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I chose this mouse over the (at the time) over the Logitech MX 518 because of the added benefits of having a high DPI laser mouse for gaming. The weight of the mouse is customisable by means of inserting small (4.5g and 1.7g) weights into a neat little cartridge that lives underneath the ... Read review
The Logitech G5 Laser Mouse gives you the edge with a 2000 dpilaser engine sending ... more
out an astounding 500 USB reports per secondfor precision response at blinding speeds. A Logitech exclusivethe G5's 36-gram adjustable weight cartridge gives you t...
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Advantages: Customisable DPI, Interchangeable weights, Smooth to use Disadvantages: Right hand specific
...(at the time) over the Logitech MX 518 because of the added benefits of having a high DPI laser mouse for gaming. The weight of the mouse is customisable by means of inserting small (4.5g and 1.7g) weights into a neat little cartridge that lives underneath the mouse. This was one of the best things with this mouse as it allowed me to keep the same weight and feel of my old wireless one - very handy not having to get used to another mouse again! ...independently customisable from within the Logitech software. Personally I don't have this installed; I use the windows default Logitech G5 drivers as prefer to keep things simple. To be honest I don't notice any difference in all apart from the loss of customisable buttons and such (which I never really got round to using anyway!)
With this mouse I brought a Razer eXactmat, which is where I encountered the first real problem. It worked ... more
I bought this mouse about 2 years ago to replace my age-old wireless MicroSoft mouse, which was finally biting the dust after a lengthy life in service.
I chose this mouse over the (at the time) over the Logitech MX 518 because of the added benefits of having a high DPI laser mouse for gaming. The weight of the mouse is customisable by means of inserting small (4.5g and 1.7g) weights into a neat little cartridge that lives underneath the mouse. This was one of the best things with this mouse as it allowed me to keep the same weight and feel of my old wireless one - very handy not having to get used to another mouse again!
The software that comes on CD is easy to install and use. It allows you to set 5 different DPI settings (changeable from the mouse) as opposed to the 3 default ones if you don't install the software. The sensitivity of the X and Y axis' are independently customisable from within the Logitech software. Personally I don't have this installed; I use the windows default Logitech G5 drivers as prefer to keep things simple. To be honest I don't notice any difference in all apart from the loss of customisable buttons and such (which I never really got round to using anyway!)
With this mouse I brought a Razer eXactmat, which is where I encountered the first real problem. It worked fine on the "speed" side of the mat, but was very unresponsive on the "control" side. A quick firmware update managed to sort this out so it was no big deal in the end.
In reality the layout of the mouse is for right handed users. Left-handers seeking a gaming mouse would be better off with a more universal one such as a Razer copperhead or similar. The layout of the buttons and general position (albeit for right-handers) is pretty good. Strangely there is only a "back" thumb button and no "forward" one like it's little brother the MX 518. The rustic theme was quite a refreshing break from the boring and bland looking greys of most other mouses.
The only bad thing I can really think of is that the braided cable tends to pick up dust from my metal mouse mat. Pick it off and the job's a good 'un. I know of friends who have managed to break the buttons after a lot of use, but Logitech have happily replaced the mice in question with no fuss at all!
Summary: Durable and full of functions, brilliantly versatile enough for both every day use and for gaming.
Advantages: Very comfortable grip, extremely smooth across the mouse mat Disadvantages: May be considered expensive to some - but not if you want a great mouse!
...a specific gaming mouse. Logitech are renowed for their gaming equipment and after hours of research on the internet decided the Logitech G5 Laser Mouse was exactly what I needed. I loved the look of this mouse from the moment I saw it but as my hands are not that big (i'm a girl after all!) I was slightly concerned that the mouse wouldn't feel as comfortable as the smaller mouse did that I'd had before. It also looked a little heavier than my previous ... ...mouse to surf the Net to get used to it and I was extremely surprised by how it fit so perfectly in my hand and how comfortable I immediately was with it. After a short while I decided it needed a real test - some online gaming! I'm no pro when it comes to gaming, I just play to relax, but I really appreciated the 'click' feature of the scroll wheel (as this is what I use to change weapons on CoD) and the effortless way the Polytetrafluoroethylene ...
island78 22.06.2009
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Advantages: Customisable weight, 2,000dpi provides the highest sensitivity available Disadvantages: Designed for right-handers, Can be unresponsive on some mouse mats
...I went for this, the Logitech G5.
Basically, this mouse is designed for gamers as you can tune the sensitivity for different uses. You can also customise the weight of the mouse to your liking. The mouse comes with a small tin that contains eight 1.7g and eight 4.5 g weights. The weight cartridge is on the underside of the mouse so all you have to do is pick the weight you want and then slide the tray in the cartridge opening. Changing the weight ... ...would suffice. A utility called Logitech Setpoint is included with the mouse which allows you to program two additional dpi settings to your preference. The other buttons include the two main left and right buttons, a scrollwheel and a thumb button which is on the left side of the mouse making not the best mouse for left-handers. The scrollwheel allows you to make the movement up and down, but also lets you scroll from side to side. The logitech ...
RaZmataZ13 03.09.2006
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Advantages: Very responsive, fits nicely into my hand... Disadvantages: The adjustable weight system seems superfluous for my needs...
...under a local promotion of Logitech products, so from a value for money perspective it represents excellent value (about half price).
In most respects, the G5 seems to be very similarly constructed to the MX518 and that little beauty is still going strong after about three years of hard use, so I don't expect to have any issues on that front.
We live in a rural town in Australia that has a temperature range through the year of -9C up to 45C (no ...
Dimal 12.09.2008
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I purchased this mouse to replace my trusty, grey, completely standard, comes-with-the-computer mouse which had finally bitten the dust.
I initially wanted an infra red wireless mouse but due to price and a previous bad experience I decded to go with this highly advanced corded mouse from Logitech
The laser system is far smoother than the old fashioned ball (as would be expected) but this system is particularly good. I have never before used a ... ...to be honest they don't do a lot (I'm no hardcore gamer) and I don't really know what they do.
The weight and balance is completely adjustable, making for a nice feel of motion, and it is ergonomically fantastic and my hand is comfortable with it, even after after many hours of solid use.
Unfortuneatly the plastics used (despite the expensiveness of the mouse) do not feel so good. They are not as pleasant to touch as I would expect for such a high ...
Tonyoverdrive 20.01.2006
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The Logitech G5 Laser Mouse is the gamer's choice with a 2000 dpi laser engine for blinding speed and ultra-smooth tracking and Full Speed USB of up to 1000 reports/sec. The G5 36 gram adjustable weight cartridge gives you hundreds of variations on balance and heft - including one that's perfect for your unique gaming style. Polytetrafluoroethylene gaming feet provide the ultra-smooth glide you want in a performance-grade mouse. Logitech's SetPoint software to customize your mouse with advanced features such as game detection and "on-the-fly" adjustable sensitivity (including independent x and y axis settings).
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