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Mobi Fold Launch
Logitech’s new Mobi Fold is a folding travel mouse priced at $79.99 that Logitech says reduces muscle strain by 22% compared to a laptop trackpad.
“Logitech is adding a new portable mouse to its lineup called Mobi Fold, which is a compact wireless model that literally folds in half when you’re done using it”
The Verge reports the Mobi Fold can fold in half using a hinge that can pivot about 130 degrees, and Logitech says the hinge was "tested to withstand 15 years of daily use."
The Verge adds that the rechargeable battery will power the mouse for up to one month on a full charge, while a 1-minute quick charge will keep it going for up to 22 hours.
CNET describes the Mobi Fold as a tiny 2.8-ounce travel mouse that folds into a small square less than an inch thick, and CNET says it is rechargeable and "works on any surface."
CNET also says Logitech’s Mobi Fold uses a 4,000-dots-per-inch optical sensor and quiet-clicks technology, while noting the mouse has no scroll wheel per se and instead uses a touch panel with Adaptive Touch Scrolling.
Charging, Connectivity, AI
PCWorld says the $80 Logitech Mobi Fold offers impressive quick charging, with 22 hours of use from just a 1-minute USB-C charge, and it highlights Easy Switch technology for seamless connectivity across three devices.
PCWorld also specifies that the Fold uses Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 to connect, or the Logi Bolt USB Receiver, and it says Logitech claims you can get a month’s worth of charge from a full charge via the USB-C cable.
CNET says Logitech says it reduces muscle strain by 22% compared to a trackpad, and it describes the mouse as ambidextrous so lefties don’t have to feel discriminated against.
CNET further reports that the Mobi Fold recognizes when it is being folded to avoid any accidental clicks, and it notes that two buttons on the touch panel can be customized in the Logi Options Plus app.
The Verge says the touch panel’s behavior can be changed using the optional Logi Options Plus software, and it describes how swiping up and down makes websites and documents "zip by" or scroll more leisurely.
What It Means for Users
Across reviews, the Mobi Fold is positioned as a trackpad alternative for people who want a mouse that fits in a pocket or bag, with Engadget describing it as "the ultra-compact travel mouse" and saying it can easily be slipped into a pocket.
“Logitech solves a well-known problem: people who work with a laptop on the move usually do without a mouse – simply because it is too bulky”
Engadget reports Logitech says the Mobi Fold provides up to 30 days of battery life on a single charge, and it says the company also says plugging it in for one minute can add 22 hours of additional runtime.
Engadget also notes that the mouse’s touch panel scrolling is less smooth than a proper physical wheel, but it still says it is "still just as good if not better than the vast majority of laptop touchpads out there."
UC Today frames the launch around an "On-the-Go Productivity Gap," citing Logitech research that while 72 percent of professionals own a computer mouse, only 26 percent regularly use one when working in public spaces.
UC Today quotes Joseph Mingori, VP and General Manager at Logitech, saying "With Mobi Fold, we have engineered a frictionless transition between the dedicated desk and working on the move," and it adds that the device supports Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Android, iPadOS, and Linux.
