Games mouse?

mal lewis · 10-13-2005, 07:31 PM

Hi There,

currently have the MX 700 mouse but upgrading Keyboard as its not responding properly & thought I may upgrade mouse as well, any preference for gaming mice? I heard the MX 518 (although its corded) is fast at 1600dpi? also the MX 1000???

is there any weapon of choice?

**koala** · 10-14-2005, 03:02 AM

I use the MX1000 for gaming, upgraded from the Logitech MouseMan Pro, both cordless. The MX1000 uses a laser sensor which is 20 times more sensitive than optical sensors and works well on most surfaces.

Battery life is good, it lasts for 5-7 days and recharges in about 4 hours.

The size might be a problem, it's bigger and heavier than most mice, but the thumb groove and button positioning make it very comfortable to use.

**Fr4665** · 10-14-2005, 05:30 PM

for gaming corded mice are normally better as they can transfere the signals faster. I have a mx518 and love it u can siwtch sensitivity on the fly and adjust it in a little program they give u for any game u have.

My friend has the mx1000 laser and he loves it i guess its just a choice on what u like better

thers also a company named Razor and they make mice just for gaming, they released a nice mouse named copperhead might want to check that out even though i dont like their feel of the mouse. MX 518 would be my recomendation for 50$

cofhunt · 10-15-2005, 11:54 AM

Even though cordless mouses are great I think the best gaming mouse out as of now is the Logitech G5 laser mouse. It has the best responisiveness and feels the nicest on the hand. I have had experience with all the gaming mouses including the 510, 518, 1000 and the razer diamondback. I like the g5 laser mouse also because it has wieghts. When you by it there is a flap on the bottom of the mouse that lets you add little weights that come with the mouse so you can set how heavy you like your mouse. I think this is a big advantage espiecally because i hate very light mouses like the razer models. The g5 is 55 on new egg and it has 2000dpi and good drivers and control over the mouses functions.

mal lewis · 10-16-2005, 07:26 PM

Thanks guys

really want to stay cordless (had an MX700) so I grabbed the MX1000 seems very good and response is excellent, it is a bit big but the MX700 was hardly small so no biggie..

also ordered the MX518 gaming grade to see how that fares in comparison...I like the look of it...has an evil side..

10-13-2005, 07:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
mal lewis Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sunshine Coast Australia Posts: 21 OS: Win XP Pro My System	Games mouse? Hi There, currently have the MX 700 mouse but upgrading Keyboard as its not responding properly & thought I may upgrade mouse as well, any preference for gaming mice? I heard the MX 518 (although its corded) is fast at 1600dpi? also the MX 1000??? is there any weapon of choice?

10-14-2005, 03:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,331 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	I use the MX1000 for gaming, upgraded from the Logitech MouseMan Pro, both cordless. The MX1000 uses a laser sensor which is 20 times more sensitive than optical sensors and works well on most surfaces. Battery life is good, it lasts for 5-7 days and recharges in about 4 hours. The size might be a problem, it's bigger and heavier than most mice, but the thumb groove and button positioning make it very comfortable to use. __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

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Fr4665 aka mr.fraggs Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA or Germany Posts: 2,965 OS: Win XP,Vista,Android My System	for gaming corded mice are normally better as they can transfere the signals faster. I have a mx518 and love it u can siwtch sensitivity on the fly and adjust it in a little program they give u for any game u have. My friend has the mx1000 laser and he loves it i guess its just a choice on what u like better thers also a company named Razor and they make mice just for gaming, they released a nice mouse named copperhead might want to check that out even though i dont like their feel of the mouse. MX 518 would be my recomendation for 50$ __________________ I don't subscribe to threads please PM me if i miss a reply. ------- Everest SensorView Pro DriverCleaner how to fix your game

10-16-2005, 07:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
mal lewis Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sunshine Coast Australia Posts: 21 OS: Win XP Pro My System	the moose is loose Thanks guys really want to stay cordless (had an MX700) so I grabbed the MX1000 seems very good and response is excellent, it is a bit big but the MX700 was hardly small so no biggie.. also ordered the MX518 gaming grade to see how that fares in comparison...I like the look of it...has an evil side..

10-15-2005, 11:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
cofhunt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 159 OS: xp	Even though cordless mouses are great I think the best gaming mouse out as of now is the Logitech G5 laser mouse. It has the best responisiveness and feels the nicest on the hand. I have had experience with all the gaming mouses including the 510, 518, 1000 and the razer diamondback. I like the g5 laser mouse also because it has wieghts. When you by it there is a flap on the bottom of the mouse that lets you add little weights that come with the mouse so you can set how heavy you like your mouse. I think this is a big advantage espiecally because i hate very light mouses like the razer models. The g5 is 55 on new egg and it has 2000dpi and good drivers and control over the mouses functions.