Laser Mouse vs. Optical Mouse

The difference between laser and optical mouse

November 10, 2005 2:08 PM from

I've just bumped into a laser mouse in a computer store and it's more expensive then optical one.
Is there actually any difference between them when it comes to daily use.
Does the laser mouse work on glass surface as I'm bothered that my optical one does not respond at all on a glass surface.

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Reply #1 November 10, 2005 5:53 PM from

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I'm not sure about glass, but my MX1000 works wonderfully on wood, pants, walls, and just about everything else I've tried it on. It will not work on CD cases, however.

Reply #2 November 10, 2005 6:23 PM from

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Get the laser. It's worth every penny. I have the MX1000 by Logitech also and it's awesome.

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Reply #3 November 10, 2005 6:31 PM from

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The MX1000 is definately a great mouse, but it does not work on glass since the lazer would go straight through.

There seems to have been lots of problems with the Logitech Cordless G7 Lazer Mouse, apparently it has problems on black surfaces and battery problems not hold its charge for long plus people complaining how they done away with some buttons..

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Reply #4 November 12, 2005 12:09 AM from

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Never used a laser mouse, so I can't give you a comparison. I've had the same Logitech cordless optical for ~5 years & never had problems. Never tried glass, but it works great on clothes-- especially good for leg & stomach mousing while lounging about.

Reply #5 November 12, 2005 6:24 PM from

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It's as big a upgrade over ball mouse to optical light mouse. GET IT!!

It's truly amazing mouse.

Reply #6 November 14, 2005 7:46 AM from

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It's as big a upgrade over ball mouse to optical light mouse. GET IT!!

What's the big advantage?

Reply #7 November 14, 2005 12:54 PM from

WinCustomize Forums Top

Response time and accurate. I remember trying to hit the damned exact pixel spot but it keeps jumping to a pixel on top or bottom of that pixel. Not exactly accurate. With this, I have no problem. In fact, I plan to go to store and buy a wired version for my main laptop.

I'm already enjoying the benefits on my homework laptop, however!

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