At Fri, 07 Jul 2006 22:15:18 +0200 Rick van Hattem <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Friday 07 July 2006 21:39, Allan Gottlieb wrote: >> Now that I have xorg-7.0-r1 installed, I am planning to upgrade my >> logitech cordless mouseman optical to one of the new toys, either the >> MX1000 or the G7. I have read the helpful gentoo-wiki entry. >> >> I am looking for recommendations/experiences. Would I perceive any >> difference between them? In particular >> >> 1. This is for a laptop (dell 5150) so there will also be the >> synaptics two button touchpad on the keyboard. I assume either of >> the two new mice would work and would not disable the touchpad (I >> know about "alwayscore"). Correct? >> >> 2. I do not play high speed games, but would consider it a mild plus >> if such games were better supported since my children (low 20s) do >> play these games and very occasionally use my system. >> >> thanks in advance, >> allan > I'd go for the G7, it's got 2 replaceable batteries which make it a lot > better imho, I currently have an MX700 but my next upgrade will definately > not be a MX1000, I'll be a G7 or higher (by the time I'll need to upgrade) Thanks. These batteries are rechargeable, right? I was hoping not to have to replace batteries as often as I do with my current mouse. The multibutton logitech that I remember seeing a year ago had a cradle into which the mouse can be placed and recharged. I will probably go for the G7 as you recommend. Thanks again, allan -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
