Funny, I just emailed an architect friend about this and he linked to the exact same product.

I use the Logitech MX Master as well (currently the MX Master 2S to be precise). I always had issues in school with hand pain from using regular mice and this is just so much more ergonomic. I replaced it once in the last 10 years(?) when the *click* on the center scroll wheel stopped clicking.

I also like that it is wireless, and that it is rechargeable via USB cable, and that you can continue to use the mouse while recharging (take that Apple).

It's impressive how long one can go between charges.

I'm using a Logitech MX Vertical, and a Logitech wireless keyboard. Revolutionary, use one USB for both devices, and a reduction in switching between my computers. Fantastic.

B3, I posted this question on the EntreArchitect forum as well and that mouse seems like a very popular choice.

I just ordered one. I'll let you know what I think of it once I get to use it.

I love the extra buttons and the ability to program them by software application. In Bluebeam, my thumb button zooms to fit page, the forward and back buttons are to page up and down. When editing specs, the back button is bold, the forward button deletes the paragraph (I know a guy that mapped them to copy and paste). Amazing time savers.

Looks like it has a Blackberry on the side...

I have fat fingers - I'd never hit the right button on that thing.

Also worth noting that there are 2 right click buttons (+ zoom wheel click) and mode cycle button giving up to 3x24 command mapping options. I just stick to 24 and use the cycle button to alternate LED colours. It’s glorious.

I used a Logitech M310 for years, until it died recently. Looks like the M510 but without the side buttons. I'm with atelier nobody--my fingers aren't exactly sausages but I don't think I'd do well with so many buttons. I could be wrong. Do you also use keyboard shortcuts?

WG, that black-berry'esque mouse is for revit only... My memory is full of autocad keyboard shortcuts (I only have a few toolbars for CAD... and surprise surprise, it's a crazy mismass of custom CUI tricks) and I cannot cram anymore key commands in there. I have both mice plugged into my workstation and alternate depending on the software I'm using.

for example, I switched from the G600 to the M510 to write the above (and this) reply.

out of curiosity what do you have those buttons mapped out for in Revit? I find that command input is better reserved for keyboard, especially since you can change command keys in Revit.

One, I’ve mapped mostly annotation commands and graphic things. I can’t be bothered to remember key shortcuts anymore. Detail line, dims, various tags, etc. I also have synchronized set up and section cuts.

Move and copy are keyed up but don’t work as well as keyboard shortcuts. So I don’t use the mouse buttons for those. Ditto for wall /family creation.

The Apple mouse *in general* is the worst

Has the coating peeled off yet?

Fantasia Mickey for the win.

R. Crumb FTW

https://youtu.be/Yxp23Gkvn9g

I totally rocked warcraft too in junior high... but that was Warcraft 2 and the mouse I used was a single button from my Power Mac 5200. Zoom wheels were not even invented at that time. Damn, thanks for making me feel old today.

Youngsters. I rocked The Legend of Zelda in my early teens, when it was a new game ;-) Doom came out when I was 20 and set the stage for the new type of game, and I couldn't get on board.

I remember installing Doom2... came on something like 7 floppy discs

We use to play Duke Nukem at lunch at my first firm

It's time to kick ass and chew bubble gum. And I'm all out of gum.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTxbO5Rx_oU

I'm a sucker for that stuff ;-)

I did get one of those "fruit" iMacs, but the very first thing I did was get a real mouse for it. On this chart I'm solidly NG (IRL I waver between NG/CG).

Trackballs are great when working from a laptop as you can work virtually anywhere without worrying about a mouse surface to work on. What' s the cadmouse like for drawing work?

then be more active! https://www.facebook.com/Bring-back-the-Logitech-Marble-FX-Trackball-152884338063948/

Dead Mau5

That's what I've been using for the 2.5 years since I first posted this question. It's a very nice mouse. I'm having some forearm issues and my doctor suggested switching hands, which I tried but it doesn't work with the MX Vertical. They do make a left-handed version.

That's a bummer WG. I too use the Logitech MX Vertical wireless mouse and love it. I'm sure you're doing PT and bracing trying to get your forearm issues healed up. Good luck!

Nah, just resting it when I can. I overdid something doing a construction project early this year. I have a wrist brace and elbow brace that help with gripping motions but not with mousing. I can actually see advantages to switching mouse hands, such as using the number pad with my right hand.

I wonder, could you two fist this?

Haha, sure, but I would impact my ability to type. Or do you mean have two mice set up and go between them throughout the day? I hadn't thought of that and it wouldn't work with my current keyboard tray, but it's possible.