Logitech G9 mouse questions.....

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1. I currently have a MX518 and I LOVE IT and one thing I really love is that it works great without any drivers installed. It has 3 sensitivity settings and all the buttons work perfectly in XP and Vista without the software installed.

Is this the same for the G9 or is the software a must?

2. Is this mouse a big improvement over the MX518 or am I better off sticking with what I got?

Thanks in advance!
 
im currently using the G9, got sick of the copperhead i had before.. still using my older G5 for work though(contemplating picking up another g9)

Myself with the G9 it took a little bit to get used to the new feel of it.. but once i got used to it i love this mouse.. you can have up to 5 diff dpi sensitivites.. swap the grip on it.. weights..

Software isn't a must, once you set it, you can take the mouse to another pc and it's saved internally on the mouse.

its all personal preference though.. find a local store and see if the grip suits you.. the wide one is similar to the MX revolution.. the precision is similar to the G3 i think, i havent used one of those in a while though.
 
tuksonrider said:
Keep the MX518. Anything else would be downgrading.
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Of course, because all other mice created are automatically inferior to the vaunted MX518. :rolleyes:

It's a nice mouse. I've also had two die on me (left click failed). I've since moved onto a Logitech G5, and it's already lasted twice as long as the previous two MX518s combined. The exceptional/giant glide pads on the bottom of the G5 also provide a smoother tracking surface. But who knows, maybe people like the little MX518 feet. :p

That being said, Logitech's newer mice are, IMHO, built to last (compared to the older models). I'd wait for the G9 to come down in price - try before you buy, of course. I'd also heartily recommend the G5 to you, OP.
 
Meh, whatever. The best optical mice trump the best laser mice when it comes to less errors at fast tracking and perfect control. Take it for what that's worth.

I would recommend the Razer's Diamondback and Krait though.

To the OP, wait until the MX518 dies and buy a G9. From the previous poster, sounds like it'll die any minute now.
 
Why change what works? You're obviously infatuated with the MX518 (for good reason, too :D), so just keep using that?
 
l3ender said:
Why change what works? You're obviously infatuated with the MX518 (for good reason, too :D), so just keep using that?
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I definitely love the mouse but if there's something better out there.........................
 
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