Logitech upped the DPI to 1600, finally making a wireless mouse besides the G7 worth considering. Looks like they took the best parts of their MX1000, Revolution and G7 mice and made the MX1100
Things I like:
-1600 DPI (with on the fly dpi switching)
-big mouse feet (sweet!)
-2 AA batteries (not big deal but I use rechargeable AA batteries which last long time)
-ergonomic mix between the MX1000 and Revolution
-forward and back thumb buttons
Some pics here:Test Driving the 1100
We'll test the Logitech MX1100 mouse with several important characteristics in mind: ergonomics, dpi and precision, buttons, scroll wheel, and software.
Ergonomics
Ergonomics plays an important role in how comfortable a mouse is—by far the most important characteristic for general-purpose mice. The 1100's contoured, right-hand-specific shape allows the hand to rest on the mouse naturally, with the thumb scooped up inside the thumb groove and above the thumb lip, while the ring finger wraps around the right grip.
Compared to the popular Logitech G5, the 1100 is noticeably bulkier, taller, though not as long. The large shape allows users to palm the mouse: resting the hand and moving the wrist. For more precise control, users can also operate the 1100 with the fingertips easily. Large hands will have no trouble with the 1100, though small hands will have a lot of mouse to move around. The 1100 measures 4.80 x 3.45 x 1.91-inches (L x W x H).
The amount of movement you'll have to do to move this beast largely depends on the next important characteristics: dpi and precision.
DPI and Precision
The laser sensor clocks upwards to 1600dpi—twice that of most non-gaming mice. We kept it at that level to reduce any excessive movement. The polling rate measure 129 Hz—about average for a non-gaming mouse. The lift-off distance (how far the cursor jumps when the mouse if lifted) is minimal, and at times nothing, so that's a huge plus for gamers. The laser sensor tracked well across not-so-smooth surfaces.
The on-the-fly dpi switching buttons are a relief for users who jump from application to application. In Photoshop, we would dip our dpi down to its lowest setting (400) for the lasso tool and fancy touch up work. When we'd jump back out to Web applications, we would put it back up to 1600. On-the-fly dpi switching is very common for gaming mice, as it allows gamers in shooting games to move around at normal speeds, but tune down the dpi when sniping.
Buttons
There are ten buttons on the MX1100. Mo buttons, mo problems, right? Nah.
The two thumb buttons are out of the way from accidental presses, yet easily within striking distance. The on-the-fly dpi buttons are easily accessible with just the slightest index finger movement. Each button requires a soft, gentle press, meriting a near silent click with a little bit of tactile feedback.
The stealth thumb button requires a firm squeeze to execute, which is ideal given that the thumb rests on it at all times. The only time we pressed this button accidentally was when jerking the mouse side to side to test for any cursor instability, but this won't be a likely scenario for users. The stealth button has a distinct aural and tactile click for positive feedback.
Scroll Wheel
We discussed the scroll wheel in detail on the previous page, noting that it is ideal for different users who prefer one vertical scrolling mode over another. Detents are distinct, perfect for accurate scrolling or weapon selection. Freespinning mode is perfectly seamless, capable of spinning for more than ten seconds and flying down long documents.
The button to toggle between these two modes is located just below the scroll wheel. This requires a firm press to execute.
There's a distinct click when nudging the scroll wheel to the left or right. We're a bit ambivalent to this horizontal scrolling thing. If you're use to it, great. If not, it can become annoying when you intend to click the wheel down the middle but hit it to the side by mistake. It happened to us a few times. Our advice is to click the wheel carefully down the middle, or even disable horizontal scrolling entirely in the software.
http://gizmodo.com/5040312/logitech-mx- ... mouse-ever
Thankfully I was able to buy another G7 but will pick up one of these MX1100's as my next mouse most likely.
