Logitech MX518 or G5? Speedpad?

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InorganicMatter

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The difference is $14. Is it worth the difference? I see that the MX518 has a max of 1600dpi, and the G5 does 2000dpi. What do these numbers mean? Also, judging by the pictures, the MX518 has forward and backward buttons on the side while the G5 only has a backward button. Is this the case? I really like my forward button, but I could live without it if the performance difference is that big.

Also, what do you think of Nostromo Speedpads?
 
Speedpad is great if you like to script things(MMOs), otherwise its a waste of money. (I own an N50)
 
I've heard arguments for both. The G5 has a shaky rattle feel to it because of the weights shaking. Of course, if you take the weights out to make it lighter, you wouldnt have that problem.

I played on the G5 at quake con, I didn't like it.
I have a friend that returned his Copperhead to get the 518 and he likes the 518 better. Not that the copperhead would be the same as the G5 but I liked the Copperhead better than the G5 I played with. Just buy it from somewhere you can take it back to if you dont like it.
 
yeah don't get the speed pad since there are better options like the logitech G15. If you don't play MMO, you may not see the use.

How about the Wolfclaw keyboard?
http://www.wolfclaw.com.sg/

As for the G5. I thought it was nice, I loved the pads on the bottom and the weighting system. However I don't like the tilt wheel. Never have, and I want 2 thumb buttons for forward and back and gaming. The MX518 has the 2 buttons I crave, and doesn't have a tilt wheel. So I prefer the MX518. I just wished it had the larger pads on the bottom and the weights of the G5
 
All right guys, I think I'm sold on the MX518. As for the speedpad, I think I will hold out, maybe pick up a G15 later (my Microsoft Natural Pro has been going strong for years).
 
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