The Flying Mouse

Vishal Mathur

The MX Air is actually a revolutionary product. It looks like no other mouse, but more like a cordless phone or a fancy remote control. While you may be used to using a mouse on a tabletop, with the MX Air you can also wave around in the air to control the mouse pointer.

The laser guided tracking system is precise and responsive. Using a technology called 'FreeSpace', the pointer and media controls work even in the air, so it's a great idea if you want to use it with a home theatre PC to playback media on a large screen TV.

Logitech MX Air Rs 8,995	Performance Coolness
Pros Great ergonomics, performance Cons Expensive Sold by Logitech India www.logitech.com	Specs Freespace technology, USB micro receiver, media controls, touch sensitive scroll pad, rechargeable battery, charging dock supplied Verdict

Apart from basic mouse functionality you also get extra media control buttons and a touch-sensitive scroll pad instead of a scroll wheel. Everything is backlit in a mesmerizing orange. Power is from built in rechargeable batteries which are charged when the device is placed in the dock. You'll easily get a week of battery life from a full charge. Installation is a breeze too; just plug in the micro-receiver into your PC and you're good to go. The SetPoint software has to be installed for better results though. A disadvantage is the glossy, scratch & fingerprint prone surface. And all this futuristic technology doesn't come cheap; at almost Rs 9k, you can buy three laser wireless mice for the same price. Buy it if you must have the latest tech to show off.