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Summary: Benefits outweigh the flaws
Review: I've been using the MX500 for a couple of weeks now as my primary mouse at home, and I'm overall happy with it. I chose the wired MX500 over the wireless MX700 because I didn't want yet another thing (rechargeable base station) taking up an outlet on an already overtaxed powerstrip. Plus, I like the ability to just yank the USB cable and pop it over to another computer.Pros
--------------- *** Great ergonomic design ***
I was a little hesitant of the deep side groove for your thumb, but it acts as a wonderful little shelf. The rubberized paint keeps the thumb from slipping. *** Precision ***
No problem at all; works as advertised. It would be hard to go back to the old rollerball mice. *** Buttons ***
Yes, there are a lot of buttons. And yes, I find that I click all of them, even the seldom-used Forward button. The two side buttons (Back and Forward) are well positioned for thumb operation, and they offer a nice tactile feel. I found that I would sometimes accidentally hit the Back button on my MS Intellimouse; this seldom if ever happens with this mouse. The all-in-one piece for the Left and Right Click also works great. I have larger hands and I like how these two buttons extend longer to accommodate my fingers. The Auto Scroll Up and Down buttons have also become mainstays in my mousing habits. There are really only two problems with them (one software, one design) listed below. Though less useful, I do find myself using the Application Switcher Button periodically. But the old Alt+Tab habit is hard to break. ;-) The Scroll Wheel/Button has a decent feel to the spin and click. But unlike the Intellimouse, it is not grooved. It's smooth like an old tire inner tube. *** Software ***
Incorporates into the Mouse Control Panel. The device comes with a logical scheme right out of the box, but you can customize any of the buttons to your whim. *** Aesthetics ***
I know color doesn't do anything to enhance usage, but I like how the black and silver matches my laptop. Cons
--------------- *** Buttons ***
The oft used Auto Scroll Down button is located between the Scroll Wheel and the Application Switcher. I too often find myself clicking on the Application Switcher when I meant to scroll down. A possible workaround is to disable the Application Switcher or assign Auto Scroll Down to it. But I haven't done that yet since I want to see if the Application Switcher gains more value over time. This is the only real hardware problem with the mouse. They could further improve on the design by giving the smooth surfaced Scroll Wheel the grooved texture found in Intellimouse. *** Software ***
The software isn't as intuitive or universal as the MS Intellimouse. For example, I'm not sure if you can customize mouse behavior per application. I use Mozilla for some of my internet browsing, and I liked how I could Middle Click (the Scroll Wheel) and have it open a new tab. However, I only get the Software Auto Scroll with this function. And the Auto Scroll - either the buttons or the mouse-movement variety - is not as smooth as the MS software. It seems to jerk line-by-line instead of scrolling smooth. This is not horrible, but it does take some getting used to. *** Price ***
This mouse is a tad pricier than comparable offerings. But it is also brand new and will certainly drop down in price. Conclusion
--------------- I use the MX500 at home and an MS Intellimouse Explorer at work, and I can honestly say that I would rather have the MX500 also at work. Minor flaws aside, I find myself looking for those few extra buttons at work. And the overall ergonomic shape of the MX500 wins hands down, something that truly surprised me. Logitech did some serious human factors work when sculpting. The MX500 was a good purchase!
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Summary: Great design! very precise!
Review: I think the design is probably the best feature of this mouse. It is very comfortable and has no sharp edges yet it still is able to fit into the contours of my hand. I used to have the iFeel mouseman and although that was really comfortable, its sharp edge along the thumb mound was irritating at times. I also love the two thumb buttons (which my iFeel did not have) My only grouse about this mouse is that occasionally it misreads my movements and twitches up. I have a feeling that it is because i am using a Logitech Wingman 3M pad which the optical sensor may not like. (Edit added after several months of usage). I still think this is a SUPER mighty mouse. I even bought one more. Having used it for a while, I would reccomend pple NOT to install the mouseware and to stick with the default drivers on the OS (u can install the logitech drivers from the website if you want but NOT Mouseware, it delays your scroll by a fraction of a second and is very irritating) Also this mouse works best when on a flat surface; you do not need a pad at all. I find if you put a piece of paper on the table, its response is fantastic.
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Summary: They brought back the best!
Review: This looks to me like a modified Optical Mouse Man Wheel that to my disbelief they discontinued. (The old Blue one with the bright Blue Logitech log backlit by an LED).
They have added some new features but the only notable improvement is the wider tail end which supports my hand better.
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Summary: Great Gaming Mouse
Review: OK this is a great mouse. The feel of the buttons is very high quality. The wheel is much quieter than other logitechs I have owned. I play Quake and this mouse keeps up no matter how fast you move it. The only negative is a driver issue. If you assign one of the buttons to "close application" it is not infrequent that it closes something other than what you clicked on. Hopefully they will solve that soon. Other than that I love this thing. Get it!
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Summary: Optical mice now beat traditional balls
Review: Until now, I've kept using traditional rubber ball mice, and become rather fussy about mouse pad tracking surfaces and rather proficient at cleaning them. The earlier optical mice I had used, including a well known expensive brand that my son has enjoyed for a year now, just didn't track as accurately. No more. Using this Logitech mouse on the kitchen table with my wife's iBook works just as well as my best PC setup with a traditional ball mouse. And the scrolling wheel works better on this Logitech. The only complaint is more my sons than mine. We both have long skinny fingers, and the shape of the ridges on the right side of the mouse don't fit our 4th and 5th fingers very well. This annoys him to the point of rejecting the mouse. I no longer notice much.
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Summary: Great Optical Mouse
Review: I went from a ball track mouse to this mouse, so of course I can't really compare it to other optical mouses, but I can say that you will not regret purchasing this mouse. I had no trouble getting used to its size (I'm 6 feet tall), and the drivers I got from logitechs website are working fine. The extra buttons are easily accessible but hard to accidently hit. I have had no issue with skipping; it seems to be all I could ask for in a mouse. If you dont really need the extra features though, it might be worth getting a cheaper mouse, $30 is a lot to spend on a mouse seeing there are just as functional optical mice for half the cost out there.
Rating: 
Summary: Not for everyone.
Review: My MX 500 arrived in the mail yesterday. I was looking forward to switching from my inherited Apple "Pro" mouse because I had read so many great reviews on the MX 500 and its 8 buttons. Unfortunately, I returned the mouse today. It was way too big and clunky for my small hands. My wrists had started to hurt after about 5 minutes of use. Don't get me wrong, I am sure that this is a great mouse, but not for everyone.
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Summary: better than a wireless, much better than balls
Review: It's no secret that wired mice are faster overall trackers than wireless. Wireless models are improving however, example the MX 700 & 900. If you're a PC gamer speed is key, you don't want any lag and you don't need your batteries running low at the worst time. I chose a wired mouse for this reason. I didn't care to waste money in constantly buying batteries for (some) wireless models or down time in recharging others. I almost went with this model until I learned Logitech has a new improved version called the MX 510. Do your homework as it's exclusive to only 1 store. Unfortunately not available to Amazon. If you're interested in the MX 500 please also consider the 510. It's basically the same but with much faster specs and a cool burgandy holographic color. I'm happy with it ! Logitech is a leader in optical mice. (My MX510 replaces a MS Optical Intellimouse I bought in 2k1) Award winning technology and quality construction. Also very attractive designs. They are superior to a microsoft mouse, in my opinion. The mouse fits my hand comfortably and performance is solid. It features 8 customizable buttons!! Thank God for optical mice the old ball style was horrible. I run an older PC (Pent.III) w/ WIN98 and set-up was a breeze for me. You really can't go wrong with any mouse from Logitech's MX line. The 510 just worked best for me. Now go get yourself one and be happy!
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Summary: An excellent and functional mouse
Review: Very precise movement and ergonomic design. Really one of the best mice I have used. The buttons and scroll wheel are well placed and have a nice tactile feel to them.
Like with any mouse (or keyboard), I highly recommend a wrist pad for better ease of use over extended periods of time. The key for better comfort and control is to not put the entire palm of your hand on the mouse, but only let your fingers hold the mouse, while your wrist stays on the wrist pad. I have found this configuration extremely comfortable and natural.
Rating:
Summary: PERFECT MOUSE
Review: Absolutely superb, solid - a must have for anyone who wants a good mouse for gaming or otherwise!
GET IT! Especially now that the price has dropped.
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