Thoughts on MX518?

[SuperDudeBT]

Do yall think that's a good mouse? Or should I look at the Razer copperhead?

I think I like the Logitech. How does the sensitivity changing work? Is it controlled by the + and - buttons, or do those do the same as the wheel?

Also, thoughts on actual mouse pads? We've got one w/ blue water droplet pictures, and I'm sure it's messing up the optical mouse that we use. What should I look for in a mouse pad for an optical mouse?

Thanks.

[Revark]

Originally Posted by SuperDudeBT

Do yall think that's a good mouse? Or should I look at the Razer copperhead?

I think I like the Logitech. How does the sensitivity changing work? Is it controlled by the + and - buttons, or do those do the same as the wheel?

Also, thoughts on actual mouse pads? We've got one w/ blue water droplet pictures, and I'm sure it's messing up the optical mouse that we use. What should I look for in a mouse pad for an optical mouse?

Thanks.

My girl gets that mousepad glitch. I suggest a solid color. Any solid color.

[Dick Blonov]

Originally Posted by SuperDudeBT

I think I like the Logitech. How does the sensitivity changing work? Is it controlled by the + and - buttons, or do those do the same as the wheel?



Thanks.

The +- buttons by the wheel. I have that mouse. I like it. I use XPs native driver, not the Logitech (just my preference).

DB

[DigitalAssassin]

Just my 2 cents...

I have a Razer Diamondback (the Copperhead's older brother) and love it. I think both are excellent as far as performance, it's just which ever is more comfortable for you.

[Zoopy_T]

I have the MX518 and I love it. Mostly because of the two thumb buttons and changing the sensitivity on the fly. For 2142 I have my main weapon and grenades mapped to the thumb buttons, very handy in a tight situation.

[Zoraster]

G5 is the way to go. I've used the MX518 and the copperhead, and the G5 comes out on top. It only has one thumb button, but that's really never been a problem.

[jonan_]

I have the G5 which is very similar and I love it. I have the thumb button set to pistol which is really convienent. I like to turn my sensativity up when I am flying the gunship and turn it down when I am the gunner in the walker. For everything else I use the middle setting.

[Revark]

I am going to have to look into this. I like the idea of changing the sensivity on the fly. Especially in a FPS game.

[Dick Blonov]

Originally Posted by Revark

I am going to have to look into this. I like the idea of changing the sensivity on the fly. Especially in a FPS game.

Great when switching from ground pounding to a gunner/turret position; swing that turret baby!

DB

[jonan_]

It also slides really well. If I am not careful I could send it flying off the edge of my desk.

[jonan_]

Last one. I promise. Check this out:

useful link:
http://www.esreality.com/?a=longpost&id=1265679&page=1

[SuperDudeBT]

Great info, everyone, especially the esreality.com site. I'm going to get the mx518 because I want the two buttons.

Thanks!

[Krosstika]

I use the 518 and I'm happy with it. I prefer Logi because their mice tend to be large which helps me because I have big hands. The Razor tend to be lower in height and not as big so I dont like them. Plus the Razor are MUCH higher dpi than logi which doesn't help me at all since I play with low sensitivity, around .2 to .3 sensitivy for bf2142 and .2 for cs 1.6

[Zoraster]

i like to turn the dpi WAY up when i use the rail gun. It turns so darn slow otherwise.

[jonan_]

I had the G5 (which I love) and I just got the MX518 from a guy who said he didn't like it because it was too big for is hands. I like the middle mouse button much better on the 518 because it is easier to push and I also like the two thumb buttons.