Logitech MX700: Oh. My. God.

airspirit · 01-30-2003, 11:31 PM

This is the sweetest mouse I've ever used. It fits the hand like nothing I've ever held (save maybe a pair of "D" cups I'm fond of), has outstanding response, even compared to my previous dual optical mouse, and has buttons coming out of the arse. Further, it doesn't have a cord to worry about, recharges from the base station, looks awesome, and has no effect on my pirate wireless transmissions.

If you have $60 to spend, need a new mouse, and want one that you will treat as an heirloom (no seriously, it is THAT good), look at this thing. Now that I have one for home, I'm going to definitely pick one up for work, though I might just let this baby commute with me because the guys at the office might steal it.

PS: The cruise control buttons are great for getting through junk posts in slashdot.

airspirit · 01-31-2003, 10:01 AM

Further update: full charging takes less than two hours ... makes for easy use. I do have to admit, though, if the base unit is too close to an RF generating source, the mouse is worthless ... it needs to be at least 6" from any electronic components, and within about 4ft of the mouse itself. But then, how many people needs something they can use from the bathroom?

Kevin · 01-31-2003, 10:27 AM

hey hey!
I'm on the same mouse right now. It definitely is sweet. I just like how I don't have to switch batteries anymore. My only complaint is that I think the "cruise up" button is a bit of a far reach for my small hand.
-Kev

golovko · 01-31-2003, 11:03 AM

i was interested in that mouse when it came out, but i spent like $70 on the original (i think anyway) logitech cordless opitcal mouse about a year ago, so i don't think its worth it the upgrade just to save batteries (i only have to replace them about every month or so). great purchase though, i love mine and i know the one you guys have is even better.

Kevin · 01-31-2003, 11:39 AM

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Originally posted by golovko
i was interested in that mouse when it came out, but i spent like $70 on the original (i think anyway) logitech cordless opitcal mouse about a year ago, so i don't think its worth it the upgrade just to save batteries (i only have to replace them about every month or so). great purchase though, i love mine and i know the one you guys have is even better.

Hehe i was in a similar situation. I had that cordless optical mouse (the blue one right) from Logitech. Honestly, that's such a great mouse. In fact, I think i ever so slightly prefer it's design as I have smaller hands than most. This is a pretty nice mouse, though, if you ever upgrade...
-Kev

airspirit · 01-31-2003, 11:42 AM

If you go to staples, you can "price match" it to the vendors on Pricewatch and pick it up for around $60. Quite a nice investment.

golovko · 01-31-2003, 12:21 PM

whoa, i didnt know about that pricematching stuff, does that work for any product at any staples?

golovko · 01-31-2003, 12:23 PM

oh kevin, im in the same ballpark as you i guess because my hands are relatively small so going from a microsoft optical explorer mouse the my current logitech one (yeah its the blue one) was a nice change.

airspirit · 01-31-2003, 12:33 PM

Everything they sell, just about, can be pricematched with an identical unit elsewhere (or on the web). This is a great way to get wireless gear, hubs/switches/routers, speakers, software, monitors, HDDs, and other assorted goodies for the best price without having to wait for shipping. They do, however, include the cost of shipping in the matched price. So, for an easy example on this mouse:

Pricewatch price at Techsavings.com: 57 + 5.95 s/h = 62.95. They will honor that price rather than their retail price of 79.99.

This is the best way to get your hands on cheap equipment quickly.

iroc409 · 02-03-2003, 02:01 AM

razer boomslang 2000, baby! woohoo!

hows this thing's accuracy?

airspirit · 02-03-2003, 09:23 AM

I've never used a more accurate mouse, even with the other opticals I've used. It has had an impact on my gaming, a very GOOD impact.

iroc409 · 02-04-2003, 11:27 AM

do you by chance know what res that runs at? i've really fell in love with the 2000 dpi...

that and it's fun to have people come over, and nobody can use my mouse right because they aren't used to the sensitivity ;P

airspirit · 02-04-2003, 11:34 AM

It is 800 dpi at 4.7 megapixels/second. Latency is the same as a corded USB mouse (phenomenal for a cordless system).

cybrsamurai · 02-04-2003, 11:38 AM

I got one a few months back, I like it alot...

01-30-2003, 11:31 PM	#1
airspirit Been /.'d... have you? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 1,986	Logitech MX700: Oh. My. God. This is the sweetest mouse I've ever used. It fits the hand like nothing I've ever held (save maybe a pair of "D" cups I'm fond of), has outstanding response, even compared to my previous dual optical mouse, and has buttons coming out of the arse. Further, it doesn't have a cord to worry about, recharges from the base station, looks awesome, and has no effect on my pirate wireless transmissions. If you have $60 to spend, need a new mouse, and want one that you will treat as an heirloom (no seriously, it is THAT good), look at this thing. Now that I have one for home, I'm going to definitely pick one up for work, though I might just let this baby commute with me because the guys at the office might steal it. PS: The cruise control buttons are great for getting through junk posts in slashdot. __________________ #!/bin/sh {who;} {last;} {pause;} {grep;} {touch;} {unzip;} mount /dev/girl -t {wet;} {fsck;} {fsck;} {fsck;} {fsck;} echo yes yes yes {yes;} umount {/dev/girl;zip;} rm -rf {wet.spot;} {sleep;} finger: permission denied

01-31-2003, 10:01 AM	#2
airspirit Been /.'d... have you? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 1,986	Further update: full charging takes less than two hours ... makes for easy use. I do have to admit, though, if the base unit is too close to an RF generating source, the mouse is worthless ... it needs to be at least 6" from any electronic components, and within about 4ft of the mouse itself. But then, how many people needs something they can use from the bathroom? __________________ #!/bin/sh {who;} {last;} {pause;} {grep;} {touch;} {unzip;} mount /dev/girl -t {wet;} {fsck;} {fsck;} {fsck;} {fsck;} echo yes yes yes {yes;} umount {/dev/girl;zip;} rm -rf {wet.spot;} {sleep;} finger: permission denied

01-31-2003, 10:27 AM	#3
Kevin Slacking more than your weird uncle Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: San Diego, CA (UCSD) / Los Angeles, CA (home) Posts: 1,605	hey hey! I'm on the same mouse right now. It definitely is sweet. I just like how I don't have to switch batteries anymore. My only complaint is that I think the "cruise up" button is a bit of a far reach for my small hand. -Kev __________________ I used to throw hot coffee all over the ass of the horse there, then whip him while he was kickin' at me. Those f***in things are crazy.

01-31-2003, 11:42 AM	#6
airspirit Been /.'d... have you? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 1,986	If you go to staples, you can "price match" it to the vendors on Pricewatch and pick it up for around $60. Quite a nice investment. __________________ #!/bin/sh {who;} {last;} {pause;} {grep;} {touch;} {unzip;} mount /dev/girl -t {wet;} {fsck;} {fsck;} {fsck;} {fsck;} echo yes yes yes {yes;} umount {/dev/girl;zip;} rm -rf {wet.spot;} {sleep;} finger: permission denied

01-31-2003, 12:33 PM	#9
airspirit Been /.'d... have you? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 1,986	Everything they sell, just about, can be pricematched with an identical unit elsewhere (or on the web). This is a great way to get wireless gear, hubs/switches/routers, speakers, software, monitors, HDDs, and other assorted goodies for the best price without having to wait for shipping. They do, however, include the cost of shipping in the matched price. So, for an easy example on this mouse: Pricewatch price at Techsavings.com: 57 + 5.95 s/h = 62.95. They will honor that price rather than their retail price of 79.99. This is the best way to get your hands on cheap equipment quickly. __________________ #!/bin/sh {who;} {last;} {pause;} {grep;} {touch;} {unzip;} mount /dev/girl -t {wet;} {fsck;} {fsck;} {fsck;} {fsck;} echo yes yes yes {yes;} umount {/dev/girl;zip;} rm -rf {wet.spot;} {sleep;} finger: permission denied

01-31-2003, 11:03 AM	#4
golovko Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Purdue University, USA Posts: 141	i was interested in that mouse when it came out, but i spent like $70 on the original (i think anyway) logitech cordless opitcal mouse about a year ago, so i don't think its worth it the upgrade just to save batteries (i only have to replace them about every month or so). great purchase though, i love mine and i know the one you guys have is even better.

01-31-2003, 12:21 PM	#7
golovko Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Purdue University, USA Posts: 141	whoa, i didnt know about that pricematching stuff, does that work for any product at any staples?

01-31-2003, 12:23 PM	#8
golovko Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Purdue University, USA Posts: 141	oh kevin, im in the same ballpark as you i guess because my hands are relatively small so going from a microsoft optical explorer mouse the my current logitech one (yeah its the blue one) was a nice change.

02-03-2003, 02:01 AM	#10
iroc409 Cooling Savant Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: midwest side, yo Posts: 596	razer boomslang 2000, baby! woohoo! hows this thing's accuracy? __________________ :shrug:

02-03-2003, 09:23 AM	#11
airspirit Been /.'d... have you? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 1,986	I've never used a more accurate mouse, even with the other opticals I've used. It has had an impact on my gaming, a very GOOD impact. __________________ #!/bin/sh {who;} {last;} {pause;} {grep;} {touch;} {unzip;} mount /dev/girl -t {wet;} {fsck;} {fsck;} {fsck;} {fsck;} echo yes yes yes {yes;} umount {/dev/girl;zip;} rm -rf {wet.spot;} {sleep;} finger: permission denied

02-04-2003, 11:27 AM	#12
iroc409 Cooling Savant Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: midwest side, yo Posts: 596	do you by chance know what res that runs at? i've really fell in love with the 2000 dpi... that and it's fun to have people come over, and nobody can use my mouse right because they aren't used to the sensitivity ;P __________________ :shrug:

02-04-2003, 11:34 AM	#13
airspirit Been /.'d... have you? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 1,986	It is 800 dpi at 4.7 megapixels/second. Latency is the same as a corded USB mouse (phenomenal for a cordless system). __________________ #!/bin/sh {who;} {last;} {pause;} {grep;} {touch;} {unzip;} mount /dev/girl -t {wet;} {fsck;} {fsck;} {fsck;} {fsck;} echo yes yes yes {yes;} umount {/dev/girl;zip;} rm -rf {wet.spot;} {sleep;} finger: permission denied

02-04-2003, 11:38 AM	#14
cybrsamurai Cooling Savant Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Ashland Posts: 296	I got one a few months back, I like it alot... __________________ Air cooled my ass.

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