Mouse - which one? Logitech Problems

[orangecoat]

Hi all,

I own a MBP, just about trying to move over to it from my windows machine. Only stress at the moment is finding a mouse.

Currently use a logitech MX610 for my windows pc, and it been brilliant for the time I've owned it. And Still is! Only issue is plugging it into the mac. Works, but I don't seem to be able to get the settings right, acceleration seems strange and it seems to 'jump' a little. My wirst is starting to hurt already. Wondered if anybody has had similar experiences. I think the problem may be because is there is no OSX logitech driver for this mouse, annoyingly the one after this model there is. I have tried the MX620 software/driver but no luck :(

I've attempted USB overdrive, I've not tried hard at it but I only seemed to be able to make it worse.

Looks like its time for a new mouse!
Considering getting another logitech with drivers available
I'm considering the MX Revolution.Be good to know if anyone has found any models any good & drivers/software to be good.

One thing for sure, is I do not want a Mighty Mouse, I've test one and found the precision to be awful. (although resolution seems the same as MX610 @ 800dpi). So don't know what happening here? Bluetooth just not up to it?

I've done a few searches about mice, some available but this seemed to be more specific so I started a Thread. Thanks.

MX Revolution
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/mice/devices/130&cl=gb,en

MX610:
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/mice/devices/168&cl=gb,en (I do have the right hand version, but they are the same)

[msprouls]

Check out SteerMouse works great, I have used it with Apple MM and now with a Logitech VX Revolution. I did not care for USB Overdrive myself

[Trip.Tucker]

Check out SteerMouse works great, I have used it with Apple MM and now with a Logitech VX Revolution. I did not care for USB Overdrive myself


Steermouse is awesome! I can't recommend this enough!

[tdgrn]

I have this mouse as well (mx610) I know what you are talking about with the jumpiness of the mouse. Do you have your wireless router next to the computer anywhere? Once I moved this away from the computer, I haven't had a problem with this mouse at all.

[orangecoat]

wow! fast replies!

I'll check out steermouse

In regrades to how close my wireless router is: in another room. The MBP Airport I guess could interfere. But it works fine with my windows machine which is close. I think this is a mouse/driver issue.

Jumpiness does happen on windows now and then, but its a altogether different 'jump'. Like the connection problem you have described.

[orangecoat]

I've tested steermouse,

and it seems to be almost perfect thanks.
Think I'll have to adjust the settings somewhat.

Differicult to decide if I should be adding more to tracking speed or increasing sensitivity.!?!? Done a little of both so far.

Thanks

Now all I need is a keyboard :-) No going for the lastest apple one, don't think i'll like it. Draw back to not having apple keyboard the different keyboard symbols. Considering looking for a older apple keyboard the white and clear one!

[Trip.Tucker]

I've tested steermouse,

and it seems to be almost perfect thanks.
Think I'll have to adjust the settings somewhat.

Differicult to decide if I should be adding more to tracking speed or increasing sensitivity.!?!? Done a little of both so far.

Thanks

Now all I need is a keyboard :-) No going for the lastest apple one, don't think i'll like it. Draw back to not having apple keyboard the different keyboard symbols. Considering looking for a older apple keyboard the white and clear one!

1.0 and 300 will give you the same feel as the Windows acceleration curve.