Question "standard Nano receiver" for logitech, cheap?

[GunsMadeAmericaFree]

I've been very happy with the Logitech M310 mouse that I've purchased. I also got one for a co-worker, and 2 for computers at home.
Somehow, we misplaced the wireless dongle for one at home, and now my co-worker has done the same for hers. I'd like to buy 2.

I've verified that this uses a "standard nano receiver", and not the "unifying receiver" that I see advertised a lot of places.

I've seen these M310 wireless mice refurbished for as little as $7 each, but that price doesn't include the nano receiver. With as tiny as they
are, I'm sure that Logitech gets them manufactured for something like $2 - $3 each.

I'm tempted to just buy a couple of the new M310 mice for a $15 each deal that I've seen, but it would feel wasteful.
Surely there's a way to get a couple of Nano receivers (NOT the unifying ones) for $10 or under, shipped somewhere???

 

[VirtualLarry]

Even if you could get "standard nano recievers" - how would you go about pairing them to the mice that you have?

Each nano dongle is "burned" with a 128-bit encryption key for the matching device. The "Unifying" models can be re-programmed just so many times.

 

[mindless1]

I've seen these M310 wireless mice refurbished for as little as $7 each, but that price doesn't include the nano receiver.

Are you certain of this? It does not make a lot of sense for a true "refurbished" (rather than just some kid selling junk on ebay) wireless mouse to not come with the receiver required to use it.

Regardless, I'd ask in logitech's forum otherwise, assuming it's still around, not shut down because they felt it too much of a burden to bother.

 

[GunsMadeAmericaFree]

Are you certain of this? It does not make a lot of sense for a true "refurbished" (rather than just some kid selling junk on ebay) wireless mouse to not come with the receiver required to use it.

Regardless, I'd ask in logitech's forum otherwise, assuming it's still around, not shut down because they felt it too much of a burden to bother.

That's how they are selling them on Ebay - "refurbished", without the receiver. It seems like the receiver has more value than the mouse itself does. But if they are selling them without the receiver, there must be some way to use them with a replacement dongle, right?

 

[mikeymikec]

But if they are selling them without the receiver, there must be some way to use them with a replacement dongle, right?

That's some pretty faulty logic right there.

My guess is that the sellers are running a scam that is somehow ok by ebay, or they haven't been caught yet. Based on my own experience, it wouldn't surprise me if ebay lets this kind of behaviour slide.

 

[GunsMadeAmericaFree]

I have one of the nano receivers, and 2 different M310 wireless mice. (the receiver came with one of them) Once I get home, I'll see if I can get both to work with it, or just 1.

 

[mindless1]

Best price I saw was $10, but shipped from China so a month wait. If you can wait that long then you might look on Aliexpress for cheaper.

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[Jimminy]

I bought several logitech mice for my wife a few years ago on ebay. They were new, and appear genuine, but came without the "unifying" dongle. Recently, wife lost her mouse, so we used the logitech program to add a couple of these new mice. It worked perfectly.

I realize OP's mouse is different and doesn't use this "unifying" gizmo, but the point is that you can get brand new mice on ebay without the dongle. I have no idea how he can reprogram the "nano" gizmo to work though.

One would think that there would be a way, though, unless the seller is shady, and just unloading worthless junk.

 

[GunsMadeAmericaFree]

I forgot to post - I was unable to detect both of the M310 mice using the same nano dongle, so perhaps they truly are hard wired to just one!

 

[mindless1]

^ Did you unplug the dongle? Maybe doing that, it might re-sync to whichever mouse is present?

 

[GunsMadeAmericaFree]

Yes, I tried unplugging the dongle. Unfortunately, that did not solve it. I guess I'll probably have to just buy a new mouse.