Logitech unveils breakthrough laser mouse range

Logitech has unveiled two models in its Darkfield range

Logitech has launched a new laser mouse range that can work on glass or shiny surfaces.

The new mouse uses two lasers rather than one to work on a variety of previously unusable surfaces. The first laser picks out imperfections in the surface of a tabletop, while the second laser focuses on microscopic imperfections highlighted and uses those to direct the cursor.

The technique, dubbed dark field microscopy, allows the mouse to be used on almost any surface, including glass, as long as it is more than 4mm thick.

Rory Dooley, Logitech's senior vice president and general manager of the control devices business unit, said: "Laptops have gained popularity in the last several years because of the freedom they afford. People today want to be able to connect to their digital world anytime, anywhere. However, until now, no mouse has been able to match that flexibility.

"Thanks to Logitech Darkfield, whether you're checking the morning news from the granite counter top in your kitchen or at work manipulating a spreadsheet from your glass desk, you can be confident that your Logitech mouse will be up to the task."

The two models, a desktop Performance Mouse MX and the smaller travel Anywhere Mouse MX are priced at $99.99 (£61) and $79.99 (£48) respectively.