- Logitech presents a new foldable mouse
- The Mobil Fold is small and durable
- It promises more than a month of battery life.
I’ve had all kinds of computer mice over the years, but my favorite by far is the travel mouse. They come in many different shapes, sizes, and configurations. I fondly remember a promotional USB travel mouse, perhaps no bigger than my thumb, that included a spring-loaded retractable cable. When that died after several road trips, I switched to a Microsoft Surface Arc Bluetooth travel mouse. It was almost perfect. In travel mode, it was flat, and when you wanted to use it, you folded it into a perfect curve that hugged your palm. He died after years of business trips.
So you can imagine my excitement when Logitech showed me their new Mobi Fold ($79.99 / $119.99CAD / €79.99 / £69.99). As the name suggests, it is a truly foldable Bluetooth travel mouse.
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The company claims that while about 76% of us own mice, only 26% take them on trips. The palm-sized Mobi Fold is small enough to fit in almost any pocket and accompany you on your wanderlust.
When folded, the Logitech Mobile Fold looks similar in size and shape to a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip without a screen. It unfolds into an approximately 60-degree curve that fits perfectly under the palm of your hand. It has a pair of silent controls, the better so as not to disturb your traveling companions, and between them is a wide touch-sensitive button that you can use to quickly scroll through screen content or one line at a time.
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The body is covered in a soft rubber material that feels good against the skin and Logitech claims the Mobi Fold is durable and ready to accompany you on the road for up to 15 years.
In the short term, battery life is rated at 33 days on a charge, but if you’re in a pinch, one minute of charging can give you 22 hours of runtime. You also don’t have to worry about the battery running out when the mouse is folded in your backpack or pocket. Automatically turns on when unfolded and turns off when folded.
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If you regularly switch between, say, a desktop, laptop, and tablet, you’ll be pleased with the Mobi Fold’s quick-switching capabilities for up to three devices. There’s also the Logitech Plus companion app that you can use to customize buttons to open certain apps, take screenshots, copy and paste, and perform other operations.
I had the opportunity to test the mouse with a few different systems and applications. It doesn’t need a special surface or mat to operate, and I found it comfortable and responsive. I folded and unfolded it repeatedly and noticed that the fold feels firm, not flimsy. There’s enough tension that you won’t worry about the two halves falling off.
Yes, I even accidentally dropped my ultra-portable mouse and it survived without a problem.
The Mobi Fold comes in four colors: graphite, off-white, lilac, and sand, and should start shipping this week.
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