Logitech MX518 vs. S+ARCK woes

Sic · Oct 28, 2005, 08:25 AM

does anyone else find that the logitech MX518 doesnt work very well at all on a powerbook? it's really jerky and crap on mine, whereas the S+ARCK is really smooth and just generally great!

i was going to invest in an MX1000 but i dont think i'll bother now if it's going to be like that!!

anyone got any experience with MX1000/518?

Aarow · Oct 28, 2005, 08:31 AM

I have an MX300 and it's great! It's much better than my MS Blue one (not being biased, it's the truth). I've never used a S+ARK so I couldn't tell you how it compares to one.

bousozoku · Oct 28, 2005, 10:38 AM

It could be that the MX518 isn't officially supported by the Logitech software. My MX510 works quite well with my PowerBook, with or without the LCC software.

mactim · Oct 28, 2005, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bousozoku

It could be that the MX518 isn't officially supported by the Logitech software. My MX510 works quite well with my PowerBook, with or without the LCC software.

The Logitech software doesn't properly support your MX510 on my Powerbook. It runs at 400dpi, the 800dpi tracking mode (advertised on the box) needs the driver to activate it; and the OSX Logitech driver does not do this.

plasticparadox · Oct 28, 2005, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mactim

The Logitech software doesn't properly support your MX510 on my Powerbook. It runs at 400dpi, the 800dpi tracking mode (advertised on the box) needs the driver to activate it; and the OSX Logitech driver does not do this.

Do you know if USB Overdrive can do this?

mactim · Oct 28, 2005, 03:48 PM

I'm afraid USBOverdrive or SteerMouse won't help.

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Originally Posted by plasticparadox

Do you know if USB Overdrive can do this?

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Oct 28, 2005, 08:31 AM	#2
Aarow macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2005	I have an MX300 and it's great! It's much better than my MS Blue one (not being biased, it's the truth). I've never used a S+ARK so I couldn't tell you how it compares to one.

Oct 28, 2005, 10:38 AM	#3
bousozoku Retired (Moderator emeritus) Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Gone but not forgotten.	It could be that the MX518 isn't officially supported by the Logitech software. My MX510 works quite well with my PowerBook, with or without the LCC software.