Logitech MX 1000, Blue or Black??

Danhill · Jan 19, 2005, 09:32 AM

There is now the option to buy the MX 1000 mouse in 2 colors. 1 is black/silver and the other is blue.

Does any one know wich color came out first???

mainman · Jan 19, 2005, 09:46 AM

OMG..why on gauds name is that important bro?

Just buy the black and silver one, it fits your system bether.

Danhill · Jan 19, 2005, 10:06 AM

Just so I get the "newest" revision.

I've heard that there has been som problems with this mouse, so I just want the newest one sort of speak.

mkk · Jan 19, 2005, 10:19 AM

There shouldn't be a difference as the mouse has been available in several colors from the start. There is a polished all-black variant too. Mine is of the most common black/silver-gray type and it's working fine for whatever that's worth.

Danhill · Jan 19, 2005, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkk

There shouldn't be a difference as the mouse has been available in several colors from the start. There is a polished all-black variant too. Mine is of the most common black/silver-gray type and it's working fine for whatever that's worth.

Thanks Mkk, I only saw the blue and the black/silver one;

Take a look here:

http://www.styggapojken.com/?product_id=123201

http://www.styggapojken.com/?product_id=123200

Danhill · Jan 19, 2005, 10:38 AM

Another question, is it better to connect it to the usb or the ps2??

mkk · Jan 19, 2005, 11:26 AM

It works very well on both USB and PS/2 here, and the rate of the mouse optics itself is at about 125Hz wich is the same as USB. Most probably hook it up to the USB, though there might be a slight advantage with PS/2 as it's a dedicated fast port whereas an USB interface may choke momentarily when on high load. If the unability to remove the connector while the system is running is not a problem then I'd recommend trying the PS/2 connector for a possible slight edge in performance.

Btw, for more prices in Sweden: http://buggy.no-ip.com/#Mus

Danhill · Jan 19, 2005, 12:33 PM

Thanks MKK, I will hook it up on the PS/2 port then if it is faster than USB 2.0.

Thanks for the link, I will buy it at Stygga pojken though, cause I will go to the store and buy it and not paying for shipping.

wertret · Jan 19, 2005, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danhill

Another question, is it better to connect it to the usb or the ps2??

Yeah PS2 IS faster but then you loose the battery indicator function, the leds won't show the correct measure

Danhill · Jan 19, 2005, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wertret

Yeah PS2 IS faster but then you loose the battery indicator function, the leds won't show the correct measure

Thanks Wertret, didn't know that.....strange though that the leds does not function if connected to PS/2.

Danhill · Jan 19, 2005, 02:57 PM

Another questions, I have been reading the logitech forums and there seem to be alot of problems with this mouse, now my question is; Have anybody here had any problems with this mouse???

Zardon · Jan 19, 2005, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danhill

Another questions, I have been reading the logitech forums and there seem to be alot of problems with this mouse, now my question is; Have anybody here had any problems with this mouse???

No, not a single problem - ive had it in the USB port for quite some time, worked flawlessly (mine is the blue version

)

some people are complaining more regarding the software they supply, but as ive been told in another thread im not a die-hard "fast" gamer so im easily pleased

(but I doubt many people need pixel precision across two 1600x1200 screens either like myself).

rest assured its a great mouse Dan.

pr0digal jenius · Jan 19, 2005, 05:47 PM

I too have the blue version, on a black icemat revision 2

It's an amazing mouse via USB, and it holds a charge for a LONG time (3-4 days with daily heavy use)

It does get itnerference from my cellphone though

Danhill · Jan 19, 2005, 07:00 PM

Thanks Guys, what about the software, do you have it installed?? If so, is it any good??

mkk · Jan 19, 2005, 07:21 PM

The only thing that bugs me about the Logitech Setpoint software is that it uses two running processes. (kem.exe and khalmnpr.exe, so their names don't help either *grin*) From this nitpicking you can probably guess that everything else has worked well, wich actually surprised me initially. Games can use the five extra buttons if bound for instance to keystrokes. There is a popular tool that adds the capability of per-application profiles concerning the extra buttons, but I've forgotten its name since I haven't gotten around to using it.

Zelig · Jan 19, 2005, 10:12 PM

I really wouldn't use PS2 with the MX1000... the default sample rate is only 40Hz, giving you more lag, and pretty much wasting fps over 40 in fps (pardon the pun

) games.

USB samples at 125Hz, which conveniantly, is the highest at which the MX1000 will sample, regardless of anything done to it and/or the port.

mkk · Jan 20, 2005, 12:24 AM

The Logitech Setpoint driver raises the PS/2 sample rate automatically.

Zelig · Jan 20, 2005, 12:44 AM

I still wouldn't put it on PS2 though, since I'd lose some features.

Regarding CPU usage, with usb@125Hz, waving the cursor around got me the same (~1%) usage as with the PS2 port. I only get higher cpu usage if I increase the sample rate. At 1000Hz, I can get up to around 6% just waving the cursor around, but that's a nil issue with the MX1000.

Danhill · Jan 20, 2005, 07:24 AM

Regarding the software, I have an Logitech Corldess mouse click plus (or something) so I tried the software out yesterday, I don't like many programs at startup neither do I like many things in the taskbar, so I took msconfig and took away all those logitech stuff that starts up. The mouse seem to work anyway. IS there a problem if I do this, like I said my settings semms to be saved anyway.

About the usb, ps/2 thing, well it seem to be the same thing so in my opinion it doesn't seem to be any differences, execept for the battery indicator.

pr0digal jenius · Jan 20, 2005, 08:32 AM

the gay little program must be runnign for the "extra" buttons to work,however, the tray icon is useless. If you just want left click, rightclikc, and scroll though, you can close them all

Danhill · Jan 20, 2005, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pr0digal jenius

the gay little program must be runnign for the "extra" buttons to work,however, the tray icon is useless. If you just want left click, rightclikc, and scroll though, you can close them all

lol

That sucks then, maybe the can redo the program as straight??

mkk · Jan 20, 2005, 08:52 AM

The tray-icon can be turned off from within the setup tool. The battery indicator appears to be working about the same on PS/2 as on USB here but perhaps there is some deviation I have yet to notice. I doubt that they will change the two processes into one any time soon, seeing as other corporations don't seem to mind running a bit messy either like for instance ATI.

Danhill · Jan 20, 2005, 09:19 AM

Thank you very much guys, now I know alot more about this than I did.

I buying it tommorow. I will try both Usb and ps/2.

Thanks for your input Mkk. I also really hate all those programs that are taking up reasources like candy.

Danhill · Jan 21, 2005, 06:39 PM

I got the mouse today and my impressions is WOW, very very nice, extremly accurate this little bugger, and nice to look at that shiny black thing.

So far I haven't had any problems what so ever, just that I have 37 applications runnig at the start now

Thanks for all your input guys.

I think I'm in love with this mouse

Jan 19, 2005, 09:32 AM	#1
Danhill DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,112 Rep Power: 0	Logitech MX 1000, Blue or Black?? There is now the option to buy the MX 1000 mouse in 2 colors. 1 is black/silver and the other is blue. Does any one know wich color came out first??? __________________ MOBO: [color=white]ASUS A8N-SLI Premium[/color] CPU: AMD 64 3200+ (Venice) @ 2,50 Ghz MEM: 2 x 512 DDR 466, VGA: 2 x 6600 GT in SLI, HDD1: WD Raptor HDD2: Maxtor Diamond Plus 9, Case: Antec Plus View 1080, PSU: ThermalTake PurePower 500W, MX 1000, Dell 2001 FP, Aud. 2 SZ

Jan 19, 2005, 09:46 AM	#2
mainman Mr. Nobody Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OmniPresent Nightwatcher Posts: 5,961 Rep Power: 69	OMG..why on gauds name is that important bro? Just buy the black and silver one, it fits your system bether. __________________

Jan 19, 2005, 10:06 AM	Thread Starter #3
Danhill DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,112 Rep Power: 0	Just so I get the "newest" revision. I've heard that there has been som problems with this mouse, so I just want the newest one sort of speak. __________________ MOBO: [color=white]ASUS A8N-SLI Premium[/color] CPU: AMD 64 3200+ (Venice) @ 2,50 Ghz MEM: 2 x 512 DDR 466, VGA: 2 x 6600 GT in SLI, HDD1: WD Raptor HDD2: Maxtor Diamond Plus 9, Case: Antec Plus View 1080, PSU: ThermalTake PurePower 500W, MX 1000, Dell 2001 FP, Aud. 2 SZ

Jan 19, 2005, 10:38 AM	Thread Starter #6
Danhill DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,112 Rep Power: 0	Another question, is it better to connect it to the usb or the ps2?? __________________ MOBO: [color=white]ASUS A8N-SLI Premium[/color] CPU: AMD 64 3200+ (Venice) @ 2,50 Ghz MEM: 2 x 512 DDR 466, VGA: 2 x 6600 GT in SLI, HDD1: WD Raptor HDD2: Maxtor Diamond Plus 9, Case: Antec Plus View 1080, PSU: ThermalTake PurePower 500W, MX 1000, Dell 2001 FP, Aud. 2 SZ

Jan 19, 2005, 12:33 PM	Thread Starter #8
Danhill DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,112 Rep Power: 0	Thanks MKK, I will hook it up on the PS/2 port then if it is faster than USB 2.0. Thanks for the link, I will buy it at Stygga pojken though, cause I will go to the store and buy it and not paying for shipping. __________________ MOBO: [color=white]ASUS A8N-SLI Premium[/color] CPU: AMD 64 3200+ (Venice) @ 2,50 Ghz MEM: 2 x 512 DDR 466, VGA: 2 x 6600 GT in SLI, HDD1: WD Raptor HDD2: Maxtor Diamond Plus 9, Case: Antec Plus View 1080, PSU: ThermalTake PurePower 500W, MX 1000, Dell 2001 FP, Aud. 2 SZ

Jan 19, 2005, 10:19 AM	#4
mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,384 Rep Power: 120 System Specs	There shouldn't be a difference as the mouse has been available in several colors from the start. There is a polished all-black variant too. Mine is of the most common black/silver-gray type and it's working fine for whatever that's worth.

Jan 19, 2005, 11:26 AM	#7
mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,384 Rep Power: 120 System Specs	It works very well on both USB and PS/2 here, and the rate of the mouse optics itself is at about 125Hz wich is the same as USB. Most probably hook it up to the USB, though there might be a slight advantage with PS/2 as it's a dedicated fast port whereas an USB interface may choke momentarily when on high load. If the unability to remove the connector while the system is running is not a problem then I'd recommend trying the PS/2 connector for a possible slight edge in performance. Btw, for more prices in Sweden: http://buggy.no-ip.com/#Mus

Jan 19, 2005, 02:57 PM	Thread Starter #11
Danhill DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,112 Rep Power: 0	Another questions, I have been reading the logitech forums and there seem to be alot of problems with this mouse, now my question is; Have anybody here had any problems with this mouse??? __________________ MOBO: [color=white]ASUS A8N-SLI Premium[/color] CPU: AMD 64 3200+ (Venice) @ 2,50 Ghz MEM: 2 x 512 DDR 466, VGA: 2 x 6600 GT in SLI, HDD1: WD Raptor HDD2: Maxtor Diamond Plus 9, Case: Antec Plus View 1080, PSU: ThermalTake PurePower 500W, MX 1000, Dell 2001 FP, Aud. 2 SZ

Jan 19, 2005, 05:47 PM	#13
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	I too have the blue version, on a black icemat revision 2 It's an amazing mouse via USB, and it holds a charge for a LONG time (3-4 days with daily heavy use) It does get itnerference from my cellphone though

Jan 19, 2005, 07:00 PM	Thread Starter #14
Danhill DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,112 Rep Power: 0	Thanks Guys, what about the software, do you have it installed?? If so, is it any good?? __________________ MOBO: [color=white]ASUS A8N-SLI Premium[/color] CPU: AMD 64 3200+ (Venice) @ 2,50 Ghz MEM: 2 x 512 DDR 466, VGA: 2 x 6600 GT in SLI, HDD1: WD Raptor HDD2: Maxtor Diamond Plus 9, Case: Antec Plus View 1080, PSU: ThermalTake PurePower 500W, MX 1000, Dell 2001 FP, Aud. 2 SZ

Jan 19, 2005, 07:21 PM	#15
mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,384 Rep Power: 120 System Specs	The only thing that bugs me about the Logitech Setpoint software is that it uses two running processes. (kem.exe and khalmnpr.exe, so their names don't help either grin) From this nitpicking you can probably guess that everything else has worked well, wich actually surprised me initially. Games can use the five extra buttons if bound for instance to keystrokes. There is a popular tool that adds the capability of per-application profiles concerning the extra buttons, but I've forgotten its name since I haven't gotten around to using it.

Jan 19, 2005, 10:12 PM	#16
Zelig HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,187 Rep Power: 69 System Specs	I really wouldn't use PS2 with the MX1000... the default sample rate is only 40Hz, giving you more lag, and pretty much wasting fps over 40 in fps (pardon the pun ) games. USB samples at 125Hz, which conveniantly, is the highest at which the MX1000 will sample, regardless of anything done to it and/or the port.

Jan 20, 2005, 12:24 AM	#17
mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,384 Rep Power: 120 System Specs	The Logitech Setpoint driver raises the PS/2 sample rate automatically.

Jan 20, 2005, 12:44 AM	#18
Zelig HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,187 Rep Power: 69 System Specs	I still wouldn't put it on PS2 though, since I'd lose some features. Regarding CPU usage, with usb@125Hz, waving the cursor around got me the same (~1%) usage as with the PS2 port. I only get higher cpu usage if I increase the sample rate. At 1000Hz, I can get up to around 6% just waving the cursor around, but that's a nil issue with the MX1000.

Jan 20, 2005, 07:24 AM	Thread Starter #19
Danhill DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,112 Rep Power: 0	Regarding the software, I have an Logitech Corldess mouse click plus (or something) so I tried the software out yesterday, I don't like many programs at startup neither do I like many things in the taskbar, so I took msconfig and took away all those logitech stuff that starts up. The mouse seem to work anyway. IS there a problem if I do this, like I said my settings semms to be saved anyway. About the usb, ps/2 thing, well it seem to be the same thing so in my opinion it doesn't seem to be any differences, execept for the battery indicator. __________________ MOBO: [color=white]ASUS A8N-SLI Premium[/color] CPU: AMD 64 3200+ (Venice) @ 2,50 Ghz MEM: 2 x 512 DDR 466, VGA: 2 x 6600 GT in SLI, HDD1: WD Raptor HDD2: Maxtor Diamond Plus 9, Case: Antec Plus View 1080, PSU: ThermalTake PurePower 500W, MX 1000, Dell 2001 FP, Aud. 2 SZ

Jan 20, 2005, 08:32 AM	#20
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	the gay little program must be runnign for the "extra" buttons to work,however, the tray icon is useless. If you just want left click, rightclikc, and scroll though, you can close them all

Jan 20, 2005, 08:52 AM	#22
mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,384 Rep Power: 120 System Specs	The tray-icon can be turned off from within the setup tool. The battery indicator appears to be working about the same on PS/2 as on USB here but perhaps there is some deviation I have yet to notice. I doubt that they will change the two processes into one any time soon, seeing as other corporations don't seem to mind running a bit messy either like for instance ATI.

Jan 20, 2005, 09:19 AM	Thread Starter #23
Danhill DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,112 Rep Power: 0	Thank you very much guys, now I know alot more about this than I did. I buying it tommorow. I will try both Usb and ps/2. Thanks for your input Mkk. I also really hate all those programs that are taking up reasources like candy. __________________ MOBO: [color=white]ASUS A8N-SLI Premium[/color] CPU: AMD 64 3200+ (Venice) @ 2,50 Ghz MEM: 2 x 512 DDR 466, VGA: 2 x 6600 GT in SLI, HDD1: WD Raptor HDD2: Maxtor Diamond Plus 9, Case: Antec Plus View 1080, PSU: ThermalTake PurePower 500W, MX 1000, Dell 2001 FP, Aud. 2 SZ

Jan 21, 2005, 06:39 PM	Thread Starter #24
Danhill DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,112 Rep Power: 0	I got the mouse today and my impressions is WOW, very very nice, extremly accurate this little bugger, and nice to look at that shiny black thing. So far I haven't had any problems what so ever, just that I have 37 applications runnig at the start now Thanks for all your input guys. I think I'm in love with this mouse __________________ MOBO: [color=white]ASUS A8N-SLI Premium[/color] CPU: AMD 64 3200+ (Venice) @ 2,50 Ghz MEM: 2 x 512 DDR 466, VGA: 2 x 6600 GT in SLI, HDD1: WD Raptor HDD2: Maxtor Diamond Plus 9, Case: Antec Plus View 1080, PSU: ThermalTake PurePower 500W, MX 1000, Dell 2001 FP, Aud. 2 SZ Last edited by Danhill; Jan 22, 2005 at 10:58 AM.