MX518 vs MX600

Well I was offered to get an MX600 and the keyboard it comes with for 20 bucks . I kind of do want it for my laptop but I just recently brought the MX518. Im not sure if cord is an issue because I took the MX518 out of its box without untwisting the elastic or whatever that holds the wire together. Should I buy this deal? I wonder how batteries last in mice and keyboards. I think this desktop is called the Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 3000.

Also, what is the difference between optical and a laser mouse?

 

Laser mice have a higher sensitivity level (dpi). Laser is the "newer" technology although both are good.

I'm going to move this over to the Accessories forum where you'll get more attention.

 

Cordless mice are junk. Perhaps the new ones are good, but most are bad.

I have a Kensington laser cordless mouse, and it gets beat in speed by... just about anything. From an optical fatality 1010, to nearly an intellimouse explorer...

The problem that most people don't seem to realize, is the same problem with a wireless router and wireless phones...

http://www.infopackets.com/channels...526_wireless_router_versus_wireless_phone.htm

2.4 ghz phones interfere with wireless routers! Believe it or not.

The same goes with a cordless mouse. It really depends on how much you have that is wireless. If you have the cordless mouse usb connection right in front of the pc, on a usb connection at the front, and your mouse is at the front, while the usb wireless connection is at the back, transmitting info, you should be decent.

If you have it next to a phone you are SOL.

if you have a cordless mouse anywhere near where wireless paths can cross it's gonna make it run slower.

 

I also cordless mice (keyboards too) are junk lol. I have an mx518, dont think you'll see much difference with that new mouse, I'd stick with the 518.

 

I would stick with the 518, I got it as a replacement to my mx500 and I love it, on the fly sensitivity adjustment is great.

 

What is the point for sensitivity on the fly? I only use one sensitivity. Is it to just have a better aiming for sniper rifles in FPS games?

 

Sensitivity on the fly is good for exactly that. You can have one setting (lower sensitivity) for your everyday work on your desktop. But when you play an FPS, it can be to your advantage to get used to a higher sensitivity setting. It may take a little getting used to, but it can improve your game. Being able to just push a button rather than going into your mouse settings is nice.

 

I have both the MX610 (standalone version of the MX600) and the MX518. I'm not really a fan of either when it comes to gaming because of the shape of both mice, but if I had to choose, I'd probably pick the MX518. It's lighter (no batteries), has a higher CPI (1600 vs. 800 for the MX610), adjustable sensitivity, slides better (Teflon feet rather than plastic pads), and the scroll wheel is easier to depress.

That said, for general usage, the MX610 is by far my favourite, because its simply an awesome mouse. The shape is quite comfortable (but still deceptively similar to that of the MX518), it has lots of useful buttons, and the wireless functionality works great. I rarely have any problems with interference, and I operate it in an environment with a very crowded 2.4 GHz spectrum.