Logitech MX518 Gaming-Grade Optical Mouse

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

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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The Best Gaming & General Use Mouse Out There!

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

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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Great Mouse

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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This mouse rocks!!!

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

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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Great mouse, great response, still learning the se ...

Posted Jun 6, 2005 - Great mouse, great response, still learning the sensitivity on the fly thing but ive 'lucked' out many times with it in counterstrike 1.6 so alls good so far! good buy, but just remember, this is a COMPUTER MOUSE YOU'RE BUYING...no matter how many times i buy $40-$50 mice, the shock is still there~

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

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

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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Love this mouse!!!

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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Another home run from Logitech

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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One of the best mice I've owned.

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

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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Still working great

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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A fine mouse

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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