Logitech MX518 Gaming-Grade Optical Mouse

HyperChao

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This mouse is essentially a beefed up MX510. Its m ...

Strengths:

1600 dpi, fast response, moves smoothly, good design

Weaknesses:

built for right hand only

Posted Jun 2, 2005 - This mouse is essentially a beefed up MX510. Its main features are its 1600 dpi and new software. You can switch resolutions on the fly with buttons above and below the wheel, with or without the software. The defaults (400, 800, 1600) were good enough for me, but if you like to specify your own settings, it's simple enough with the program. All buttons are customizable.

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nutzilla from CA

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Great gamers mouse for the most intense first pers ...

Strengths:

Gamer-style wieght, great response time and adjustable dpi's.

Weaknesses:

none

Posted Jun 23, 2005 - Great gamers mouse for the most intense first person shooter games, yet comforms to multiplayer rpg's and other genre's, a very versatile piece of equiptment. A must buy for all serious gamers!

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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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Blue_Mookie from CA

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Great mouse. You can notice the difference if you' ...

Strengths:

Cool features. Nice new design. New options to change sensitivity. 1600 dpi. Great drivers with great software.

Weaknesses:

None.

Posted May 21, 2005 - Great mouse. You can notice the difference if you're a gamer and need high DPI. The sensitivity adjustment features are easy to use with the touch of a button. Corded mouse so you don't have to worry about it lagging.

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gman757 from TX

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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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sema74 from TN

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If you are a gamer this is the mouse to buy. With ...

Strengths:

adjustable sensitivity, very comfortable, awesome paintjob

Weaknesses:

can't think of any

Posted Jun 10, 2005 - If you are a gamer this is the mouse to buy. With it you can go from a heated firefight to sniping some poor sucka with just a push of a button with no detriment to either. While re-playing Call of Duty I was able to put cross-hairs dead on guy's forehead, with Microsoft's "creation" I couldn't pull it off. Although the highest resolution, 1600 dpi, seems like a bit too much but I guess after a few Sturbucks and Red Bulls it'll feel just right. Overall this is an exceptional piece of engineering marvel from Logitech.

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sdesquerra from NV

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I only bought this mouse because my son said it wo ...

Strengths:

Ifound this mouse to be very good when playing games

Weaknesses:

none

Posted Jun 7, 2005 - I only bought this mouse because my son said it would work great with our games. He was right! I found it to work great with my games.

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linbl from WA

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I always buy the logitech mouse when they have the ...

Strengths:

Very light and very fast tracking

Weaknesses:

None

Posted Jun 20, 2005 - I always buy the logitech mouse when they have the new one coming out. I was dispointed with the heavy wirelss mouse. Until now, the MX518 is really designed for gaming. I love it very much because I play games all the time. This is the must-have mouse if you are a gamer.

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Merconium from CO

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Simply put, the mouse works as advertised. The abi ...

Strengths:

Comfortable, precise, works as advertised.

Weaknesses:

None.

Posted Jun 24, 2005 - Simply put, the mouse works as advertised. The ability to shift resolutions on the fly is flawless, and it occurs in hardware. You need not install SetPoint, but it actually seems like a solid driver; you can set individual settings for games, disable acceleration, etc, unlike past mouseware versions. The buttons are sensibly placed, and took only a little time to adjust to coming off of my IE 3.0. The smooth feet fly on my func1030, too.

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wbynum from MO

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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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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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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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fastgeek

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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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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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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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This mouse is essentially a beefed up MX510. Its m ...

Great gamers mouse for the most intense first pers ...

The Best Gaming & General Use Mouse Out There!

Great mouse. You can notice the difference if you' ...

This mouse rocks!!!

If you are a gamer this is the mouse to buy. With ...

I only bought this mouse because my son said it wo ...

I always buy the logitech mouse when they have the ...

Simply put, the mouse works as advertised. The abi ...

Logitech MX518 Gaming Mouse

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

Awesome mouse!

A fine mouse

Still working great

Another home run from Logitech

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