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Logitech G5 Laser Gaming Mouse: Battlefield 2142 Edition

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Logitech G5 Laser Gaming Mouse: Battlefield 2142 Edition VS Razer Diamondback Earth Green

First of all, I own these 2 wonderful mice, they are currently both plugged into my pc and share a single mouse pad. I can use whichever one I want at will and their drivers do not conflict which is good. Now I can write an objective and unbiased review of them to help users decide.

First I would like to identify an error in the specifications. According to Amazon this G5 has USB Report Rate: 500 reports/second; The G5 software actually goes up to 1000 reports/second which is the same as the 3G. I cannot remember what the G5 packaging had with regard to the usb polling rate so maybe somebody could verify that for me. Since this is a contrasting review I will only point out differences

G5 Pros:
1.) 2000 dpi.
2.) DPI meter built into mouse so you always know what dpi you are using.
3.) Adjustable weights, although the G5 is already heavier than the 3G.
4.) Cord is shrouded with nylon which makes it truly non-tangle and non-stick.
5.) Side button easily reachable which is good for combat.

G5 Cons:
1.) Only 1 side button.
2.) Scroll wheel tilts if you do not press it exactly straight down, this is kind of a nuisance because many times when you press the middle mouse button it also pushes it to the right for right tilt action. Not a problem if you normally press your scroll button with your middle finger but I use my index finger so I had to get accustomed to pressing it straight down. After a while you get adapted to pressing the button correctly so this is not a major con however it is worth mentioning.
3.) Software takes up plenty more memory than the 3G software.


3G Pros:
1.) Ambidextrous.
2.) It lights up nicely. (I don't care about this but some people do).
3.) Better scroll wheel action because it does not have tilt wheel functions. This is more of a trade off because I prefer the tilt wheel even though it takes some getting used to.
4.) 2 side buttons (2 buttons on each side).
5.) Software uses less memory. Also it spans multiple processes so a resident module automatically loads or unloads the user interface (system tray icon). In a way this is more efficient because it frees up some memory if the mouse is not plugged in.

3G Cons:
1.) Nobody knows what a 3G infra-red sensor really is, so this could be just a marketing ploy to make you think it is superior somehow.
2.) Razer claims the cord is non-tangle but it is regular plastic cord that comes with any cheap mouse so I don't know why they claimed that as a feature of their mouse.
3.) 2 side buttons are joined which is stupid because you have to think about it too much to figure out which button you want to press. Worthless if your survival depends on it you might press the wrong side button. The new blue G5 with 2 side buttons is better because you can subconsciously feel the 2 separate buttons and use the correct one without thinking.
4.) New self praised 3G technology came out later than the G5 and it does not even match the DPI, instead you only get 1800 DPI.
5.) You have to press a button and scroll the wheel to adjust the sensitivity and it does not have a display on the mouse so you have to rely on a meter that shows up in the right side bottom of the screen. This may not even display correctly while you are playing a game. Worst part is that it goes from 1 to 10 so you have to do maths to figure out the exact DPI. How hard was it to display the actual DPI figure instead of putting 1 to 10 which means nothing without you having to calculate the actual DPI.
6.) Razer exaggerates on features like the lights on the sides of the mouse which is really too dim to help you identify the side buttons.
7.) Razer makes useless features like Gold-plated USB connector which does absolutely nothing to enhance performance but commands extra cost for no logical reason. Gold plated contacts are better for increased conductivity but why would you need that on the entire USB connector that has such a large surface area. Gold plated contacts are only beneficial in situations where you have small connectors like the pins on ram modules etc. Razer is playing you for your money with such wasteful features.

Not much to say other than this is an AWESOME mouse - best I have ever owned. DO NOT go cordless if you are a serious gamer - use this.
Graphics are ok and for the price, you can't go wrong.

UPDATE 03/2011 - Still the best mouse ever invented. Works great. Graphics are sweet also.. Love the quick speed button change on top - unbeatable for gaming.

I'm not exactly sure what the problem was with the other reviewers, but this is the best mouse I have ever used. I'd bet that J. Barnes has a USB or motherboard issue, not a mouse issue. Also, I've used this mouse when playing Battlefield 2142 with no problems, so I'm sure Russell Keller's problems are strictly user-error.

Back to the mouse:

1. The optical sensor on this mouse is fantastic. You can use it with high precision on nearly any surface, including ones that are glossy. Other optical mice I have used do not work on glossy surfaces.

2. The weight cartridge is an amazing feature because it allows you to fully customize the weight and feel of this mouse. Weight and "heft" are typically important factors for me when buying a mouse, as I prefer heavier mice because they seem to glide smoother.

3. The sides of the mouse are textured and are easy to grip.

4. The scroll wheel is quiet and smooth, and the in-game sensitivity buttons definitely come in handy.

5. The cord seems durable and high quality, and not easily frayed or broken.

6. The large PTFE "feet" really allow this mouse to glide smoothly across nearly any surface.

My only complaint about this mouse is that it has no left-side "forward" button, only a "back" button. I find the forward button to be convenient when using a web browser.

Overall, I fully recommend this mouse, especially at this price. I bought it for full price nearly 9 months ago, and it was probably the best investment into my computer I have made thus far.

I have no comment about the battlefield 2142 edition design but this mouse itself is still the best gaming mouse for now. The review with the person who got it DOA it happens and thats bad luck. That review is credible, the one about the person who couldn't even get it to work with battlefield don't blame the mouse. It has 3 DPI settings which u can switch with buttons on the fly, weights, non slip grip, Teflon feet, durable cable that doesn't get stuck what more do you want. I am going to buy another one soon, I hope it does get beat (competition makes everything better/cheaper) so they come out with something even better but until then this is the best.

I bought this mouse about a year and a half ago to upgrade from my MX518 which is an amazing mouse for the price... well, the G5 was certainly an improvement, smoother, wouldn't 'jump' like an optical would sometimes on shiny surfaces, etc. To make this review short here are the Pros and Cons.

Pros:

*Easy to use.
*Software is easy to install, understand and tweak to your preference.
*Smoooooth!
*Long cable protected by what appears to be a nylon cover.
*Ergonomic.
*Has weights to mod the weight to your preference.
*Pinpoint accuracy.
*The 3 adjustable sensitivity settings are a blessing, specially for games like Battlefield 2 which for me, require higher sensitivity on a vehicle like a Tank or Jet and a lower sensitivity as a sniper.


Cons:

*Mouse cable gets cut easily over time, yes, the nylon cover for some reason will start coming off after 3-4 months of normal use!
*Mouse feet are a joke! The main one was worn smooth in about 6 months of use [On a normal mouse pad!] making it a pain to use. It should've come with replacement feet from the beginning.
*The wheel... oh boy, at the beginning it was nice and smooth, one month later it was THE WORST mouse wheel in history, I was warned about this but I ignored it, well if you google Logitech G5 and mouse-wheel you will see what I'm talking about, it's the biggest flaw on the G5 series. It becomes overly sensitive and with the slightest touch it moves, you will notice it to be VERY annoying if you play FPS games where you change weapons with your mouse-wheel!
*The mouse cable is flimsy and will rip over time with NORMAL use, mine just died yesterday after a horrible month of it randomly turning on and off all the time! I'm going to send it to Logitech for repairs [still under warranty] and get myself instead a G9 and leave the G5 as a replacement.

In summary... get an MX518, G9 or a Razer Death-Adder gaming mouse, the G5 is nice, but for the price I'd expect better quality. Son... I am disappoint. =[

3/5

I picked up a couple of the special edition G5's on the clearance rack. Too good to pass up and I have always been a big fan of Logitech's mice.

The Good
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Customized weighting of the mouse
The feel of the mouse like the Logitech mice of this time is great


The mediocre
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I have never once had the need to adjust the senistivity

The teflon cord is not really a big deal

I think the left button could be more sensitive...


The Bad
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The wheel button is very wonky. Not only for accidentally toggling left and right, but also up and down. If you do not hit it just right... and I think the build quality of this model is subpar so the mechanical part of the mouse is not very solid.

One side button. Not too bad, you can program all the other buttons so a forward function can be in the mix.


Thoughts
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There are better mice out there (like the final rev of the G5 with two side buttons). Stay away from this one.

I went from a stock ball mouse (<200dpi@200hz) to the G5 (2000dpi@500hz) and my accuracy in FPS's improved dramatically. The mouse just feels natural in my hand, w/ no buttons you can accidentally push (unlike the G3). The scroll wheel feels very smooth and doesn't skip over weapons when switching. The dpi buttons are useful for lowering sensitivity for menus or sniping. I thought the weight cartridge was a gimmick, but increasing the weight by up to 50% actually makes a difference (I play at max weight/sensitivity: 146g/2000dpi). I'd recommend the G5 to anybody: it's very precise, has very responsive buttons, feels like it can last forever under heavy use, and looks pretty cool to boot.

This is my first mouse upgrade in 3 years. It is just fantastic. It feels comfortable and work great with games. I highly recommend it.

eh.. i bought this mouse just because of the bf2142 designs it had on and it was the only one on the shelf. Now as a mouse... it's good. I haven't really messed with the weight thing but i'm sure it's helpfull somehow? other then that it's been really good to me and i got it at for like 50bucks at walmart(6months ago?). I probably not gonna buy a new mouse for a long time... or til i decide to go wireless.

After 3 weeks use, there is no doult that G5 is the best game mouse I have used.