Logitech MX1000 Laser Cordless Mouse

by Logitech

• Rapid-charging base station makes sure the mouse is always ready, and the lithium-ion battery never needs replacing
• Universal page forward and back, plus an application switch that quickly moves between open windows
• Wheel tilts for side-to-side scrolling
• Cruise Control rocker for speed-scrolling up and down, and zoom with a click of the wheel
• Compatible with Windows 98, 2000, Me, XP, and Macintosh OS X and higher

Product Details

Data Sheet [62kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 9.5 x 9.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002UM0JW
• Item model number: 931175-0403
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (396 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 31, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The World's First Laser Mouse. With 20x the tracking power of optical sensors, the Logitech MX1000 Laser Cordless Mouse takes tracking precision to a revolutionary new level. Step up to laser and experience the next great advancement in mouse technology!

If you thought smooth tracking optical sensors were an advancement over mechanical ball-based mice, let us introduce you to the mouse that takes precision and performance to a whole new level: the Logitech MX1000 Laser Cordless Mouse, the world's first laser mouse.

Laser vs. Optical

Now optical is obsolete. And your computing experience will never be the same. Featuring the Logitech MX Laser Engine, the MX1000 delivers a new pinnacle of performance no optical mouse can match. With an incredible 20x more sensitivity to surface detail -- or tracking power -- than optical, laser can track reliably even on tricky polished or wood-grain surfaces. And the MX1000 offers even more advanced features that will make you more productive and more comfortable. 20X Tracking Power By revealing significantly greater surface detail than optical mice, the MX1000 laser mouse tracks precise on previously impossible-to-navigate surfaces, such as highly polished or wood-grain surfaces. In tests on these demanding surfaces, the invisible laser light reveals 20 times greater detail when compared to its LED-based counterparts.

The result is the MX1000 Laser Cordless Mouse, a next-generation mouse that harnesses precision laser light to track on surfaces where optical mice falter. Features Rechargeable: Rapid-charging base station makes sure the mouse is always ready, and the lithium-ion battery never needs replacing Fast RF cordless: Cordless performance that equals USB corded connection New thumb-button controls: Universal page forward and back, plus an application switch that quickly moves between open windows Superior grasp: Deep-sculpted thumb support for incredible comfort, and outside finger grips for enhanced control Illuminated 4-level battery indicator: Precisely monitor battery strength Powerful scrolling system: Wheel tilts for side-to-side scrolling, Cruise Control rocker for speed-scrolling up and down, and zoom with a click of the wheel

Product Description

Logitech MX 1000 - Mouse - laser - wireless - PS/2, USB

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

183 of 188 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Pleasantly Surprised September 22, 2004

By David A. Lessnau

Up until now, I've always used Microsoft mice (and wired ones, at that). I've been trying to replace my old Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer because it was generating spurious mouse-clicks. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a local, wired, version of that mouse. So, in desperation, I bought this Logitech MX1000 Laser Cordless Mouse. I was very surprised that I liked it. It's about the same size and heft as my old Intellimouse, and I don't have to mess with a cord. Its tracking seems to be dead on. I've tested it on my old, black, somewhat fuzzy mouse pad, various parts of my desk, different types of paper, and my tummy. It's worked perfectly in all cases. The only things I can characterize as being negative are that 1) I had to remap the Back and Forward buttons to ALT+Left Arrow and ALT+Right Arrow so that those buttons would work properly in Mozilla Firefox (my browser), and 2) I wish the charging base got its power via the USB connection instead of from yet another power transformer.

After another reviewer mentioned it here, I did notice that the "scrolling focus" behaves differently in different applications. In my case, Internet browsing is probably where I'd see that the most. But, Mozilla Firefox behaves "properly." So, I'm ok. Since this behavior depends on the application, I'm guessing that it's a difference in how the applications are coded and not something to do with the mouse. Purely conjecture, though.

Again, surprisingly, I highly recommend this mouse.

128 of 137 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Mouse Ever November 15, 2004

By R. Williams VINE™ VOICE

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I love this thing. I tried the MX700 and it was a pig, too big and slow. I'm using the MX1000 w/a Mac G5 and it works great. The tracking is frankly amazing, super sensitive but you don't feel like you are on edge trying to control w/micromovements. I have a small platform for my mouse to sit on so I was wary of this thing being too big, but it works great. In the last 6 months I've been through 5 different mice. This is miles beyond any of the others (including Apple's, Kensington's wireless, MX700, the Bluetake).

39 of 41 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Works fine for some, others have problems - I have none October 24, 2004

By Dyo

I normally don't write reviews but I see a lot of conflicting reviews here so far and wanted to add my own thoughts. I previously owned an MS Optical desktop elite setup but when in a PC shop here I saw the MX1000 and wanted it as I've had problems with my MS mouse.

I got the mouse home, installed it, installed the software and went to test it on some games. I noticed I couldn't assign a lot of the buttons as I could with the MS mouse until I remembered how I solved the problem with that one. I closed / disabled the software for the mouse and could immediately assign the buttons as usual. Not the best solution in the world but it works and the mouse is still fully usable. The responsiveness was a lot better than the MS mouse and worked on a few surfaces I could never use the optical mouse on. Polished surfaces, a 3D effect mousepad and even the arm of my chair. Battery life is very good so far and I like the indicator lights on the side as well as the ability to turn the mouse off to save the battery. It fits well in my hand and tracks well for me despite what I've read in other reviews.

I've not experienced the 'wobble' that others have found, I assume that it's a production issue that Logitech will resolve as time goes on but is something to think about if you're considering buying this mouse. Tracking issues, again I have none but some other reviews here are from people who claim to have them. Again I'm going to say this is probably due to early production batches having problems with Logitech to blame for wanting to get the product out there fast.

The main reason I'm doing this review though is a review by a "Robert Y. Loh" who lists problems such as lifting it from a surface, trying to use it again and experience delays. Well... I've just lifted the mouse off my mousepad, moved it around the room, shaken it and put it back on and it tracked instantly.

Buttons do not work in most applications and aren't recognised in most games? Disable / close the software, all you need are the drivers installed anyway. The *only* application I've used where the buttons (forward and back) aren't recognised is Mozilla Firefox. They work fine in Netscape and IE which will cover almost everyone. I agree the software installed is bloated but again, all you need is the drivers installed and then you can disable it from loading at startup or close it after booting up.

The other thing he says that really annoyed me though....

"I would advise: stay away for the next month or three, while they work the problems out of this one. Anyone posting to the contrary is probably not trying to make full use of their mouse, or otherwise is posting as an agent of Logitech... "

Yes.... it's a huge conspiracy! I'm an agent of Logitech or computer retarded if I post to the contrary huh? Don't you think it's more plausible that while some have problems, others don't? There may well be more people complaining on forums than saying how great the mouse is but that's the same with a lot of things. People complain because they have issues, a lot of people with no problems will never think to post "I have no problems, this mouse works fine for me" so I wouldn't count that.

In my opinion, there are obviously production issues that are causing problems for some but then there are others with no problems. It seems to be pot luck if you get a good mouse or bad one, Logitech need to get onto that fast or risk losing customers and earning a bad reputation. The only thing I'd agree with is that if you're considering buying this mouse, make sure you understand the current issues *some* people are having.