MX1000: The First Laser-Guided Mouse

Dom · Sep 1, 2004, 05:54 PM

"Welcome to the next generation of computer mice! Equipped with a cutting-edge laser-guided tracking system, Logitech's new MX1000 Cordless Mouse can track movement accurately on your cluttered desk, a glossy magazine, or even your soft, plush couch at home.

Logitech claims the new MX Laser Engine is 20 times as accurate as the average optical mouse, and with that extra level of accuracy, it can detect small movements over surfaces that would otherwise look identical to its myopic, LED-based brethren.

On the performance side, the MX1000 stands head and shoulders above the earlier MX series of wireless mice, and matches the technical specs of the MX510 gaming mouse while still provided a cordless chassis. Gamers, start drooling.

But how well does the MX Laser Engine system work in the real world? Read on to find out."

-Article

**MIG-31** · Sep 1, 2004, 05:57 PM

nice looking mouse too.

beaten to this one....about to post this myself.

germanjulian · Sep 1, 2004, 06:05 PM

wahhh pricey....

OpusP.Gladiator · Sep 1, 2004, 06:05 PM

buy.com will have it for $67 bucks and get an online coupon for new customers for 5 more bucks! mmmm 62 I might do....lol

PoopyTheJ · Sep 1, 2004, 06:07 PM

yummmm, I've got an MX 700 now which I love but, more accuracy is best!

tastyweat · Sep 1, 2004, 06:17 PM

I think I'll get one for myself

tastyweat · Sep 1, 2004, 06:22 PM

I can't seem to sourse it anywhere in uk yet... I guess I'll have to wait

pr0digal jenius · Sep 1, 2004, 07:06 PM

doesn't look like it's $65 better then my mx700....lol

ViRuS2k · Sep 1, 2004, 07:09 PM

dont think its worth me getting this over my MX900

as i love my mouse

meby next year.

Chubby_C · Sep 2, 2004, 12:14 AM

and just this week i was thinking about picking up a mx510 to replace my old explorer mouse, maybe I'll hold off for a couple of months until it gets cheaper, I just found the 510 on sale today no less, $30bucks off, 49.99 (CDN.).

I've also been pricing out a new mousepad looking at either the ICEMAT2 or the Steelpad 4D. Which do you guys think is the better pad for either the mx510 or mx1000?

Although I'll miss the palm rest on my mouse arena.

wolfran · Sep 2, 2004, 12:48 AM

This looks like a suprb mouse.....I think i'll buy this one.

pr0digal jenius · Sep 2, 2004, 01:00 AM

chubby - i have and adore my icemat 2 black edition

Chubby_C · Sep 2, 2004, 02:45 AM

pro0digal, is it that good of a mouse pad, I know Zardon raves about it and quite a few reviews I've read rate it quite highly, how does it hold up over time? Still good after a few months or does the surface wear away any? Basically is it worth the money? Because a new pad could probably extend the life of my mouse which isn't giving any problems for a bit until the price of the new ones comes down.
Thanks

pr0digal jenius · Sep 2, 2004, 03:30 AM

it's glass.....it will last for all eternity unless you ruin it via dropping/scratchign ti hard

and it is exceptionally accurate

Judas · Sep 2, 2004, 03:31 AM

i'm waiting for MS to release another damn good MS Explorer... currently sitting with REV 3.0.... and still fragging poopy!

SeraphicSorcerer · Sep 2, 2004, 05:37 AM

This mouse looks totally sweet.

The Ender · Sep 12, 2004, 03:30 AM

Just put in an order for it...I've had an MX700 for about a year and a half now, very much pleased, but it crapped out on me...it will randomly stop working for about one second solid...and in a game, that's one second too long.

Distroyed · Sep 12, 2004, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Ender

Just put in an order for it...I've had an MX700 for about a year and a half now, very much pleased, but it crapped out on me...it will randomly stop working for about one second solid...and in a game, that's one second too long.

... and you'd purchase another product from the same company? No wonder corporations get away with making crap.

El Kapitano · Sep 12, 2004, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tastyweat

I can't seem to sourse it anywhere in uk yet... I guess I'll have to wait

PCWorld - £59.99, just got one and they're great, more comfort than the MX700/900 shape and have a battery monitor built in, after looking at the L/ion battery pack it appears to be a standard slimpak leaded battery which can be sourced from RS or Farnell easily enough so no worries about replacement battery packs either.

kinetic · Sep 12, 2004, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tastyweat

I can't seem to sourse it anywhere in uk yet... I guess I'll have to wait

Saw one in PC World yesterday Tasty! I think it was about £55!

Sep 1, 2004, 05:54 PM	#1
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	MX1000: The First Laser-Guided Mouse "Welcome to the next generation of computer mice! Equipped with a cutting-edge laser-guided tracking system, Logitech's new MX1000 Cordless Mouse can track movement accurately on your cluttered desk, a glossy magazine, or even your soft, plush couch at home. Logitech claims the new MX Laser Engine is 20 times as accurate as the average optical mouse, and with that extra level of accuracy, it can detect small movements over surfaces that would otherwise look identical to its myopic, LED-based brethren. On the performance side, the MX1000 stands head and shoulders above the earlier MX series of wireless mice, and matches the technical specs of the MX510 gaming mouse while still provided a cordless chassis. Gamers, start drooling. But how well does the MX Laser Engine system work in the real world? Read on to find out." -Article

Sep 1, 2004, 05:57 PM	#2
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OpusP.Gladiator '42' Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Oregon!!! Posts: 300 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	buy.com will have it for $67 bucks and get an online coupon for new customers for 5 more bucks! mmmm 62 I might do....lol __________________ http://img52.exs.cx/img52/7799/opus.jpg AMD X2-3800 (Manchester), Oc'd to 2.25 on stock cooler! DFI Lanparty-UT-SLI-D mobo, OCZ Platinum pc3200xtc @ 2.3.2.5.1T, MSI 7800gt @440/1100, Soundblaster X-Fi Fatal1ty, 2 wd 36g raptors, 1 maxtor 250g eide, Coolermaster case with Handle Logitech g15, 20.1" Sceptre LCD, Antec neo2 500w PS"

Sep 1, 2004, 06:07 PM	#5
PoopyTheJ DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,588 Rep Power: 66	yummmm, I've got an MX 700 now which I love but, more accuracy is best! __________________ [COLOR=Blue]“Alright boys, let’s start her up and see why she doesn’t work.” - John Fritz "I aim to misbehave" Malcolm Reynolds ATI Catalyst Beta Tester[/COLOR]

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tastyweat Lurking Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The void Posts: 4,794 Rep Power: 75 System Specs	I think I'll get one for myself __________________

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tastyweat Lurking Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The void Posts: 4,794 Rep Power: 75 System Specs	I can't seem to sourse it anywhere in uk yet... I guess I'll have to wait __________________

Sep 1, 2004, 07:06 PM	#8
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	doesn't look like it's $65 better then my mx700....lol

Sep 1, 2004, 07:09 PM	#9
ViRuS2k HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uk Posts: 8,334 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	dont think its worth me getting this over my MX900 as i love my mouse meby next year.

Sep 2, 2004, 12:14 AM	#10
Chubby_C Working away at ATI Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 251 Rep Power: 0	and just this week i was thinking about picking up a mx510 to replace my old explorer mouse, maybe I'll hold off for a couple of months until it gets cheaper, I just found the 510 on sale today no less, $30bucks off, 49.99 (CDN.). I've also been pricing out a new mousepad looking at either the ICEMAT2 or the Steelpad 4D. Which do you guys think is the better pad for either the mx510 or mx1000? Although I'll miss the palm rest on my mouse arena.

Sep 2, 2004, 12:48 AM	#11
wolfran DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 414 Rep Power: 0	This looks like a suprb mouse.....I think i'll buy this one.

Sep 2, 2004, 01:00 AM	#12
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	chubby - i have and adore my icemat 2 black edition

Sep 2, 2004, 02:45 AM	#13
Chubby_C Working away at ATI Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 251 Rep Power: 0	pro0digal, is it that good of a mouse pad, I know Zardon raves about it and quite a few reviews I've read rate it quite highly, how does it hold up over time? Still good after a few months or does the surface wear away any? Basically is it worth the money? Because a new pad could probably extend the life of my mouse which isn't giving any problems for a bit until the price of the new ones comes down. Thanks

Sep 2, 2004, 03:30 AM	#14
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	it's glass.....it will last for all eternity unless you ruin it via dropping/scratchign ti hard and it is exceptionally accurate

Sep 2, 2004, 05:37 AM	#16
SeraphicSorcerer HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,295 Rep Power: 156 System Specs	This mouse looks totally sweet. __________________

Sep 12, 2004, 03:30 AM	#17
The Ender The Last of the Eld Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 62 Rep Power: 0	Just put in an order for it...I've had an MX700 for about a year and a half now, very much pleased, but it crapped out on me...it will randomly stop working for about one second solid...and in a game, that's one second too long. __________________ "I'm not chaotic evil, I'm chaotic practical." -Asus K8V SE Deluxe K8T800 Mobo -AMD 3200+ 64-bit Processor -1024 MB Kingston HyperX RAM (PC4000) -ATI 256MB X800XL AGP 8x -Western Digital 300GB HD 7200 RPM -Western Digital 250GB HD 7200 RPM -SoundBlaster Audigy2 ZS -Lite-On 16x DVDROM -Norcent 52x24x52 CD-RW -Antec True 550 Power Supply -Windows XP Home