You love that laser mouse of yours but you dread using it when the only surface available to you is a high gloss or glassy surface. Well folks – Logitech finally has a solution for you called Darkfield Laser Technology. I’ll let Logitech describe the actual technology (via their official press release):

“To track on glass (that’s at least 4 mm thick), Logitech Darkfield uses dark field microscopy to detect microscopic particles and micro-scratches on these surfaces, rather than tracking the surface itself. Similar to the way in which our eye sees the clear night sky, the mouse’s sensor sees the clean areas of glass as a dark background with bright dots – the dust. Then, the sensor interprets the movement of these dots to track exactly where you’ve moved the mouse.”

Darkfield Laser Technology is available in two new mice from Logitech – the Logitech Performance Mouse MX and the Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX for mobile users.

Features of the Performance Mouse MX include:

• Hyper-fast scrolling – fly through long documents with a single spin
• Sculpted right-handed shape
• 2.4 GHz wireless
• Logitech Unifying receiver – tiny USB receiver
• Flexible recharging system – recharge your mouse using a microUSB system through your computer or a standard wall outlet
• Four customizable thumb buttons
• Available beginning this month for $99.99

Features of the Anywhere Mouse MX include:

• Hyper-fast scrolling
• 2.4 GHz wireless
• Logitech Unifying receiver – tiny USB receiver
• Flexible recharging system – recharge your mouse using a microUSB system through your computer or a standard wall outlet
• Back and forward thumb buttons
• Available beginning this month for $79.99

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If you frequently make presentations and you’re sick of clicking a mouse or keyboard button to move slides along, you’ll want to check out Logitech’s latest Wireless Presenter devices – the Logitech Professional Presenter R800 and R400. The new presenters feature laser pointing, wireless convenience, and intuitive slideshow controls that can be found via touch.

The Logitech Professional Presenter R800 features:

• Green laser pointer visible even in bright rooms or on an LCD/plasma display
• LCD display helps you keep track of time and wireless reception
• Silent vibrating alerts
• 100 foot wireless range
• Buttons easy to find via touch with smooth contours
• USB receiver which can be stored in the presenter
• Timer buttons
• Silent alarm
• On/Off switch
• Available in August for a price of $99.99

The Logitech Wireless Presenter R400 features:

• Intuitive controls with buttons that can be found via touch
• USB receiver which can be stored in the presenter
• Red laser pointer
• 50 foot range
• Battery power indicator
• On/off switch
• Available in September for a price of $49.99

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Guitar Hero World Tour fans on the PS3 will love this one. Logitech announces the new Logitech Wireless Drum Controller for the PlayStation 3 platform today – complete with three premium fully adjustable drum heads and two cymbal pads.

The key features of the Wireless Drum Controller include:

• Quiet controls – you’ll hear less of the controls while making sweet music (ha)
• A durable bass pedal with a stainless steel surface
• Comes with a 2.4GHz wireless USB receiver for the PS3 and PS2 platform
• Sets up quickly and folds flat in seconds
• Uses two AA batteries
• Wireless range up to 30 feet

The Logitech Wireless Drum Controller is available in the US starting this month and in Europe starting in August for a price of $199.99.

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If I had one complaint with Logitech Harmony Remote Controls over the last few years it would its inability to control the Sony PlayStation 3 console thanks to the lack of built-in Bluetooth wireless connectivity. It’s a pain I tell ya – if I want to watch a Blu-ray movie, the Sony PS3 controller needs to be accessible in order for me to control the console.

HOWEVER, it appears this problem is now remedied thanks to the availability of the new Logitech Harmony Adapter for the PlayStation 3 console. Think of this adapter as basically a proxy between a Harmony Universal Remote Control and the Sony PS3 console – receiving and transforming commands from the Harmony remote into Bluetooth wireless commands for the PS3. All I can say is – it’s about time.

Features include:

• Works with all Logitech Harmony Remotes
• Supports all 51 PS3 commands
• Compact low-profile design
• Guided online setup
• Always-on wireless link to PS3

The Harmony Adapter for the PS3 is currently available at Amazon.com for $59.99.

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Unleash that rock star inside of you with the new Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller for the Sony PS2 and PlayStation 3 consoles. This new “Black Edition” guitar is officially licensed for Guitar Hero and is made out of authentic materials such as a wood neck and body, a rosewood fingerboard, and metal frets. The guitar works with Guitar Hero games for the PS3, and with Guitar Hero World Tour games on the PS2 platform. 

Other features include:

• One-piece contoured wood body
• Reduced button noise
• Rubber dome technology on the fret board controls
• Touch-sensitive slider located on the neck of the guitar
• Wireless range of up to 30 feet from the console
• Hundreds of hours of battery life

The Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller will be available in a pristine black finish along with a glossy black pick guard for a retail price of $199.99. Expect the guitar to be available this month in the U.S. and in June for Europe.

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Ultimate Ears by Logitech (that was strange to write – forgot that Logitech acquired Ultimate Ears!) announces the introduction of the new Ultimate Ears 700 noise-isolating earphones. Utilizing a custom tuned dual-armature microdesign, the earphones feature:

• Two custom tuned speakers
• Frequency response from 10Hz to 16.5 kHz
• Custom fit provides passive noise isolation of up to 26 dB
• Three different sized silicone ear-cushions
• Two sets of Comply foam ear-cushions
• Pocket-ready hard case for safe travel
• Weighs just 11.6 grams
• Supports iPod and MP3 players
• 3.5 mm jack

The Ultimate Ears 700 will be available in the U.S. and in Europe this month for a price of $229.99.

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It’s clearly evident that laptops are the main driving force behind computer sales these days as more and more vendors are releasing products designed around improving the laptop/notebook experience. Last week we had a new notebook cooling base from Microsoft. Today we have two new notebook products from Logitech – the Logitech Cooling Pad N100 – focused on improving the airflow around your notebook and the Logitech Notebook Riser N110 – designed to improve the comfort level in using a notebook.

The Logitech Cooling Pad N100 features the following:

• Designed to be usable on your lap or on your desk
• Built-in USB powered fan for cooling your notebook
• Rear air-intake allows for unobstructed airflow
• Enclosed durable construction protects the internal fan from dust and damage
• Slotted surface
• Low-power consumption USB cable with minimal impact on your notebook battery

The Logitech Notebook Riser N110 features:

• Designed to be used on a table
• Elevates the notebook’s display to a more comfortable height
• Usable with external keyboard and mouse
• Adjustable tilt – with 20, 30, and 40 degree angles
• Rubber-soled swivel base
• Flips open and folds flat for easy setup, transport, and storage

The Cooling Pad N100 should be coming to the U.S. in March and Europe in April. The suggested price for the N100 will be $29.99. The Logitech Notebook Riser N110 should be available in the U.S. in May for a price of $29.99.

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Logitech extends their gamer oriented G-series product lineup with the introduction of three new products – the Logitech G19 keyboard for gaming, the Logitech G35 surround sound headset, and the Logitech G9x laser mouse. Here’s what you need to know about the three new products.

Logitech G19 Keyboard for Gaming

• First Logitech keyboard to feature color GamePanel LCD
• 320 x 240 pixel display provides in-game information for over 60 games
• Screen can also show VoIP communication data, clock, CPU load, or other non-gaming specific information such as pictures or video
• 12 fully programmable G keys with three macros per key – resulting in 36 commands per game
• Multi-key input functionality allows you to engage up to 5 keys at the same time
• Game Mode switch which can disable the Windows key during game play
• Two USB 2.0 ports
• Available in March for $199.99

Logitech G35 Surround Sound Headset

• First Logitech headset to offer 7.1 surround sound
• Powered by second generation Dolby Headphone technology
• Reduces ambient noise thanks to proprietary ear-enclosing design
• Adjustable noise-canceling microphone
• Use included software to morph your voice with six options – cyborg, giant, mutant, space squirrel, troll and alien
• Includes three G keys on left earpiece for one-touch command over voice morphing
• On-ear audio controls for quick access to volume, microphone mute, and surround sound adjustments
• Three swappable headbands – thin, thick, and contoured designs
• Supports Dolby Pro Logic II
• Available in March for $129.99

Logitech G9x Laser Mouse

• Provides precision at any hand speed ( up to 150 inches per second )
• On-the-fly adjustable dpi from 200 to 5000 dpi
• Two interchangeable snap-on grids lets you choose the best fit and feel
• On-board memory for up to five ready-to-play profiles
• Weight-tuning system provides up to 28 grams of extra weight
• Custom color LEDs let you match the mouse to your personal preference
• Available in April for $99.99

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If you haven’t found yourself a universal remote control for that complicated home theater system of yours yet then perhaps the new Logitech Harmony 1100 Advanced Universal Remote Control will be the right fit for you. The new palm-sized remote comes with a customizable 3.5 inch full-color touch-screen QVGA resolution display and a fully redesigned software which allows you to easily place the commands you use most on the screen.

Other features include:

• Tactile guides around the touch-screen which help position the finger for the right command
• Brushed-black aluminum top case and soft-touch button case
• Rechargeable battery
• RF capable
• One-touch activity based control

Another reason to like the Harmony 1100? It recently won the CES 2009 Design and Engineering Award: Best of Innovations in the Home-Entertainment Accessories category.

The Harmony 1100 will be available in February for a suggested retail price of $499.99.

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Looking for that extra edge in your next LAN gaming party? Check out the newly announced Logitech G13 advanced gameboard. Designed to complement Logitech keyboards and mice (particularly the G15 keyboard and the G9 laser mouse), the G13 advanced gameboard incorporates the ComfortWave design and features three game modes, 25 programmable keys, and a programmable analog stick. In total, the gameboard offers up to 87 ways for you to control your game, with custom game profiles available for each of your favorite game titles. You can even create macros on the fly without exiting your game.

The G13 advanced gameboard also comes with a 160 x 43 pixel GamePanel LCD display which shows live game states, system information, and messages from other players. The gameboard also comes with backlit keys for low-light conditions, on-board memory capable of storing up to 5 ready-to-play profiles, and pre-configured settings for many of today’s popular games.

The Logitech G13 advanced gameboard will be available this month for a price of $79.99.

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