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| Quality | 10/10  |
|---|---|
| Ease of Use | 9/10 |
| Value for Money | 8.7/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 9/10 |
| Overall Rating | 9.3/10 |
Full review by
cwheatcroft
on 31st May 2006
User Rating : 8
Respect :
0
Good Points: Programmable buttons Ergonomical shape
Bad Points: No good for left-hand use Not all buttons work in-game
General comments: I have owned a Logitech MX500 Optical for a few years now and have had no problems. Nothing has worn out (including the teflon pads) and functionality has remained a constant.
The shape is ideal for use as long as you use your right hand (I am left handed but still use my right for the mouse). Left handers need not apply but that's why is works so well, it is sculpted to the right hand.
The programmable buttons are a boon. The most useful for surfing are the backwards and forwards buttons which you control with your thumb. These are second nature now and I miss them when using someone elses PC. The other buttons are less useful but handy for infrequent but necessary tasks.
If you intend to use the programmable buttons in-game, beware. The setup can take a while as the Logitech software is comprehensive but sometimes a little obsure. I used to use the mouse for Counterstrike but when I upgraded to CS:Source the (additional) buttons stopped working. I didn't bother resolving the issue for a while but did get them working after a little effort. It was a little frustrating.
As I've already said, the mouse has been around a while and there are alternatives (the updated MX518 springs to mind) including wireless alternatives i.e. the MX700 which is great if heavier and the MX1000 which is super quick but requires (supplied) battery changes every couple of hours. However, for general use at work or home (I have one for each), this is a solid buy for less than £30.
cwheatcroft's review and ratings | 280 words
Review by
OrangePeel
on 18th Apr 2004
User Rating : 10
Respect :
+2
As a hard core FPS gamer i have been through quite a few optical mouse in my time and believe me they get a hammering, i have allways searched for the ultimate mouse that could withstand the treatment which i throw at it and eventually i came across the Logitech MX500 Optical Computer Mouse. This i can tell you after 1 years service with me has to be the best mouse i have ever used,it gets thrown,slammed,chucked all over my desktop and still a year later this baby rocks :)try as i might it just ...
OrangePeel's full review | 155 words
Review by
b33pcom
on 20th Nov 2003
User Rating : 9
Respect :
+4
The Logitech MX500 Optical is an excellent addition to your computer. It looks great, it's optical ( which means, NO MORE BALLS! ), it is very easy to use.
The installation was simple and it lets you access the mouse's extra features ( such as an alt+tab menu, Forward and Back buttons ).
The whole sides of the mouse is coated in rubber, making it feel nice and smooth and get a good grip.
This mouse also comes with a PS2 adapter which is what I use. It has the standard mouse plug on it too.
I ...
b33pcom's full review | 129 words | 1 comment added.
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