Logitech G5 - Worth buying now?
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exon




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PostPosted: Sat, 18th Mar 2006 02:49    Post subject: Logitech G5 - Worth buying now?
I'm thinking of buying the Logitech G5 mouse. Should I buy it or wait for its successor (When will it come out? – The fact that the G5 has only one thumb button annoys me).
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PostPosted: Sat, 18th Mar 2006 03:04    Post subject:
Well the Razer Copperhead is a must buy if you are a hardcore gamer and has 2 thumbs buttons + the same speed as the G5 (with the obvious decrease and raise on the DPI with a single push. And it has onboard memory so you can upgrade the firmware and save your settings Smile

and I can highly recommede it meself Wink


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exon




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PostPosted: Sat, 18th Mar 2006 15:25    Post subject:
I'm sure the Razer is awesome, but I wanna know if Logitech (or Razer for that matter) is about to release the next generation of mice anytime soon. I'd hate to buy a mouse now and see that a newer version is released a month or two later.
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PostPosted: Sat, 18th Mar 2006 16:09    Post subject:
Well the Razer Copperhead was released late last year so im guessing that Razer are probably ok for a good while, plus mice technology isnt really very fast moving, so I wouldnt worry about it too much. I have the diamondback by Razer and its a wonderful mouse, I wouldnt bother upgrading for the copperhead because the technology isnt that huge a leap.. I wouldnt worry too much about it.

As for logitech Im pretty sure they only just came out with a mouse (The G5 is no doubt the one Im thinking off) to counteract the Razer's new technology, so again, I wouldnt think a new "gaming" mouse would be released by them for a little while.

Try checking when the next technology "show" is on as thats when new products are generally shown off, if its soon, wait for it and see what comes up.
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Steve-O 2004




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PostPosted: Sat, 18th Mar 2006 17:58    Post subject:
Is their realy much difference in differetn mice??? I have a Microsoft Optical Intelli mouse, what difference would I get if I buy say that Razer Copperhead one???


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PostPosted: Sat, 18th Mar 2006 18:40    Post subject:
response.. you would not belive how different it is to use a high DPI mouse. I borrowed one from a friend when my mouse broke and I havent gone back since.. bought myself one right there and then Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sat, 18th Mar 2006 18:52    Post subject:
Steve-O 2004 wrote:
Is their realy much difference in differetn mice??? I have a Microsoft Optical Intelli mouse, what difference would I get if I buy say that Razer Copperhead one???


Its like going from a 800 mhz cpu to a 3 ghz cpu Smile


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PostPosted: Sat, 18th Mar 2006 18:57    Post subject:
What is te difference between a razor mouse and a Logitech Mx 1000 mouse? aren't all the mouses the same?
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PostPosted: Sat, 18th Mar 2006 19:14    Post subject:
Swinefur wrote:
What is te difference between a razor mouse and a Logitech Mx 1000 mouse? aren't all the mouses the same?


see above.. no they're not the same Razz
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PostPosted: Sat, 18th Mar 2006 19:18    Post subject:
Swinefur wrote:
What is te difference between a razor mouse and a Logitech Mx 1000 mouse? aren't all the mouses the same?


800 dpi and 2000 dpi makes quite a difference Razz


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velum




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PostPosted: Sat, 18th Mar 2006 19:29    Post subject:
Get the Logitech G7 it's wireless and has 2000 dpi, I have one and I really like it.


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PostPosted: Sat, 18th Mar 2006 19:31    Post subject:
Well its way better to have a mouse with cord when it comes to gaming... And both the G5 and Razor Copperhead has 2000dbi and has cord.


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PostPosted: Sat, 18th Mar 2006 19:41    Post subject:
Okay, but what the hell is db(p?)i?
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PostPosted: Sat, 18th Mar 2006 19:47    Post subject:
Dots Per Inch..
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PostPosted: Sat, 18th Mar 2006 20:27    Post subject:
Mutantius wrote:
Well its way better to have a mouse with cord when it comes to gaming... And both the G5 and Razor Copperhead has 2000dbi and has cord.


The G7 is a cordless mouse designed for gameing and it rocks, no lag or anything, plus the cords on mice always get snaged on something or other, since I've gone wireless I will not go back.


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PostPosted: Sat, 18th Mar 2006 20:33    Post subject:
It has been proved that cord is the fastest in regard of gaming. My MX1000 fucked up seriously and had interference :/ Now I know Bluetooth is implented in the G7 but still...


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PostPosted: Sat, 18th Mar 2006 22:06    Post subject:
Mutantius wrote:
It has been proved that cord is the fastest in regard of gaming. My MX1000 fucked up seriously and had interference :/ Now I know Bluetooth is implented in the G7 but still...


To each his own.


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PostPosted: Sun, 19th Mar 2006 03:21    Post subject:
Well the purpose decides if it should be with cord or without cord...


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PostPosted: Thu, 13th Apr 2006 01:59    Post subject:
Razer is working on a new mouse with 2500dpi. When it is going to be released I have no idea. But it will come someday.



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PostPosted: Thu, 13th Apr 2006 05:08    Post subject:
Mutantius wrote:
It has been proved that cord is the fastest in regard of gaming. My MX1000 fucked up seriously and had interference :/ Now I know Bluetooth is implented in the G7 but still...


Uhh the G7 is not bluetooth, it uses 2.7GHz wireless. Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Thu, 13th Apr 2006 10:56    Post subject:
I have an MX 1000, and I really can't complain about its performance...

If you're getting what's new for the sake of getting what's new, go with the G5 or the Razor. I enjoy my MX1000 much more than I would an "omggamerftw" mouse. The other day, I actually made a powerpoint presentation using it, speaking of versatility. I used the mouse as a wireless remote. Had some fun fucking with people while they tried to get their presentations up >Smile

Gaming-wise, I'd say the MX1000 fares pretty well in all applications. There's no percievable lag at all, and the controls are smooth and even, and the 10 buttons really help (map reload onto an easily accessible mouse button rather than "r" and see how much your performance increases).


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PostPosted: Fri, 14th Apr 2006 04:52    Post subject:
Accelleron wrote:
I have an MX 1000, and I really can't complain about its performance...

If you're getting what's new for the sake of getting what's new, go with the G5 or the Razor. I enjoy my MX1000 much more than I would an "omggamerftw" mouse. The other day, I actually made a powerpoint presentation using it, speaking of versatility. I used the mouse as a wireless remote. Had some fun fucking with people while they tried to get their presentations up >Smile

Gaming-wise, I'd say the MX1000 fares pretty well in all applications. There's no percievable lag at all, and the controls are smooth and even, and the 10 buttons really help (map reload onto an easily accessible mouse button rather than "r" and see how much your performance increases).


Ditto....I LUV my MX1000!!!!!!!
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PostPosted: Fri, 14th Apr 2006 15:29    Post subject:
is the Logitech MX518 any good cause i have now regular mouse
and u guys saying there is big diffrence in the performance?


I know my english is bad so correct me if i wrong.
thanks.
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PostPosted: Fri, 14th Apr 2006 15:43    Post subject:
Accelleron wrote:
I have an MX 1000, and I really can't complain about its performance...

If you're getting what's new for the sake of getting what's new, go with the G5 or the Razor. I enjoy my MX1000 much more than I would an "omggamerftw" mouse. The other day, I actually made a powerpoint presentation using it, speaking of versatility. I used the mouse as a wireless remote. Had some fun fucking with people while they tried to get their presentations up >Smile

Gaming-wise, I'd say the MX1000 fares pretty well in all applications. There's no percievable lag at all, and the controls are smooth and even, and the 10 buttons really help (map reload onto an easily accessible mouse button rather than "r" and see how much your performance increases).


Mine fucked up totally the range decreased after 2 weeks, battery life is now on 3 days instead of 2 weeks Razz and it is shaking.

Besides mouse with cord are faster then a wireless mouse.


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