Customer Reviews

Logitech 930672-0403 MX 300 Optical Mouse

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This is a very good optical mouse. Comfortable, responsive, and it comes with great drivers. However, Logitech has already released a replacement product, the MX310, that is an upgrade to this version by adding three more buttons. A forward button, a back button, and a sixth "switch button". The 310 is a great product and competes well against the other 5 button, optical mice. I like how Logitech's version feels in my hand, and given its symmetrical design it can be used equally well in a lefthand or righthand orientation.

My choice can down to Logitech vs. Microsoft, and I've had better luck with Logitech drivers and reliability. Given that, you should find the MX300 to be priced lower than the MX310. If you do not care about the extra buttons, get the 300.

Firstly, to those who complain about the scroll wheel being slow and unresponsive -- it seems to be an issue with the drivers. However, I found an option in the Control Panel/Mouse section to revert back to MS style controlling. That seems to fix any issues I had while still retaining the extra 4th button functionality. I'm still a little confused why that option is there, or why Logitech drivers seem a little sluggish in the first place; but it's fixed and I can't complain.

Secondly, to those complaining about the really loud clicking wheel -- that can be easily fixed. I have to say if you purchase two identical mice from the store and turn the scroll wheel; there will be a good possibility that one will make a louder noise than the other. This is just part of the manufacturing process and it all has to do with a little springy wire that makes contact with the inner part of the wheel.

I'm sure this has a possibility to void your warranty -- so beware of that aspect. But personally, I found it a very simple process to fix.

What I did is:

1. unplug the mouse from the computer
2. use a small phillips screwdriver to remove the screw accessable from the bottom of the mouse
3. carefully pull up and to the rear of the mouse on the front cover to remove it -- DO NOT pull it off all the way because there's a wire connecting the top to the bottom.
4. unplug the little connector that plugs the 4th button on top of the mouse to the main board (this might be optional if your wire is long enough to give you clearance and depending on how big your fingers are)
5. take a good look at how the wheel is situated in its socket -- beware of the small spring (it most likely will not cause you problems, and is easy to put back where it goes but don't lose it)
6. lift up on the wheel module and remove it
7. there will be a little wire that goes inside the wheel and has a curved edge to it .. THAT is what causes the clicking sound and gives the wheel its "resistence" at every click. Here is a photo of the Logitech wheel structure and the resistence wire: http://www.dansdata.com/images/ltmscordless/doohickey440.jpg (cut and paste into a browser)
8. simply pull it out from its housing (this is easy to put back into place also) and use a pair of needle nose pliers to give yourself a good hold on the wire and bend it down *VERY SLIGHTLY* near the top where it makes contact with the inside of the wheel ridges
9. test the resistence until you have it clicking/sounding the way you prefer
10. put everything back together the way you had it

It's not a very complicated modification, and you are simply making the mouse more like some of the others off the assembly line that got their wheel spring put in that was bent further down. I've experienced this issue with Microsoft mice as well.

Good luck -- and be warned, I am not responsible for any modifications that go wrong!

Also, this mouse is the best I've ever used. I don't like all those extra useless buttons found on the more expensive mice.. the 4th button does seem to have some possibility for usefulness -- you would probably avoid curling your index finger down to hit it by instead shifting your hand slightly to use your thumb.

One last thing, the RESPONSIVENESS OF THE MOUSE IS AWESOME -- BETTER THAN ANY OPTICAL MOUSE I'VE USED!! I think the increased responsiveness is obviously due to their new optics engine.

I tried most of the top notch mice and I fell in love with this mouse. Even though people love MX700 very much, I still feel the difference between wired and wireless mouse. MX300 so far the best mouse I have ever owned. The size of it just fits my palm unlike MX700 or other wireless mice. Wireless mice tends to be quite big because of the fact that it has to carry battery. I have to tell you that no wireless mouse can beat wired mice as of yet. I have used MX300 for more than a few months and I have had no problem or whatsoever. Very stable and responsive. I'm a software engineer so I spend most of my day in front of computer, so the responsiveness and stability of MX300 really matters to me. Inexpensiveness of the product is also attractive. I highly recommend MX300 mouse!

i had an old simpler version of logitech product, optical wheel mouse. and this new mx300 mouse performs even worse than that one. the buttons are rather similar, even tho not as conveniently protruding as those on my old mouse, they are okay. the wheel is the problem. first, it's loud, clickier than the regular logitech optical wheel mouse. second, the logitech mouseware makes it very slow in responding. i used it to browse webpages, and it not only lags but also slips way too often. i took off the mouseware driver, it works better, but then the nice little extra button doesn't work anymore, which kills the point of buying this one rather than the regular optical wheel mouse, plus i have not observed any difference with this "mx engine". the only reason why i didn't return it is because i need to pay shipping for it, and i am hoping the clicking will be smoother with aging. but other than that, i don't see why this will be a better product than the optical wheel black/blue, which is cheaper if you buy from a store.

i play quake 3 arena a lot and this mouse is the best i've used, it doesnt slide when you run your hand too fast and it fits your hand perfectly.
i have also read loads of reviews and it seems to be one of the most popular amongst professional gamers!
its also a very good price at Amazon, ive checked other places and it costs up to £37!!! amazon is certainly one of the cheapest.

I bought this mouse as a gold box offer because I had been frustrated with the constant need to clean my old, mechanical mouse. I've only used it for a few days, but they have been really good days. The mouse points where I mean it to point without ever sticking, and that alone makes it worth my money. I installed it without the drivers, so I can't use the windows button, but it points and clicks reliably and the scroll wheel works fine, which puts me well ahead of my old mechanical mouse.

I love this mouse and all its features. The buttons click very smoothly and quietly. It actually has five programmable buttons as the scrolling wheel can be pushed down for another function.

On a Mac you don't need the right click button for anything so I reprogrammed mine for a double click which comes in handy for opening programs or rolling up the window shades. It sure beats the hockey puck shaped mouse that Macs used to come with and while I looked at Apple's optical mouse I couldn't see spending "alot of money" for a mouse that wasn't programmable. Logitech makes good products and I know I'll be happy with this mouse for a long time.

It doesn't scroll too well over mouse pads, so if you use a cushioned wrist pad be careful. Other than that I've had no problems with this mouse. We bouught it for my wife. It's somewhat small, so it's ideal for notebooks and travel, and fine for a woman's hand. I wouldn't recommend it for gamming or large handed persons.

The MX 300 is relatively simple when compaired to monstrosities that seem to be popular these days. There are very few products on the market that combine a very precise sensor with a simple profile. The MX 300 is just that, however. Despite it's cheap pricetag and standard button configuration, the MX 300 uses the same ultra-precise optical sensor you'll find in the more expensive MX 500 and MX 700 mice.

The mouse wheel is fairly stiff while the mouse is new, but after having used the MX 300 for about a month (and abusing the wheel) you'll find the movement becomes much more smooth and natural. Clicking the center mouse wheel has always been a little stiff for my taste, but it's not so terrible as to render the mouse an annoyance.

The mouse is reasonably sized and small to "normal" sized hands will feel right at home. Large hands may want to look elsewhere, as my hand (stubby fingers with a large palm) just barely fits. The MX 300 is relatively narrow for a mouse; my thumb and pinky hang off the sides resting on the mousepad. Those with a limited amount of space on the desk will find it much more friendly than any Microsoft mouse and most of the Logitech lineup.

One topic I'd like to mention is the driver and software. For one thing, none of it's required. All the buttons will work without any extra work. For another, the software eats through system resources. If you have a low end computer, you'll definitely want to not install the software. In addtion, the software is also known to cause problems with games. If you're a gamer, skip the the software as all the buttons can still be used. Lastly, my cursor tracks oddly with the software installed. In short, throw the disk away and don't look back. The software's the only reason I docked this mouse a star.

Lastly, the precise sensor can be a double edged sword. Some shiny or oddly patterned mousepads will cause erratic tracking. Pads with alternating dark and light areas espicially will throw the cursor into a fit. It isn't a large issue, but if you experience your cursor "wandering" around the screen or "vibrating" the mousepad may be to blame.

It's a great high performance mouse, without the high performance buttons everywhere you look. Sadly, the MX 300 is no longer produced and has been replaced by the MX 310. In my opinion, the MX 310 is inferior. While the extra buttons are nice in a way, the designers apparently didn't imagine that a human hand would need to lay on top of it. There's a sharp lip on the outer edge of the mouse that does nothing to accomodate the pinky or ring finger. I'm sure this design decision makes sense somewhere, but it's still hostile to the hand.

I suggest purchasing this mouse while it's still around, but when it's gone an MX 500 or 510 will suffice as well, though they're really not the same concept as the 300 at all.

This mouse is excellent for gaming. No skipping even when I move the mouse really fast. It's comfortable and fits my hands pefrectly. If you buy this mouse do not install the Logitech MouseWare software, it screws up the mouse wheel for some reason. Just stick with the built in drivers in Windows XP and the mouse should rock.