It is incredible to realize that today, optical mouse is the most popular type of a mouse. As little as ten years ago, mice came with roller balls, and cords, and they had a special mouse connector! It was called a PS/2 connector. Its time is over!

Today, the optical mice are equipped with a laser diode. The laser light reflection from the mouse pad is read by the sensors back in the mouse, and transmitted wirelessly to the wireless receiver that is typically inside the USB dongle. The USB dongle is then plugged directly into the USB port of the computer. There are no cables or wires, except if you choose to use an USB hub for laptop, which could be connected with a USB cable to the laptop. The USB hub can be convenient as you can plug the USB dongle of the optical mouse directly into the top of the hub. You do not have to search for it at the back or on the side of the laptop or netbook that you are working with.

One of the most popular model of the optical mouse for laptop is Logitech V220 Cordless Optical Mouse For Netbooks. Let's look at its characteristics.

Logitech V220 Wireless Optical Mouse For Netbooks and Laptops

This optical mouse is pictured above. The V220 is Logitech's best selling optical mouse for laptop model.

Features of Logitech V220

• Abundant selection of colors - finally a mouse that lets you be expressive anywhere you go with your laptop
• Ambidextrous - great for both hands equally
• Features a rigid wheel, which is best for scrolling the windows
• Highly ergonomic with its soft rubber sides, great for the feel of the mouse, and for easy control
• Mini USB receiver snaps into the bottom of the mouse for convenience and turns off the mouse which automatically increases the longevity of the battery
• Six months of use on a single battery, more with auto-off switch on
• Useful battery level indicator - you may now know that the mouse pointer is performing erratically because of low battery
• Auto-off switch - helps save the battery life even if you neglect to place the dongle into the mouse
• 1000 dpi precision renders the V220 almost three times more responsive than the average optical mouse

Pros

• Great value, convenience, simplicity and colorfulness for the price
• Takes Five Seconds To Install
• Ease of use
• Great feel in the hand thanks to the rubber grips

Cons

• Very light feel in hand - if you prefer heavier feel this mouse may not be for you
• Not the most inexpensive model but absolutely best value for the price

Overall, the Logitech V220 wireless optical mouse gets a high rating for usability, and fun that you can have with the variety of color combinations available.

Logitech V220 is currently available in Blue Flourish, Rose Pink, Cobalt Blue, Plum Purple, Candy Stripe, and Blush Butterfly designs on Amazon through this link.