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Title: Logitech G500
Post by: itlnstln on Thu, 06 August 2009, 08:16:24

http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/06/logitech-replaces-g5-with-gaming-mouse-g500-throws-gaming-heads/
 
Looks pretty nice.  I really like the finish on it.  I don't know if it would make me switch from my MS, but I will certainly have to check it out when I see it at retail.

Title: Logitech G500
Post by: ch_123 on Thu, 06 August 2009, 08:26:23

It looks somewhat less ridiculous than the G5, I'll give it that.

I wonder if it still has that gimmicky weights system. It actually would be a pretty good mouse if they sell it for cheap enough. That said, the MX518 is still on the go the last time I checked.

Title: Logitech G500
Post by: Shuki on Thu, 06 August 2009, 09:17:39

In terms of quality the MX518 is a lot better than the G5 (and cheaper too).

I'd rather go for an Asus re-branded MX518 such as

(http://q-trade.bg/images/ASUS%20MX518%20BLACK%20USB.jpeg)

or the Japansese version

(http://www.frageek.com/files/images/logicool%20mx518.preview.jpg)

I dunno about the quality of the G500 but the off-centre sensor puts me off straight away.

Title: Logitech G500
Post by: itlnstln on Thu, 06 August 2009, 09:46:02

Engadget posts stories on Logitec stuff all the time.  That's where I first heard of the Logicool alternate branding.
 
Logicool sounds pretty lame.  Logiwin would have been better.

Title: Logitech G500
Post by: ch_123 on Thu, 06 August 2009, 09:47:03

Yeah, the MX518 was a great mouse. Still a great choice if you want a good mouse without spending a whole lot of money. I'd much rather a Steelseries instead of the overpriced high-end Logitech or Razer offerings.

Title: Logitech G500
Post by: Shuki on Thu, 06 August 2009, 09:51:08

Well the MX518 is definitely more popular to gamers than the G5 as the optical sensor is better quality than the laser sensor of the G5. Also the G5's off-centre sensor can feel a bit weird if you are not used to it.

The only thing I don't like about the MX518 is the wire, however I took a thin razer wire out of a diamondback 3g and replaced the standard MX518 wire with it.

(http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/212931/wiremode.jpg)

Had so switch some of the wires around in the connector and re-solder them however I think the effort was worth it.

Title: Logitech G500
Post by: Shuki on Thu, 06 August 2009, 10:00:12

The logicool mx518 looks awesome, I just gave u looking for a site that would deliver to the uk

Title: Logitech G500
Post by: ch_123 on Thu, 06 August 2009, 12:22:24

Yeah. I think the texture effects on some of the Logitech mice are pretty tacky, especially the G5. The MX518's one is cool enough, but I had more than one person ask me how I dented my mouse when they saw me use mine.

Title: Logitech G500
Post by: microsoft windows on Sat, 15 August 2009, 15:45:32

I still use my trusty ol' Microsoft Serial Mouse. I got no need to replace it since it still gets the job done.

Title: Logitech G500
Post by: o2dazone on Sat, 15 August 2009, 16:18:11

Quote from: microsoft windows;109899

I still use my trusty ol' Microsoft Serial Mouse. I got no need to replace it since it still gets the job done.

This raises a good question. Before I bought my first mechanical, my $20 rubber dome from Best Buy was doing it's job fine.

Title: Logitech G500
Post by: ch_123 on Sat, 15 August 2009, 17:37:38

Quote from: o2dazone;109916

This raises a good question. Before I bought my first mechanical, my $20 rubber dome from Best Buy was doing it's job fine.

QFT, those old ball mice are just a nightmare compared even with some of the cheaper Logitech offerings.

Title: Logitech G500
Post by: Rajagra on Sat, 15 August 2009, 23:47:35

Quote from: Shuki;107450

Well the MX518 is definitely more popular to gamers than the G5 as the optical sensor is better quality than the laser sensor of the G5.

They did firmware updates for the G5 that improved it. It then tracked on a wider range of surfaces, including glass mouse mats.

Title: Logitech G500
Post by: fuzzybyte on Sun, 16 August 2009, 09:17:57

too bad they ruined it by adding a third side button. there's nothing to use it for and it will probably only get in your way.

Title: Logitech G500
Post by: InSanCen on Wed, 19 August 2009, 19:47:26

I love my MX518... though I would love it even more without the side buttons.

The adjustable resolution is all win... Precision for Photoshoppery, lower dpi for general work/surfing.

Title: Logitech G500
Post by: TheSoulhunter on Thu, 03 September 2009, 19:55:24

Quote from: Shuki;107426

Show Image

(http://www.frageek.com/files/images/logicool%20mx518.preview.jpg)

What? A MX518 in sexy matte black? Thats awesome!
Wasn't able to resist, ordered 2 of them... ^^;

Quote from: Shuki;107455

The logicool mx518 looks awesome, I just gave u looking for a site that would deliver to the uk

Wrote a request to benippon ;)
They already added (http://benippon.com/en/catalogsearch/result/?q=Logicool+MX-518) it...