Logitech MX Performance Mice Put Total Control in the Palm of Your Hand; Logitech Sets a New Benchmark for Optical and Cordless Mouse Technology.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NOTE TO MEDIA: Multimedia assets available FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 23, 2002 Logitech (Nasdaq:LOGI LOGI Logitech Intl. (stock symbol) ) (Switzerland: LOGN, LOGZ), today introduced the MX(TM) Series of Performance Mice. Designed for the most demanding of conditions, these three new mice from Logitech are engineered to provide advanced precision and control. Powered by the MX Optical Engine, the mice capture up to 4.7 megapixels of surface tracking information every second, more than that of any optical mouse to date. The increased processing power of Logitech's new optical system ensures instant response to even the fastest hand movement and delivers superior tracking on more surfaces than ever. Each model in the new series offers specialized navigation and control features to make the mouse an even more powerful tool for the desktop. These state-of-the-art mice are finished by the innovative new shape and aesthetic qualities, which are a great accompaniment to the design elements of today's modern computer systems. Logitech's MX Series of Performance mice are now available worldwide in retail outlets retail outlet n → punto de venta retail outlet n → point m de vente retail outlet retail n → and online at www.logitech.com. The line-up includes the following: -- MX700 Cordless Optical Mouse - The flagship of the new series, the MX700 is the first mouse to feature Logitech's new Fast RF cordless technology; an advanced digital system that delivers the responsiveness of a corded connection, but without the cord. The receiver for the MX700 also serves as a fast charging station. The rechargeable re·charge tr.v. re·charged, re·charg·ing, re·charg·es To charge again, especially to reenergize a storage battery. re nickel metal-hydride (NiMH) batteries will be powered for a whole day's worth of use with just a ten-minute charge. The MX700 has a new comfortable contoured right-handed shape with a continuous key plate and eight programmable navigation buttons. The mouse is painted with a blue/black surface and has highly polished silver accents. Now available for $79.95 USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. . -- MX500 Optical Mouse - An advanced mouse with the same next-generation shape and design as the MX700, but with a standard corded connection. The MX500 offers the same quick access to eight programmable buttons, and is finished in a striking midnight black and dark gray. Now available for $49.95 USD. -- MX300 Optical Mouse - The entry point of the MX performance mouse series is a cable-connected mouse with an ambidextrous design that allows the mouse to fit comfortably in either the left or right hand. Navigation tools for this mouse include a Quick Switch Program Selector button and scroll wheel. With a midnight black and dark gray surface, the MX300 is now available for $39.95USD. "We've invested over 40,000 hours of research and development in the engineering of the MX Series. Our dedication to superior performance and commitment to aesthetic detail have fully addressed high-end needs in a great industrial design," said Chris Bull, director of Marketing for pointing devices An input device used to move the pointer (cursor) on screen. The major pointing device is the mouse for the desktop computer and the touchpad for the laptop, although many road warriors bring along a mouse. at Logitech. "With over ten years of leadership in cordless technology and more than 27 million cordless products sold, we have the technical expertise to deliver for today's advanced PC users." About Specialized Navigation MX700 and MX500 performance mice enhance user control with several specialized navigation tools including Internet forward and back buttons that are within easy reach of the thumb. A Quick Switch Program Selector (programming) selector - 1. In Smalltalk or Objective C, the syntax of a message which selects a particular method in the target object. 2. An operation that returns the state of an object but does not alter that state. button is conveniently located on top of the mouse to easily jump between open applications on your desktop. Logitech's proprietary Cruise Control See adaptive cruise control. (TM) scrolling system provides rapid scrolling through large Web pages and long documents by just holding the buttons above and below the scroll wheel. The scroll wheel can then be used for line-by-line accuracy. About MX Optical Engine The MX Optical Engine features improvements to nearly every aspect of the system, outperforming previous designs and establishes a new benchmark in optical tracking. Optical mice operate by "taking a picture" of the surface on which they are operating, and then compare the images sequentially to detect the speed and direction of movement. For the MX Series, Logitech worked with Agilent Technologies This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. to develop a revolutionary new 800 dpi sensor that captures up to 4.7 megapixels every second, more than any other mouse available today. The increase in image processing image processing Set of computational techniques for analyzing, enhancing, compressing, and reconstructing images. Its main components are importing, in which an image is captured through scanning or digital photography; analysis and manipulation of the image, accomplished power ensures a smooth and accurate cursor (1) The symbol used to point to some element on screen. On Windows, Mac and other graphics-based screens, it is also called a "pointer," and it changes shape as it is moved with the mouse into different areas of the application. motion even for quick hand movements up to 10G's of acceleration. This advancement in optical engineering also delivers superior tracking on a much broader range of surfaces than ever, giving users the freedom to work how and where they want. About Fast RF Cordless Technology All of Logitech's cordless peripherals for the desktop are based on proven digital radio technology, which ensures reliable performance within a six-foot radius of the receiver with no line-of-sight requirement. The new Fast RF advances cordless performance even further by delivering the same level of responsiveness that users have come to expect when using a corded mouse. Fast RF provides advancements in the three areas that most challenge cordless mice: report rate, transmission speed and latency. By increasing the cordless report rate to 125 reports per second, Fast RF matches the rate of USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. cable connection. This, in combination with an increase in transmission speed and a reduction in latency delivers the smoothness and precision that was previously known in only corded mice. The Logitech MX Performance Series of mice are compatible with Windows(R) 98, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition See Windows ME. (operating system) Windows Millennium Edition - (Windows ME) An update of Microsoft Windows 98, released in 2000. ME included updates of packaged software and new software such as Windows Media Player 7, Windows Movie Maker. and Windows XP The previous client version of Windows. XP was a major upgrade to the client version of Windows 2000 with numerous changes to the user interface. XP improved support for gaming, digital photography, instant messaging, wireless networking and sharing connections to the Internet. as well as Apple's Mac(R) OS 8.6 and higher, including Mac OS X. About Logitech Founded in 1981, Logitech designs, manufactures and markets personal interface products that enable people to effectively work, play, and communicate in the digital world. The Company's product family includes Internet video Video material obtained from the Internet. It may refer to streaming video from real time broadcasts, streaming archival material or downloading video files for watching later, all of which are viewed on the computer. cameras, mice and trackballs, keyboards, headsets and speakers, interactive gaming devices and 3D controllers. With operational headquarters through its U.S. subsidiary in Fremont, Calif., and regional headquarters through local subsidiaries in Switzerland, Taiwan and Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. , Logitech International is a Swiss public company traded in Switzerland on the Swiss Stock Exchange under the symbols LOGN and LOGZ, and in the U.S. on the Nasdaq National Market System (LOGI). The company has manufacturing facilities in Asia and offices in major cities in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Europe and Asia Pacific. Note to Editors: Logitech, the Logitech logo and other Logitech marks are owned by Logitech and may be registered. 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