White-Fusion wrote:
G5
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I like a heavy mouse and a bigger one than the Razors as have long fingers. G5 fits perfect in my hand and I have all the heavy weights in the bottom so i love it.
SameWhite-Fusion wrote:
I like a heavy mouse and a bigger one than the Razors as have long fingers. G5 fits perfect in my hand and I have all the heavy weights in the bottom so i love it.
The new G5 (the blue one) has 2 side buttons. I use the larger button as "3" to switch between single fire or burst/auto. But I'm planning to get that Saitek for that 4-way hat-switch. I use the Nostromo N52 instead of my keyboard, and the N52 control-pad is useful for macros like spin-proning and speed-proning.N00bkilla55404 wrote:
Zomg laser 518 FTMFW! The one reason i took the 518 over the G5 was the 2 side buttons and the slicker feel, this fixes all of that.
Assuming i cant find this in stores, know any place in Canada that still sells 518's? Incase this one breaks.
I tried using a Razer diamondback, and the side buttons on the opposite side dug into my ring finger, and correct me if im wrong but i saw no instant DPI change buttons.
Last edited by Ilocano (2008-02-05 15:05:31)
Razers are too small and too flat. The G5 fits my hand like a glove.
Keep in mind, the On-the-fly DPI switching is totally customizable in the software. You can have 5 different levels of custom sensitivity ranging from 400DPI (slow) to 2000DPI (fast). And it has a little LED indicator on the mouse to tell you what level you're on.
And then you got the weights, to make it heavier or lighter depending on your preference. I usually have all the heavy weights in but I recently took them all out, and I'm liking it.
The G5 also has a left/right scroll, which I'm not sure if the razer has. I could not live without these two extra buttons.
Keep in mind, the On-the-fly DPI switching is totally customizable in the software. You can have 5 different levels of custom sensitivity ranging from 400DPI (slow) to 2000DPI (fast). And it has a little LED indicator on the mouse to tell you what level you're on.
And then you got the weights, to make it heavier or lighter depending on your preference. I usually have all the heavy weights in but I recently took them all out, and I'm liking it.
The G5 also has a left/right scroll, which I'm not sure if the razer has. I could not live without these two extra buttons.
You actually want to turn down the in-game sensitivity, but that's kind of a hassle if you're not a dedicated sniper or something. If you are a sniper though, you just put the sensitivity to something you like while keeping the DPI at 2000.(T)eflon(S)hadow wrote:
the dpi meand it can go from something like 2000->1600->800dpi. Meaning if you are in armor you set it to 2000 so you can move turret or mouse around screen really fast. Turn it down to 800 when you are sniping or in TV gunner, so you can get very fine adjustments /kill
QFT/GTFOIlocano wrote:
macros like spin-proning and speed-proning.
The G5 is really good, it fits perfectly in your hand and the billions of buttons come in usefull D:
Can't say I like the weights though, I like a light mouse so I can move fast, but I can see where you're coming from
Can't say I like the weights though, I like a light mouse so I can move fast, but I can see where you're coming from
I'd type my pc specs out all fancy again but teh mods would remove it. Again.
Microsoft Sidewinder
It pwns, metal scroll wheel, two progammable side buttons, and you can record macros on it!
Plus, it has also on-the-fly DPI switching, plus a little LCD screen which tells you what DPI you're using, and shows your macro programming.
Also, an included anchor (no more cables all over the place), and a weight rack which you can customize.
It pwns, metal scroll wheel, two progammable side buttons, and you can record macros on it!
Plus, it has also on-the-fly DPI switching, plus a little LCD screen which tells you what DPI you're using, and shows your macro programming.
Also, an included anchor (no more cables all over the place), and a weight rack which you can customize.
Last edited by TSI (2008-02-05 15:08:34)
I like pie.
But what if you want to be an armor-whoring sniper?HurricaИe wrote:
You actually want to turn down the in-game sensitivity, but that's kind of a hassle if you're not a dedicated sniper or something. If you are a sniper though, you just put the sensitivity to something you like while keeping the DPI at 2000.(T)eflon(S)hadow wrote:
the dpi meand it can go from something like 2000->1600->800dpi. Meaning if you are in armor you set it to 2000 so you can move turret or mouse around screen really fast. Turn it down to 800 when you are sniping or in TV gunner, so you can get very fine adjustments /kill
How long have you had it?TSI wrote:
Microsoft Sidewinder
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouse … swm_03.jpg
It pwns, metal scroll wheel, two progammable side buttons, and you can record macros on it!
Plus, it has also on-the-fly DPI switching, plus a little LCD screen which tells you what DPI you're using, and shows your macro programming.
Also, an included anchor (no more cables all over the place), and a weight rach which you can customize.
About 2 months. I paid CAN$55 for it, too. Why?N00bkilla55404 wrote:
How long have you had it?TSI wrote:
Microsoft Sidewinder
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouse … swm_03.jpg
It pwns, metal scroll wheel, two progammable side buttons, and you can record macros on it!
Plus, it has also on-the-fly DPI switching, plus a little LCD screen which tells you what DPI you're using, and shows your macro programming.
Also, an included anchor (no more cables all over the place), and a weight rach which you can customize.
I like pie.
When you jump out the tank just press the button on top to turn the DPI down?Ilocano wrote:
But what if you want to be an armor-whoring sniper?HurricaИe wrote:
You actually want to turn down the in-game sensitivity, but that's kind of a hassle if you're not a dedicated sniper or something. If you are a sniper though, you just put the sensitivity to something you like while keeping the DPI at 2000.(T)eflon(S)hadow wrote:
the dpi meand it can go from something like 2000->1600->800dpi. Meaning if you are in armor you set it to 2000 so you can move turret or mouse around screen really fast. Turn it down to 800 when you are sniping or in TV gunner, so you can get very fine adjustments /kill
The G5 2007 edition is almost perfect, and in any case the best mouse out there. Why? let me sum it up:
-smooth
there are teflon pads on the bottom.
-comfortable
perfect size, shape, and weight. It's light but you can increase the weight if you want at any time.
-texture
the blue lines are actually grooves, and the texture is a smooth. Doesn't make you sweat, doesn't get hot, feels nice.
-performance
not much to say, the G5 does nothing wrong. DPI doesn't make a difference. Also, 1000hz refresh makes it slightly smoother
-functionality
It has one useless button less than the mx518 (the one by the scrollwheel, which i found to be impossible to use quickly in games). The scroll wheel is good, unlike the original G5 this one is well-defined, so you will never accidentally scroll. Clicking without scrolling is now easy, and sidescrolling works well. Also, the two main buttons themselves click nicely.
In short, I don't see myself using a different mouse for a very long time.
Also, couple it up with a steelpad 5L or something along those lines.
-smooth
there are teflon pads on the bottom.
-comfortable
perfect size, shape, and weight. It's light but you can increase the weight if you want at any time.
-texture
the blue lines are actually grooves, and the texture is a smooth. Doesn't make you sweat, doesn't get hot, feels nice.
-performance
not much to say, the G5 does nothing wrong. DPI doesn't make a difference. Also, 1000hz refresh makes it slightly smoother
-functionality
It has one useless button less than the mx518 (the one by the scrollwheel, which i found to be impossible to use quickly in games). The scroll wheel is good, unlike the original G5 this one is well-defined, so you will never accidentally scroll. Clicking without scrolling is now easy, and sidescrolling works well. Also, the two main buttons themselves click nicely.
In short, I don't see myself using a different mouse for a very long time.
Also, couple it up with a steelpad 5L or something along those lines.
Last edited by Lucien (2008-02-05 15:11:43)
White-Fusion wrote:
G5
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For the sidewinder: also a 4 sets of pads, one of which is Teflon.
I like pie.
Because after 3 months anything made by microsoft tends to blow up, leaving you without an appendage. No, software doesnt count, how the hell does something with no physical body blow up.TSI wrote:
About 2 months. I paid CAN$55 for it, too. Why?N00bkilla55404 wrote:
How long have you had it?TSI wrote:
Microsoft Sidewinder
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouse … swm_03.jpg
It pwns, metal scroll wheel, two progammable side buttons, and you can record macros on it!
Plus, it has also on-the-fly DPI switching, plus a little LCD screen which tells you what DPI you're using, and shows your macro programming.
Also, an included anchor (no more cables all over the place), and a weight rach which you can customize.
Last edited by N00bkilla55404 (2008-02-05 15:13:42)
I'd agree with that ususally, with XP as proof. However, this thing is so far gr8, no hassles, took me about 2 minutes to install drivers, etc. to get it running. If it does blow up, I'll have warranty, plus a lawsuit. So I'm coveredN00bkilla55404 wrote:
Because after 3 months anything made by microsoft tends to blow up, leaving you without an appendage.TSI wrote:
About 2 months. I paid CAN$55 for it, too. Why?N00bkilla55404 wrote:
How long have you had it?
I like pie.
The vertical side-buttons much easier to use?TSI wrote:
About 2 months. I paid CAN$55 for it, too. Why?N00bkilla55404 wrote:
How long have you had it?TSI wrote:
Microsoft Sidewinder
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouse … swm_03.jpg
It pwns, metal scroll wheel, two progammable side buttons, and you can record macros on it!
Plus, it has also on-the-fly DPI switching, plus a little LCD screen which tells you what DPI you're using, and shows your macro programming.
Also, an included anchor (no more cables all over the place), and a weight rach which you can customize.
I don't dolpin-dive. But I do unprone, fire, prone often as a sniper or L85 user.N00bkilla55404 wrote:
QFT/GTFOIlocano wrote:
macros like spin-proning and speed-proning.
Last edited by Ilocano (2008-02-05 15:19:33)
I use left click, right click and scroll wheel.
Nothing else.
Nothing else.
Absolutely. I tried the G5 at the ESWC 2007, and didn't like the layout of the buttons.Ilocano wrote:
The vertical side-buttons much easier to use?TSI wrote:
About 2 months. I paid CAN$55 for it, too. Why?N00bkilla55404 wrote:
How long have you had it?
I like pie.
sort of agreed, in most games there are enough keys at your disposal to stop you from needing the extra ones on your mouse, but in a few games they're really useful. in BF2 I had the first thumb button set to map and the second to zoom map, saved me from getting RSI due to having to stretch my hand out to reach M a hundred times a day (It seriously made my hand hurt badly after a while )White-Fusion wrote:
I use left click, right click and scroll wheel.
Nothing else.
i gots that find it awsm
very good mouse imo
MX1000. Never had a single problem with it.
Small hourglass island
Always raining and foggy
Use an umbrella
Always raining and foggy
Use an umbrella
is it really still 1998?
