Adjusting mouse resolution

I'm using a Logitech MX700 Cordless USB mouse with my Mac Mini and one thing that disturbs me a bit is the movement of the mouse pointer. I have been using Windows for a long time and the mouse movement is much smoother and have a better "feel" than on Tiger (10.4.3). The mouse resolution seems quite low in OSX and I've found that it is is related to the speed setting in Preferences. When I lower the speed the movement is slower but the resolution is higher. With higher speeds I keep missing the target, buttons etc and the mouse is a bit on the twitchy side. Note that I also have installed the Logitech Control Center, but it doesn't affect the mouse speed or movement, just the button assignments. I initially thought that the Logitech CC would solve the resolution problem, unfortunately it didn't. The mouse is connected directly to the Mini and not via a KVM, I have also tried different surfaces but since this is an optical mouse, no difference is seen.
I have tried ZoomMouse, USB Overdrive and read just about every thread that can be found on Google about this situation.
Is there a way to increase the resolution of the mouse in OSX to get the mouse to "feel" like the Windows counterpart and still keep the speed up? A software fix or do I need to use a different mouse even? Is Apple aware of this and if so, is there anything done about it?
Also, when adjusting the mouse in Preferences and lowering the movement speed, the next time OSX is restarted the mouse is back to the high-speed low-res mode. I have to go back to Preferences and click the slider and the change will take effect, any way around that?
Thanks!

i totally agree with the thread starter. The acceleration curve in OS X is terrible. It has been like this since 10.0. It seems when you move the mouse gently with precision to select a widget the cursor slows right down to an unbearable pace. This also happens with the scroll wheel. If i move the scroll wheel 1 click the page scrolls by 1 line, however if i move the wheel more clicks rapidly each click appears to scroll a page about 5 lines. This is the case even at the fastest settings.
I tested this behavior in Windows XP, altho i loathe Windows probably more than any other man, i must admit the mouse and scrolling in that OS is far nicer to use than in OS X. The cursor movement appears to be linear in movement at ANY speed setting. This applies also to the scroll wheel.
In 10.0 or 10.1 this acceleration we are experiencing was far worse. In fact there was a 3rd party kernel extension haxor which removed this acceleration and provided a far nicer cursor control. I really can't remember what this was, i wish i could find it again. I have used my powerbooks with out a mouse for so long ive not noticed the mouse, however i recently bought a new mouse and this is starting to irritate me. I have an XP machine right next to me, i much prefer mousing about on that.
If i find a solution ill report back.

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