Two G5 mice?

2007-06-29 14:12:14

#1

[Chaos]Assassin: Member; +18|6986

I was looking around for the G5 mice and apparently there are 2. There is this one
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_ … p;cl=us,en
and then there is this one
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_ … p;cl=us,en
the 1st one is more expensive and has a faster USB report rate, but is also more expensive. Is the faster USB rate really worth the extra money? or which one would you choose?

2007-06-29 14:14:44

#2

HeavyMetalDave: Metal Godz; +107|7129|California

I have the second one...

2007-06-29 14:16:12

#3

kylef: Gone; +1,352|6965|N. Ireland

Higher speed rate is obviously better.. I'd just get that to be 'safe'

2007-06-29 14:20:10

#4

Bertster7: Confused Pothead; +1,101|7053|SE London

But both have the same report rate.

They just look different - I peronally think the more expensive one is uglier.

*edit*
oh, no they don't - didn't notice the ugly one is bi-directional.

Last edited by Bertster7 (2007-06-29 14:22:40)

2007-06-29 14:20:34

#5

Obiwan: Go Cards !!; +196|7166|The Ville

HeavyMetalDave wrote:
I have the second one...

same here, and I love it.

2007-06-29 14:21:56

#6

[Chaos]Assassin: Member; +18|6986

Bertster7 wrote:
But both have the same report rate.

They just look different - I peronally think the more expensive one is uglier.

One says 500, the other says 1000.. I don't think they are the same

2007-06-29 14:22:13

#7

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|7039|NYC / Hamburg

I have both (my old G5 died). The difference is that the first one has 2 thumb buttons and a better non-slip surface

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2007-06-29 14:24:17

#8

Bertster7: Confused Pothead; +1,101|7053|SE London

[Chaos]Assassin wrote:
Bertster7 wrote:
But both have the same report rate.

They just look different - I peronally think the more expensive one is uglier.
One says 500, the other says 1000.. I don't think they are the same

Full-speed USB: Get blazing speed and instant acceleration from up to 500 reports/second; bidirectional connection.

and

USB Report Rate: 500 reports/second

I missed the bidirectional bit.

2007-06-29 14:24:38

#9

theDunadan: Member; +2|6681|CA, USA

Dude... get a Razer. I have the DeathAdder and it's Amazing. I was worried about getting a corded mouse, but man, it is perfect.

Oh, and it has a 1000Hz polling rate and 1800DPI Resolution. Razer ftw!

Last edited by theDunadan (2007-06-29 14:26:52)

2007-06-29 14:24:41

#10

[Chaos]Assassin: Member; +18|6986

max wrote:
I have both (my old G5 died). The difference is that the first one has 2 thumb buttons and a better non-slip surface

So no improved performance or anything?

2007-06-29 14:26:02

#11

gunnaboy: Member; +26|7189

I use the second G5 you have listed. The only reason for getting the more expensive one is it is a bf2142 limited edition.

The only difference between the 2 are the thumb buttons.

Last edited by gunnaboy (2007-06-29 14:28:00)

2007-06-29 14:26:33

#12

Fred[OZ75]: Jihad Jeep Driver; +19|7231|Perth, Western Australia

The second cheaper one is the old version and only has a single thumb button, the second one is the new version with a second thumb button. Besides that I believe they are the same, I have the old one only because it was the only one out at the time but now mite get the newer one... always wanted a quick "pull out the knife" button.

2007-06-29 14:31:35

#13

gunnaboy: Member; +26|7189

Ok. Does the 2 thumb button G5 have the side buttons on the scroll wheel?

2007-06-29 14:32:42

#14

Surgeons: U shud proabbly f off u fat prik; +3,097|6961|Gogledd Cymru

With my old g5 it only had one side thumb button, that failed, epicly, get the more expensive one for better poll rate and the extremely good advantage of 2 buttons over one. it makes a difference

2007-06-29 14:38:21

#15

Cybargs: Moderated; +2,285|7187

You can change the report rate on the second G5... The original one.

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2007-06-29 14:41:31

#16

LT.Victim: Member; +1,175|7034|British Columbia, Canada

What about a G7?

2007-06-29 14:43:31

#17

Cybargs: Moderated; +2,285|7187

LT.Victim wrote:
What about a G7?

I think it's the same. You just have to set it in Set Point.

2007-06-29 14:46:44

#18

west-phoenix-az: Guns don't kill people. . . joe bidens advice does; +632|6860

I also have a Razer and like it a lot for gaming.
Its very accurate and with on-the-fly sensitivity adjustments its great for going from infantry to vehicles (mostly aircraft).
The extra buttons come in handy. I use the wheel button to bring up the large map (very helpful when enemy is spotted), one of the side buttons for VOIP and the other side button for view change (helpful when flying). The other buttons are used to adjust the sensitivity.

People who fly with me or against me in the heli often ask me what joystick I use. No joystick its a Razer!

Its worth checking out/considering; I highly recommend it:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6826153105

https://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/26-153-105-09.jpg

Last edited by west-phoenix-az (2007-06-29 14:54:36)

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2007-06-29 14:59:32

#19

pirana6: Go Cougs!; +698|6762|Washington St.

fighting over mice is pointless, they are almost all near-perfect.
Personally I like the MX-518.
and anyone that says they can tell the difference between 1600 and 2000 dpi is lying.

Last edited by pirana6 (2007-06-29 15:09:47)

2007-06-29 15:03:34

#20

Cybargs: Moderated; +2,285|7187

pirana6 wrote:
fighting over mice is pointless, they are almost all near-perfect.
Personally I like the MX-518.
and anyone that says they can tell the difference between 1600 and 200 dpi is lying.

Actually you can tell the difference...

2007-06-29 15:05:17

#21

chrisrefaei: Member; +1|6818

acually your wrong the first 1 is the G4 and the other 1 is the G5

2007-06-29 15:06:40

#22

howler_27: Member; +90|7158

I still have my old G5, but wanted the 2nd thumb button. The no-slip surface IS a big advantage, as my older copper G5 lost it's surface finish and became quite slippery over time. By the way, the copper G5 used to retail for what the new one does now. Either are a very good investment if you want and edge in your gameplay.

2007-06-29 15:17:55

#23

Miniman7474: Banned.; +30|6670|Daqing Oilfields?

I sit on a couch with a laptop and nice metal mouse pad with my G5 (the first one up their). It being corded really doesnt matter, even under my conditions. I love this mouse...the adjustable sensitivity and weight make it perfect for me.

2007-06-29 15:19:20

#24

White-Fusion: Fuck; +616|7023|Scotland

I have the edition, its amazing.

2007-06-29 15:20:30

#25

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|7039|NYC / Hamburg

[Chaos]Assassin wrote:
max wrote:
I have both (my old G5 died). The difference is that the first one has 2 thumb buttons and a better non-slip surface
So no improved performance or anything?

except for some really minor tweaks, the 2 are identical except for the 2 thumb button and the surface

_{once upon a midnight dreary, while i pron surfed, weak and weary, over many a strange and spurious site of ' hot xxx galore'. While i clicked my fav'rite bookmark, suddenly there came a warning, and my heart was filled with mourning, mourning for my dear amour, " 'Tis not possible!", i muttered, " give me back my free hardcore!"..... quoth the server, 404.}

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