Logitech G5 vs. Logitech MX518

[Kodbel]

Hello,

I am building a new pc, so expect some *critical* decision making queries from me.

My pc will be used for everyday internet and multimedia use as well as gaming. I have selected logitech G11 for the keyboard, but can't decide on the mouse. I don't want a wireless one so my choice is limited to MX518 and G5. The price difference between the two is only 5 pounds so I was wondering if the extra 5 is well spent or not.
According to the specs the G5 has 200Dpi more but 1 less button. Other wise it's more or less the same. Any suggestions?

[staffsMike]

I thought the new G5 has the same amount of buttons?

[timlee79]

the g5 does not have the foward button just a back button which is a bit annoying but the main bonus of the g5 is the on the fly dpi change the two buttons just below the scroll wheel. This feature i find very useful in games so my choice is the g5. Talking from personal experience as i upgraded from mx518 to g5. But have to admit takes a bit of time to get used to not having a foward button when surfing the net (If you are used to one) Hope this helps

[staffsMike]

new version..

http://scan.co.uk/Product.aspx?WebProductId=592596

[Kodbel]

The new version does have one new thumb button. Does that mean the forward button has been implemented?

[staffsMike]

There are forward and backward thumb buttons yeah.

[Kodbel]

Thanks a lot for the feedback. I will go with the G5 then...

[timlee79]

Did not know about the new version. makes the g5 the clear winner then hope you enjoy it.

[MatDak]

Hello,

I am building a new pc, so expect some *critical* decision making queries from me.

My pc will be used for everyday internet and multimedia use as well as gaming. I have selected logitech G11 for the keyboard, but can't decide on the mouse. I don't want a wireless one so my choice is limited to MX518 and G5. The price difference between the two is only 5 pounds so I was wondering if the extra 5 is well spent or not.
According to the specs the G5 has 200Dpi more but 1 less button. Other wise it's more or less the same. Any suggestions?

A 2nd reversion (version) of the logitech G5 has been released. it includes an extra thumb button and a new skin scheme!! i suggest you go buy this one instead of those!

[format]

This thread was resolved months and months ago, why bother posting pointless advice?

[staffsMike]

Bit of a revival there.. but I have to say I tried the new G5 with the new skin yesterday and it is horrible. Feels cheap and nasty, it's rough and has gone way down in my opinion.

[format]

What's the new skin?
I have the one with the cracked blue and black bits, is that what you mean?

Personally I love it

[Az00123]

Imo the g5's skin isn't as good as the steelseries ikari in terms of anti-sweat, with this mouse my hands do get a bit uncomfortable after a long gaming session. Still though, great mouse overall :d