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Logitech MX518 Gaming-Grade Optical Mouse vs Logitech MX700 Cordless Optical Mouse

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LogitechMX518 Gaming-Grade Optical MouseLogitechMX700 Cordless Optical Mouse
Overview
ReleasedApril 20052002
Tracking
ShapeErgonomicErgonomic
HandRight handRight hand
SensitivityUp to 1,600 DPIUp to 800 DPI
SensorOpticalMX Optical Engine
Buttons88
SensorLogitech lists 400, 800 and 1,600 dpi settings out of the box, with up to five levels configurable in SetPoint.MX Optical Engine captures 4.7 megapixels per second; ComputerBase lists 800 DPI for the MX700.
Scroll wheelClickable scroll wheel; no free-spin mode.Stepped vertical wheel with separate Cruise Control buttons for sustained scrolling; no wheel tilt or free-spin mode.
Connections and battery
Connects byCableUSB receiver
PowerCableRechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)–Up to 10 days
Receiver–Fast RF cordless receiver integrated into the charging stand, with a maker-stated range of 6 feet (about 1.8 m); the stand connects by USB or PS/2.
Charging–Two replaceable NiMH AA cells charge in the supplied stand. Logitech support gives about ten days per full charge for standard office use, or a day of use after 15 minutes of charging; heavy use can shorten this.
Works withUSB connection; SetPoint is needed to customise button assignments.Logitech's 2002 datasheet lists Windows 98, NT 4.0, 2000, Me and XP, plus Mac OS 8.6 or later.
SoftwareLogitech SetPoint.MouseWare software supplied on CD for button assignment.
Design
Weight–171 g
Size–130.3 × 72.2 × 43.5 mm (length × width × height); Logitech lists 171 g with batteries and 115 g without.
In the box–Mouse, receiver and charging stand, two NiMH AA cells, USB-to-PS/2 adaptor, mains supply, MouseWare CD and user guide.
Warranty–Five-year manufacturer warranty in Logitech's 2002 datasheet.
ColoursDark grey with a patterned top shell.–

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