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Logitech MX Master Wireless Mouse

MX1000 is still my favorite wireless mouse I have ever used. Currently have a G700s. I have a Razer Mamba that has never once connected wirelessly, piece of shit razer lol.
 
Erasmus354 said:
MX1000 is still my favorite wireless mouse I have ever used. Currently have a G700s. I have a Razer Mamba that has never once connected wirelessly, piece of shit razer lol.
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Lol. I was given a Razer Ourobouros, and while nice, it's not awesome. Many times waking my computer causes the Synapse software to take about a minute to reconnect to the mouse, which means the DPI is set to 400 and cannot be adjusted until it does reconnect. Not cool, of course.
But while connected and gaming, I love it.
 
Rejoice! A replacement for my dead MX Revolution. I am so happy. Will purchase ASAP.
 
hopefully it's better than the mx performance

I really just want them to remake the mx 1100, that was the most comfortable daily use mouse I ever had
 
I just read that article on CNET's website and was going to post it here until I saw Modred beat me to the punch. I never thought I could get so excited over the anticipation of a new mouse. This looks great, albeit pricey at $100. I look forward to reviews once it's released next month. Maybe there will be a BF sale at a nice discount.
 
I guess I'm going to try this mouse. I've got an old Logitech, I don't remember the name but. It came with weights that you could put in the mouse. It has served its purpose but I gotta try something new. I keep getting my ass handed to me in HL2 Deathmatch, I think it's the mouse.:)
 
Will have to try it out. Like working with my G700, but it's quite bulky for traveling.
 
Yakk said:
Will have to try it out. Like working with my G700, but it's quite bulky for traveling.
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This is a desktop mouse, as is the G700, so I wouldn't' fault it for that. Tbh, if you want a good wireless, rechargeable, bluetooth mouse, REALLY consider the Razer Orochi. I have a Gen1 version, and completely love it for my laptop, which I don't even game on much. It's insanely comfortable, and has great battery life, with fantastic buttons. The only headache is the synapse software, but it has largely gotten fixed lately.
 
It's good to finally see a replacement for the Performance MX, which had good ergos, but absolutely terrible battery life. Unfortunately Logitech chose to go with a custom, not easily replaceable(I don't see a battery door on any of the pictures), LiPo battery. Probably because it was required to get decent battery life out of a Laser sensor.

I currently use a G602 for gaming and a few MX1100s for productivity. Both run off eneloops, and both last for weeks, with extremely heavy use, on fresh batteries. And when the batteries do run out, you aren't down for 5 minutes to a few hours, or having to run corded. You just swap in new eneloops, which takes less than 30 seconds, and you're back in business.

After years of using mice that run on standard replaceable batteries, this feels like a step backwards. As an aside, Laser mice in general feel like a step backwards. From what I understand, they use more power, and are less accurate, as compared to optical mice. On the plus side, you can sell them to people that think using a mouse on a glass desk without a mouse pad is an absolute requirement.
 
stewartjm said:
It's good to finally see a replacement for the Performance MX, which had good ergos, but absolutely terrible battery life. Unfortunately Logitech chose to go with a custom, not easily replaceable(I don't see a battery door on any of the pictures), LiPo battery. Probably because it was required to get decent battery life out of a Laser sensor.

I currently use a G602 for gaming and a few MX1100s for productivity. Both run off eneloops, and both last for weeks, with extremely heavy use, on fresh batteries. And when the batteries do run out, you aren't down for 5 minutes to a few hours, or having to run corded. You just swap in new eneloops, which takes less than 30 seconds, and you're back in business.

After years of using mice that run on standard replaceable batteries, this feels like a step backwards. As an aside, Laser mice in general feel like a step backwards. From what I understand, they use more power, and are less accurate, as compared to optical mice. On the plus side, you can sell them to people that think using a mouse on a glass desk without a mouse pad is an absolute requirement.
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Lasers are +/-. They work better on more surfaces, and have better lift-off performance compared to standard, non-gaming optical mice, but CAN use more power. The sensitivity is not an issue because, again, this is not a gaming mouse. I have and use both and tbh do not notice a difference but for battery life.
 
Given how my anywhere mouse mx became terrible over a year,

I'll give this some time before purchasing it..
 
A pity it looks like several steps back from the MX Revolution:
- No side-scrolling on the main clickwheel (i.e. no tilting wheel)
- The side-mounted wheel is free-spinning rather than a 3-way input (and if you need to side-scroll, you've already lost it as an input option anyway)
- No charging dock
- Unless the official spec sheet is wrong, NEITHER of the scroll wheels have a 'middle click' function. The mouse is listed as having '5 buttons', which would be left and right click, the 'search' button below the scroll wheel, and the +/- buttons on the side.

Things the MX Master has going for it:
- Looks slightly nicer
- Bluetooth support
- Receiver is smaller
Not a great showing for the newer mouse.
 
I have an old Logitech G5 wired mouse that I've been using for several years and it's great. The only minor quips are that it seems to go into high DPI mode after certain things happen, such as after the screensaver comes on or after opening the Steam app., but the light is still in the middle DPI. I then just select the buttons below the middle wheel to lower the DPI and then raise it back up to be at the middle DPI. Does anyone else have this issue, wired or wireless? I believe my driver is the most updated one for Windows 7. TIA.
 
beowulf7 said:
I have an old Logitech G5 wired mouse that I've been using for several years and it's great. The only minor quips are that it seems to go into high DPI mode after certain things happen, such as after the screensaver comes on or after opening the Steam app., but the light is still in the middle DPI. I then just select the buttons below the middle wheel to lower the DPI and then raise it back up to be at the middle DPI. Does anyone else have this issue, wired or wireless? I believe my driver is the most updated one for Windows 7. TIA.
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hah, i got a g5 beginning of 2006, used it until 2011 then i got a g700 because the mouse wheel of the g5 was getting hard to move. a week after i got the g700 i disassembled the g5 for the first time and spend a whole afternoon cleaning it, it had dog hair and all kinds of things in it, i sanded that ugly painting off because it always bothered me and after i finished it was like new, is still working and all functional and it looks even better now. i never had any issues with it, never used the logitech software either as it doesnt require specific drivers or anything to work, maybe thats whats giving you trouble.
 
EdZ said:
A pity it looks like several steps back from the MX Revolution:
- No side-scrolling on the main clickwheel (i.e. no tilting wheel)
- The side-mounted wheel is free-spinning rather than a 3-way input (and if you need to side-scroll, you've already lost it as an input option anyway)
- No charging dock
- Unless the official spec sheet is wrong, NEITHER of the scroll wheels have a 'middle click' function. The mouse is listed as having '5 buttons', which would be left and right click, the 'search' button below the scroll wheel, and the +/- buttons on the side.

Things the MX Master has going for it:
- Looks slightly nicer
- Bluetooth support
- Receiver is smaller
Not a great showing for the newer mouse.
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Mx fail.

The revolution was a much, much better mouse. For every reason you listed.
 
@ post #18: i got thinking, it could also be 2005 and 2012, i have no idea at this point, more like 2006 and 2012 i guess, bleh.

@Arcygenical: but it looks good bro! and it also has that touch thingy going on. now lets just hope them newer logicrap mice switches doesnt start double clicking on its own like the rest of them does.
 
D4rkn3ss said:
hah, i got a g5 beginning of 2006, used it until 2011 then i got a g700 because the mouse wheel of the g5 was getting hard to move. a week after i got the g700 i disassembled the g5 for the first time and spend a whole afternoon cleaning it, it had dog hair and all kinds of things in it, i sanded that ugly painting off because it always bothered me and after i finished it was like new, is still working and all functional and it looks even better now. i never had any issues with it, never used the logitech software either as it doesnt require specific drivers or anything to work, maybe thats whats giving you trouble.
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Wow, with all that dog hair clogging it. I'm the only one in my home office and I keep it pretty clean. It's on a cloth pad, so maybe just some dust gets picked up. But it's on a keyboard tray, which I usually tuck under the table when not in use, so less dust accumulates.

Hmm, yeah, that is odd about my driver issue. But the mouse is great otherwise and the driver DPI issue is just a minor annoyance, that maybe I'd still experience with these newer mice. But I'll stay w/ this G5 until it dies, then I'll probably make the jump to BT wireless.
 
beowulf7 said:
Wow, with all that dog hair clogging it. I'm the only one in my home office and I keep it pretty clean. It's on a cloth pad, so maybe just some dust gets picked up. But it's on a keyboard tray, which I usually tuck under the table when not in use, so less dust accumulates.

Hmm, yeah, that is odd about my driver issue. But the mouse is great otherwise and the driver DPI issue is just a minor annoyance, that maybe I'd still experience with these newer mice. But I'll stay w/ this G5 until it dies, then I'll probably make the jump to BT wireless.
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it will never die, you will have to soak up the damage and get a new mouse. i dont use the g5 anymore because i got used to the four side buttons of the g700 and i cant live without those now, its a curse.
 
Have used mx mice before, loved them. Currently with a g602. Non-replaceable batteries though is a deal breaker for me. Using eneloops here also, but have been switching to imedion as they drain slower
 
D4rkn3ss said:
it will never die, you will have to soak up the damage and get a new mouse. i dont use the g5 anymore because i got used to the four side buttons of the g700 and i cant live without those now, its a curse.
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It is pretty hardcore. I've rarely had a Logitech product die on me (knock on wood) and I've probably bought at least a dozen items from that company.

I only have a single side button, to go back when browsing. And I use it quite a bit b/c I find myself trying to do that at work sometimes w/ my el cheapo HP USB mouse that my company and of course it doesn't have that side button. I know some say I should use my G5 at work and buy a new Logitech mouse for home use. :cool:
 
there is more videos available on youtube and i decided to skip it, it is interesting but still not what i want.
 
I was thinking about moving from my now really old G9 to a wireless model, like G602 / G700s or now this, the MX Master, but I really resent its such low DPI. OK, yes, it's a productivity mouse, but then again, 1600 DPI is just too low, especially if you have higher resolution screen. On the other side I also love lower mice just like the G9 or G302 / G303.

Here's a good side by side comparison with the G602 and the G303 @ 2:30 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VNTFE9hFTc
 
Considering this mouse to replace my aging Performance MX. Anyone pick one of these up? Would really like some first hand opinions
 
OK, so 4 days into using the mouse, and so far I am VERY happy.
Some disclaimers:
I've used it for about 4-5 hours over the last three days in an office environment. I have NOT installed the logitech software. Simply plugged in the wireless adapter and away I went. I have not used it for gaming (likely never will).

So far it's a very comfortable mouse. If you are looking for a high-arched palming mouse, this isn't it (a la the G5 or g500). That said, neither is it a claw-mouse, and is instead more of a hybrid. The top of the mouse is standard soft-touch logitech plastic, while the sides that have the geometric shape are slightly more rubbery. I was a little hesitant about these shapes, but they actually make for a very comfortable grip, better than the old micro-dents/dots of the MX Revolution and Performance MX. The scroll wheel inertial scrolling works very well, even at default settings, and the side roller is PERFECT for side scrolling, to replace the lack of a tilting main wheel.

The back/forward buttons on the side aren't awesome, to be honest. As buttons, they are GREAT, but I prefer forward/back buttons to actually be in front or in back of one another, as opposed to above and below. That said, it is a minor gripe and will be something I can adjust to.

Finally, mousing is perfect, no other way to say it. There is NO jitter or skipping while picking the mouse up, and the default dpi setting (whatever it is) is spot on. Haven't recharged yet, so battery life is at least sufficient.

So far, I am very glad I picked it up, and would very much recommend it.
 
Logitech MX Master review on CNET.

In summary:

The Good
The MX Master is a rechargeable wireless mouse for Macs and Windows PCs that offers smooth, precise operation, lots of customization options, good ergonomics, and works on almost any surface. You can connect to up to three computers using Logitech's included Unifying Receiver USB dongle or opt for Bluetooth connectivity. Speed-adaptive scroll wheel lets you auto-shift from click-to-click to hyper-fast scrolling and a thumbwheel lets you scroll side-to-side.

The Bad
It's somewhat expensive, and the rechargeable battery isn't user-replaceable (but should last several years).

The Bottom Line
While somewhat pricey, the Logitech MX Master's expansive feature set and smooth operation make it a worthwhile purchase for power users seeking a high-performance wireless mouse.

8.3/10
 
I'm on my third MX Master after returning the first two because they didn't behave like the one I had demoed before buying. They seemed pretty imprecise/laggy in comparison.

The third one is very good and is by far the most fluid and responsive wireless mouse I have ever used. I love the geared scroll wheel and I don't think I could go without it now. As a productivity mouse it's really good.

One big issue with it is that it does not use Setpoint, but rather a new dumbed down version of it that is much more limited in settings. If you have to use any application specific settings you are out of luck for now.
 
AFter a month and a half of using this mouse for hours at work and I have to say I like it a lot. I do not use the side scroll wheel often, but when I do it's been nice to have and very responsive. Battery life has been stellar, requiring a charge only once after the first full charge. The clutch-based mouse wheel is fantastic and I had not realized how much i'd missed it from my first MX Revolution.

My ONE complaint is that the back/forward buttons are terribly arrange by your thumb. Instead of being in front and back of one another, they are above and below. This makes the forward button somewhat hard to reach, and it is already pretty tiny. Plus it is recessed above the back key and behind the side scroll wheel:
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So, if you use a forward key very often this might drive you mad. That said, the back key is great, and is placed so you really only have to rock your thumb upwards to hit it.

I'm somewhat concerned about the pads on the bottom of the mouse. They are wearing quicker than I had imagined, largely because of their large surface area, I think.
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I am using the mouse on a Rocketfish mousepad (metal core, dense plastic liner on both sides with speed/control surfaces, I'm using speed).

Finally I never use the thumb button to to get to the task switcher. It's laggy for some reason and is simply less useful than alt-tabbing.
 
I've joined the MX Master owners, and I've got to say that it's a wonderful mouse. I only paid $75 for the thing (someone selling it used), and I haven't had the same trouble with it that other people have had (namely the back/forward buttons, my thumb can rock up to hit both with no problem).

I'd be interested in seeing if they could sell different types of cables, like a longer, sleeved cable so we could choose to use it wired, but if that does work I'm sure I can do that in my own time.

10/10 mouse, would buy again.
 
Oh, forgot to mention. Really like the profile switching as well. Incredibly responsive, hopping from my desktop to laptop within a second.
 
FYI, when its wired, it's only charging, not switching to a wired data connection. The data is still wireless as I understood it...
 
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