Logitech V500 mouse?

[MarinRacic]

Has anyone used it with ArchiCAD? I wonder what it's like regarding it's sensor replacement of mouse wheel. Is it as good as the good ol' wheel or better?

[Dwight]

Who cares, with copy writing like this:

"The V500 Cordless Notebook Mouse comes fully equipped for the road. Sculpted finger grips provide precise control. The fused aluminum skin and shock-resistant bodywork are robust yet elegantly detailed. And its integrated power management system includes a battery-saving on-off switch and status indicator."

sculpted finger grips.
robust yet elegant....

[MarinRacic]

Ok then, what does the famous Mr. Atkinson use?

Right now I'm indecisive between v400 and v500 - regulary I use MX510/518, but they have too much cables to drag around when using a Powerbook and I don't like Mighy Mouse too much. Classic mice with as many extra buttons is my preference...

[Dwight]

Bigger number is almost always better.
Go for the bluetooth.

I use a bluetooth belkin for controlling slide shows in lectures.
It is tiny and cute but lacks sidebuttons.

I have a number of Logitech mouses and find them to be precise tools. sort of like cars these days, there isn't a "bad" mouse out there.

But at home, the lightest mouse is still the Wacom - no battery - but it moves on the tablet only.

The key decision maker is, once you have the features you need, the feel of it.

[MarinRacic]

Dwight wrote:
Bigger number is almost always better.
Go for the bluetooth.

Usually yes, but v400 is a brand new model while v500 is a year old.

I use a bluetooth belkin for controlling slide shows in lectures.
It is tiny and cute but lacks sidebuttons.

Is it supported through OS X or special drivers? I was thinking of using Sony Ericsson V600i mobile phone because it can be configured to use with OS X, but never really tried it. For presentations and lectures I usually am a step away from PB so basically I end up hitting space all the time.

I have a number of Logitech mouses and find them to be precise tools. sort of like cars these days, there isn't a "bad" mouse out there.

I agree - the key factor for me, besides the number of extra buttons I assign to AC shortcuts, is the weight, but usually it isn't listed on the manufacturers' website.

I've had a BAD experience with MX1000 - too heavy so my wrist started to hurt like hell! Now I got a jelly-support mousepad, but the pain hadn't gone away completely...

The key decision maker is, once you have the features you need, the feel of it.

And I can feel it only after I've bought it... Microsoft's wireless are very light, but a bit too ugly. Then again, I need to use it, not look at it.

[Dwight]

I knew that: 400 is a bigger number than 500.

MX 1000 very heavy. Big battery.

Clicking mouse in pocket to change slides much more elegant than space bar - gives opportunity for pocket pool as well, there in the dark.

No special driver needed - on mac - bluetooth language.

Note to self: jelly mouse.

[MarinRacic]

In the end: Razer Pro v1.6 http://razerpro.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=26

Not wireless, but I've read great reviews. Plus, it reminds me a lot of my first classic 3-button Logitech mouse which suited me best because of the lightweight, but after I got used to multi-multi button mouse, it had too few. This Razer has 7 buttons, so it should be fine...

[Dwight]

Used Razer's "Boomslang 2000" myself for many years.

[Laura Yanoviak]

Yes -- I first purchased the V500, and it was awful -- can't pan (no middle "button", only scrolls up and down, so as-far-as intellizoom you can zoom in and out but not pan) -- and the middle sensor is too sensitive, as you will end up in outerspace if you accidentally brush your finger against it.

I realize you already found your mouse, MarinRacic, but in case anyone else out there is reading this thread, save your 70 bucks -- LJY

[henrypootel]

Then again, I need to use it, not look at it.

All Mac-users and people thinking about 'switching' because Macs are 'pretty'(this includes my wife), take heed!