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    G5 or MX518?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by ozymandias, Nov 16, 2008.

  1. ozymandias

    ozymandias Notebook Consultant

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    I've been debating on this. They're both good mice, so I'm conflicted. The G5 is slightly cheaper right now ($35 after rebate on Newegg). Any thoughts or opinions?
     
    ozymandias, Nov 16, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    They're pretty much the same mouse. The G5 is technically more accurate being a laser.
     
    Lithus, Nov 16, 2008
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  3. E30kid

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    I have had problems with the USB connector on my G5. It's really spotty and it sometimes doesn't work at all.

    I know plenty of people who haven't had this problem though.
     
    E30kid, Nov 16, 2008
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  4. foosa123

    foosa123 adsfjldsajflkajsdfa

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    currently own an mx518 and love it. g5 is basically the same (like mentioned above) except laser, and mx518 is cheaper
     
    foosa123, Nov 16, 2008
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  5. rot112

    rot112 El Rompe ToTo

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    g5 ftw.
    I have the mouse and loving it.
    Please go for the G5 you wont regret it.
     
    rot112, Nov 16, 2008
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  6. Jlbrightbill

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    MX510

    MX518 has fewer usable buttons, and who really uses that in-game sensitivity switch. All of nobody.
     
    Jlbrightbill, Nov 16, 2008
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  7. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    I like the MX518 better, and actually even though its opitical I remember benchmarks show its more accurate than almost any mouse out there.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Nov 16, 2008
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  8. sama98b

    sama98b Notebook Evangelist

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    Got:
    G5 it's way way outdated now ...
    G9 is way better in many ways, when experiencing the new wheel on the mouse
    can't or hard to go back to the old ones.
    Using VX Nano on my notebook now.

    Got few more from m$ too but ...
     
    sama98b, Nov 16, 2008
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  9. Kierkes

    Kierkes Misanthrope

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    I use the in-game sensitivity switch. Haha. I don't have any experience with the G5, but I've used an MX518 for about 3 years now and it has been flawless.
     
    Kierkes, Nov 16, 2008
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  10. Pheel

    Pheel Notebook Enthusiast

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    G5 ftw! Interchangeable weights!
     
    Pheel, Nov 16, 2008
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  11. mark6614

    mark6614 Notebook Consultant

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    I have the G5 and have found nothing wrong with it. Its really accurate and is comfortable to use for hours. However, the whole weight set thing is rather pointless.
     
    mark6614, Nov 16, 2008
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  12. Jlbrightbill

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    Ok it does have applications for some games, but I personally prefer having 2 more key-bind-able buttons on the MX510, but that's no knock on the MX518, it's still a fantastic mouse.
     
    Jlbrightbill, Nov 16, 2008
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  13. brncao

    brncao Notebook Evangelist

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    I'll stop by microcenter someday and review each mice. I don't know if they'll let me test them out though. Has anyone been to microcenter before, and do they let you test them? They got everything when it comes to computers.
     
    brncao, Nov 16, 2008
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  14. BigHops323

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    razer lachesis ftw!
     
    BigHops323, Nov 16, 2008
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  15. Kierkes

    Kierkes Misanthrope

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    ^^Not a claw-gripper personally. Anyway, I definitely use the sensitivity switch when using things like GIMP...or when sniping.
     
    Kierkes, Nov 16, 2008
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  16. enter260

    enter260 Notebook Consultant

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    Go for the G9 if you can find it for sale. I personally would not pay 100 for a mouse. Anyway, the G9 has profile switching on the go, so it's useful if you play different games so you can switch between configurations. It also has a weight system like the G5. IMO, it's basically better than the G5 in all ways, except MAYBE the shape.
     
    enter260, Nov 17, 2008
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  17. rot112

    rot112 El Rompe ToTo

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    and the money enter260

    GO FOR THE G5 its a very comfortable mouse and the weight system makes it perfect for me.
    I like heavy mice.
     
    rot112, Nov 17, 2008
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  18. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I used to have a g5 (till i sold it and got a deathadder)

    i like both alot...
    i can clikc faster with my deathadder, but i think i shoulda kept my g5 :(
     
    aan310, Nov 17, 2008
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  19. ozymandias

    ozymandias Notebook Consultant

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    I assume at least some of you are using THIS to base your opinions off of. I just want to point out that the G5 in this test is the old model, and the new one has a much higher response rate. just a fyi.
     
    ozymandias, Nov 18, 2008
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  20. enter260

    enter260 Notebook Consultant

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    Well I remember seeing a deal on it for about $50, but that was a while ago. I got mines for free :p
     
    enter260, Nov 18, 2008
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  21. ozymandias

    ozymandias Notebook Consultant

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    It's $35 after a rebate at Newegg.
     
    ozymandias, Nov 19, 2008
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  22. Chicken Royale

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    MX518 has better styling IMO
     
    Chicken Royale, Nov 19, 2008
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