- Logitech unveils an all-new foldable mouse
- The Mobil Fold is small and durable
- It promises more than a month of autonomy
I’ve had all kinds of computer mice over the years, but my favorite by far is a 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, with a spring-loaded retractable cable. When that died after several car trips, I switched to a Microsoft Surface Arc Bluetooth travel mouse. It was damn near perfect. In travel mode it was flat and when you wanted to use it you curved it to get a perfect curve that fit the palm of your hand. This one died after years of business travel.
So you can imagine my excitement when Logitech showed me its new Mobi Fold ($79.99 / $119.99 CAD / €79.99 / £69.99). As the name suggests, this is a truly foldable Bluetooth travel mouse.
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The company says that although about 76% of us own mice, only 26% take them on the road. The palm-sized Mobi Fold is small enough to fit in almost any pocket and accompany your wanderlust.
When folded, the Logitech Mobile Fold resembles a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip without a screen in size and shape. It unfolds in an approximately 60-degree curve that fits your palm perfectly. It has a pair of quiet clickers – all the better for not annoying other passengers – and between them is a large touch button that you can use to quickly scroll through content on the screen or one line at a time.
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The body is covered in a soft rubber material that feels good to the touch, and Logitech claims that Mobi Fold is durable and ready to take you on the road for up to 15 years.
In the short term, battery life is estimated at 33 days on a charge, but if you’re in a hurry, a minute of charging can get you 22 hours of operation. You also don’t have to worry about battery drain when the mouse is folded into your backpack or pocket. It turns on automatically 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 happy 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 for opening certain apps, taking screenshots, copying and pasting, and performing other operations.
I had a chance to try the mouse with a few different systems and applications. It doesn’t need a special surface or mousepad to work, and I found it comfortable and responsive. I folded and unfolded it several times and noticed that the fold was firm and not flimsy. There’s enough tension that you don’t have to worry about the two halves falling apart.
Yes, I even accidentally dropped the ultra-portable mouse, and it survived without issue.
Mobi Fold comes in four colors: graphite, off-white, lilac, and sand, and should start shipping this week.
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