Logitech MX1000

Akherousin · 11-12-2004, 01:59 AM

About 6 month ago I decided to get myself a nice Logitech MX510 to replace my somewhat old, ugly and sticky Logitech Dual Optical which, I must say, served me fine for a year.
I really enjoyed the new MX510's speed and was all happy with it. Recently I saw the MX1000 in the store and couldn't resist. And, luckily, I'm glad I didn't.

I'm using the MX1000 since two weeks now and want to share my experience with it.

First of all some facts:

- 20x laser sensing
- performes on all kind of surfaces well (even glass and polished tables)
- built-in recharchable Lithium-Ion Battery
- Wireless Connection with use of the new FastRF Technology
- 4-way scroll-wheel
- 8 programmable Buttons
- Resolution of 800DPI
- Calculates 5,8megapixel per second

The facts look impressive, don't they?

The package contains a Docking Station which recharches the Battery, a driver CD with the new SetPoint Drivers, a Quick Install Guide and a Handbook for proper use.
I installed the drivers off the cd after uninstalling the old mouseware drivers. That worked without any problem. Right after I checked the drivers on the net and it seems as as the ones on the cd are still the newest ones. That's good as I didn't have to install new ones, and bad as I couldn't figure out if a driver update may work without any problem. The SetPoint drivers which I had spoken of before do have a usable control center (SetPoint Mainmenu, Mouse behavior tab, Energy management (excuse the german :/ )). All buttons are programmable even to keyboardcommands as CTRL SHIFT K or else. The downside: The forward and back keys, which are very useful once you get used to them, didn't work from start on. I had to set them manually as "function keys", but after that, all did as it should.

The mouse is a bit weighty what may cause problems with your wrist if you're gonna use it 12 or 14 hours a day every week. The shape fits perfectly in my somewhat small hands even if it is bigger than the MX510. Speaking of the energy use: The battery is great. It lasts 6 days without recharge and heavy use (8 hours a day). There is a Off Switch on the Bottom of the mouse right next to the connect-button, but I never used it becuase if the mouse isn't moving for about 6 seconds it goes to the standby mode automatically. If you move it then, the mouse reacts immediately without any delay.

I did not notice any delay with playing games (Hitman, Doom3, GTA, ...) either so I can theoretically say it really IS a gaming mouse. No performancedrop from the MX510 whatsoever. HOWEVER there is a downside in either the Wireless Connection or the Laser Technoligy: If you hold the mouse up and the surface is out of the Laser's range (~0.5 cm) and you drop it quickly on the surface and move it, it won't react at all for a short time. That could be an extremly disadvantage in Competition Games (Q3, CoD, CS) if you're used to handle your mouse so. It doesn't bother me because I seldomly hold up the mouse for relocating and if so, I'm still in the range so the cursors moves.

Conclusion:
I really love that mouse. The performance is great and it gave me the trust in wireless mice back.

In addition some pics:

post scriptum: I apologize for my somewhat poor english.

Sepht · 11-12-2004, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Akherousin@Nov 11 2004, 06:59 PM
About 6 month ago I decided to get myself a nice Logitech MX510 to replace my somewhat old, ugly and sticky Logitech Dual Optical which, I must say, served me fine for a year.
I really enjoyed the new MX510's speed and was all happy with it. Recently I saw the MX1000 in the store and couldn't resist. And, luckily, I'm glad I didn't.

I'm using the MX1000 since two weeks now and want to share my experience with it.

First of all some facts:
- 20x laser sensing
- performes on all kind of surfaces well (even glass and polished tables)
- built-in recharchable Lithium-Ion Battery
- Wireless Connection with use of the new FastRF Technology
- 4-way scroll-wheel
- 8 programmable Buttons
- Resolution of 800DPI
- Calculates 5,8megapixel per second

The facts look impressive, don't they?

The package contains a Docking Station which recharches the Battery, a driver CD with the new SetPoint Drivers, a Quick Install Guide and a Handbook for proper use.
I installed the drivers off the cd after uninstalling the old mouseware drivers. That worked without any problem. Right after I checked the drivers on the net and it seems as as the ones on the cd are still the newest ones. That's good as I didn't have to install new ones, and bad as I couldn't figure out if a driver update may work without any problem. The SetPoint drivers which I had spoken of before do have a usable control center (SetPoint Mainmenu, Mouse behavior tab, Energy management (excuse the german :/ )). All buttons are programmable even to keyboardcommands as CTRL SHIFT K or else. The downside: The forward and back keys, which are very useful once you get used to them, didn't work from start on. I had to set them manually as "function keys", but after that, all did as it should.

The mouse is a bit weighty what may cause problems with your wrist if you're gonna use it 12 or 14 hours a day every week. The shape fits perfectly in my somewhat small hands even if it is bigger than the MX510. Speaking of the energy use: The battery is great. It lasts 6 days without recharge and heavy use (8 hours a day). There is a Off Switch on the Bottom of the mouse right next to the connect-button, but I never used it becuase if the mouse isn't moving for about 6 seconds it goes to the standby mode automatically. If you move it then, the mouse reacts immediately without any delay.

I did not notice any delay with playing games (Hitman, Doom3, GTA, ...) either so I can theoretically say it really IS a gaming mouse. No performancedrop from the MX510 whatsoever. HOWEVER there is a downside in either the Wireless Connection or the Laser Technoligy: If you hold the mouse up and the surface is out of the Laser's range (~0.5 cm) and you drop it quickly on the surface and move it, it won't react at all for a short time. That could be an extremly disadvantage in Competition Games (Q3, CoD, CS) if you're used to handle your mouse so. It doesn't bother me because I seldomly hold up the mouse for relocating and if so, I'm still in the range so the cursors moves.

Conclusion:
I really love that mouse. The performance is great and it gave me the trust in wireless mice back.

In addition some pics:

post scriptum: I apologize for my somewhat poor english.

Very nice.

Ill stick with my Dual OPtical. In CoD I have had some issues with it being a bit sticky. But Unless I decide to get the Mx510+a func im not going to bother changing.

Fycus · 11-12-2004, 02:59 AM

Its good, but I say if you already have the MX510 id save the money and buy a game. Also, the thing costs and arm and a leg.

KamisoriX · 11-12-2004, 03:06 AM

I use the MX 510 and it's a babe. The MX1000 is great but I experienced once in a while a drop in performance. it might not be noticable for a lot of people but when I tried it at a friends PC who got his own MX 1000 i noticed the same performence drop on his mouse. MX 1000 is a good mouse but I stick to my MX 510 and maybe with the MX 1xxx they solve that lil problem.

Knut · 11-12-2004, 03:13 AM

Good little review there.

The MX 1000 is a nice mouse. I read a lot about it before I bought it and after.
I still think the MX 510 is better for games.

I spent many hours fine tuning it and 2 nights gaming (UT2004) .
I was so happy to go back to my MX 510.
I read in some Logitech forum where a Logitech guy stated that the MX 1000 is not deigned for games where as the MX 510 is.

This boils down to a personal preference thing and is very debatable
Except for its less than perfect gaming this mouse is great and sits on the back corner of my desk unused.
I've been to other forums where ppl suggest I should do this or that to make sure I do...
I gave this mouse a good chance and had already done this or that.
I'll try it again when new drivers come out.

I think I read how to program the tilt so if I track it down I'll post it.

Xpendable · 11-12-2004, 08:50 PM

this is better of in the HARDWARE section fellaz :thumbup:

KamisoriX · 11-12-2004, 09:16 PM

well, isn't it?

/edit yeah after i moved it kami

Hasse · 11-13-2004, 04:46 PM

I'm waiting for it to come out with wire. I really hate wireless. Not as reliable as with wire(Personal opinuon)(Spelling :P )

Jimmbo · 11-13-2004, 05:15 PM

I dont agree that it is a real gaming mouse. It has a big problem - ppl who play CS and other games with low sensitivity cant use this mouse, because it doesnt react when u need to move the mouse quickly few times through the mousepad. I think i'll stick with my IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0A :P