anyone else use Logitech Performance mouse MX?

I use it in Linux and so far it works fine. I heard about its battery life issue but decided to get it anyway, anyone else like it?

 

I own 2. It's not a bad mouse. Works on glass and polished granite, which is a plus. Nice, full size, which is also a plus.

It is overpriced, and its one distinctive feature (Darkfield imaging) isn't all that useful to me. But overall, it's a decent mouse if you're willing to pay for the Darkfield feature.

 

The battery life is abysmal. I have to recharge within days rather than weeks. However, aside from that I love it.

The only issue if I had to find one would be the controls can sometime be a bit too light for me. Just resting my hand on the mouse can sometimes trigger the scroll wheel. I only wish there was a way to dial in a bit more resistance.

 

I have one that I use for my PC. It works everywhere, which is a plus since I never use mousepads and it's quite well shaped which feels nice on the hands.
But it is quite expensive, if I hadn't got it on a big sale, I wouldn't have bought it.

About the battery life, it turns out the battery being used (at least for my mouse) is the same low self discharge rechargable batteries that I normally use so I can switch them out easily if they get bad, and I can get them pretty cheap from DealExtreme with free shipping (It's a Gsyuasa Enitime battery for anyone wondering)

 

Sorry to break in slightly off topic, but I've had my Performance MX and I do love it when using it on my glass desk, however I can't for the life of me make it work on Formica and a variety of other surfaces which any other mouse works perfectly on.

Did I just get a dud somehow, or are their settings I've missed? ( I've tried it on a few different computers so I doubt that is the case.)

For those of you with this mouse I would love to hear any feedback.

 

Something is most likely wrong with the mouse, especially if others work on the same surfaces. Logitech's warranty support is terrific. If you have a copy of your original purchase receipt, you should have no problems getting them to send a brand new replacement.

As a side note, I thought about getting a Performance MX for my work computer, but ended up going with a Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000. I like the MS BlueTrack sensor a bit more than Darkfield. It works on absolutely every surface I've tried, and the battery life is phenomenal. I've had the mouse since March, use it a minimum of 6 hours a day, 5 days a week, and it's still on the original batteries that came in the box. With a coupon from Staples, I paid just $20 + tax.

 

After 6 days of continuous usage at work, the battery indicator is still 2 lights, looks like either they improved the design or I had not been using it as crazy as those who need to recharge every 2 or 3 days.

 

Personally I've noticied something with my Performance MX. It'll say low battery and to recharge about 2 days in, but then it'll work for about another week after that.

Anyone experience the same thing?

 

No. When mine is on "E" it really is empty.

 

Have been using one for around 1.5 years already. The battery does go out quite fast, have to change one about once a week, I do use for long time everyday though. The left side rubber is also peeling off, especially the place where I place my thumb.

 

Oh yah, mine has peeled off too. There is no rubber left in a small spot where my thumb usually goes. I find it's slightly peeling off on the right side too.

 

Hmm, gorilla mitts?

Anywho, mine is like new...really! After over a year of use, there's no sign of wear at all.

 

It has been two weeks and still running on the battery that came with, I am pretty sure the battery wasn't at full but I have not charged it once.

Pretty impressive!