Torn between Logitech m505 and Microsoft 6000 Wireless Mouse

I'm currently shopping for a mouse to use with my laptop, and I'm sort of torn. The listed mice are the ones I am considering, although some of its cousins (m305 on the Logitech side, 3500 on the MS side) are in the mix as well. Here's my impressions - from finding them in stores and testing out the feel.

M505:

This has great reviews, and people rave about its sturdiness. But to me, the buttons feel like cheap pieces of plastic. The indents for the fingers and the glossy texture surely contribute to this. My last mouse - the old silver MS wireless notebook laser mouse 6000 (a different model from the current one) - had a problem with a rickety/creaky-feeling and sounding button. I don't want my next one to develop a similar issue.

6000:

It looks fantastic. Definitely a very sexy looking mouse, and although it's glossy as well, the store model's clicks felt much more solid to me. People have complained about the scroll wheel, but my current thinking is 'acceptable.' I'm a bit indecisive between notch and smooth scrolling. What's more important for me is whether I can middle-click without it constantly registering as something else. This was a big problem on my old mouse, so I guess I've almost learned to live without it anyways.

The problem: reviews aren't nearly as good as Logitech's mouse, and a lot of people are complaining about a burning USB transceiver. That's a big red flag! The problem seems to be related to how much power is supplied through any given USB port, which of course doesn't assure me one bit.

Pricing: On Amazon currently, they're about the same. Actually, the 6000 is a touch cheaper right now. That's all. I'm looking to spend in the low $20 range, though.

Other options? While I've narrowed it to this so far, I'm open to other suggestions as well. I am looking at the 505 over the 305 mostly due to battery life. The Microsoft 3500 mouse I might spring for if it were $15, but it's an unknown quantity as far as reviews go - not as in-depth as the reviews on other mice I've seen. And I suspect it has the same transceiver and therefore the same issues as the 6000. It's also comparable in cost, unfortunately.

Other considerations: I hear wired mice are better for gaming. I game some, but not to the point where I'd let that dictate my choice here. The only reason I might opt for a wired one is cost, if I can get a comparable mouse to the wireless models listed, for <$15. Not sure I can, but I haven't researched the options in this area very well. I'm not sure how important the BlueTrack and related technologies are to me. More important than being able to use the mouse on different surfaces, is high performance on a standard surface.

If you guys have any recommendations or any tips on deals currently, I'd appreciate it! Also, if anyone can share their experiences with the mice I've talked about?

Thanks a ton!

 

I just bought a Microsoft 6000 mouse. Now let me begin by saying I absolutely love Microsoft mice and all my desktop computers have had Microsoft mice. With that being said I was very disappointed in the tracking of the 6000. My laptop is on a wood card table and the 6000 had problems tracking...it would always wiggle around when I moved it up. I have an old logitech optical mouse that never had any problems with it, and the main reason I wanted to upgrade was the huge 4 in dongle that it sported.

I really hated the wheel click... it felt very cheap and plastic, if that makes any sense.

Wevo

 

Just got me the latter. Was leaning more on the Logitech Everywhere MX mouse until I saw the price on this one. Happy with it so far. Scroll wheel issue was non-existent for me. Tracks well on linen, carpet and wood. 5-buttons are nice. What concerns me is the overheating receiver issue that some reviewers complain about. We'll see if this comes up in the future. No complaints though especially at the price I got it for. If you can find one at Fry's, get it. I got mine for $33.xx(tax included) with a $15 mail-in rebate from MS. $18 total.

 

I have the MS Mobile Mouse 6000 (have had for nearly 1.5 years), it's a good reliable mouse.

I have the Logitech M305, and I paid about $14 for that. I really like that mouse. The M505 is also a good mouse. You just can't go wrong with Logitech.

Right now, I am using the Logitech VX Nano (awesome mouse), the one that replaced that is the Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX..another really nice mouse.

 

Oops. Meant the Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX in my post.

@Cin, how long did your battery last with the 6000? Is it really 10 months as claimed by MS?