Logitech MX518 Gaming-Grade Optical Mouse

dbe425 from TX

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User has 45 Days of experience with this product

Love this mouse!!!

Strengths:

Smooth as ice even on a cheap mouse pad. All buttons can be programmed to improve gaming.

Weaknesses:

None. Not a weakness but it took me a while to get use to having so many more buttons to utilize with games like COD4 and Crysis.

Posted May 20, 2008 - I love the design of the mouse. Its unique but doesn't scream game system. I play games but also do serious work on my computer. I was getting slaughtered on COD4 so I researched for a new mouse. This was my choice. I am kill'em without mercy now. Personally I have not had any problems with the software. It works great with vista and has made the mouse even more versatile.

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jdougs

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User has 14 Days of experience with this product

Another home run from Logitech

Strengths:

Very well made. Easy to use and setup. Works perfectly. Price to performance is outstanding.

Weaknesses:

None found as of this time.

Posted Feb 26, 2007 - This is my second logitech gaming mouse and it is just a very nice mouse. It is comfortable to use and looks very nice. Functionality is A number one. You simply can not beat the price for what you get.

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techiefIve

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User has 3 Weeks of experience with this product

One of the best mice I've owned.

Strengths:

The response time is excellent and the tracking is flawless.

Weaknesses:

The software is a little upsetting. The MX510 and MX500 give you the ability to assign any function to any button. On the 518 it is limited, some buttons can't be set to custom commands.

Posted Feb 26, 2007 - On a whole, I love this mouse. It has all the features that I really need, and the software is very light on system resources. The fact that you can have different configurations based on your current app/game is a hefty plus too.

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angelcar

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User has 25 Days of experience with this product

If Logitech hadn't taken out the 2nd thumb button ...

Strengths:

Good, fast response. 8 programable buttons, including 2 thumb buttons.

Weaknesses:

Chord can get tangled up while gaming (depending on your desk setup)

Posted Feb 26, 2007 - If Logitech hadn't taken out the 2nd thumb button on their G5 and G7 mice I would've gotten one of those. As it is, I prefered getting a non-wireless mouse with 2 thumb buttons. Wireless would definitely be a plus, but losing that 2nd thumb button was too high a price for me.

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bigkibby from WA

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User has 1 Years of experience with this product

Still working great

Strengths:

Super precise, fit and feel are great, DPI change on the fly, looks dang cool.

Weaknesses:

Kinda pricey, but once you use it it you realize it was worth it.

Posted Jan 4, 2007 - I have had this mouse for over a year, and it still works fantastic. Every time I have to use someone elses mouse I hate it. This mouse is that good. From tracking to changing the resolution on the fly everything just fits right. I have big hands so all the buttons are in just the right place. Try one, you will like it you will. Matched with a Corepad eyepad and a Nostromo N-52 I couldn't be a happier gamer.

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This mouse is deffinatly worth buying, it is sensa ...

Strengths:

Amazingly smooth mouse, good feel, 1600 DPI, and ultra light

Weaknesses:

doesn't last long... about 5-6 months. I've had 3 in the last year and a half or so.

Posted Oct 7, 2006 - This mouse is deffinatly worth buying, it is sensative and is a very percise mouse for games like counter-strike or DOD. It has great handle as well. But it is expensive and doesn't last very long so if you have the money for it, it's well worth it.

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fastgeek

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User has 6 Days of experience with this product

A fine mouse

Strengths:

Good weight, looks nice, comfortable, "tweakable", very responsive

Weaknesses:

Some of the buttons could be laid out better

Posted Aug 8, 2006 - Switched to this mouse after MANY years of using Logitech Trackmen & Marbles. Friends always thought I was nuts for gaming with those, but held my own well enough! Eventually wanted features my beloved Trackmen could provide, so switched to this mouse after quite a bit of research. All in all am quite happy with my decision. The mouse fits well in my hand, but a couple of the buttons could be placed better. Mainly the "forward" and " + " buttons. Granted it's a mouse, so there's only so much space to work with, but still. The rubberized sides are nice as they add a bit of extra grip for those long gaming sessions. I personally like the look of this mouse, with its liquid / pitted metal look. A lot of folks expect it to feel odd under their hands and are quite surprised to find that it's nice and smooth. All in all, a nice, sleek shape. The ability to change the DPI settings on the fly is a real treat. Some might think this isn't a big deal, until they actually use it. But the ability to change modes when sniping, or doing graphics editing, will quickly become second nature to you. Haven't used the software much, but IIRC it allows for more than the default three DPI settings, amongst other things. Wasn't having any problems with it, I just have a tendency to turn things off! ;-) All in all, I think this mouse is more than worth the price of admission and feel it'll serve your needs well. After all, it turned this old "thumber" into a mouse driver; so that's high praise indeed! :-)

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preludedrive...

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User has 3 Days of experience with this product

The Best Gaming & General Use Mouse Out There!

Strengths:

By far the best Ergonomics Great button placement Rubber sides give you a firm grip on the mouse Thumb indentation is awesome Sensitivity adjustments give you precision control 1600dpi is very accurate

Weaknesses:

+ senstivity button is hard to reach

Posted Mar 20, 2006 - I just bought this mouse to replace my 2-month old MX610 Wireless Laser mouse. Even thought the MX518 is older, it is much more precise and much more enjoyable to use. Wireless mice have a slight delay, and I did not notice any improvement with the laser technology. Also ergonomics, build quality, materials, and overall feel is not as good as the MX518. This is my 3rd mouse within 3 months, and by far the best mouse I have ever owned. BY THIS ONE NOW!

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joflow

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User has 4 Days of experience with this product

Good mouse, Bad program

Strengths:

the mouse is well built; looks cool in it's own ways; comfortable to use; nice sensitivity for games like CS.

Weaknesses:

right-handed only; "setpoint" program has some bugs, after a few months the top shoulder button stopped working. had to reinstall the program a couple times; looks ridiculous in it's own ways

Posted Oct 16, 2005 - Overall, this mouse is well built. the only setback is it's program that comes with it. If i went back in time i would have bought the Loigitech MX510 rather than the MX518. the two are about the same except the MX510 is cheaper and it doesnt have such a bold design.

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johnnynuge from CA

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User has 4 Months of experience with this product

Great Mouse

Strengths:

Fast, smooth, responsive, adjustable dpi, ergonomic, looks cool.

Weaknesses:

Logitech just announced new G5 Laser Mouse(corded laser mouse for gaming)

Posted Aug 31, 2005 - I originally wanted a laser mouse, but the cordless MX1000 is not great for gaming. When the MX518 finally came out, I eagerly got one even though it still used optics. It's been great for general computer usage and fps gaming(although I still suck). I would probably wait on picking up this mouse, because when the G5 comes out the price on the MX518 should drop.

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essam_1311

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User has 2 Weeks of experience with this product

i used almost every logitech mouse there is. its ...

Strengths:

smooth mouse.easy to handle

Weaknesses:

none so far

Posted Aug 6, 2005 - i used almost every logitech mouse there is. its smooth nice looking.useful keys and it fits almost every hand good for gaming i used for counter strike 1.6 and it was cool and in battlefield 2 also it was very easy to handle

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gman757 from TX

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User has 2 Weeks of experience with this product

This mouse rocks!!!

Strengths:

Excellent sensitivity. Easy to program buttons. Works on both USB and PS/2 ports.

Weaknesses:

None so far.

Posted Aug 4, 2005 - This mouse is sweet. It glides so effortlessly across my mouse pad. Fits in my hand well. It looks cool too. If you are a hardcore FPS gamer, this is the mouse to get. I was doing some serious fraggin' in Battlefield 2 with this mouse. It is very precise, plus you can instantly change the sensitivity on the fly.

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wming81 from KS

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User has 2 Months of experience with this product

Awesome mouse!

Strengths:

Great performance in playing games.

Weaknesses:

A little bit samll for my hand.

Posted Jul 29, 2005 - What can I say about this mouse? I just threw the MX 510 away, which I bought one month ago when I got this MX 518.The high DPI makes play FPS gamer easier. The feeling is pretty good when touch on it. I can adjust the sensitive on it. This is the best gamer mouse I have ever used!

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wbynum from MO

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User has 5 Days of experience with this product

Logitech MX518 Gaming Mouse

Strengths:

Precise. Many buttons. Glides very easily.

Weaknesses:

None

Posted Jul 26, 2005 - Mouse is very precise. Has a ton of buttons and is cool looking. With a qiality hard mouse pad the mouse glides very easily. Not quite as handy as a cordless mouse. Cordless mice suck for gamming though.

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nacwolf from TX

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Logitech MX518: For Gaming or Not

Strengths:

Nicely placed buttons. Smooth wheel with tactile feel for switching objects. Sensitivity settings are easy to adjust. Nice size for gaming.

Weaknesses:

Right-handed only. Ridge on right side of mouse slightly uncomfortable for finger rest. Price is a little steep.

Posted Jul 20, 2005 - Great gaming mouse. Adjustable sensitivity is wonderful. Mouse is not just for gaming. The buttons on the side work great for web surfing. Thoroughly enjoying for all my gaming experience. Logitech is making great products.

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Love this mouse!!!

Another home run from Logitech

One of the best mice I've owned.

If Logitech hadn't taken out the 2nd thumb button ...

Still working great

This mouse is deffinatly worth buying, it is sensa ...

A fine mouse

The Best Gaming & General Use Mouse Out There!

Good mouse, Bad program

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