Get a Logitech M325 wireless mouse for $9.99

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Let's keep it simple today, shall we?

If you're a laptop user, a mouse is a must. Trying to get any real work done with a touchpad is, in my humble opinion, impossible. It's slow, imprecise, and ultimately maddening.

So, here you go: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Office Depot/Office Max has the Logitech M325 wireless mouse for $9.99. Regular price: $29.99.

Note that you'll likely be on the hook for sales tax, and shipping will cost you unless you opt for in-store pickup or bring your shopping-cart total to at least $35.

Incidentally, Amazon has the M325 on sale for $10.99, shipped free for Prime members, but the delivery time is currently 2-5 weeks.

The M325 is available in your choice of various solid colors and funky patterns. It relies on Logitech 's Unifying receiver, a tiny USB dongle designed to stay in your PC full-time. (If there's one advantage to choosing a Bluetooth mouse instead, it's that you don't have to sacrifice a USB port.)

The cool thing about that receiver is it supports simultaneous use of other Logitech devices, so it can control multiple gadgets at once.

The mouse has a scroll wheel, of course, but this one can tilt left or right to move backwards and forwards in your browser. What's more, Logitech promises up to 18 months (!) of operation before you're likely to need a new AA battery.

The M325 has earned overwhelmingly positive reviews from customers (4.5-star average everywhere I look). The one thing to consider is that it's a compact mouse, meaning it's a little smaller than you might be used to. That could actually be a good thing if you're trying to work in cramped quarters (coach seat, anyone?), but not everyone will be a fan of the size.

Your thoughts?

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