Logitech G5 Laser Optical Mouse
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Nope, I flat out refuse to make any jokes about Star Wars here. Even though the review below is all about the Logitech G5 Laser mouse, I have opted to totally behave myself.
We’ve certainly seen our share of pointing devices here at ExtremeTech. Ever since mice manufacturers began to shift away from the old ball and roller combo for mice, mouse technology has evolved rapidly—blistering optical and laser sensors, wireless technology, plenty of buttons, wheels that tilt as well as scroll, you name it. Nobody has benefited more from the push in pointing devices than gamers. The mouse represents a ubiquitous and very fine-tuned game controller, and the needs of gamers far outstrip those of ordinary web surfers and office productivity users.
Logitech has been in the “gaming mouse” business only since last year with the introduction of the MX510. It was essentially replaced this year by the superior MX518, though the laser-guided MX1000 makes a great cordless gaming mouse, too. [Read the rest]
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ron
August 24th, 2008
at 1:37am
Pros: Laser precision; excellent grip; tilt wheel; weight tuning; on-the-fly sensitivity switching up to 2000DPI; DPI indicator; slick pads; application profiling.
Cons: Only one thumb button; hard to middle click; right-handed only.
Verdict: All things said and done, Logitech’s G5 is an instrument of victory. Between the slick pads, laser precision, excellent grip, tilt wheel, profile switching, and DPI indicator, there is no doubt in my mind that the G5 will deliver performance to those who need it. The paint job of the Logitech G5 is reminiscent of the rusted look of the Half-Life universe. Tarnished shades of red and black engulf a silver base coat to give a worn, battle-hardened look. While the color scheme will most likely not match anything on your desk, case modders will be sure to appreciate it’s unique looks. While the G5 uses the same uber-comfortable right handed bean shape as its predecessors, the grip is no longer made of the smooth rubber material . Instead it uses a more earthly material that has a fine texture that feels remarkably similar to the soles of a new pair of Wolverine boots, or the rough side of a fUnc mouse pad.