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conquistador
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Hellhamster.
2947 Posts
10/03
Posted - Sep 5 2007 : 12:24PM
I want to buy one.
The only requirement that I can think of right now is that it has a cord. I hate wireless stuff.
PL
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God hates us all, you know it's true, God hates this place. - Slayer
1726 Posts
10/03
Posted - Sep 5 2007 : 1:11PM
LubeNLuv
Senior Member

1854 Posts
3/06
Posted - Sep 5 2007 : 2:40PM
I have similar model, but the G5 instead. It's an awesome gaming mouse. It comes with a little tray that slides in the bottom and several small weights that can be added to it (they snap in) allowing you to adjust the weight of the mouse. This sounds like a gimmick but makes a world of difference for precision control during things like photo editing and aiming in FPS games.
I highly recommend it.
Both the G5 and the one listed above have a little button on top that lets you switch the DPI "on the fly" in any game. It's great for when you are playing a game and need twitch reflexes for combat mode, but then want less precision for things like surfing the textures looking for clues. Even better if you like to play Sniper roles in a FPS. If you are using a spray-and-pray gun, you stay at a higher DPI and can run and gun with precision. Then you switch to scope or sniper mode, flip the DPI way down and the scope won't be all over the place. Simply awesome...best mouse I've ever owned.

Edited by - lubenluv on 9/5/2007 2:48:39 PM

Bob All-Star Supporter
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5516 Posts
3/03
Posted - Sep 5 2007 : 4:18PM
No offense to PL, but I would go for the G5 over the MX518 because the former is a laser mouse whereas the latter is a standard optical mouse.
I recently bought the Logitech MX400, which is a "non-gaming" laser mouse, but the tracking precision is just amazing.
conquistador
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Hellhamster.
2947 Posts
10/03
Posted - Sep 5 2007 : 4:47PM
The idea for me is to have one mouse for gaming and one for everything else.
Given the rate which I wear through them at I have been using cheapo mice for everything. I am getting tired of that.
The idea of switching DPI on the fly is hugely cool as far as I'm concerned.
Laser is a must. I have given up on ball mice and I'm not going back.
I think right now I am sold on the G5. I just have to find a shop that stocks them.
 
RandomPrecision
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Enjoy!
8175 Posts
3/06
Posted - Sep 5 2007 : 5:48PM
Don't buy a Microsoft mouse. Their buttons wear out quickly. Logitec seems to be the way to go if you want a durable mouse.
conquistador
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Hellhamster.
2947 Posts
10/03
Posted - Sep 5 2007 : 6:35PM
I am using a Microsoft brand mouse right now and it is utter crap.
The buttons don't have enough "spring" and I end up pushing the ones on the sides when I am just resting my hand.
A few weeks ago the Logitech one I was using mysteriously stopped working. I think I did something to short out the cord like resting a monitor on it accidentally.
The only positive thing about the microsoft mouse is that it is very light weight.
Bob All-Star Supporter
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5516 Posts
3/03
Posted - Sep 5 2007 : 6:40PM
Why not pick it up online at Newegg.com?
conquistador
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Hellhamster.
2947 Posts
10/03
Posted - Sep 5 2007 : 6:47PM
@bob: I only do brick and mortar. I like to support the local economy. What I'll end up doing is going to a shop and asking them to order one for me if they don't already have it.
Also I don't have any credit cards (and no debt either) so doing stuff online involving money doesn't happen for me.
It's probably weird but I am the only one I know with no cell phone or credit cards and I am going to keep it that way till I am forced to change.
Many have pointed out the possible advantages of credit cards to me but unless cash stops being accepted that is how I will be paying.
EDIT: I didn't mean to sound so grumpy, Bob. And I do appreciate your advice.
Edited by - conquistador on 9/5/2007 6:49:24 PM
RandomPrecision
Senior Member

Enjoy!
8175 Posts
3/06
Posted - Sep 5 2007 : 6:59PM
The last two MS mice I had, the left click buttons wore out in a few months and every time I tried to click on something, it double clicked instead. It was maddening! And they weren't cheap mice, either. So, I went out at 3 AM and I bought a $14 Logitec mouse and have been happily using it ever since. At least a year. Probably longer.
conquistador
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Hellhamster.
2947 Posts
10/03
Posted - Sep 5 2007 : 7:05PM
I don't know where you live, but where did you find a mouse at 3am? Internet cafe?
Bob All-Star Supporter
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5516 Posts
3/03
Posted - Sep 5 2007 : 7:32PM
Don't worry -- you didn't seem grumpy.
LubeNLuv
Senior Member

1854 Posts
3/06
Posted - Sep 5 2007 : 8:30PM
CQ, in the US, Best Buy and Circuit City both stock the G5's...it's a pretty popular mouse for the mass market. I think I've even seen it at Wallyworld.
[ invalid url ] This thing is uber-cool...the weights even come in a small Altoid-style tin to keep them together.
RandomPrecision
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Enjoy!
8175 Posts
3/06
Posted - Sep 6 2007 : 2:27AM
Wal-Mart. 24/7
PL
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1726 Posts
10/03
Posted - Sep 6 2007 : 7:16AM
I had MANY problems with the G5. Actually I bought that to begin with... I loved the weighted you could add to it, but the laser is angles, and I don't use a mousepad. So the thing was very erratic. I guess it got caught up in the lines on my keyboard tray (mimics wood grain). And in addition, if you want an extra button, the G5 don't have it.
I will say the G5 is a well great mouse, it just didn't get rollin for me
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LubeNLuv
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1854 Posts
3/06
Posted - Sep 6 2007 : 10:37AM
Not really sure what you mean by no extra buttons on the G5. And there are multiple versions of the G5 at that...one has 6 buttons, the other 8 buttons. The MX518 (from your link) has 8 buttons.
Both are good mice, but I highly prefer the G5 series myself.
But then I also have a [ invalid url ] and with so many macro buttons on that thing, I'm not sure I would even notice more buttons on my mouse.
Edited by - lubenluv on 9/6/2007 10:38:38 AM
Bob111
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9 Posts
6/07
Posted - Sep 12 2007 : 5:37PM
conquistador,
I know your not too keen on Wirless. However Ideazon are bringing out a replacement for the Reaper mouse. The REAPER EDGE is going to be awesom
3200 DPI maximum laser sensor
Full Speed USB Interface: 1ms response time
20g Acceleration
Max speed 45ips
Rubberized anti-slip grip
Tire-traction rubber scroll wheel
Illuminated, real time, on-the-fly DPI switching
5 distinct levels of DPI sensitivity (800, 1200, 1600, 2000, 3200)
5 fully programmable buttons
Multi-profile management software
Independant X- and Y- axis calibration
It will rock for online games such Counter strike, world of warcraft, Bioshock ect. only down side is it will be about £40
conquistador
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Hellhamster.
2947 Posts
10/03
Posted - Sep 12 2007 : 6:00PM
I appreciate it.
It's just that anything that isn't firmly tethered to my desk is likely to get knocked on the floor and damaged.
Don't get me wrong, it sounds like a great mouse but I don't mess with wireless. This extends into other areas of my life, I have never had a cordless phone or a cellular. I don't know where any of my VCR remotes are....you probably get the picture.
BigMatt
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Sunrise Adams, Queen of Cute.
498 Posts
12/04
Posted - Sep 21 2007 : 9:36PM
Microsoft Habu.



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