Using the MX1000, I now get all the abilities afforded to some other select Logitech mice.Īpparently, all that was needed to get this functionality was the modification of a few XML files – which SetPoint uses to store configuration information on each different type of mouse it supports. I eagerly downloaded it and gave it a try – and it worked like a charm. Lowens), apparently just as annoyed as I was, (but more skilled and motivated), had written a program to rectify all of this. My search for this quickly led me to this forum topic, where one enterprising user (R. While there are 3rd-party apps that will allow you to configure application-specific settings for your Logitech mouse, I was looking for a fix to SetPoint that would do this, since I knew it was possible. This ability is a function of the software, so there’s no reason it shouldn’t be available for all mice – except for market segmentation, of course. However, it is not available when using the MX1000 – which greatly puzzled and annoyed me. The option is also available with Logitech’s gaming mice, such as the G7 and G5. However, seeing as how I couldn’t use a left-handed mouse I decided that the MX610 was not for me, despite this nice functionality. I noticed this when I reviewed the Logitech MX 610 Lefty when using this mouse with SetPoint, Logitech’s driver/control panel for their mice, the option to set profiles or button configurations on a per-application basis is available, as seen in this picture: (The option is available via “Manage Programs”). Note that I used quotes when describing the software limitation – it’s not something that Logitech forgot to leave out, but rather this feature, (I believe), was intentionally left out on most mice and only given to certain mice in order to increase their status – a classic case of market segmentation. However, after some searching, I found a handy solution. This wasn’t a fault of the hardware per se, but rather a “limitation” of the software. However, there was once sorely-missed feature: The ability to set button profiles on a per-application basis. It’s very comfortable, cordless, and just looks plain sleek. I recently switched to using a Logitech MX1000 mouse because I liked the feel, ample number of buttons, and rechargeability of the unit.

Logitech mouse configuration