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Rating:  - Mixed feelings
The basic functions of this mouth operate just as well as you would expect: the buttons function smoothly, the wheel works well, and the entire thing is plug & play on my laptop running Windows XP Home.This mouse is NOT, however, suited for gamers. Simply put, the optical tracking system is far too unresponsive. What I mean is this: attempting to move the mouse quick from one side of the screen to the other will result in the optical sensor failing and the cursor simply getting confused instead of making the trip across the screen. Gamers (especially the FPS variety) will find this an extreme detriment to their gaming ability. Invest the extra money and purchase a Logitech mouse with MX Tracking technology - they're much more accurate and responsive, unlike this cheap, clunky device.
Rating:  - Hooray for Logitech!
I have owned so many mice in my life that I have bought an extra cat to deal with them. Seriously, I guage all mice I buy by how long they last when compared to the first mouse I ever owned- a vintage circa 1990 two-button Dexxa, which lasted me 4 years and three PCs. I have owned 3 Logitech mice-all with wheels, one cordless and finally, this blue and silver little gem...set up time was as long as it took me to get it out of the box and slapped into the back of my system, which was about 13 seconds. Computer users of the world, get rid of your ball-mice and buy an optical mouse right now! Gone are the days of poor response from your mouse pointer because the ball and/or internal wheels are gummed up with dust, Fritos or salsa dip. It's great for applications like PhotoShop, fantastic for games like Unreal Tournament, Elite Force, and Homeworld- where there are a lot of sweeping movements. Movement is precise and accurate, the feel in your hand is comfortable, unless you have really big hands, then it might be a problem- plus it glows bright red when in operation, so that might be a selling feature to people who like lots of blinky-winky lights on their equipment. Is there a downside? Sometimes, you may accidentally bring up the Logitech control menu in the middle of something else you are doing- no big deal. Buy this mouse now.
Rating: - The end of the trackball -- and good riddance!
I'm at the computer several hours a day, so every couple of months, my current mouse "slows down" and the trackball needs cleaning. Out come the alcohol and q-tips -- what a pain. In theory, then, if this mouse works as well as a "regular" mouse while solving this problem, it's already taken five stars in my book. I'm glad to report that (so far, at least) the theory matches the reality here; the Logitech Optical model mouse really delivers, and I've already decided I'm never going back to the old mouse-with-a-ball model. Functionally, the optical reader works great -- we tested the surface-reader on the CARPET and it worked smoothly and consistently, and it won't trap gunk over time like the trackball models will. The scrolling wheel option is well-placed, ergonomically speaking, for the middle finger, even if this is not one of those fancy "ergo" mice (even better, IMHO, as this one doesn't require learning a whole new way of using the mouse), and the red glow coming from the bottom is attractive and space-age/high-tech-looking. Cost is low, too -- so what are you waiting for?!
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