Originally Posted by wafflesomd Logitech G5 > Universe.
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Originally Posted by Nicb I Plus the G5 has that embarrassing cheap vinyl covering for a car seat look,
It does?
Not sure if you were implying that I think the G5 is actually covered in vinyl or you could not believe that it looks bad to me. The G series are great performers. I wanted the same mouse but with a black acrylic look or something similar. I'm glad I did not get it because it brought me to the MX instead.
But yeah the look of it reminded me of greasy hair, club shirt, shag carpet, leopard printed seats in a car, guy that has a G5 for a mouse to have that oh so rounded off look to his life style. That mouse just doesn't appeal to me. I have a hand carved mahogany desk with a glass top, bamboo lamps, a black simple looking tower, a calm environment with no disco lights. That mouse would stick out like a sore thumb. Even though some things perform well enough for you, they just don't go with anything you have.
I don't know what else to say waffelsomd, other than logitech is one of the best company's in this industry and almost all their products are great to have. But unfortunately some of the "looks" are targeted to a certain age or group and not a good fit for the rest. So instead of cheap feel and weird top cover, I paid an extra $50 to have the feel and look I want as well. Not complaining just explaining. :)
I think that the Microsoft Sidewinder mouse is pretty handy, if you use it for everyday use. When you got a presentation you can use it wireless, if you are gaming you just plug it in. The WOW mouse is ugly and only for wowers...
And I just got myself a Razer Lachesis so I don't need any of these :P
I tried a G5, but managed to break it after only a few months, now i'm using a MX Revolution, couldn't be happier with it. Looks good, feels good and the scroll wheel is something else.
I bought the Ikari Steelmouse Laser last week and I received it tuesday. It feels awesome in the hand, it looks great because it doesn't have the 'toy' look that razers have or the 'look at it and it breaks' logitech feel
I could only test it in windows so far because I am still waiting for my damn videocard to come back from RMA (6 weeks now...). However I can confirm that the drivers are very light and effective. It is possible to make profils and save one into the mouse, which will stay there even if you plug the mouse in another PC. The drivers don't have to run at all times, you just need to open a panel once and set whatever you want
Great product so far, but quite expensive. 115$ on ncix, I found it at 85$ on directcanada.
Worth it so far because I am fed up of glass-made logitech and dance-floor razers
The Sidewinder brand has been applied to Microsoft’s gaming peripherals for some time now
Right...for years actually.
They also have a tendency for not providing drivers for their older sidewinder devices, as the Sidewinder force feedback wheel and joystick.
Both were great value for money at the time...but not supported sind XP/Vista
Originally Posted by LeMaltor 3 Ugly mice, wouldn't have any of them!
Logitech G7 and Razer DeathAdder are the only way to go, with a G5 for those people who've convinced themselves that wired/wireless makes a difference :p
Originally Posted by CardJoe Logitech G7 and Razer DeathAdder are the only way to go, with a G5 for those people who've convinced themselves that wired/wireless makes a difference :p
it does. It might be better these days but there is still a difference
I use an MX Revelotion (which I upgraded to from the MX1000) and think it's great.
I've looked at a few mice in stores since upgrading and I haven't found a more comfortable mouse yet.
So, you people with the mx revolution, I've just about convinced myself that it is justified to spend that much money on a mouse. How does this mouse fare in FPS games, or games in general?
Originally Posted by Aterius Gmork So, you people with the mx revolution, I've just about convinced myself that it is justified to spend that much money on a mouse. How does this mouse fare in FPS games, or games in general?
I wouldn't mind knowing this myself, I have used this mouse extensively at work. It looks and feels really comfortable but I have only used it for general office tasks.
I'm glad I decided to come back and review previous post. One of my best friends has the G5 and G7 on his computers at his house so when I go over there to play TF2, CS, or Deathmatch I use his mice. I like them, they work well, but they feel cheap to my MX Revolution at home. With my MX I can't tell the difference in performance but it has a luxury feel to it. I feel like I have the same advantage with both in gaming. But........ I'm sure some other gamer will post and swear up and down there is an incredible difference.
But that kind of guy will probably fit in the catagory of the "10 Golden Rules to Online Gaming" :)
Would be nice to be able to turn your mouse into a wireless one. I have a G5 but it would be nice to be able to use it across the room when i'm sitting on the couch using the TV as a monitor
This roundup of gaming mice is all well and good, but there is a segment of gamers that appear to be missed.
Left-handers.
Everyone seems to forget about us. How about doing a review on left-handed or ambidextrous gaming mice. I find it very hard to find gaming mice I can use, let alone reviews on any.
My trusty Razor Diamondback is starting to fall apart and am needing to get a new mouse and so far my only options are coming from Razor. I'm sure there must be other manufacturers out there that produce left-handed or ambidextrous gaming mice but due to the lack of coverage from sites like this one, you never find out about them or how good they are.
Originally Posted by ghostyjack This roundup of gaming mice is all well and good, but there is a segment of gamers that appear to be missed.
Left-handers.
Everyone seems to forget about us. How about doing a review on left-handed or ambidextrous gaming mice. I find it very hard to find gaming mice I can use, let alone reviews on any.
My trusty Razor Diamondback is starting to fall apart and am needing to get a new mouse and so far my only options are coming from Razor. I'm sure there must be other manufacturers out there that produce left-handed or ambidextrous gaming mice but due to the lack of coverage from sites like this one, you never find out about them or how good they are.
Unfortunately the lack of left-handed mouse reviews is a consequence of a lack of left-handed mice - Razer is probably your best bet as most of its mice are ambidextrous. If anyone knows any other mice for lefties, please let us know.
Originally Posted by Ghys I bought the Ikari Steelmouse Laser last week and I received it tuesday. It feels awesome in the hand, it looks great because it doesn't have the 'toy' look that razers have or the 'look at it and it breaks' logitech feel
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Great product so far, but quite expensive. 115$ on ncix, I found it at 85$ on directcanada.
Worth it so far because I am fed up of glass-made logitech and dance-floor razers
The non toy look is a great thing to have with your mouse. I always felt like I was settling with previous mice in terms of aesthetics. The Steel Series Ikari is a great product for my needs and the best mouse I've ever owned. I bought it lightly used off of Amazon.com for a total of $40. At this point I would pay full-retail for a replacement...however that Sidewinder X8 looks mighty intriguing (don't like the G7 and would enjoy a wireless). If only Steel Series would develop a wireless mouse!
I found weight systems to be useless, only wanted the two back and forward thumb buttons, and a mouse wheel. While playing PC games I noticed having a higher DPI setting I was a better player. If the mouse is not wireless braided cables are always a plus. Now that I own a large desk and the excellent Steel Series SX mousepad - I don't need a drastically large DPI setting. I am able to move the mouse around very freely.
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Originally Posted by CardJoe Logitech G7 and Razer DeathAdder are the only way to go, with a G5 for those people who've convinced themselves that wired/wireless makes a difference :p
I totally make the same suggestions Mr. Joe. The only thing I ad is the Steel Series Ikari.
I agree with another poster that stated that so many of these mice are so specialized it is hard to find any of them useful! If the product is in excellent working order it is hard to rank mice beyond what your getting for the price. Quit worrying which mouse has the best score. Find the best fit for you, given whatever criteria you have.
Originally Posted by Nicb I'm glad I decided to come back and review previous post. One of my best friends has the G5 and G7 on his computers at his house so when I go over there to play TF2, CS, or Deathmatch I use his mice. I like them, they work well, but they feel cheap to my MX Revolution at home. With my MX I can't tell the difference in performance but it has a luxury feel to it. I feel like I have the same advantage with both in gaming. But........ I'm sure some other gamer will post and swear up and down there is an incredible difference.
But that kind of guy will probably fit in the catagory of the "10 Golden Rules to Online Gaming" :)
Thank you! I'd only do some minor gaming: Quake 3, UT, Morrowind (and several RTS, but those do not matter). So if you cannot feel a difference in sensibility there is only a small one, if at all. Which will be sacrificed gladly. Now, where's my wallet hiding again...
Originally Posted by Taracta How about some consistency in your overall score. How can the X8 score a 7 and the WOW mouse score a 6 when they cost about the same and the X8 scores 9s in all the other categories while the WOW mouse scores much lower in the other categories?
Because the overall score is not an average, it's a reflection of what we think of the product:
The X8 is an excellent product, but who is going to pay nearly £90 for a mouse? Very few people. You do get a lot for your money but we felt it was "worth considering" = 7, whereas the WOW mouse is "All Right", so, a six.
The fact that the WOW mouse cost nearly the same as the X8 is what really threw me in your ratings. Maybe it would be a good idea to put what the score means in the actual review rather than just having it elsewhere.
Originally Posted by Taracta The fact that the WOW mouse cost nearly the same as the X8 is what really threw me in your ratings. Maybe it would be a good idea to put what the score means in the actual review rather than just having it elsewhere.
I agree too, I thought overall score was the average of the other ratings so that confused me sometimes when it didnt add up lol ~_~
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Not sure if you were implying that I think the G5 is actually covered in vinyl or you could not believe that it looks bad to me. The G series are great performers. I wanted the same mouse but with a black acrylic look or something similar. I'm glad I did not get it because it brought me to the MX instead.
But yeah the look of it reminded me of greasy hair, club shirt, shag carpet, leopard printed seats in a car, guy that has a G5 for a mouse to have that oh so rounded off look to his life style. That mouse just doesn't appeal to me. I have a hand carved mahogany desk with a glass top, bamboo lamps, a black simple looking tower, a calm environment with no disco lights. That mouse would stick out like a sore thumb. Even though some things perform well enough for you, they just don't go with anything you have.
I don't know what else to say waffelsomd, other than logitech is one of the best company's in this industry and almost all their products are great to have. But unfortunately some of the "looks" are targeted to a certain age or group and not a good fit for the rest. So instead of cheap feel and weird top cover, I paid an extra $50 to have the feel and look I want as well. Not complaining just explaining. :)
And I just got myself a Razer Lachesis so I don't need any of these :P
I could only test it in windows so far because I am still waiting for my damn videocard to come back from RMA (6 weeks now...). However I can confirm that the drivers are very light and effective. It is possible to make profils and save one into the mouse, which will stay there even if you plug the mouse in another PC. The drivers don't have to run at all times, you just need to open a panel once and set whatever you want
Great product so far, but quite expensive. 115$ on ncix, I found it at 85$ on directcanada.
Worth it so far because I am fed up of glass-made logitech and dance-floor razers
Right...for years actually.
They also have a tendency for not providing drivers for their older sidewinder devices, as the Sidewinder force feedback wheel and joystick.
Both were great value for money at the time...but not supported sind XP/Vista
Logitech G7 and Razer DeathAdder are the only way to go, with a G5 for those people who've convinced themselves that wired/wireless makes a difference :p
it does. It might be better these days but there is still a difference
I've looked at a few mice in stores since upgrading and I haven't found a more comfortable mouse yet.
I wouldn't mind knowing this myself, I have used this mouse extensively at work. It looks and feels really comfortable but I have only used it for general office tasks.
But that kind of guy will probably fit in the catagory of the "10 Golden Rules to Online Gaming" :)
http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=164976
I've already commented on that in background article (such as it is) on the BlueTrack technology, but here goes...
The Sidewinder X8 is not a hybrid wired/wireless mouse!
It is a purely wireless mouse. The cord you can attach will merely charge the mouse while using it and remove the need for the battery.
If you'll ever notice that it's a purely wireless mouse is another question altogether.
Left-handers.
Everyone seems to forget about us. How about doing a review on left-handed or ambidextrous gaming mice. I find it very hard to find gaming mice I can use, let alone reviews on any.
My trusty Razor Diamondback is starting to fall apart and am needing to get a new mouse and so far my only options are coming from Razor. I'm sure there must be other manufacturers out there that produce left-handed or ambidextrous gaming mice but due to the lack of coverage from sites like this one, you never find out about them or how good they are.
the association used to be called 'bit-tech'
sad days. very sad.
edit - where the hell are logitech and razor in this roundup? the quality of reviews and writing on this site are sadly just going downhill.
Unfortunately the lack of left-handed mouse reviews is a consequence of a lack of left-handed mice - Razer is probably your best bet as most of its mice are ambidextrous. If anyone knows any other mice for lefties, please let us know.
The non toy look is a great thing to have with your mouse. I always felt like I was settling with previous mice in terms of aesthetics. The Steel Series Ikari is a great product for my needs and the best mouse I've ever owned. I bought it lightly used off of Amazon.com for a total of $40. At this point I would pay full-retail for a replacement...however that Sidewinder X8 looks mighty intriguing (don't like the G7 and would enjoy a wireless). If only Steel Series would develop a wireless mouse!
I found weight systems to be useless, only wanted the two back and forward thumb buttons, and a mouse wheel. While playing PC games I noticed having a higher DPI setting I was a better player. If the mouse is not wireless braided cables are always a plus. Now that I own a large desk and the excellent Steel Series SX mousepad - I don't need a drastically large DPI setting. I am able to move the mouse around very freely.
I totally make the same suggestions Mr. Joe. The only thing I ad is the Steel Series Ikari.
I agree with another poster that stated that so many of these mice are so specialized it is hard to find any of them useful! If the product is in excellent working order it is hard to rank mice beyond what your getting for the price. Quit worrying which mouse has the best score. Find the best fit for you, given whatever criteria you have.
Thank you! I'd only do some minor gaming: Quake 3, UT, Morrowind (and several RTS, but those do not matter). So if you cannot feel a difference in sensibility there is only a small one, if at all. Which will be sacrificed gladly. Now, where's my wallet hiding again...
The fact that the WOW mouse cost nearly the same as the X8 is what really threw me in your ratings. Maybe it would be a good idea to put what the score means in the actual review rather than just having it elsewhere.
I agree too, I thought overall score was the average of the other ratings so that confused me sometimes when it didnt add up lol ~_~
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