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MX510 Performance Optical Mouse

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CNET editors' rating: 4.0 stars Excellent
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Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 16 reviews
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Product summary

The good: Comfortable; loads of customizable buttons; 800dpi optical sensor.

The bad: Geared toward right-handed users; not wireless.

The bottom line: While not the pinnacle of gaming mice, Logitech's MX510 Performance Optical will benefit all but the most competitive digital warrior.

Specifications: Form factor: External ; Compatibility: PC , Mac ; Interface required: Mouse , USB ; See full specs

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CNET editors' review

Reviewed by:
Robert Dubbin
Edited by:
Rich Brown
Reviewed on: 11/12/2004
Released on: 03/19/2004

If you're a right-handed mouse user with an appetite for shortcut buttons and lightning-fast response times, the Logitech MX510 Performance Optical Mouse will be right up your alley. Available in a hypnotic red or blue finish, the mouse also boasts an ergonomic design that'll appeal to gamers and professionals alike. It does not have wireless capability, tethering to your PC via a USB cord, but at least that means you won't have to deal with charging or changing the batteries.

Every button (there are eight total) and speed setting on the MX510 Performance Optical Mouse is customizable using the included software. You'll appreciate the software especially if you're not used to having forward and back shortcuts on the side of your mouse, because the two here are somewhat prone to accidental presses. But in terms of performance, feel, and appearance, the Logitech MX510 makes a great choice for anyone who wants more from their mouse. Its optical sensor has an 800dpi (dots per inch) resolution, making the mouse sensitive enough for all but the most demanding gamer, and even graphics professionals will appreciate the consistency of the MX510 Performance Optical Mouse's finely tuned response.

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Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 16 reviews
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4.5 stars

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

"Lacks nothing"

by yamza on August 20, 2005

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5.0 stars

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

"I LOVE this mouse"

on February 13, 2005

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"Logitech Hits a Home Run !!"

on January 27, 2005

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alaTest.com

Editors' rating: 84

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 709 reviews of Logitech MX510 Performance Mouse (Blue) from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 90/100 and users 91/100. Comparing these reviews to 66693 other Mouse & Pointing Devices reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 84/100 = Very Good.
xsreviews.co.uk

Editors' rating: 80

Summary: My thoughts on the MX-510 are overall are very good. The quality of this mouse is nothing but superb, the responsivness and movement are top notch. I genuinally can't wait to try this mouse out on Battlefield 2.

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newbie.org

Editors' rating: 100

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techtree.com

Editors' rating: 90

Summary: The MX 510 has a USB interface, but also comes with a USB to PS/2 converter for those who have older computers, which do not feature USB ports. The MX 510 has a total of eight preprogrammed buttons, which can be customized. They can be used as ...

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