UltimateIke
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Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 8000. 5 buttons (w/ vertical and horizontal scroll), comes with a charging stand and battery (can also use one standard AA), and is Bluetooth.
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Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 8000. 5 buttons (w/ vertical and horizontal scroll), comes with a charging stand and battery (can also use one standard AA), and is Bluetooth.
SapientWolf
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Yeah, I had similar issues until I updated my firmware. Now everything's as smooth as silk. I'm a finger mouser though. High DPI and all that.ksan said:It's so comfortable! Such a shame the laser is absolutely terrible at tracking, malfunctions all the time
makingmusic476
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Just bought this when I upgraded my PC because my old Logitech was wearing out. Love it.Sysgen said:
Had the MX518 before. Liked the shape, but the glossy finish was prone to building up grime. The G500's matte finish is a welcome change.
I've gone through all 3 of the major brands these past 3 weeks.
Nothing beats the Logitech G5 version 2 (the blue/black one). I've had the Logitech g500, the mx518, Sidewinder, and the razor imperator.
The g500 sucks because the mouse wheel feels flimsy as hell and the right side of the mouse hurts to use. It wouldnt be so bad if the right side of the mouse wasnt so uncomfortable. The overall feel of the mouse has also been downgraded from the g5. The main reason why I HATE this mouse now is because I cant find a f'in g5 ANYWHERE anymore. The stupid g500 replaced the g5
Had the sidewinder and it's a pretty decent mouse. The side buttons take a lot of getting used to but it's a very solid mouse and it feels solid. Clicking speed is awesome on there. There's minimal delay. The drivers for it suck though. You can only change the DPI from 200 to 400 to 800 to 1600 to 3200 to 6000 or w/e it was. You couldnt adjust to anything between those and you cant change the x and y axises independently, that SUCKS for me because I like my horizontal dpi to be higher than my vertical and it was a pain in the ass trying to balance out the sensitivity for that in css (changing the m_yaw and lowering the overall sensitivity). I just couldnt fine tune it like I wanted to. If I could then it would be an awesome mouse.
The Razor Imperator just feels waaaay off. I dont like Razor mice. They're too light and too funny feeling. Click speed wasnt that great. There was a little more delay than I would have liked.
After going through those, I ended up with the mx518 today. I've had it before and I like it. I just dont like the fact that I cant change the weight like I can with the g5 v2
Those weights really made a HUGE difference and I miss them. I might just have to order the g5 v2 online :/
Nothing beats the Logitech G5 version 2 (the blue/black one). I've had the Logitech g500, the mx518, Sidewinder, and the razor imperator.
The g500 sucks because the mouse wheel feels flimsy as hell and the right side of the mouse hurts to use. It wouldnt be so bad if the right side of the mouse wasnt so uncomfortable. The overall feel of the mouse has also been downgraded from the g5. The main reason why I HATE this mouse now is because I cant find a f'in g5 ANYWHERE anymore. The stupid g500 replaced the g5
Had the sidewinder and it's a pretty decent mouse. The side buttons take a lot of getting used to but it's a very solid mouse and it feels solid. Clicking speed is awesome on there. There's minimal delay. The drivers for it suck though. You can only change the DPI from 200 to 400 to 800 to 1600 to 3200 to 6000 or w/e it was. You couldnt adjust to anything between those and you cant change the x and y axises independently, that SUCKS for me because I like my horizontal dpi to be higher than my vertical and it was a pain in the ass trying to balance out the sensitivity for that in css (changing the m_yaw and lowering the overall sensitivity). I just couldnt fine tune it like I wanted to. If I could then it would be an awesome mouse.
The Razor Imperator just feels waaaay off. I dont like Razor mice. They're too light and too funny feeling. Click speed wasnt that great. There was a little more delay than I would have liked.
After going through those, I ended up with the mx518 today. I've had it before and I like it. I just dont like the fact that I cant change the weight like I can with the g5 v2
Those weights really made a HUGE difference and I miss them. I might just have to order the g5 v2 online :/
As a person who is a casual pc gamer, primary console gamer, I was wondering if someone can explain what is so great about these mice? Do they really help and how so? Also some of the designs are.. kinda crude, like "WE MADE A HARDCORE GAMING MOUSE, WE'RE SO BADASS" /mousecompany
Plywood said:
A good $40-$90 Logitech or Razer mouse has a "first party controller" feel. Regular lifestyle mice feel like cheap $6 Pelican second player joints.
But Razer has objectively superior side buttons.
For me it's the build quality more than the uber high DPI and crazy USB polling speed.
For me the main three benefits are laser precision, button location, and ergonomics. Most gaming mouse are shaped to conform to a person's hand. The MX Revolution is especially comfortable. The MX 518 I use is more precise for gaming (possibly due to the Revolution being wireless), but it's too small for me to use for extended periods of time. My hand gets cramped holding it. On the flip side, I like the buttons on the 518 more; being able to adjust sensitivity on the fly is a godsend in FPSs when moving from a spray-and-pray to a precision weapon.Plywood said:
whatsinaname
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Revolutionary said:
One more vote for the MX Revolution. Am really tempted to buy a couple more and store them. (I use a MX1100 at work, but no gaming there. Wouldn't like that as an FPS controller though.)
Shai-Tan
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MX518 2007 edition. I would have a G9 and probably should get one but I have been turned off by several of the laser mice I bought in the past. They probably just sucked but it has a stigma for me. I'm guessing local stores have g9 out to test so I guess I could go mess around with one.
LouieGeetoo
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Got this. Love it. Best mouse I've ever used, gaming or not.Shnookums said:Logitech G5
Except for the excessively loud clicking when living with a roommate.
After having nothing but bad luck with wireless mice I swore them off until I was basically forced to accept them. I jumped straight for the mamba (the dual mode options actually attracted me) and haven't looked back. Definitely the best mouse I've ever used. Extremely comfortable, smooth, and accurate. It was expensive (perhaps too expensive), but I'm very happy with the final product.
The range is fantastic, the battery lasts a long time (thus far), the feeling of moving the mouse is extremely good and the pointer is very accurate.
Stallion Free
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:lol at people gaming with Wireless Mice. I can't stand that shit. Un-fucking-acceptable.
I roll with a Razer Lachesis, thing is a goddamn beast. I love people using it and people trying it and being like omg it's so fast and reactive. Goddamn right it is.
I roll with a Razer Lachesis, thing is a goddamn beast. I love people using it and people trying it and being like omg it's so fast and reactive. Goddamn right it is.
Marshmellow
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Razer Mamba and i would never look back. Took me some getting used to and i don't really utilize the fact it can do wireless (prefer wired for gaming) but its a great for precision!
Peronthious
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I had a Razer Diamondback for a long while, but recently the scroll wheel busted out of the socket. Little nub that holds it to the spinner snapped off while I was spinning :\
Great mouse aside from it breaking. After that died, I picked up a Saitek GM2400, which I'm really enjoying so far.
Great mouse aside from it breaking. After that died, I picked up a Saitek GM2400, which I'm really enjoying so far.
Big-ass Ramp
hella bullets that's true
Metalmurphy said:
I've been using this for as long as I can remember and I simply cannot use anything else.
This is what I'm using. man these mice are built like tanks.
Subterranean
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Got the G5 awhile back when I built my first computer. Still working like a charm, love it and anything Logitech makes.
Animal
Banned
My current mouse is a Razer Naga. I haven't played an MMO in over a year. I play almost exclusively shooters and RTS on my pc at the moment and this is by far the best mouse i've ever owned. That statement would still stand even if the Naga didn't have the numpad on it.
I had a G5, MX518, MX510 and an Intellimouse Explorer before this one.
I had a G5, MX518, MX510 and an Intellimouse Explorer before this one.
CrashPrime
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GWX said:
This. This. 1,000 times this.
Joseph Merrick said:
You know...I might pick one of these up, looks like a good fit for those of us with Gollum-hands
I'm using an older version of the MX518 right now and while I really like it, and the thing has been more or less my workhorse for nearly two years, my thumb is actually starting to get a little sore after using it for extended periods. My guess is because my thenar doesn't actually touch the mouse because (compared to my hand) it's a tad small. I really feel like I just need something fatter CrashPrime
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CrunchyB said:
I've been using my Logitech BD58 for a very long time
This was the first optical mouse I ever purchased. I used it until I got my MX518. I got a little nostalgic when I saw you posted this. Then I went and held my MX518 and remembered why I love it so much.
That being said, the BD58 would feel almost as much like home to me. Fantastic if you don't need thumb buttons.
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