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    Logitech g5

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by magma_saber, Jul 20, 2007.

  1. magma_saber

    magma_saber Notebook Consultant

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    magma_saber, Jul 20, 2007
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    The blue one has an extra thumb button, which could come in handy. Other than that, they are exactly the same. I have the old one and it works fine in Vista.
     
    123456, Jul 20, 2007
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  4. magma_saber

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    I found other websites where the older logitech g5 can be bought for less than $40 but I can only find the newer g5 for about $50. Do you think its worth it to get the newer one for the extra button. BTW, i like the look of the older g5.
     
    magma_saber, Jul 22, 2007
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  5. Mippoose

    Mippoose Notebook Deity

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    I paid like 50$ for my not G5 back in the day.

    I wanna say it's a G4.. But I have no idea.

    Looks like a G5 with less features.. But anyway.

    The mouse is awesome, and if I were in the market for a mouse, I would prolly go with the older G5.

    Don't really see the need for another 10$ if you don't even like the looks as much.
     
    Mippoose, Jul 22, 2007
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  6. StormEffect

    StormEffect Lazer. *pew pew*

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    Get the newer G5 with the extra button if you use it a bunch.

    Personally, I've used a G5 and found it very nice, but it became uncomfortable after an hour or two of gaming. Then I tried a Razer Diamondback and a Razer Copperhead...they looked weird and felt strange.

    THEN I tried the Razer Death Adder. BEST MOUSE EVER. (For Me). Nobody gives this mouse proper attention.

    Anyway, I'd consider the G5 (two button) or the Razer Death Adder.
     
    StormEffect, Jul 22, 2007
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