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product_id: 66301801
title: "Logitech MX500 Optical Mouse"
brand: "logitech"
price: "NZ$3"
currency: NZD
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reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/66301801-logitech-mx500-optical-mouse
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# High precision tracking Effortless navigation No mouse pad needed Logitech MX500 Optical Mouse

**Brand:** logitech
**Price:** NZ$3
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate Your Workspace with the MX500!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Logitech MX500 Optical Mouse by logitech
- **How much does it cost?** NZ$3 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/66301801-logitech-mx500-optical-mouse)

## Best For

- logitech enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted logitech brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Scroll Like a Pro:** Cruise Control scrolling for effortless document navigation.
- • **Navigate with Ease:** Two thumb buttons for quick page navigation.
- • **Precision Redefined:** Experience unparalleled accuracy with the MX Optical Engine.
- • **Surface Versatility:** Glides seamlessly on any surface—no mouse pad required!
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with both PC and Mac systems.

## Overview

The Logitech MX500 Optical Mouse features advanced optical tracking technology for superior accuracy on various surfaces, eliminating the need for a mouse pad. With convenient thumb buttons for easy navigation and a Cruise Control scrolling system, it enhances productivity for both PC and Mac users.

## Description

desertcart.com Logitech's MX500 features MX Optical Engine tracking technology that lets you mouse however and wherever you want, faster, and with great response. A new benchmark in optical systems combines high resolution and high frame rate to achieve superior performance, including an 800 dpi sensor for unparalleled accuracy. Logitech has also added eight programmable buttons, including the innovative Cruise Control scrolling system, to give you a superior blend of power and convenience, especially in long documents or Web pages. The Quick Switch program selector lets you switch between active programs and documents easily, while two thumb buttons let you easily move forward or back between pages on the Internet. The mouse's sleek, contoured shape fits snugly in your right hand. Product description Logitech Inc 930763-0403 MX500 Optical Mouse

Review: Best Mouse Ever - Before I got the Logitech MX500, I was stuck with the cheap mouse that came with my new computer. This mouse was small and very uncomfortable. I decided that I should get a new mouse. I did MANY comparisons for about a month and narrowed it down to 4 mice. The 4 mice were the Logitech MX500, Logitech Cordless Mouseman Optical, Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer, and the Microsoft Intellimouse Optical. I read many reviews about how the Intellimouse Explorer sometimes "froze" and being the hardcore gamer that I am, I couldn't have the mouse freezing. So this narrowed it down to 3 mice. The Intellimouse Optical was a great mouse that I had tested at many people's houses but I didn't really like how it felt in my hand. Finally I decided on the MX500 since I didn't really need a cordless mouse and the MX had more features. The MX has been reliable for the whole month I've been using it. Setup was a breeze and I get updates all the time. The buttons are all conviniently placed and the mouse feels great in my hand. The rubber grip kind of gets my hand a little sweaty but it's ok. The extra customizable buttons are really useful. I have the Back and Forward buttons set to well, Back and Forward. Clicking on the wheel closes my windows which is really handy. The program switcher is kind of strange and I don't really use it that much. The other two buttons I've set to minimize and maxamize. There isn't really anything I can set the application switcher to so I might just unassign it. Pros: -Very Ergonomic -Many Buttons -Scroll Wheel Feels Nice -Nice Look Cons: -Makes Hands Sweaty -Skips On My White Desk (using mousepad now) -Scroll Wheel Kind Of Hard To Press Down
Review: The best all-around mouse available - First let me say that I still feel a little dirty using this mouse instead of the beautiful, elegant Apple Pro Mouse that I purchased with my Powerbook G4. I want to like the Apple mouse better. The problem with the Apple mouse is that it is still a one-button device. Now that I've gotten that out, I will continue with the review. This Logitech mouse is wonderful. I bought the wireless version of this first (MX700), but found it to be cumbersome because it still requires a corded hub. I play a lot of games on my computer, particularly first-person shooters, and I have found no other mouse that compares to this one. The optical sensor is incredibly smooth. The form of the mouse insures that my hand is comfortable during my extended late night gaming bouts. The buttons are placed well; I have never accidentally pressed a button. If you buy this mouse with a Belkin Nostromo n52 gaming pad, you will posess the hardware to move up a few notches in the gaming ladder. The mouse would also be ideal for people that spend a lot of time using programs such as Photoshop. The extra programmable buttons would come in very handy. I have yet to configure mine for Photoshop, but I am already thinking about the uses. This mouse will allow you to program buttons that function as multiple keys, making it easier to execute certain commands. The only problem that I have found with this mouse is that driver does not allow functions to be assigned on a per-application basis. There is, however, a workaround (at least for Apples; I don't use a PC). The program USB Overdrive will allow you to assign different buttons for most applications. The problem is that USB Overdrive will cost you an extra $20. The bottom line is that you will not be disappointed with this mouse. I can say, with a touch of sadness, that I will never go back to my Apple Pro Mouse.

## Features

- MX Optical Engine delivers more accuracy and control on more surfaces than ever before
- No mouse pad required; mouse glides smoothly across almost any surface--no mouse ball to get dirty or dusty
- Two thumb buttons let you easily move forward or back between pages on the Internet
- Cruise Control scrolling system provides more efficient scrolling through long documents or web sites
- PC and Macintosh compatible (Mac requires USB connection)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00006HZ0K |
| Additional Features | Ergonomic Design |
| Antenna Location | Office, General Computing |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Battery Average Life | 12 months |
| Best Sellers Rank | #7,810 in Computer Mice |
| Brand | Logitech |
| Built-In Media | USB Cable |
| Button Quantity | 3 |
| Color | Sliver and Black |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Connectivity Technology | PS/2, USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 119 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Finish | Glossy or Matte |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00097855015143 |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Item Weight | 0.85 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Logitech |
| Mfr Part Number | 930763-0403 |
| Model Name | MX500 |
| Model Number | 930763-0403 |
| Movement Detection | Optical |
| Movement Detection Technology | Optical |
| Number of Buttons | 3 |
| Operating System | Windows 95 |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Range | 10.0 meters |
| Special Feature | Ergonomic Design |
| Style Name | Modern |
| UPC | 097855015143 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Logitech
- **Color:** Sliver and Black
- **Connectivity Technology:** PS/2, USB
- **Movement Detection Technology:** Optical
- **Number of Buttons:** 3

## Images

![Logitech MX500 Optical Mouse - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415X5109JZL.jpg)
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![Logitech MX500 Optical Mouse - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JK5TB09NL.jpg)
![Logitech MX500 Optical Mouse - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31AE534EYAL.jpg)
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Mouse Ever
*by "***" on April 24, 2003*

Before I got the Logitech MX500, I was stuck with the cheap mouse that came with my new computer. This mouse was small and very uncomfortable. I decided that I should get a new mouse. I did MANY comparisons for about a month and narrowed it down to 4 mice. The 4 mice were the Logitech MX500, Logitech Cordless Mouseman Optical, Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer, and the Microsoft Intellimouse Optical. I read many reviews about how the Intellimouse Explorer sometimes "froze" and being the hardcore gamer that I am, I couldn't have the mouse freezing. So this narrowed it down to 3 mice. The Intellimouse Optical was a great mouse that I had tested at many people's houses but I didn't really like how it felt in my hand. Finally I decided on the MX500 since I didn't really need a cordless mouse and the MX had more features. The MX has been reliable for the whole month I've been using it. Setup was a breeze and I get updates all the time. The buttons are all conviniently placed and the mouse feels great in my hand. The rubber grip kind of gets my hand a little sweaty but it's ok. The extra customizable buttons are really useful. I have the Back and Forward buttons set to well, Back and Forward. Clicking on the wheel closes my windows which is really handy. The program switcher is kind of strange and I don't really use it that much. The other two buttons I've set to minimize and maxamize. There isn't really anything I can set the application switcher to so I might just unassign it. Pros: -Very Ergonomic -Many Buttons -Scroll Wheel Feels Nice -Nice Look Cons: -Makes Hands Sweaty -Skips On My White Desk (using mousepad now) -Scroll Wheel Kind Of Hard To Press Down

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best all-around mouse available
*by K***R on May 27, 2004*

First let me say that I still feel a little dirty using this mouse instead of the beautiful, elegant Apple Pro Mouse that I purchased with my Powerbook G4. I want to like the Apple mouse better. The problem with the Apple mouse is that it is still a one-button device. Now that I've gotten that out, I will continue with the review. This Logitech mouse is wonderful. I bought the wireless version of this first (MX700), but found it to be cumbersome because it still requires a corded hub. I play a lot of games on my computer, particularly first-person shooters, and I have found no other mouse that compares to this one. The optical sensor is incredibly smooth. The form of the mouse insures that my hand is comfortable during my extended late night gaming bouts. The buttons are placed well; I have never accidentally pressed a button. If you buy this mouse with a Belkin Nostromo n52 gaming pad, you will posess the hardware to move up a few notches in the gaming ladder. The mouse would also be ideal for people that spend a lot of time using programs such as Photoshop. The extra programmable buttons would come in very handy. I have yet to configure mine for Photoshop, but I am already thinking about the uses. This mouse will allow you to program buttons that function as multiple keys, making it easier to execute certain commands. The only problem that I have found with this mouse is that driver does not allow functions to be assigned on a per-application basis. There is, however, a workaround (at least for Apples; I don't use a PC). The program USB Overdrive will allow you to assign different buttons for most applications. The problem is that USB Overdrive will cost you an extra $20. The bottom line is that you will not be disappointed with this mouse. I can say, with a touch of sadness, that I will never go back to my Apple Pro Mouse.

### ⭐⭐⭐ I wouldn't rush out to buy this one . . .
*by N***W on January 31, 2007*

I know that this mouse is kinda old and outdated but it's hard to find a good wired mouse these days. I read all about Logitech and the MX series mice and had a good feeling going into this. Physical Stuff: I got the mouse and was very excited. It has a somewhat unusual feel to the mouse itself. You can feel the mouse very slightly 'stick' to your hand when you touch it. The finish isn't extremely smooth. But other than that, it fits good in the hand. The button placement isn't bad, considering how many buttons you have. The wheel button presses fairly hard, almost too hard and the wheel scrolls with a 'cheap' feel. I won't expect this one to last all that long. Overall, I was fairly pleased with the mouse, until I tried . . . Software: The Logitech MouseWare software is TERRIBLE. They claim that it allows for button customization, which it does, but for 1 program. There is no 'Program Specific' customization. If you run CAD applications or Firefox, or any program that deviates from Windows defaults, you are basically SOL. I've done reading and Logitech has an 'Advanced Settings Program' which is more of a joke than MouseWare. It basically gives you 10 check marks which do no good. There are 3rd party software that I think will do the job like LogiGame, but that's another RAM hogging program to run. Overall: If you want to do REAL computing, programming, CAD, graphic editing, look at other mice. I can't say for 'games' because I don't play computer games. I came from a Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 and would go back in a heartbeat if I could. I was suckered in by Logitech's reputation here, don't do the same.

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