Bluetooth Mouse - Logitech vs Microsoft.

As mentioned in my previous post, I have been intending to do this for quite some time. A comparison between the Logitech V270 and Microsoft 8000 blue tooth mouse. These were used with both a Sony Vaio SZ and TX series notebook. Amazingly, the Logitech paired with both notebooks without a fuss while the Microsoft - the one who also makes the operating system - requires some blue tooth stacks to be downloaded and installed. Weird.

Once paired, they both worked flawlessly until you use the blue tooth to transfer files to another notebook or PC. Then it goes haywire, while the transfer is in progress. Once completed it will be fine again.


The Logitech is a tad bigger with clean designs which I favour. It works great and is comfortable to use. The ratcheted scroll wheel is great and affords greater control when scrolling. It uses AA batteries.

The underside is plain with only the glow of the red sensor light to indicate that its alive. The Logitech is supplied with a zippered neoprene case. Nice and simple.

The Microsoft and its fancy acrylic case which also houses the blue tooth dongle. BTW, the Logitech does not come with a blue tooth dongle. Too bad for those without blue tooth built in, either lose a USB port or deal with wires.... It uses AAA batteries.

There are three extra buttons, am not sure about the ones on the side but the one in the middle, above the scroll wheel is to toggle between mouse mode and presenter mode. This is to activate all the presenter buttons and stop the mouse sensor.

My least liked feature is the smooth scrolling scroll wheel. Too smooth that its hard to have precise control.

The busy underside of the Microsoft with the controls for Microsoft PowerPoint, laser pointer and volume. Works great during presentation. No glow of light to indicate if its alive, press the laser pointer button if you need to know. Just don't point it to your eyes...

Both are great devices for their purpose. Personally, I find that I gravitate more towards the Logitech for daily use most likely due to its larger size hence more comfortable to hold and its ratcheted scroll wheel.

Logitech = RM 279.00

Microsoft = RM 429.00

Both highly recommended.

Bike Gear

Helmet Nolan N102 which saved half of my face, my eye, my cheeks and my chin. The VPS (tinted flip visor) is so well constructed that even though it looks flimsy did not break off. Only the ear piece cover came off and I lost it. The best feature of this helmet is its anti fog system, a second layer of clear visor which works well even in heavy downpour. Keeps my head safe, dry with good visuals and in comfort.

Bought in Singapore by a dear friend for SGD 280, about RM700.


The Spada padded jacket. Mangled at the shoulders saving a lot of skin and possible dislocation of my bones. Looks heavy and hot but is not. Its vented and wearable even in the hot humid Kuala Lumpur weather.

Bought in London for GBP100, about RM700.

The gloves without which I will not be able to type this entry as I am certain that without its protection, my intimacy with the tarmac will cause my hands to experience severe abrasive injury.

Bought in Singapore for SGD 29, about RM70.

The boots protects my feet from abrasion and crushing.

Bought in 1 Utama for RM140 during sale.

Finally the Tumi bag which protects my camera, PDA and errr cigarettes. The most important contribution of this piece of kit is that its totally waterproof. I've used other bags before which just could not take the rain that I endure in my daily commute. This one does.

Bought in StarHill for RM980.

All of them works. I have tried quite a few but I am sticking with these for the time being.