Edit: Got my MX500 & Modded it (w/Pics)

[Gerbil333]

Please indicate which model you have, and let me know if you can see any light from around the edges of the mouse. I cant tell from pics I've seen if the light from the LED will shine through or not. I'm going to get either an MX300 or MX500 and mod it with a blue LED like I've done to all my optical mice, and I'd like some of the light to be visible.


Edit: Based on the responses you guys gave me, I ordered an MX500 from Monarch. I decided that since the MX300 wouldn't show much light, I'd go with the nicer version. It arrived a few days ago. I changed the LED to a 5mm Blue, 3500mcd, 3.6V LED I bought from Lsdiodes.com. I noticed no difference in performance. With my last mouse, performance got better. Maybe it's because this mouse is so perfect already. I can't get it to skip/mess up no matter how fast I try to move it. I'm using a dark blue, cloth mousepad, so I guess it works well with blue LEDs.

Thanks to Adul for hosting the images!

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Picture 3

I really like the MX500. There's only one problem I've had. Twice, I've typed a message in a forum, then quickly moved my hand over to the mouse...and bumped into the Back button. GREAT So I lose the post and have to type it again. It's because I'm accustomed to the shorter Logitech Optical mouse I've been using for the past year or two.

 

[Crimson]

On my mx700 it is definitely NOT visable.. unless you pick it up of course.

 

[Gerbil333]

Ok. The 500's and 700's have the exact same case (besides color), right?

 

[hurrikaane]

No, the 700 is slightly larger and (imo) has better ergonomics.

 

[Gerbil333]

Really? I held both at Officemax (only store in my area to do that), and noticed no difference. I didnt look for very long though.

 

[MDE]

It's not really visible on the MX300, but unless you're left-handed I'd get the 500 for better ergonomics.

 

[So]

Originally posted by: Crimson
On my mx700 it is definitely NOT visable.. unless you pick it up of course.

Same here. 3:15 am, I turned ALL the lights off (including my monitor) and I still couldn't see the MX700's light.

 

[Corporate Thug]

mx700, no lights

 

[Czar]

mx500 no lights

 

[Adrian Tung]

Originally posted by: Czar
mx500 no lights

 

[crisscross]

mx700 no lights

 

[TDon]

MX500 --- No.


TD

 

[Krk3561]

Originally posted by: Crimson
On my mx700 it is definitely NOT visable.. unless you pick it up of course.

same here

 

[littlebitstrouds]

No light on the 700 but I bet you could drill some sweet little holes in the sides and have lights comin through.

 

[dionx]

mx 700 no lights

 

[Montano]

I go along with the crowd MX700....no lights

 

[BoomAM]

Originally posted by: Crimson
On my mx700 it is definitely NOT visable.. unless you pick it up of course.

Same here.

 

[x3m]

MX500

Yes! I can see it, but i can be because of my Icemat. But it's not recommended to change LED, the mouse doesen't work as well w/ a blue LED.

 

[GreatDaleness]

Originally posted by: Czar
mx500 no lights

 

[billyjak]

mx 700 no lights

 

[Junaid0]

Originally posted by: billyjak
mx 700 no lights

 

[Luagsch]

it gets boring, but i have to say:

mx700, no lights

:beer:

 

[WobbleWobble]

MX310, no lights.

Fits me so much better than the MX500... MX500 was too big...

 

[randytho]

MX500..... thats funny Mine HAS LIGHT!....


No not really.....


500 and 700 are the same case right? I think so.

Maybe you could add some LEDs?

 

[BigFatCow]

Originally posted by: Tornado54
mx700 no lights