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 If you build it, they will come August 31, 2010
JayRod
What can be said about this mouse, besides finally! Omg yes! Thank you Logitech!
This mouse is I dare say perfect. It blends the new technology with the classic staple gaming mouse. It's got all the features I want and none of the features that I don't use and just get in the way. Not to mention the smoothest mouse wheel ever.
I'm more of a mmo player and initially looked at the razer naga. Personally I didn't feel the need for 18 programmable buttons or whatever absurdity they came up with, but to each their own. And by the way if you are still reading reviews on amazon get with the program, test freaks all the way. (solely a user, no affiliation)
Awesome gaming mouse!! August 31, 2010
SSJ7 GOKU (Cupertino)
This mouse is literally one of best mice out there. I had an old G5 and this mouse is an impressive upgrade to that. Logitech finally decided to fix what the G5 didnt have - the forward button. Compared to the G9, I'd say this mouse has a few more functions because of the side buttons. The middle click works great, the mouse slides very smoothly, and functionality is awesome. Looks great and slick for a gaming mouse, very solid build. One think I like about the mouse is the texture of the mouse because it doesnt make you sweat and if you do happen to sweat it doesnt stick to your hand because of the texture.
The BEST mouse I have EVER used! August 29, 2010
Bob
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the best mouse i have ever used, hands down. It fits my hand perfectly. i also love having the ability to add/remove weight. The ability to change the DPI settings on the fly is incredible. turn it down low for precision or turn it up high for speed. the button mapping program is excellent. it allows you to automatically switch button functions for different programs. overall, i will rate this 5 of 5 stars!
 Great, but not perfect August 23, 2010
Jeremy
I'd first like to say that I think the G500 is a great mouse. It has more useful features than you can shake a stick at, and it's all customizable through Logitech's competent proprietary software. However, there are some things that I wouldn't mind changing and one software feature that falls short.
The mouse itself has a nice ergonomic contour that's great for smaller hands and palm grips. My hand rests comfortably on it, and because the laser is located further towards the front, requires less movement to point the cursor around. I do have a problem with the texture of the side grips, however. It just feels too abrasive to me and sort of slippery as well, like my fingers are sweating. It's not a big deal, however.
The left and right buttons feel similar to each other and have an easy tactile click that's not too resistant. The middle button requires noticeably more effort to push in, though, and it can be easy to accidentally tilt the wheel while pressing down, which is why I don't use the tilt clicks for gaming. I do like the ability to switch between the click wheel for gaming and the free wheel for web browsing or large documents. There are three programmable thumb buttons and two more DPI buttons beside the left click, though they can be awkward to reach for at times, particularly during heated gaming moments.
The mouse has nice rubber grips on the bottom to provide just the right amount of traction. It also has a set of weights that you can add via an ejectable cartridge on the bottom to customize the feel, but I never felt much of a difference. It has a braided cable for USB connection, which I don't really like because it seems stiffer than a normal cable.
All the mouse's functionality comes together through the Setpoint software. With it, you can adjust the pointer sensitivity to up to 5700 dpi (pretty excessive, though I default at 3000 due to limited desk space), acceleration (always set to 0 for me), and polling rate up to 1000 reports/sec. You can have multiple sensitivities to adjust to on the fly with the press of a button. Every single button is completely customizable; any of them is able to perform a certain Windows command, a specific keystroke (even with modifiers, although the Windows key isn't recognized for some reason), or even a macro that you can record yourself. You can create multiple mouse profiles and even link them to certain applications.
While the software is good, one feature that doesn't work consistently is the application detection for your profiles. I enjoy using the different programmable buttons for gaming, so I have different profiles for different games. Half the time, though, the profile doesn't switch like it's supposed to when I run a game. Yes, I'm aware that games have separate executables for launchers, and I make sure to link the game itself to the profile. The thing is that it DOES work sometimes, and it actually works flawlessly with 2D apps like GIMP and Opera. Still, too often I have to alt-tab out of games, bring up Setpoint, and force the profile I want by disabling automatic switching, which is quite a pain.
Overall, the G500 is still a fine mouse for gaming and run-of-the-mill use. It has its quirks, and it would be a fantastic product if app detection worked 100% of the time like it was supposed to. Because it's so feature-rich, though, there's plenty else to like about it, and it carries an appropriate price tag. I certainly recommend this mouse.
 The MX518 still reigns supreme August 13, 2010
J. Collins
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I guess I have to be one of the few to go against the grain here, but my experience with the G500 is unpleasant at best.
First off, I have been an MX518 owner since around 2005. Anyone who has read reviews from people such as myself knows that we hold the MX518 as the golden example of what every gaming mouse should be. I am here to inform other hopefuls that the primitive optical mouse that is the MX518 still reigns supreme. The G5 couldn't hold a candle to it and the G500 fails just the same.
Here are my main beefs with the G500:
- The side buttons are edgy and unwieldy, unlike the side buttons of the MX518 which are rounded and comfortable. They're also ultra sensitive, unlike the MX518's which allowed me to hold the mouse with my thumb on the buttons without worrying about accidentally clicking them. As a result of this added sensitivity, I am forced to position my thumb in the groove beneath the buttons. This is an inconvenience during intense FPS gaming since I have to readjust my grip on the mouse in order to move my thumb out of the groove to click one of the side buttons. The G500's side buttons also seem somewhat cheap. When you release your thumb, you can hear a slight "sproing!" from the springs inside.
- The middle mouse button/wheel button requires too much pressure to click. Additionally, If you don't click it dead center, it tilts to the left or right instead. The tilt itself also makes a clicking sound, making you think you middle-clicked when you actually just tilted the wheel.
- The scroll wheel is way too sensitive. There's nothing worse than moving into close combat with a melee weapon only to accidentally scroll and switch to a long-range weapon like a sniper rifle. On web pages, you go to open a link in a new tab and end up scrolling up or down instead, sometimes inadvertently clicking a link above or below the one you intended! To make matters worse, the sensitivity of the wheel combined with the extra pressure needed to click the button creates even more accidental scroll havoc.
- My hand starts cramping after just a few minutes of using the G500. When I first used the G500, I couldn't understand why it felt so different, so I put my MX518 next to it and switched my hand from one to the other as I tried to pinpoint the differences. The G500 is definitely a little larger than the MX518, but the greatest difference is in the weight. Even without using the gimmicky weights that come with the G500, it's much heavier than the MX518. As a result, it creates extra drag which requires more effort to glide it across the mouse pad. The hard-to-click middle mouse button also plays a role in the cramping. I find myself adjusting my hand to get a stronger grip on the mouse so I can get in an accurate, dead-center click. Between that and the heaviness of the mouse, my hand seems to become "fatigued" after only a few minutes of use. I've had this mouse for three days now and I still haven't gotten used to it. I am not sure that I ever will.
I don't understand why Logitech insists on making unnecessary improvements to their next generation mice. It seems that Logitech has become more interested in cutting-edge mouse fashion than focusing on what makes practical sense. What they need to do is revert back to MX518's overall design and just upgrade the guts. After all, do the masses of 5-star reviews for the MX518 not serve as a general clue that NOTHING NEEDS TO BE CHANGED? They need to ditch the tilt wheel, too. Who scrolls sideways with a mouse wheel? Most browsers give you easy-to-use, multi-directional scroll options anyway. Besides, the tilt wheel itself is the root of many of my issues with the G500.
I am most likely returning this mouse and sticking with my MX518. The more I use the G500, the more I despise it. I've only ever owned Logitech mice ever since my first computer in 1996, so I haven't had a shot at developing rapport with other companies. I hate the thought of leaving Logitech, but it looks like I might have to look around and that saddens me.
So I have to give this product a poor rating since it has failed my personal expectations. As I said, I know I am one of the few to go against the grain here, but I feel this review will be of great help to those desperately seeking an adequate replacement for their MX518.
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