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Logitech MX510 Optical Mouse |
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Written by Mikhail Ivanenkov
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Sunday, 01 July 2007 |
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The shiny clear cover combined with the random holographic effect results in the classiest mouse I've seen. From a technological standpoint, the MX510 is also the best corded variety offered by Logitech. It's a step up from the silver MX500; not just with the addition of color, but also higher specs. The MX510 uses 5.8MP/s image processing, 800dpi resolution, and handle up to 15g of acceleration. The MX500 and the cheaper but newer MX310 are both rated at 4.7MP/s, 800dpi, and 10g of acceleration. Personally I didn't notice any difference in performance, but then again I'm not a hardcore gamer so I may well miss the peculiarities. For a more in-depth examination of the technology and software, check out our MX310 review.
With the IntelliMouse over the hill (thanks to one of our cable-craving bunnies), the only mouse I could compare the MX510 to was the lowest of the MX line, the MX310 (there is an MX300, but it's basically the same thing with the exception of a more standard shape and a lack of side buttons). The MX310 shown above has been plastered with Mouse Grips. Rest assured, the beautiful MX510 will suffer no such fate.
Software is pretty simple. You can choose to go through a quick setup or customize pointers, motion settings, and button functions. The forward/back and Cruise Control buttons are better left as is; they function perfectly. I'm still not used to the Quick Switch button (once again functioning like alt-tab as shown in the image above), so I set it to "maximize window" instead. The software on the CD is a bit more "robust" (if you prefer additional bloatware), but the drivers are essentially the same. Logitech also claims to have a "game detection" setting which lets you make use of all the buttons. I couldn't find any such setting per se, but I was able to configure the extra buttons in Doom 3, so in effect it's there.
Testing consisted of office work and some Doom 3 multiplayer. The MX510 is a lot more comfortable than any mouse I've used to date, but as far as tracking goes it's no different in practice than the cheaper MX310. It just feels a lot more natural. The only downside is the slightly louder clicking of the main two buttons, possibly attributed the fact that it's all one piece that requires bending in order to register as clicks.
Pros
- Beautiful design
- Well thought out ergonomics
- Cruise Control buttons
- Unobtrusive forward/back buttons
- Superb grip
- Flawless tracking
- Overall the best corded mouse I've used
- Well worth the price
Cons
- Left/right clicking is a bit loud
Logitech's MX510 is a superb piece of hardware. For latecomers (or die-hard Microsoft fans) or anyone shopping for a new rodent, this is one corded critter you don't want to pass up. With the exception of the slightly louder clicking, it's just short of being the perfect mouse. You can pick one up here.
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