MoGo Bluetooth ExpressCard Mouse - modest review with pictures - in a Thinkpad X201

Model: MoGo Mouse X54 Pro


I became aware of Mogo's existence only a few months ago but was immediately intrigued by their expresscard mouse, albeit a tad skeptical too. I wanted to try it but found the retail price prohibitive. Luck would have it that I found it on Ebay for $30 shipping included and I could not resist buying it.

Pairing in Windows 7 was instant. The blue light came on and it was good to go. Tracking is surprisingly good given the size and holding position of the mouse. The clicking is firm. The Mogo feels well built and made of quality materials. Front and back are aluminum and what seemed to me as stong-ish plastic. The foot is easy to deploy and very strong while in the open positon.


Switching between Mouse and Presentation modes is as simple as pressing a button on the back. The LED changes from blue to red so you know what mode it's in. When charging the LED turns amber.


While in the Expresscard slot of the X201 to charge/carry , the Mogo sticks out about 1/8th of an inch. Given its rounded shapes it does not restrict the x201 from being easily slid into a tight sleeve.


This is an appropriately diminutive but functional companion for the svelte X201, worth every penny of the 3000 I spent on it.

 

Great review, but i have used one of these expresscard mouse, they are not very comfortable to use for long periods of time.

 

I don't think that's the idea - in fact, I think I would prefer the TrackPoint over this mouse for general use. But, it could be really useful for presentation purposes: much more convenient than walking over to the laptop and pressing the down arrow every slide, and much easier than carrying around an easily-forgotten presentation clicker or separate mouse.

Overall, good device, but I feel like it's still a bit overpriced. Thanks for the review, kamitorial!

I've moved this to the Accessories subforum, as it's not really specific for Thinkpads. Other users may be interested as well, and they'll be more inclined to look there.

 

Nice pics and review (^_^)

Be careful and check the MoGo internal battery often. I had the MoGo BT version which got stuck because the battery inside it expanded nearly splitting my PC slot apart, had to take my VAIO apart to remove it.

 

hum, yes i forgot about the presentation aspect of the device and focused on the ergonomics of the device.

I got 2 Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000, which double as remote and a laser pointer, and have been using them extensively. If this device have a laser pointer, then it would be well worth the price tag.