indicate portions of handwritten notes they want to send to a new Word document. When the pen is docked, the notes appear instantly within a split-screen interface, as both handwritten notes and as automatically converted text, allowing users to edit the text or click one button to send it directly into a new Word document.

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