Why shouldn't I compare this specific cordless mouse to a corded one? According to Logitech's own statements and the many reviews I've read around the internet before I bought it, the MX700 performs no different than the MX500, just because its cordless. The only difference is the added weight of the batteries and the position of the optical LED. I believe there is no BSing going on there because the MX700 is indeed way smoother and tracks better then any previous cordless mouse I've used before. It's just not as good as the Boomslang for precision. So umm, yeah, if I didn't like the MX700, it's not very likely I'd like the MX500 over my Boomslang either. I had issues with the MX700's wheel as well, in that it was simply much too easy to spin it within games when trying to press down on the wheel as an alternate fire button. So instead of alternate firing in UT, I'd end up switching my weapon.
I actually find the Boomslang a lot more comfortable and easy to manuver in everyday usage than the MX700. Guess I just got use to it over the two years I've had it now. Now that they're discontinued, I intend to stock up on a couple from Ebay. I was honestly hoping that I could replace my Boomslang with the MX700 which is why I didn't just run out to the store and buy one overnight, but instead carefully read reviews on it first, but it just never happened.
But as I said, I think these Logitech mouses are great for everyday down to earth average usage. I'm just saying I'm a little disappointed in them for gaming. If you're not a gamer you could probably disregard what I've said, but if you do precision graphic design or anything that requires extra precision with a mouse, it might be worth exploring the extra dpi the Boomslang has.