Logitech · MX
MX700 Cordless Optical Mouse
Logitech's 2002 cordless optical mouse pairs an eight-button right-handed design with a radio receiver that doubles as a charging stand.
- Shape
- Ergonomic
- Buttons
- 8
- DPI
- 800
- Battery
- 10 days
- Connects by
- USB receiver
- Weight
- 171 g
What reviewers say
ComputerBase and Gaming Nexus praised the MX700's precise tracking and comfortable shape. ComputerBase found its battery life short under heavy use, while Gaming Nexus objected to the high price and reported scroll-wheel problems in some games with Logitech's software.
From computerbase.de and gamingnexus.com
Specifications
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- Shape
- Ergonomic
- Hand
- Right hand
- Sensitivity
- Up to 800 DPI
- Sensor
- MX Optical Engine
- Buttons
- 8
- Sensor
- MX Optical Engine captures 4.7 megapixels per second; ComputerBase lists 800 DPI for the MX700.
- Scroll wheel
- Stepped vertical wheel with separate Cruise Control buttons for sustained scrolling; no wheel tilt or free-spin mode.
Connections and battery
- Connects by
- USB receiver
- Power
- Rechargeable
- 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 with
- Logitech's 2002 datasheet lists Windows 98, NT 4.0, 2000, Me and XP, plus Mac OS 8.6 or later.
- Software
- 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.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Charging stand also houses the radio receiver
- Eight controls include thumb navigation and application switching
- Replaceable rechargeable AA batteries
Cons
- Charging stand needs both mains power and a USB or PS/2 connection
- Right-handed shape only
- No modern free-spinning or horizontal scroll wheel
Closest rivals
Model | Shape | Buttons | DPI | Battery | Connects by | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ergonomic | 7 | 800 | 23 days | USB receiver | 170 g | Sept 2004 | |
| Ergonomic | 8 | 1,600 | – | Cable | – | Apr 2005 | |
| Ergonomic | 7 | 800 | – | USB receiver | 148 g | Aug 2006 |
Sources
- ellenperry.com/logitech_epd/images/pdfs/MX700Datasheet.PDF
- download01.logitech.com/support/13137.1.0.pdf
- support.logi.com/hc/en-in/articles/360023351433-MX-700-900-Battery-and-Charging…
- computerbase.de/artikel/maeuse/logitech-mx500-und-mx700-test.135/seite-4
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