Linked by Jordan Spencer Cunningham on Thu 20th Aug 2009 19:34 UTC
"According to Logitech, the Performance and Anywhere [mouses] use dark field microscopy to detect microscopic particles and micro-scratches on high-gloss surfaces, rather than tracking the surface itself. The mouse sensor 'sees' the clean areas of glass as a dark background with bright dots and then interprets the movement of the dots to precisely track where the device has been moved. The Logitech Performance Mouse will be available in the US and Europe in August for $100, while the mobile-friendly Anywhere Mouse is expected to retail at $80." I don't know how many times I've cursed shiny new desks and wished that someone would finally utilize that dark field microscopy technique (end bad humor). Thank heaven for Logitec finally breaking through.
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I've been annoyed by Logitech's crap wireless (or 'cordless' like they put it) mice. Bought an expensive VX Revolution just to find out it's the most poorly working pointing device in existence. Missed clicks, wheel scroll and it didn't work on the same, a bit worn out wooden table that my previous Microsoft mouse had no problem on.
Took it to repairs and they gave me a Logitech MX 620 in return. It's much better but still misses clicks and wheel scroll sometimes. The wheel button usually doesn't register a click or then registers it twice, resulting in two tabs being closed or opened. Unusable in multiplayer, though, due to massive lag in response. Something my previous wireless Microsoft mouse did not suffer of.
Microsoft's wireless transmitters are gigantic and have a somewhat short operating distance (~100 cm), but they work 100-% reliably within it and with great performance.
Edited 2009-08-21 06:08 UTC