WAS $70 Logitech G5 Laser Gaming Mouse Now Only $34.99* (US)
Logitech G5 Laser Gaming Mouse
Adjust the weight and balance to win your game! The Logitech G5 Laser Mouse gives you the edge with a 2000 dpi laser engine sending out an astounding 500 USB reports per second for precision response at blinding speeds.
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, and 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).
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Tune for game domination. The Logitech® G5 Laser Mouse gives you the edge with a 2000 dpi laser engine sending out an astounding 500 USB reports per second* for precision response at blinding speeds. 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, and 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
- 2000 dpi Laser Engine
- In-game sensitivity switching
- Full-speed USB
- Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) gaming feet
- Adjustable weight cartridge
Minimum System Requirements
- IBM Compatible PC
- Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
- Available USB Port
REVIEW BY: Bryan Reviewed Aug 14, 2008
It took a little getting used to. But, I love this freakin’ thing now. It’s a good buy. It’s quality-made. And the on-the-fly sensitivity setting is awesome when switching from sniper to other classes in Team Fortress 2.
REVIEW BY: 94709 Reviewed Jul 29, 2008
Really smooth movements. The weighted mouse really makes it easier to control. I am considering buying more for my other non-gaming couputers since it is such a responsive mouse.
REVIEW BY: Reviewed Jul 19, 2008
yup, this mouse really is REALLY good but it’s taking some getting used to since I got it set up to a high sensitivity level, and I love the way you can easiely modify the sensitivity with the - and + buttons below the scroll wheel, amazing it is, it’s a bit big, but it’s good, oh well, 5 stars.
REVIEW BY: Nick B Reviewed Jul 14, 2008
Great mouse, it’s designed for right handed people so you should keep that in mind. You shouldn’t get this mouse unless you’re a gamer. The sensitivity changing is great, and so are the driver programs (very low resource consumption). It made my game a lot better and is very comfortable, the thumb buttons are great for web browsing, and the mouse also includes side scrolling. At first I had to hit my mouse on the table while pressing the eject button to get out the cartridge but now it comes out fine. Weight adjustment is awesome. Fast shipping through Tiger, and overall great product from Logitech.
REVIEW BY: boo Reviewed Jul 12, 2008
okay guys reason i rated a 1 on quality is because this mouse has a grove on the right side that makes the pinky hang down and messes with your dexterity meaning it will tire ur hand fast! i returned it and bought a razer death adder witch is far more compfortable after much research it was what i went with and im glad i did. razer only makes gaming mouses……that says it all….
Reviewed By Herschel Greenberg
I have been using Microsoft Intellimouse for many years, both at home and at work. The problem has always been that my right hand ring finger would hang off the side of the mouse and drag on the mouse pad. After many years of gaming and working abuse, my fingers have developed different forms of tendentious. Currently, it affects my ring finger the most, simply because it sits so much lower than my other fingers. This started my search for a new, more comfortable mouse.
It is well known that computer products designed for gamers are also designed with ergonomics in mind. The gamer is known to play for hours - the mouse needs to be able to support the hand position and its movement for all those hours. I chose the Logitech G5 for many reasons. First, the shape of the mouse now puts my irritated ring finger on the mouse itself - it no longer drags on the side. The mouse happens to be shaped better for my hand, so I cup the entire thing. This removed the necessity for severe wrist movement while operating the mouse. I can use my arm more than anything.
A few things separate this mouse from anything else I have every used. First, it is a laser mouse. It is leaps and bounds above an optical mouse. It is capable of 2000 dpi, which is an extremely fast movement - faster than anyone really needs. But at about 800 dpi, the mouse is perfect to control. Since the dpi is customizable, you can configure it to your liking. The bottom line is that you don’t need much effort to move this mouse to where you want to go. This saves countless amounts of stress on your arm and hand as you work the computer. Less effort = less stress. So far, I can play a game for hours without my ring finger throbbing in pain.
This mouse also has a dpi control feature. You can use the software to set up to 5 dpi settings, which means you can change the sensitivity of the mouse on the fly. Playing a first person game with a sniper rifle and want absolute control? Drop it down a few dpi. Working in Photoshop doing pixel by pixel touch up or working on the details in Autocad? Drop the dpi down a notch. Want to speed up for web surfing? Click the button up and your mouse will go much faster. You can set any dpi by using the software and change its mode whenever and wherever you need it by using the buttons on the mouse.
The mouse wheel is a typical wheel, but with the added feature of left and right movement. Now you can scroll left and right and up and down within one web page. This is also very useful in Photoshop and the web.
The mouse also comes with a weight control system. I thought this was a gimmick, but it turns out to be very clever. You can add weight to a cartridge then slip it into the mouse to make it heavier. Some people, especially those who are used to wireless mice will find that this makes it feel like there are batteries. Personally, I keep the cartridge empty, but I like the option and it very well designed. If I want to make it heavier for very precise work (like Photoshop), it will only take seconds to make the mouse heavier.
One reviewer who wrote about this product gave it a bad review because of how the mouse worked within games. His arguments are somewhat valid. If you start a game, it will only recognize the two main mouse buttons (left and right). However, if you explore the mouse software and all its abilities, you will find that you CAN customize the mouse and its buttons and have it work in any game (even the thumb button). You do this by going to the Advanced Game Settings and actually finding the .EXE file that runs the game. Adding it to the list will unlock all the mouse functions within the game. I don’t know why Logitech made it this way, and it is certainly a pain-in-the-neck to do for each game, but I know it works and I don’t want people to not buy this fantastic mouse because of what was previously written. In addition, the person reviewing this mouse stated that he was missing his targets and icons on his computer. That has happened to me too, and I found that if you turn off "mouse acceleration" and the "smart mouse" options, the mouse moves at a legitimate speed. Once I turned those off, I can hit my target with precision.
The bottom line is that the mouse software is very complex and needs to be explored in order to get the full potential from this mouse. Most gamers will be able to do this and Logitech does provide a help button on every menu. Once configured, this is a dream mouse. It is easy to use and contoured perfectly for my hand. If you are looking for a mouse to help ease your pain, then this is it. If you are looking for a mouse to increase your gaming performance, than buy this mouse now. I have already increased my accuracy in Half-Life 2 and F.E.A.R. because of the laser and the control over the dpi. I have been very happy with the mouse and I recommend it to all PC users. The only negative - it does not come with MAC OSX software and Logitech does not have any of their website, so I will have to wait to upgrade my mouse at work. Otherwise, this is a perfect mouse - well designed, well made, and very, very precise.
Reviewed By David Wilson
I bought one G5, after reading the review on Tom’s Hardware site, for a new PC I was assembling at home. After using it for a single evening, I ordered a second one to put on my PC at work. So, I liked it well enough to spend my own money to replace the mouse on the Dell PCs my employer buys. If you prefer cordless mice, the G7 (cordless) version is coming soon (as I write this in October 2005). If you remember the switch from mice with balls to the first optical mice, you know what an improvement that was. I think the G5 laser mouse is just as big a further improvement in speed and feel. Being able to change the speed with buttons right on the mouse is very nice if you switch between games that need quick response and photo editing where you want slower speed and very fine precision.
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