I'm looking at a dummy version of the MX1000 here now. The World's 1st Laser mouse I believe it was.
From everything I have heard from customers it's a brilliant mouse! Much better than an optical.
You must have gone out and got it before I even went to bed! :lol:
There $79.95 seems a bit steep for US. I hope you saved a bit on it. Over here it's ?49.99 which right now converts to $94!!

<_< But it can be found online for ?10 cheaper.
As for the buttons I find some games don't even support 3 buttons! :angry: It says it has 8 buttons? 2 on the wheel top I think. Don't know about the switcher. Can you reprogram it?
The other buttons can be used for Windows functions though can't they.
The battery is rechargable and it says the lithium-ion battery never needs replacing. So I don't think you have anything to worry about now really. B)
I would see how you get on. I've been considering getting this myself. I think you'll have a great gaming mouse despite the buttons.

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