Trust ComfortLine Wireless Mini Mouse

The Trust CLWMM--do excuse the abbreviation, but the full name for this mouse is a bit of a mouthful--looks like it could be a great bargain.  Based on the colours, shape and materials used, we'd swear it was a high-end Logitech mouse that cost £50 or more, but it's actually on sale for half that.

The similarity isn't just physical, though, as we found out when we tested this mouse alongside the latest offering from Logitech, the M705.


The mini USB connectors, power connectors and colours used on both mice are identical, as is the softer material along the outside under the thumb.  They both have two buttons in this area of the mouse, in roughly the same place, as well as a large prominent button behind the scrollwheel.  Speaking of which, the scrollwheel itself is in shiny chrome with a black rubber part in the centre on both mice.

They're not quite twins, but these two mice are certainly close cousins.  We wouldn't be at all surprised to learn that they were produced by the same factory.

Good looks, but demanding users can steer clear


However, just because they bear a physical resemblance doesn't make them worthy rivals.  Trust has only 'kept' the outside and the elements that we liked the least about the M705; everything that we did like about Logitech's mouse has gone.  The scrollwheel can only click round one notch at a time, although fortunately the notches are not too large or too loud.  A mouse this size will struggle to find to find favour with anybody (see inset) because it leads to a painful grip with your palm resting on the table.  There's just a single AA battery inside, so there's no chance of it lasting a year, and unlike Logitech, you certainly don't get a Duracell battery, either.  Finally, on the bottom, there's no sign of a laser sensor but instead a good old-fashioned LED.  That means you'll need a mouse mat if you want to keep the cursor on track.