logitech mx duo vs. mx5000

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has anyone owned both the logitech mx duo desktop and the mx5000 desktop? i want a nice performing wireless combo, i liked the mx duo except for the mouse... its so sensitive compared to my mx510, if i turn the sensitivity down in windows its still a noticable difference, so i was wondering for those of you who own the mx5000, how does the mouse feel? is it very sensitive on default settings? does it feel similar to the mx510 (if u own one)? thanks


btw this is the duo
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and this is the mx5000
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The MX 5000 mouse is designed around the MX 1000. If you like the MX 1000 then you would probably like the MX 5000 setup. The MX Duo is still very nice and I wish they still made it. Keyboard wise if you like the screen which I would think lead to shorter battery life then go with the MX 5000 but if you want a great keyboard and mouse combo to get the job done then get the MX Duo.
 
see the thing is i have the duo, but i hate the mouse so much, it seems ungodly sensitive and i hate it, even when i adjust it in windows i can feel that its not the same as my mx510 and thats what i'm concerned about
 
Try installing logitechs software and adjust it in there. My mx700 was always fine in the sensitivity department.
 
The MX5000 sucks. It get laggy a lot and it is freaking annoying. I switched to a wired G5 and G15 set up and I love it. I can understand a wireless mouse maybe, but who needs a wireless keyboard. I love the G5 though it honestly feels so much more responsive than the MX1000.
 
You could always keep the MX Duo keyboard and add a different mouse. I used to use the DiNovo desktop with a MX1000 until the keyboard died.
 
Also consider the MX3000 and the MX 3100 if you are already set on getting a new wireless mouse keyboard combo. MX 3000 is here and the 3100 is here.

They both use RF technology, not bluetooth like the 5000. At work we ordered a 5000 for a customer and the mouse would randomly flake out, so we tried it back at the office and it did the same thing. Given the customer reviews at newegg I would avoid this particular combo.

The mice in both combos use laser technology, but the 3100 uses the MX1000 mouse, I dunno what the 3000 combo uses mousewise though. It's still pretty comfortable for the 10 minutes I used one though. Main thing that the 3000 has over the 3100 is price. The 3000 is 40 bucks after rebate from ZZF, 3100 is 110 =x. I went ahead and got myself a 3100 since I liked the mouse and color better, and I find it to be just fine in games. Same with the keyboard. I don't notice any lag when typing, but the basestation is only a foot or so away.

But yea, stay away from the 5000 :).
 
My parents use a MX 3100 and love it. That is a good combination too and a good replacement for the MX Duo.
 
I have 2 computers using the MX3100 and love it. My main rig though is using the G15 and G7. I love that combo...
 
I started out with the MX Duo.

I still use the keyboard but I switched mice to the G5
 
After using wireless kb/mouse for about a year, I switched back to wired (logi mx510)

Here's what I found:
Wireless mice dont respond as precisely and as fluidly as wired.
Replacing/charging batteries gets old fast.
For gaming, wireless is pretty bad (inaccurate and irresponsive)


now i'm sure the two you posted are probably good products (logitechs always are) but I cant recommend either to you because I never gave serious consideration to either one.
 
benamaster said:
You could always keep the MX Duo keyboard and add a different mouse. I used to use the DiNovo desktop with a MX1000 until the keyboard died.
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I'm about to do just that. I need to make sure the keybaord from my MX Duo setup will work with the new receiver from an MX1000. Both Fast RF...anyone tried it or have that setup?

I've have my MX Duo for a few years now and I still love it. I just wanna have a couple extra mouse buttons. :)
 
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Logitech no longer makes the old MX Duo, even though they use it in a lot of their images. :p

I loved the keyboard that came with it, though. So much so, I bought a wired version of it on eBay. :D

I hate the keyboard that comes with the MX 5000. IMO, the Logitech Elite keyboard has one of the best sets of additional functionality keys, as well as a very nice keyboard.
 
The only thing that is preventing me from purchasing the mx5000 or 3100 is the fact that the home, end, page up, page down, delete keys are put into a vertical configuration instead of the standard. It looks too radical!
 
OlIv0rIolI said:
does anyone know of a place where i can purchase mx duo brand new
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Possibly new in box on eBay? Logitech stopped making it and the supply at the retailers is out.
 
Most of those places don't have it in stock. You might want to call some of those places.
 
i've bought the mx5000 set a couple of mos ago after my dinovo media desktop's left ctrl key quit working. I haven't had any problems with it. The mouse never lags for me, is just as responsive as my MX900 was. It's also much more comfortable. I don't really use many of the gizmos and extra gadgets on the MX5000 keyboard, but it's very solid and well made, and the keys themselves are just about perfect. I also think its nice looking, although admittedly less so than the dinovo.

If you want a cheap dinovo with a broken left ctrl key let me know, ill cut you a deal.
 
Have you tried to remove mouse acceleration from windows settings? That will help your mouse from being so sensitive.
 
the_stig said:
After using wireless kb/mouse for about a year, I switched back to wired (logi mx510)

Here's what I found:
1. Wireless mice dont respond as precisely and as fluidly as wired.
2. Replacing/charging batteries gets old fast.
3. For gaming, wireless is pretty bad (inaccurate and irresponsive)
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on all 3 parts i beg to differ
1. ive owned both the wired and wireless ver of the MXduo and ive noticed no change in how the mouse and keyboard act lag wise going from wire to wilreless, in normal internet useing, games like doom 3, CoD its exp pack CoD 2, online games. no lag whatso ever

2. ive had my duo for 2 odd years now, droping the mouse in its charger when i go to bed or im at work has yet to get old, and my keyboard is still one the same set of batterys

3. like i said in my first point, ive seen no changes in speed or lag going from wired to wireless

YoureDoingMeDamage said:
I can understand a wireless mouse maybe, but who needs a wireless keyboard.
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cleaner desk, no wires to get in the way and in my case, i can sit at my computer urn my chair and watch TV, tis rather nice to not have a teather on my kayboard and mouse when i do that
 
I completely agree with Renswic. I used the Duo for two years without ever having a seingle problem (except the battery on the mouse dying now and then when i forgot to charge it.) The only reason I got rid of it was because I had a replacement plan at best buy and i figured id return it and get myself a new set (since the duo isnt in production anymore). I grabbed the mx5000 cause it looked nice and had some interesting features. That was about a week ago. Since then, i've had constant lag issues with the mouse, the keyboard loses conection now and then.... even as im typing there's a one second delay in the text displaying on screen. Now given this could be caused by the large number of wireless devices I use in my apartment, but it still shouldnt be an issue when the duo worked perfectly fine. I'm starting to regret swapping the duo, but It looks like I may just go back to a wired set... G15/G5 here I come.
 
Renswic said:
on all 3 parts i beg to differ
1. ive owned both the wired and wireless ver of the MXduo and ive noticed no change in how the mouse and keyboard act lag wise going from wire to wilreless, in normal internet useing, games like doom 3, CoD its exp pack CoD 2, online games. no lag whatso ever

2. ive had my duo for 2 odd years now, droping the mouse in its charger when i go to bed or im at work has yet to get old, and my keyboard is still one the same set of batterys

3. like i said in my first point, ive seen no changes in speed or lag going from wired to wireless



cleaner desk, no wires to get in the way and in my case, i can sit at my computer urn my chair and watch TV, tis rather nice to not have a teather on my kayboard and mouse when i do that
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I agree with you 100 percent, and I have had the mx duo for about 3/4 of a year now and I still love it!
 
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