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Logitech Corded Mouse M500
A corded mouse with hyper-fast scrolling for increased productivity.
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30 out of 50(60%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Corded Mouse M500
Review 1 for Corded Mouse M500
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Degs
Gender: Male
Length Of Use: One Month to a Year
Great features, but scroll wheel quality issues.
Date:May 5, 2013
I have this mouse for about a year now. I bought it for the features; numerous buttons, fast scroll wheel and a comfortable grip.
The good:
While on some websites it is advertised as having 5 buttons (more or less accurate in general), with software installed that could potentially be increased to 7 as the horizontal scroll buttons could be assigned for different tasks.
The scroll wheel is great working with big spreadsheets, long documents or even just when surfing the web.
Ergonomics are experienced different for each person, but I for one enjoy working with this mouse for extended periods of time. Colleagues and friends also seem to prefer it over the 'standard' mouses they are used to working with. Only a friend with small hands found it a little big, at first. I generally use a fingertip/palm grip and it seems designed with a palm grip in mind. I guess it could be used with a claw grip, but I would find that to be uncomfortable. The design is obviously right-handed.
Finally the surface is soft and the sides feel a bit rubbery, though smooth; I find the texture hard to describe. It doesn't get fatty or dirty as any other mouse I've used before and feels comfortable after extended periods of use. I am also far less troubled using it with a sweaty hand as with some other mouses I have used before. Still, cleaning the mouse from time to time is obviously good practice from a hygiene point of view.
The bad:
The scroll wheel is highly unstable and of poor quality. This affects the actual use of the good features described above. While the software can allow for the scroll wheel to act as 3 buttons (tilt left, center click, tilt right) it is so unstable that if the tilt buttons are enabled, it is nearly impossible to use center click without triggering one of the tilt functions. I set the most common tasks to the tilt buttons, which can be used without any problem. However, as such I would say that rather than having 7 buttons, it's more like 6 and a 1/3 as the center click isn't very usable. The effect only gets worse if you enable fast scroll.
Which brings me to the second issue with the scroll wheel. While fast scroll is nice, my scroll wheel seems unbalanced. Perhaps it isn't centered well or weight distribution is not even. The result is that sometimes after using the fast scroll function the scroll wheel rotates a few lines forward or backward when you let go. It doesn't always happen i.e. when all the weight is already at the bottom, but it is very annoying and forces me to lock the scroll wheel immediately after using fast scroll.
Conclusion
If you want a mouse that is comfortable to work for long periods of time and has 5 to 6 buttons, then would recommend this mouse. However, I would not buy this product if you specifically intend to use fast scroll or need 7 buttons reliably.
Additional note: if money is of lesser concern, perhaps try a G500 gaming mouse instead. I have used two of them and they do not suffer the same issues. I find it is also very comfortable to use (although a tad bigger) and provides the same functionality as well as 3 additional buttons.
+1point
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Review 2 for Corded Mouse M500
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TygrTat
Great .. for about a year
Date:March 18, 2013
This is my 2nd M500 mouse in 2.5 years. The first one's left click just died just after a year for no reason, it was falling apart, peeling, the wheel was acting up, etc... The 2nd one while it does have much less cosmetic issues, I've noticed the past couple of week the pointer has been very "jumpy". It's gotten progressively worse in the past 20 minutes, and now it's sitting in the garbage waiting to go where it belongs (the dump) because yet again the left click just died. I'm using my Wacom tablet as a mouse right now... not happy.
Shame, because I love the extra features this mouse has, but I refuse to spend another dime on this product for a 3rd time in 3 years.
+1point
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Review 3 for Corded Mouse M500
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lindsey
Mouse Wheel Issues
Date:January 4, 2013
In order to have 3dsMAX recognize the middle button (scroll wheel), i had to download logitech's propriety software and assign both the left and right scroll buttons to to function as if they were also the middle button. There's some issue going on with the actual middle button registering. In any case, now it works great!
+3points
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Review 4 for Corded Mouse M500
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BillyBobbieSue
Expertise: Tech Savvy
I wish I could love this mouse
Date:November 21, 2012
I have purchased this mouse twice in the past year. The scroll wheel is really nice and I like being able to toggle the super fast scrolling. When it's working, I love this mouse. The problem I've had with both of my purchases is that the left click wears out too quickly. My mouse now double clicks, unclicks while I'm holding it down and sometimes doesn't click at all. I am a pretty active gamer and chose this mouse for ergonomics over anything else and wasn't upset to buy a second one after the first one wore off after several months. Unfortunately, the second one has worn out much faster. I will purchase a higher end gaming mouse.
+8points
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Review 5 for Corded Mouse M500
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JohnM
from Texas
Expertise: Tech Savvy
Good mouse if it didn't fail TWICE
Date:September 21, 2012
Logitech was kind enough to send me another mouse of the same model as a replacement, but the replacement died (not response at all in any USB port on any computer) in less than a month. I just got off the phone with Logitech and then are forwarding instructions on how to get a refund (they offered another replacement, but I gracefully declined). I like the design, but apparently the quality is lacking.
+6points
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Review 6 for Corded Mouse M500
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Hai-Etlik
Expertise: Tech Savvy
A very fine mouse
Date:May 23, 2012
Works perfectly under Linux and Windows without any hassle, configuration, or extra drivers. It feels great, and has a decent selection of buttons.
"Hyperfast scroll" is great. You can switch between the precise, clicky scroll we're used to, and the completely free spinning scroll for long documents.
The one downside is that the glue used for the glide pads doesn't last and they shift and fall, off far too easily. Otherwise the build quality is top notch.
It's hard to get a high end corded mouse that isn't a goofy "Gaming Mouse" any more, and this seems to be the best there is until/unless Logitech decides to make a corded MX.
+10points
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Review 7 for Corded Mouse M500
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Tony
from Ireland
Expertise: Tech Savvy
An excellent everyday professional mouse
Date:April 25, 2012
I've been using this mouse every day for nearly 3 years, and I'm very happy with it. It fills the hand well, far more comfortable than cheap standard mice, and the buttons are well-positioned. It glides well, but I've had to glue two of the pads back in place. The fast-scroll button is great for long documents, and the forward-back buttons are really handy too (in the few programs that support them). However, the middle-click action is stiff and mushy and takes practice to get it right. I didn't need to install any software; it works perfectly with stock Linux drivers. Using the PS2 adaptor it doesn't work with my KVM switch, unlike native PS2 mice. On balance though, an excellent everyday professional mouse.
+6points
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Review 8 for Corded Mouse M500
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Shawn
from Ontario, Canada
Expertise: Tech Savvy
Can't get this mouse under control.
Date:April 20, 2012
It feels like I'm trying to move this mouse through mud. It's horrible. I've tried different configurations to even several different mouse pads and surfaces to no avail.
The accuracy is non existent, the pointer just seems to go wherever it wants. I though the Microsoft Comfort Mouse 4500 was bad with its scrolling and clicking problems. But that is a lot more tolerable than this. At least the darn thing would move in the direction I moved to go in, and not have to fight with it like this badly designed piece of junk.
The only good points about this mouse are that it doesn't have the clicking and scrolling issues that some other mice have. Unfortunately, that doesn't mean squat when you have to fight with the silly thing to move it in the direction you want it to.
I'm just so frustrated. Forty bucks for a piece of junk. Thanks Logitech. This is the last time I'll buy any of your products.
-7points
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Review 9 for Corded Mouse M500
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Please Read Logitech
from Wisconsin
Expertise: Tech Savvy
SEMI DECENT - IDEAS FOR FUTURE PRODUCTS
Date:April 14, 2012
I love wired mice, you do not have to deal with batteries. That is the reason I went with the M500. I also have the wireless M505 which is a good mouse, but because it is wireless I don't use it anymore.
This mouse is okay, but it can be so much better.
Logitech, PLEASE PLEASE make it a heavier (or weight adjustable) as it feels very cheap and light. The tracking seems to be okay, but compared to my old optical mouse, this one actually seems a little worse. Also please put a rubber scroll wheel versus the "plasticy" one on this mouse. The rubber scroll wheels feel so much better, I cant preach it enough. Another thing I noticed, when I downloaded the driver software for this mouse, the auto-scroll feature disappears. The feature is the main reason I wont be using this mouse as it is very important for me.... I was heart broken when I noticed it was gone.
For those who don't know what the auto scroll feature is, it is the circle icon that appears when you press/click the scroll wheel of the mouse in and the move up an down for the browser to auto scroll for you.
For those who don't know what the auto scroll feature is, it is the circle icon that appears when you press/click the scroll wheel of the mouse in and the move up an down for the browser to auto scroll for you.
I do like the extra buttons, however. Its is awesome that you can assign tasks to certain buttons such as moving back and fourth in a web browser (although it doesn't always work) and launching mission control on the mac with a single mouse button click.
P.S. This mouse is louder than any of my other mice. The scroll wheel can be adjusted to scroll really faster with a click of a button.
+1point
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Review 10 for Corded Mouse M500
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office and home user
from Zurich, Switzerland
Expertise: Tech Savvy
The best mouse for your office and home
Date:February 23, 2012
Nice plain look. (One of the few without a stupid gimmick.)
Corded. (One of the few where you can rule out rage-inducing spotty wireless. The peace of mind I get from the rock solid performance in day-to-day use is easily worth it.)
Very pleasant to use. Never had a single problem with it. (Unlike many other more expensive mice.)
The only downside is you are limited to using it with your right hand. Not for lefties or the ambidextrous.
+4points
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Review 11 for Corded Mouse M500
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DrJones
from New York/ Phoenix
Expertise: Tech Savvy
M500 - the last mouse I'll ever buy
Date:February 18, 2012
This is the perfect mouse for me. I am a heavy spreadsheet and word user, with lots of web surfing. I also review and superficially edit thousands of photos as part of my work. I prefer the corded as batteries always run out at the most inconvenient time. The ergonomics totally work for me, and the free-scroll wheel feature is a massive help, when dealing with long documents and zoom function. The one issue I have is that the device tends to be somewhat fragile. I have two at home, and am on my third at the office over the last 4 years. Warranty support was responsive, but inconsistient in process. I do not load the Logitech driver software, and have no performance issues - focus, target, or jerkiness. I do not use the middle click feature, so that's not a problem for me. Will buy another when this one dies. All in all, a great mouse for me !
+2points
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Review 12 for Corded Mouse M500
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Lynn
Expertise: Tech Savvy
Best Corded Mouse
Date:January 24, 2012
A corded mouse was hard to find to replace my old one (a Logitech of course). I use digitizing software, and wanted one with more precision than that of my old mouse -- being able to point and click on something the size of the period in this sentence. This one jumps right past the point I am aiming for. I have tried adjusting settings through the windows control panel, changing mouse pads, etc. -- to no avail. The old, no frills, Logitech worked better!
That said, I will try the newest SetPoint app to see if I can gain more control over this mouse when using the embroidery software.
I can work longer with little finger, hand, and wrist fatigue -- a big plus!
+1point
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Review 13 for Corded Mouse M500
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koss
from Romania
Expertise: Proficient User
Good mouse
Date:January 12, 2012
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It is a very good mouse. Some say here that they bother to scroll wheel. I think that is very precise and does not bother me at all. It's a well-balanced mouse. I recommend.
+3points
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Review 14 for Corded Mouse M500
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5
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PaulyWauly
from Minnesota
Expertise: Proficient User
Great basic mouse but can't customize settings
Date:November 3, 2011
No help for changing the button asignments or making use of the top button behind the wheel.
-2points
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Review 15 for Corded Mouse M500
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Ragnar
Expertise: Tech Savvy
Great mouse, provided you never middle click
Date:October 31, 2011
This is a great mouse, with one major problem: the middle click. The mouse wheel requires too much force to register a click, a specific angle from which you must push it down, and often makes the click sound without registering the actual click. For me, it takes an average of 3 middle clicks for it to actually register. I got a replacement which had the same problem, leaving me to conclude that this is a design flaw of this model.
Otherwise, it is ergonomic (right handed), comfortable, the other buttons feel good, and it's nice and quick when using in Windows, which goes great with high resolution displays.
I want to love this mouse, but I middle click often, and the unreliable middle click detection drives me crazy.
+4points
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Review 16 for Corded Mouse M500
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kyurin
One major downside
Date:July 6, 2011
It's not a bad mouse. It's perfectly usable for normal works and also sufficient for gaming, but there's one major flaw: the mousewheel. Free wheel may sound useful, but the mouse wheel is also inaccurate. Mouse wheel clicks don't always respond and need more force (compared to other mice) which makes browsing less comfortable. Additionally, you probably won't need that feature too often. If you do, this mouse may just work perfectly for you but if you don't you may reconsider your choice.
-1point
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Review 17 for Corded Mouse M500
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TeeWilling
Expertise: Tech Savvy
Great but uncomfortable for south paws
Date:June 8, 2011
Am I the only right-handed person who uses a mouse with the left hand? This is a very good mouse but I wish they made a abidextrous version. Using it with my right hand was uncomfortable after awhile and trying to use left hand can become painful. I love the long cord, and the features are awsome. The programmable scroll wheel is smooth as butter but this is not a comfortable mouse for me after using it awhile. So I am shopping for a replacement.
-1point
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Review 18 for Corded Mouse M500
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limon36
from Powell River
Expertise: Tech Savvy
the wheel
Date:May 23, 2011
The wheel is too moves too much and the wheel (M500) on the M310 has better contorl. So if the is a way to update the drivers on this mouse (M500), so you have more contorl on the wheel!!
-2points
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Review 19 for Corded Mouse M500
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mark.256
from San Diego, CA
Expertise: Tech Savvy
Great Corded mouse
Date:April 28, 2011
Completely adjustable, ultra sensitive. The free scoll feature is amazing and you have the ability to turn it off with a simple click of a buttion when it is not wanted or needed. The accelleration is adjustable, so for those who find this mouse jerky, you need to adjust the accelleration to your individual needs which is easy to do. This is a hot mouse for Cad applications and it learns to work with most packages; you have the ability to manage the settings for each app.
+4points
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Review 20 for Corded Mouse M500
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showscots
from Calgary, Ab
Expertise: Tech Savvy
really jerky, inaccurate
Date:March 30, 2011
I've tried everything to gain control of this mouse. Install, reinstall, cleaning the laser window, changing the mouse pad. It takes me 3 tries to aim at one of the stars. It just doesn't work
-5points
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