Logitech G5 Laser Mouse (Blue/Black)

by Logitech

• A Logitech exclusive, the G5's 36-gram adjustable weight cartridge gives you thousands of variations on balance and weight
• Including one that's perfect for your unique gaming style
• Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) gaming feet provide the ultra-smooth glide you want in a gaming-grade mouse
• The 2000 dpi laser engine sends out an astounding 1000 USB reports per second for precision response at blinding speeds

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000ODN7VM
• Item model number: 910-000093
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (307 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Loaded with features optimized for game play.

A Logitech exclusive, the G5's 36-gram adjustable weight cartridge gives you thousands of variations on balance and weight—including one that´s perfect for your unique gaming style. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) gaming feet provide the ultra-smooth glide you want in a gaming-grade mouse, while the 2000 dpi laser engine sends out an astounding 1000 USB reports per second for precision response at blinding speeds.  Logitech´s SetPoint software allows you to customize your mouse with advanced features such as game detection and in-game adjustable sensitivity (including independent x- and y-axis settings).

Features

In-game sensitivity switching Get instant access to three sensitivity levels— 400 dpi, 800 dpi, and 2000 dpi. Shift from pixel-precise targeting to fast-twitch maneuvers without pausing the action.		Adjustable weight cartridge Adjust the G5s weight and balance (up to 36 grams) for the control you need to dominate the competition.		Dual thumb buttons New for 2007, the addition of a second thumb button adds even more programmability and control.
2000 dpi laser engine An ultra-high resolution engine churns images at an astounding 6.4 megapixels per second. A massive (30-pixel by 30-pixel) sensor array provides best-in-class performance and tracking.		Polytetrafluoroethylene gaming feet Forget sticky workarounds—the G5's durable polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) feet give the ultra-smooth glide you want in a gaming mouse.		Full-speed USB A 1000 reports/second, bi-directional connection delivers blazing speed and instant acceleration.

System Requirements

• PC with Windows® XP or Vista
• USB port

Hardware

• Tracking Resolution: 2000/800/400 dpi (user selectable)
• Image Processing: 6.4 megapixels/second
• Max. Acceleration: 20G
• Max. Speed: 45—65 inches/second (depending on surface)
• USB Data Format: 16 bits/axis    
• USB Report Rate: 1000 reports/second    
• Sleep Mode: Disabled

Package Contents

• Logitech® G5 Laser Mouse
• Adjustable weight cartridge
• Tuning weights and case
• CD with SetPoint™ software
• Installation Guide
• 3-year limited warranty

Product Description

A Logitech exclusive, the G5's 36-gram adjustable weight cartridge gives you thousands of variations on balance and weight—including one that´s perfect for your unique gaming style. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) gaming feet provide the ultra-smooth glide you want in a gaming-grade mouse, while the 2000 dpi laser engine sends out an astounding 1000 USB reports per second for precision response at blinding speeds. Logitech´s SetPoint software allows you to customize your mouse with advanced features such as game detection and in-game adjustable sensitivity (including independent x- and y-axis settings).

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Good choice for gaming December 22, 2007

By dr13zehn

This is a very nice and well built mouse. As soon as you use it, you can tell that it's very well made. The new surface used on this model is very nice, non slip and does not attract fingerprints, unlike the earlier 6 button version of the G5

The option of changing the weight of the mouse seems gimmicky at first, but as soon as you start to experiment with the weights, you'll see that it's actually quite usefull.

The mouse tracks very well and the on-the-fly DPI changing works flawlessly. Also it glides very nicely which is even more emphasized when using a good mouse pad.

The reason I gave this mouse 4 instead of 5 stars is simply that the shape of the mouse will not suite every gamer. It is an awesome device for anyone using a palm or finger grip on their mouse, but someone (like me) that prefers the claw grip, mainly used in FPS games will find it a bit uncomfortable. You can get used to it though.
Also, the scroll wheel is a bit annoying. It would be better if it was a little wider and didn't have this utterly useless side scrolling function, which makes it a bit awkward to depress it.

All in all this is a great gaming mouse that is worth the money it costs. Every angle of it screams quality.
Just try and take it for a "test drive" before you buy it so you can make sure it's comfortable to you.

29 of 32 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars It's all in the size & shape! October 12, 2008

By Lakemechanic

The G5 is a very nice mouse, but if it dosen't fit one's hand, that dosen't matter. My hands don't work very well & I like another reviewer found the hump in the back just didn't work for me. I was amazed that none of the various mice specification say anything about their size, so here are the results of my quest to find out how big mice are:

V220 - 8.8 cm long
V320 - 9.8 cm
V450 - 10.5 cm
L6, L7, L8, MX400, & MX Revolution - 12.3 cm
LX7 - 12cmx 5cm x 2.5cm (long x wide x high)
MX518-12.5 cm
MX620 - 12.8 cm
G5 - 12.5 cm
G9 - 10.5 cm
Microsoft Basic Optical Mouse - 11.2cm x 5.1cm x 4.2cm
Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000 - 12.4cm x 6.7cm x 4.2cm
Razer DeathAdder - 12.6cm x 6.9cm x 4.5 cm

Sorry no shape factor. I bought the DeathAdder & it also is a very nice mouse & better yet, it works for me.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Worked Great for 6 months February 17, 2009

By Immanuel G.

Amazon Verified Purchase

This is my first time buying such an expensive mouse but I was so glad that I did. The FPS game I play on it, make fragging so much easier and weapon switching quicker.

But lately, the mouse began to freeze up in the middle of the game. The power would drop and come back after 5-10 seconds. It progressively got worst. I thought it was a driver issue but after installed the latest drivers, it still did the same freezing. It would even freeze when I wasnt playing the game. But then I took a look at the cord and it seems like there was a short in it. I could hear the PC make the sounds when you plug/unplugged a USB device whenever I would bend the wire. Now, it just wont even come on.

I love the mouse soo damn much I have to buy another. I hope this time around it will last longer.

Update ---------------------------------------

I got another one a short time later. And no problems so far. Still love it!