Logitech G5 or MX518

I haven't got one myself... but i have always believed (from other people, and looking "around"), that the MX518 was the best.

If i was still into competitive gaming, and played BF2 as seriously (or gaming in general) as seriously as i have done in the past, then i am i sure i would have got a MX518 instead of the G5 (or anyother gaming mouse for that matter)

2007-03-22 12:12:42

#7

Obese_Soldier: Member; +4|6706

I have my G5, and it's really good. I have never used a MX518, so I can't comment on that. The adjustable weights are a really good feature of the G5 though.

2007-03-22 12:18:14

#8

Cookie.VXT: Bringer Of Cookies.; +178|6678|UK

neither get a copperhead.

2007-03-22 12:24:36

#9

Ilocano: buuuurrrrrrppppp.......; +341|6910

Wait for the new G5 coming out, with two left buttons. Blue graphics on top instead of red.

2007-03-22 12:52:35

#10

Agent_Dung_Bomb: Member; +302|6979|Salt Lake City

I love my 518. I've had experience with copperhead, and I think it sucked to no end. I don't like the way the G5 feels for handling.

2007-03-22 12:54:04

#11

jsnipy: ...; +3,277|6765|...

I'm gonna say 518; but I have not had a G5 (G7 though).

To me cordless mice are a hassle.

2007-03-22 13:51:57

#12

Mr.Pieeater: Member; +116|6867|Cherry Pie

I have a Logitech MX1000 Bluetooth Laster Mouse and it ROCKS!!!

2007-03-22 14:12:29

#13

Agent_Dung_Bomb: Member; +302|6979|Salt Lake City

jsnipy wrote:
I'm gonna say 518; but I have not had a G5 (G7 though).

To me cordless mice are a hassle.

I'm with you there as well. I don't like the weight or feel of the cordless mice.

2007-03-22 14:16:14

#14

Stormscythe: Aiming for the head; +88|6792|EUtopia | Austria

Optical > Laser

So your choice has to be the 518 ;-)

2007-03-22 14:27:37

#15

The Stillhouse Kid: Licensed Televulcanologist; +126|6885|Deep In The South Of Texas

518 is a very good choice. That is, if you can't get one of these:

http://www.crazypc.com/other/misc/hovermouse.htm

Last edited by The Stillhouse Kid (2007-03-22 14:31:32)

2007-03-22 14:43:54

#16

ilinear: Bigger. Better. ilinear.; +27|6688|Lisburn, NI

MX518. The optical sensor is better.

2007-03-22 14:55:04

#17

JG1567JG: Member; +110|6831|United States of America

Mad Ad wrote:
I have biggish hands too and the 518 is ace for me, great hardware, shame the setpoint software is so crap.

I have to agree on the setpoint software being total crap. A couple of weeks ago setpoint updated to v3.3 and after my computer installed the update setpoint quit running on startup. I went to uninstall setpoint and when I went to restart my computer I couldn't log in because windows quite recognizing my keboard. The keyboard worked in the Bios but couldn't log into windows. Went and bought a USB keyboard to see if that would work but it wouldn't work without the drivers installed. Long story short I reformatted my C: drive and spent about 3 days installing updates for windows. I did have all my music backed up on an external drive but I have only had that about a month and havn't really had a chance to back up much else. I have since tried to reinstall setpoint 3.3 from logitechs website but for some reason when I play BF2 the DPI buttons don't work right. The (+) button wont change the setting and the (-) button will only raise the DPI setting so after a couple of clicks I am at a sensitivity of 1600 to 2000. I have went back to setpoint 2.42 which came with the mouse. SETPOINT SOFTWARE IS SHIT

2007-03-22 15:00:55

#18

CTD-CaptainBuck: BLEEDING BLUE; +71|7011|Tenn

i prefer the way the 518 feels. having used a g5 and other gaming mouses.

2007-03-22 15:02:34

#19

Naughty_Om: Im Ron Burgundy?; +355|6876|USA

MX518. Cant argue with DPI settings and thumb buttons. Plus the minimize button makes me life so much easier. Gives my left hand a break from alt-tab in.

2007-03-22 15:35:21

#20

gvers: Bad at BF:BC2; +109|6915|The Real World

MX518 here love it

2007-03-22 22:53:20

#21

-101-InvaderZim: Member; +42|7086|Waikato, Aotearoa

518 all the way. I had one (until i fried my motherboard), and they rock. The extra side button is so handy.
Cant find them any more, and im stuck with a 510 which is ok i guess.

2007-03-22 23:00:36

#22

=MI5=CHRISTIAN: Me Gusta Karma Mucho; +49|6788|Leftern America

I have a G5, love it. End of discussion, period.

Thread closed.

Jk, but seriously, the G5 is the way to go.

2007-03-22 23:06:30

#23

Volatile: Member; +252|6947|Sextupling in Empire

More buttons = win.

Therefore - mx518.

Actually, I should stock up on these puppies, seeing as all of the newer mice have less buttons.

2007-03-23 05:35:37

#24

Stormscythe: Aiming for the head; +88|6792|EUtopia | Austria

The Stillhouse Kid wrote:
518 is a very good choice. That is, if you can't get one of these:

http://www.crazypc.com/other/misc/hovermouse.htm

Do you really believe this hover mouse actually works? I mean, it may actually work as a mouse, but it will not hover, that's for sure - not even thinking of the incredible power this mouse would consume, but also due to the fact that there's no regulated field under the mouse but rather a permanent one, which, of course, would cause the mouse to 'fall off' the field sidewards...

2007-03-23 06:58:32

#25

The Stillhouse Kid: Licensed Televulcanologist; +126|6885|Deep In The South Of Texas

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