Logitech · MX
MX1000 Laser Cordless Mouse
Logitech's 2004 right-handed cordless mouse was the first commercially available laser mouse. It uses a radio receiver that doubles as a charging station.
- Shape
- Ergonomic
- Buttons
- 7
- DPI
- 800
- Battery
- 23 days
- Connects by
- USB receiver
- Weight
- 170 g
What reviewers say
ComputerBase and HEXUS praised the sculpted shape, accurate tracking and extensive navigation controls. Both found it heavy, while ComputerBase said the laser sensor brought little advantage over a good optical mouse on conventional mouse pads.
From computerbase.de and hexus.net
Specifications
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- Shape
- Ergonomic
- Hand
- Right hand
- Sensitivity
- Up to 800 DPI
- Sensor
- Laser
- Buttons
- 7
- Sensor
- Laser sensor with 800 counts per inch, according to sensor supplier Agilent
- Scroll wheel
- Wheel scrolls vertically and tilts horizontally; separate Cruise Control buttons scroll through long documents
Connections and battery
- Connects by
- USB receiver
- Power
- Rechargeable
- Battery life (maker's claim)
- Up to 23 days
- Receiver
- 27 MHz FastRF USB or PS/2 receiver integrated into the charging station; Logitech states a range of up to 2 m
- Charging
- Built-in non-replaceable lithium-ion battery and charging station. Current Logitech support lists up to 23 days and a 10-hour full charge; Logitech's 2004 launch release claimed up to 21 days and a 3–4-hour charge.
- Works with
- Windows and Mac computers with a USB or PS/2 connection at launch
Design
- Weight
- 170 g
- Size
- 126 × 80.9 × 46 mm (length × width × height)
- In the box
- Mouse, receiver and charging station, AC adaptor, USB-to-PS/2 adaptor and software CD
Pros and cons
Pros
- Laser sensor tracks on more surfaces than contemporary optical mice
- Tilting scroll wheel and separate Cruise Control buttons aid document navigation
- Built-in rechargeable battery with charge-level indicators
Cons
- Charging station needs mains power and a USB or PS/2 connection
- Cannot track on clear glass or mirrors
- Right-handed shape only
Closest rivals
Model | Shape | Buttons | DPI | Battery | Connects by | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ergonomic | 8 | 1,600 | – | Cable | – | Apr 2005 | |
| Ergonomic | 7 | 800 | – | USB receiver | 148 g | Aug 2006 | |
| Ergonomic | 8 | 800 | 10 days | USB receiver | 171 g | 2002 |
Newer model: MX Revolution.
Sources
- support.logi.com/hc/en-au/articles/360023305394-MX-1000-Technical-Specifications
- support.logi.com/hc/en-150/articles/360023377533-MX-1000-battery-life-informati…
- phys.org/news/2004-09-logitech-unveils-world180s-laser-mouse.html
- investor.agilent.com/news-and-events/news/news-details/2004/Agilent-Technologie…
- download01.logitech.com/support/25389.1.0.pdf
- computerbase.de/artikel/maeuse/fuenf-maeuse-von-logitech-test.406/seite-3
- hexus.net/tech/reviews/peripherals/1008-logitech-mx1000-mouse
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