Logitech G5 Mouse

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 12:02 pm

Hello All,

I want to replace my aging MS Optical mouse. I have been looking at the Logitech G5 mouse, wondering if any of you guys had one and would recommed or if not what else could I look at instead.

THX

HP4150

Joined: Oct 04, 2005 Posts: 193 Location: Leeds, UK

I use a G7 which is great but i dont think its good value for money i would suggest getting the G5 and blow the change on some booze.

Joined: Jul 29, 2005 Posts: 428 Location: Weymouth

I got the bluetooth laser jobbie, really comfortable but the goddam connection keeps dropping mid-game so I get totally pwned Crying or Very sad

Going to go back to my older Logiotech wireless mouse, not laser one, but bloody good anyway. Like fatboy says having a better mouse probably won't make you a better player, some of us are just destined to be bomb-targets for cyrus Wink

Joined: Feb 14, 2006 Posts: 2

I have a G5 gaming mouse and I only have good things to say about it:

>I like the shape of it, fits comfortably in my hand

>Good button layout (although I would like more than one programmable side button)

>Top buttons that let you adjust the DPI on the fly (I find this particularly useful when I jump into some slow moving turret weapon because I can jack the sensitivity right up allowing me to move at speed, and vice versa when I need to take along shot I can slow it down permitting more precise aiming)

>Adjustable weights (now when I saw this I thought ‘yeah right gimmick’ however it does have the advantage that you can make the mouse really heavy, I run it at maximum weight…seems to make the whole aiming process smoother and more accurate)

As the other posts have stated its not a magic trick…I still die LOADS, however your mouse is an important (and often over looked) tool for interacting with you computer.

I’m not saying that this is the best mouse you can possibly buy, its just my opinion.

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 4:42 pm

Thanks for the replies guys,

Going to purchase one later today. I realise it won't make me a better player or perform miracles for me, just intrested to see if anyone had anything bad to see before I splashed out the cash.

THX All

HP4150

Joined: Jan 10, 2006 Posts: 120 Location: Kings Lynn

try getting a decent mouse if ur left handed Mad

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 8:30 pm

Im not left handed but what would you recommend because a mate is and he is also looking for anew mouse

Joined: Jan 10, 2006 Posts: 120 Location: Kings Lynn

i use a standard wireless microsoft mouse - all the fancy mice are right handed only

Joined: Feb 14, 2006 Posts: 2

You could have a look at this one, I was tempted to get this one before I found the G5. Its listed as being ambidextrous, there is a whole range at different prices.

http://www.razerzone.com/products/products_copperhead.php

Just realised that I am sounding like a right mouse geek…..need to get out more I think.

Joined: Aug 14, 2005 Posts: 29 Location: Devon, South West

MrManuva wrote:

You could have a look at this one, I was tempted to get this one before I found the G5. Its listed as being ambidextrous, there is a whole range at different prices.

http://www.razerzone.com/products/products_copperhead.php

ust realised that I am sounding like a right mouse geek…..need to get out more I think.

OMFG...do NOT buy a razor!!! LOL! I have a razor diamondback Magma and its just awful...not comfortable at all! Ive put up with it for about a year now...and im going to buy a mx518 LOL....NOT a G5....although it looks good...its far too overpriced...and FFS!!! ITS JUST A MOUSE?! ARGH WHO CARES!!! Seriously...if u need a mouse...for gaming...just buy a mx518...you can not go far wrong there...really!

Bushmanners

Joined: Feb 19, 2006 Posts: 1

i upgraded to the G7 from my Mx100 and i have to say they're worlds apart, its an amazing mouse! the g5 is just a wired version of the g7 but with the ability to add weights, i doubt you would be disappointed Smile