Another vote for the MX518. Although there is some cosmetic scuffing and the rubber film is peeling, the functionality has not suffered one bit after a lot of abuse.
Mouse that can take a beating
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Well it certainly takes a little getting used to, but the size of your hand shouldn't really matter.
No one huh? guess I'll have to do this myself.
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(not my artwork though.)
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Yup, I've had my MX510 pretty much since they first came out. I've tried other mice, but I keep coming back to th 510. It's taken everything I can throw at it.
Don't listen to all these other suckers, since you're already used to the Diamondback, get another one. These things are awesome and I don't think I could ever switch away. I've tried the G5 and it was way too fat, unresponsive, and the mouse wheel sucks like someone else mentioned.
I'm sure the MX518 is an awesome mouse like everyone always says, but if you're used to the small form factor of the Diamondback it's probably a way better choice.
I used a 510 for while, but the scroll wheel failed after a while (Too much weaponswitch!). Did a warranty swap for a 518, but the teflon pads came off, and it was never quite right after I put the replacement pads on.
Used a MS Sidewinder mouse for a while, but the tracking went to hell after a year, so I'm using a g9x now. and SO FAR it's been bulletproof.
So I guess it comes down to how much you use your mouse, and how long you want it to last. I got ~3 years each out of my mx51x, just over a year from the sidewinder, and I've put 8 months on the g9x.
Used a MS Sidewinder mouse for a while, but the tracking went to hell after a year, so I'm using a g9x now. and SO FAR it's been bulletproof.
So I guess it comes down to how much you use your mouse, and how long you want it to last. I got ~3 years each out of my mx51x, just over a year from the sidewinder, and I've put 8 months on the g9x.
Deathadder.
Not a sign of defect or even wear yet. 2 Years old, daily use for 4-5 hours of work and at least 1 hour of Quake or Starcraft at low sensitivity (so I'm literally throwing this thing around).
That and it performs better than any other mouse I've tried.
Not a sign of defect or even wear yet. 2 Years old, daily use for 4-5 hours of work and at least 1 hour of Quake or Starcraft at low sensitivity (so I'm literally throwing this thing around).
That and it performs better than any other mouse I've tried.
If you want long-lasting, you need to get the same mouse I have. I have been using it for ten years on a daily basis. I paid $15 for it in 2000. It's a white USB optical mouse with a dark-colored translucent bottom. I had to take it apart and fix a wire in 2008, but otherwise, it's been going strong the entire time. I don't even remember who made it and all of the identifiers are long since worn off, save for one - the word 'Mouse' with a little cartoonized mouse where the 'o' should be. I think it's a 400dpi.
In any case, this mouse was certainly my best purchase of this decade.
In any case, this mouse was certainly my best purchase of this decade.
been using a mx510 for like? 8-9 years? still works flawlessly, they don't seem to sell them any more but the 518 is basically its improved brother, so go get that.
I've been using it at home for so long that its extra buttons have become second nature, I have these moments of genuine confusion when I sit down at other peoples PC's and they don't have a forward / back thumb button, it takes my brain a minute to work out what's wrong.
I've been using it at home for so long that its extra buttons have become second nature, I have these moments of genuine confusion when I sit down at other peoples PC's and they don't have a forward / back thumb button, it takes my brain a minute to work out what's wrong.
Kyllian
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I've had the second-gen G5 for about 2 years now and it still works great. Only damage is the Logitech logo is almost worn off
Just looking at it makes me think the bottom button would be a pain to press without hitting the others
Also, the sensitivity buttons easier to press now that they're on the left side of LeftMouse?
In regards to the G500, how hard/easy to use is the thumbbutton mashing on the side?
Just looking at it makes me think the bottom button would be a pain to press without hitting the others
Also, the sensitivity buttons easier to press now that they're on the left side of LeftMouse?
Kyllian
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I rarely use them for sens adjustments. General usage has them set to scroll up/down the page
At the same time since they can be rebound to other commands I'd find that useful for gaming
At the same time since they can be rebound to other commands I'd find that useful for gaming
My mx518 finally started acting up after 3 years. It would stop responding for a few secs every now and then, I assume the cable had probs or something. Now I have the Kone. It's a really good mouse but I prefer the wheel on the mx518. It was just perfect.
*looks on the many +1's on Logitech, especially re: the mx518 and similar*
And the masses agree.
And the masses agree.
G9 for $39.99 on bestbuy.com
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Logitec...i_sku=8472324&ref=39&ci_src=11138&loc=01&URL=
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Logitec...i_sku=8472324&ref=39&ci_src=11138&loc=01&URL=
That's pretty much what I was going to say, well, I was going to suggest a Copperhead, but it's the same shape mouse so it still applies.
I've had the MX 518 for about 4 or so years now, and it still works just as good as it did when I first opened it.
The G9 is the most overpriced mice I've ever seen so far.
I personally own a MX518 for quite a while now, I've been owning a G5 before that, once my G5 wore out, I figured I'd keep the same layout and up for something better minus the useless features, like weights, which I never bothered with in the first place.
I don't know for Razor mices though, never bought any.
I personally own a MX518 for quite a while now, I've been owning a G5 before that, once my G5 wore out, I figured I'd keep the same layout and up for something better minus the useless features, like weights, which I never bothered with in the first place.
I don't know for Razor mices though, never bought any.