Annoying Logitech Mouse Problem

Hello all, I have a Logitech LX-7 optical mouse (5 buttons + scroll wheel) which works well for the most part. The problem that I'm having is that the cursor behaves erratically (skips all over and moves in a jerky fashion) when the computer is running even mildly processor intensive tasks (40% or more will do it). At the same time the trackpad, which I've never gotten to like using, works perfectly fine. I do have all the latest drivers and software available for the mouse. Does anyone have any suggestions about what to do?
Well perhaps, yeah, get a better mouse...well in that case then, what multi-function mouse (mice?) are people using that works well with Mac OS?
Any suggestions or feedback is greatly appreciated.
Thanks very much,
-B

First, uninstall the Logitech Control Center software and driver. Download SteerMouse ($20) from VersionTracker or MacUpdate and use it. It has controls for fine tuning cursor behavior.
If the mouse is wireless bear in mind that the use of microwave ovens and some portable phones will interfere with the mouse causing jerky cursor behavior (and loss of wireless service as well.)
To answer your other question the two best mice are either Logitech's VX Revolution and MX Revolution. The former is a notebook model while the latter is a desktop model. Neither use BlueTooth.

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