Logitech Performance Mouse MX

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#111158 25-Oct-2012 21:22

Hi There!

I am considering the purchase of one of these mice, because I have the revolution Bluetooth and I HATE the fact that the middle mouse button, isn't a middle click but a switch between two scrolling types. I want to click links to open links in new tabs which I am unable to do with the Revolution.

Is someone who owns the performance mx able to confirm that the middle scroll/mouse click acts as an actual mouse button rather than a change from mechanical to smooth scrolling?

Thanks.

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#706521 25-Oct-2012 21:26

Most logitech mice I've looked at recently have the dual scroll functionality - and a button behind the wheel to use as a middle click...does your current revolution mouse have that?

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#706522 25-Oct-2012 21:28

Nope no button behind the scroll wheel sadly. I think in newer mice that button as best I can tell is used to switch scrolling mode and now the click on the scroll mouse is the traditional middle click.

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#706527 25-Oct-2012 21:33

Brilliant mouse. There is a separate switch behind the wheel to switch smooth scrolling on/off. The wheel switch itself acts as expected.

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#706528 25-Oct-2012 21:33

I have a M705 Marathon Mouse, and it has a separate button behind the scroll wheel that acts as a clutch (i.e. switches between ratcheted and free-wheeling scrolling). The scroll wheel tilts side to side as well as being able to be clicked as a middle mouse button.

Edit - according to http://www.logitech.com/repository/1400/pdf/24426.1.0.pdf the Performance Mouse MX has the same setup as the M705.

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#706733 26-Oct-2012 10:42

I am not familiar with your mouse. Most mice function buttons can be repurposed using software.

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#706762 26-Oct-2012 11:09

gzt: I am not familiar with your mouse. Most mice function buttons can be repurposed using software.

...except some models of Logitech mice where the scroll wheel isn't a middle click button, but a clutch toggle switching between ratcheted and smooth scrolling.

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#706763 26-Oct-2012 11:11

KevinL:
gzt: I am not familiar with your mouse. Most mice function buttons can be repurposed using software.

...except some models of Logitech mice where the scroll wheel isn't a middle click button, but a clutch toggle switching between ratcheted and smooth scrolling.

Kevin, do you know if this is still the case with the performance MX?

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#706779 26-Oct-2012 11:27

networkn:
KevinL:
gzt: I am not familiar with your mouse. Most mice function buttons can be repurposed using software.

...except some models of Logitech mice where the scroll wheel isn't a middle click button, but a clutch toggle switching between ratcheted and smooth scrolling.

Kevin, do you know if this is still the case with the performance MX?

According to the document I linked above, it has a separate clutch button and retains normal middle click functionality.

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#706782 26-Oct-2012 11:29

Ok now I need to find a really good keyboard. Any Recommendations? I like my G15 at home :)

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Sorry Kevin I didn't see your edit with the link until after I'd posted.