Logitech G5 Mouse

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Does the Logitech G5 mouse have a back and foward option of the left side of the mouse? I know in one picture it shows that it was one button, but I'm not sure what it is for. Someone please enlighten me.
 
no, you can configure that button with the software you can install in Windows that comes with the mouse..
 
Yeah, Its default function is back, but it can be configured to anything you want.

Mine has a dead spot in the scroll wheel which is going to get sent back for a replacement.
 
[COUGH]get a Copperhead[/COUGH] :p

It has 2 buttons on each side of the mouse, I guess it depends on personal preference though but I love my Razer Copperhead
 
DaMiEn said:
After some looking around, here's the guide you're after http://www.razerblueprints.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=110&Itemid=
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:confused: How does that relate to the G5?

OP: The button is default back as others have said... I'm pretty sure it can be programmed to anything.
And don't get a razer.. go with a logitech mouse. The MX and G product lines are quality. Personally, I don't like the G5 or G7 as much as the MX mice (less buttons), but they're very similar. MX1000 is more ergonomic. I didn't think so at first until I actually used it for a day or so.
 
Wow, I've heard of people posting in the wrong threads before but I never thought I'd ever see anyone post in the wrong forum....let alone that it would be me :eek: Haha oh well, sorry dude I can't help you out. Unless logitech did the same thing and hid an access screw under one of the mouse feet.....
 
ahh that explains it :)

Logitech screws are found under the stickers, where there are +'s marked, or sometimes just O's
 
I originally was skeptical of only one button on the side, when on my MX 700 I used it for Home/End (very handy on forums), but when I got my G7 I discovered that the tilt-wheel left/right replaces the two buttons very nicely, at least for me. :)
 
Yeah I like the wheel tilt buttons a lot. I dont miss the forward button, never really used it too much before anyways
 
Yeah, I have a G7 and just used the software that came with it to assign keystrokes to the tiltwheel and the resolution switching buttons, as I just picked a resolution that was fast enough for me and leave it at that.
 
IMO if you're getting the G7, you're obviously quite into gaming. The gaming performance should make it better than any other mouse out there in your eyes. If you're not that into gaming, and just want a G7, you probably don't need sensitivity switching. So make that forward/back. I wouldn't really use a Forward button, and I never had one. But I switch sensitivities a lot for different tasks.
 
^ Wireless mice are not the best for gaming. Not just because of the latency issues(which I understand they have pretty much eliminated, but the "placebo" effect is still there for those paranoid people like me), but because of the hefty weight.

I'd say the G5 is the best for gaming, since it is corded and has no weight to it.
 
^^^ Wireless mice are fine for gaming, the G7 is awesome, very good response..the best wireless mouse on the market.
 
jaguax said:
^ Wireless mice are not the best for gaming. Not just because of the latency issues(which I understand they have pretty much eliminated, but the "placebo" effect is still there for those paranoid people like me), but because of the hefty weight.

I'd say the G5 is the best for gaming, since it is corded and has no weight to it.
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If you used the G7, you would never know it was wireless, unless you looked. Even the 'wake up' from power save mode is undetectable.
 
jaguax said:
^ Wireless mice are not the best for gaming. Not just because of the latency issues(which I understand they have pretty much eliminated, but the "placebo" effect is still there for those paranoid people like me), but because of the hefty weight.

I'd say the G5 is the best for gaming, since it is corded and has no weight to it.
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Wireless mice are fine. If the weight is too much.. maybe you need to get a better surface for the mouse. My MX1000 glides easily across the desk.

One thing I really hate about wired mice is the resistance from the wire. It's kind of hard to expain, but when I move the mouse the wire will sort of push it a little.
 
ChingChang said:
Wireless mice are fine. If the weight is too much.. maybe you need to get a better surface for the mouse. My MX1000 glides easily across the desk.

One thing I really hate about wired mice is the resistance from the wire. It's kind of hard to expain, but when I move the mouse the wire will sort of push it a little.
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Wireless mice will never be as accurate as wired mice, and are subject to battery, interference, and latency issues.

As far as the wire issue, simple solution is to put a loop in the wire just ahead of the mouse by a few inches. This removes all of the tension. A better solution is a wire dongle or a keyboard tray with a wire clip.
 
Stellar said:
Wireless mice will never be as accurate as wired mice, and are subject to battery, interference, and latency issues.

As far as the wire issue, simple solution is to put a loop in the wire just ahead of the mouse by a few inches. This removes all of the tension. A better solution is a wire dongle or a keyboard tray with a wire clip.
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I think you need to try using a quality wireless mouse sometime.

The loop will still probably cause a little resistance. Even if it doesn't, why should I get a wired mouse where I have to create a loop to remove resistance, when I could get a wireless mouse and not be restricted at all?

The only issue with wireless (logitech) is interference, but if it is setup correctly there should be no problems. MX700 would freak out once in awhile if the reciever was placed too close to my old CRT. MX1000 I have noticed 0 problems with interference.

Battery life? I can go a full week of heavy usage without charging it, and once the indicator goes to 1/3 and turns red, I can just put the mouse in the charger overnight and it will be full the next day. The MX1000 apparently never needs replacement batteries either. If for some reason it did, I'm sure logitech would send a new mouse to replace the dead one, as they usually do for any mouse related problems.

MX700 had good battery life as well. I used it for around 3 years and didn't need to replace the batteries until they finally started dying out. I think replacement batteries were like $12 for 4 or something.
 
ChingChang said:
I think you need to try using a quality wireless mouse sometime.

The loop will still probably cause a little resistance. Even if it doesn't, why should I get a wired mouse where I have to create a loop to remove resistance, when I could get a wireless mouse and not be restricted at all?

The only issue with wireless (logitech) is interference, but if it is setup correctly there should be no problems. MX700 would freak out once in awhile if the reciever was placed too close to my old CRT. MX1000 I have noticed 0 problems with interference.

Battery life? I can go a full week of heavy usage without charging it, and once the indicator goes to 1/3 and turns red, I can just put the mouse in the charger overnight and it will be full the next day. The MX1000 apparently never needs replacement batteries either. If for some reason it did, I'm sure logitech would send a new mouse to replace the dead one, as they usually do for any mouse related problems.

MX700 had good battery life as well. I used it for around 3 years and didn't need to replace the batteries until they finally started dying out. I think replacement batteries were like $12 for 4 or something.
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I own an MX700 that I use on my laptop. It's far too bulky (wide AND heavy) to be accurate for me. Like many of the best FPS players I plant my thumb on the mat for accuracy. I enjoy the mouse for my laptop but for gaming, honestly it's like gripping half of a grapefruit and trying to fly/fire.

The interference and battery life are a big issue. I've had these problems in the middle of a league match before, and it was BEYOND frustrating and I let the rest of my clan down. I feel a lot more comfortable with my MX518 knowing I don't have to worry about those greivances. On top of when my battery does run out, I don't want to have to wait around for it to recharge before I can get back to gaming.

I'll say I'm intrigued by the design of the G7 but I'm not exactly for spending $100 on it when my $30 MX518 gets the job done more than well enough. On top of the fact that with my current configs I pretty much require the two thumb buttons along with the sensitivity buttons for gameplay.
 
if you're that concerned about battery life, you can always put the mouse in the charger inbetween rounds.
 
if I remember right the G7 comes with two batteries.. so one in charger.. other in mouse switch when necessary you should be good to go at all times.... I have the G5 the only reason I didnt get a G7 is that I could get a G5 for like 30.00 cheaper.
 
ChingChang said:
if you're that concerned about battery life, you can always put the mouse in the charger inbetween rounds.
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Yes, but I don't have to worry about any of that with the MX518. Personally, I don't think it's worth all of the trouble and extra cost to not have 3 feet of extra cord underneath my computer desk in the first place.
 
I originally got a wireless mouse because my tower was in a very awkward position compared to where I had the mouse; I haven't gone back to wired since.

When I had an MX 700, I placed it in the charger every time I wasn't using it, and I never once had the batteries die on me in the middle of use. With my G7, I just switch the battery every morning.
 
I could see a rechargable mouse without a removable battery being a problem, but the G7 is a dream. Takes like 5 seconds to switch batteries. And with the warning adjustable (mine is at 20%), there's no excuse to not have time to switch at some point.
 
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