All of this increased optical power is designed with one thing in mind: tracking the mouse on nearly any surface. With the exception of mirrors, the MX1000 tracked well on every surface we tried it on. Desktop surfaces were no problem for the laser tracking system, and even glossy photopaper and wood grain
tabletops were handled with precision and accuracy. The mouse reports to the base unit 125 times per second with positional updates, 125 being the magical maximum for the USB port. We did not experience any lag or skipping during use, and the mouse seemed to respond to even the slightest movement.
Of course, for a gamer the real test comes from the games, and game we did. I tested the MX1000 with a variety of titles, ranging from hardcore FPS to slow paced RTS games. Through all of the testing the MX1000 performed flawlessly, both accurate and comfortable through hours of gaming.
As part of our testing, the MX1000 remained on my desk in the classroom for several weeks, and saw service in Photoshop and standard Windows applications as the primary mousing device. Once again, the performance of the MX1000 exceeded all of my expectations.
Overall, the MX1000 represents the pinnacle of wireless optical mice, and offers gamers a comfortable, precise weapon of choice. For the average user, the MX1000 offers a quick charging, ergonomic replacement for the corded rodent lingering on the table. While the MX1000 does cost considerably more than a generic wireless optical mouse, the improved performance and battery life alone are worth the price of admission.
One final thought for users currently using the MX700. I’ve used both mice extensively over the past several weeks, and while I find the MX1000 to be more comfortable, during 99% of the gameplay, both mice performed nearly equally well. The real advantage of the MX1000 is the better ergonomics and vastly superior battery life and reduced charging times. The MX1000 felt slightly more responsive to my input, although in most fast paced games this difference was lost in the chaos of the battle. For more intricate details, like Photoshop, the MX1000 won hands down. Just an observation for those who already own a high end mouse.
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