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Roger M. Jenson

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Dec 27, 2022, 8:16:14 PM12/27/22
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The left mouse button on the Logitech MX500 wired right handed mouse
that was purchased over ten years ago quit working the week before
Christmas so I replaced it with a Logitech M100 wired right handed mouse
while I shopped for a new mouse.

I am used to the forward and back buttons on the thumb side of the MX500
mouse so I went shopping for a replacement mouse with that feature and
felt good in the hand. The stock of mice was very limited but I found
the last Logitech G305 wireless right handed mouse at Best Buy.

I have used the G305 mouse for over a week and I am happy to say all I
had to do was plug in the USB transceiver, install the battery in the
mouse, and slide the power switch to the on position for it to work
without a problem. Including the forward and back buttons under the thumb.

Having Fun,
Roger M. Jenson


James Meyer

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Dec 27, 2022, 8:57:45 PM12/27/22
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The mx-500 is a great mouse.  As you found out, that model used cheap buttons and logitech never corrected it through it's lifetime.

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Glenn Holmer

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Dec 27, 2022, 9:16:00 PM12/27/22
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On Tue, Dec 27, 2022 at 7:16 PM Roger M. Jenson <r...@eyedigix.com> wrote:
I found the last Logitech G305 wireless right handed mouse at Best Buy.

Anybody ever try a vertical mouse? I've been thinking about this one:

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James Meyer

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Dec 27, 2022, 9:22:41 PM12/27/22
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I use this vertical trackball.  This is one of the few that I consider better then the mx-500

https://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Vertical-Wireless-Trackball-White-K75263WW/dp/B08NPMYYJZ/ref=psdc_172499_t1_B083L6B76T

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Sean Malloy

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Dec 27, 2022, 9:41:03 PM12/27/22
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I've never had a vertical mouse before, so I'll be finding out soon if I like it or not.

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