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Subject: Logitech G5 Gaming Laser Mouse
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I saw it on sale for 40 dollars on Best Buy an hour ago.

The story is, is that my KEIO Optical Mouse is getting a bit old, and due to that, the cursor jumps around wherever it wants to, and it sometimes clicks on random buttons on the mouse for no reason, without warning. I still remember the look on my face when I accidently threw a grenade at my teammates in CoD2 multiplayer...

So I went window shopping for a new mouse I'd like today. I went to Best Buy, and there were three of them, the G5 Laser Mouse. I immediately fell in love with it, and its cool features. I have 70 dollars, but I'm looking to spend only 40-50 (which is the price of the G5 in Best Buy). So, my question is, is this a good deal or not? Do stores sell G5's for lower prices? Am I being ripped off, or getting a good bargain?

Thanks for any answers.

  • 01.18.2007 2:11 PM PDT
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Sure, why not? I bought my Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000 from CompUSA around 50-60 USD. Coincidentally, on the cover it showed an Asian man playing Halo PC. It was meant to be.

  • 01.18.2007 2:14 PM PDT
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I want one!

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Posted by: trekkie
I want one!


Holy cow, so I AM getting a good deal. On the website it's around 70 bucks, while I'm buying mine for 40.

I might buy it either tommorow or on Saturday, depending on how tired I am (I'm always tired). Haha, I can't wait to play around with the little weight "tablets".

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Posted by: trekkie
I want one!


Holy cow, so I AM getting a good deal. On the website it's around 70 bucks, while I'm buying mine for 40.

I might buy it either tommorow or on Saturday, depending on how tired I am (I'm always tired). Haha, I can't wait to play around with the little weight "tablets".


Don't put of till tomorrow what could be sold out today.

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Posted by: trekkie
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Posted by: trekkie
I want one!


Holy cow, so I AM getting a good deal. On the website it's around 70 bucks, while I'm buying mine for 40.

I might buy it either tommorow or on Saturday, depending on how tired I am (I'm always tired). Haha, I can't wait to play around with the little weight "tablets".


Don't put of till tomorrow what could be sold out today.


True, but I JUST got home after walking 3/4 of a mile from Best Buy. And it's raining here. And it's 38 degrees. I'm not going out unless you pay me. xD

  • 01.18.2007 2:24 PM PDT
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don't wait too long, it they might be having somesort of one day special you didn't notice

i've seen things be $20 one day, $70 the next =\

  • 01.18.2007 2:28 PM PDT
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Bleh, forget the G5 and get the MX518 insted. The extra side button is a much better value than the other gimmicky features.b

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Posted by: staticx57
Bleh, forget the G5 and get the MX518 insted. The extra side button is a much better value than the other gimmicky features.b


That's it?!?! Lol...how much is it. If that ONE simple button's worth...only a few singles more, maybe I'll consider it...but cmon, just ONE freakin' button! Lmao.

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Depending on the sales the week it should be cheaper since it's an older mouse. But dont let the age fool you, it's a much more functional mouse with the second side mouse button that fucntions as a forward button in internet browsers and also lets you map any other function to it.

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RAZER! NAO! get a copperhead. i have one and i love it. my friends all have logitechs, but i prefer scalpel-precision, not brute cudgels.

  • 01.18.2007 4:21 PM PDT
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You are kidding yourself if you think that a good logitech mouse isnt as accurate as a razor.

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Heyyo,

Posted by: lpjuunin
I saw it on sale for 40 dollars on Best Buy an hour ago.

The story is, is that my KEIO Optical Mouse is getting a bit old, and due to that, the cursor jumps around wherever it wants to, and it sometimes clicks on random buttons on the mouse for no reason, without warning. I still remember the look on my face when I accidently threw a grenade at my teammates in CoD2 multiplayer...

So I went window shopping for a new mouse I'd like today. I went to Best Buy, and there were three of them, the G5 Laser Mouse. I immediately fell in love with it, and its cool features. I have 70 dollars, but I'm looking to spend only 40-50 (which is the price of the G5 in Best Buy). So, my question is, is this a good deal or not? Do stores sell G5's for lower prices? Am I being ripped off, or getting a good bargain?

Thanks for any answers.


I can totally vouch for the mouse. I use it, it pwns. Tbh, I installed the driver software, and disabled all the speeds minus the 2000DPI setting. I don't like how it changes dpi setting on the fly depending on what I'm doing, I like it stable. Btw, it has adjustable weights, so you can set the mouse from heavy to light depending on your gaming style. It's a damn fine gaming mouse, and I setup the side button as a generic button so I could bind my mic to it for ingame chat like the source engine and hl1 engine games without tying up a keyboard button, and increasing my odds of certain death. =D

There is 1 downside to logitech mice, and it's technically not their fault, and that's the Jupiter EX game engine has a problem with certain USB devices, and they are supposedly working on a fix for it. There is a thing were you disable a HID driver (doesn't stop mouse from working btw) and the game will run flawlessly.

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Honestly, I found the setpoint software to be useless. You shouldnt need it to be able to use the side buttons. Not to mention the crappy Gx series only gives you one side button.

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Heyyo,

Posted by: lpjuunin
I saw it on sale for 40 dollars on Best Buy an hour ago.

The story is, is that my KEIO Optical Mouse is getting a bit old, and due to that, the cursor jumps around wherever it wants to, and it sometimes clicks on random buttons on the mouse for no reason, without warning. I still remember the look on my face when I accidently threw a grenade at my teammates in CoD2 multiplayer...

So I went window shopping for a new mouse I'd like today. I went to Best Buy, and there were three of them, the G5 Laser Mouse. I immediately fell in love with it, and its cool features. I have 70 dollars, but I'm looking to spend only 40-50 (which is the price of the G5 in Best Buy). So, my question is, is this a good deal or not? Do stores sell G5's for lower prices? Am I being ripped off, or getting a good bargain?

Thanks for any answers.


I can totally vouch for the mouse. I use it, it pwns. Tbh, I installed the driver software, and disabled all the speeds minus the 2000DPI setting. I don't like how it changes dpi setting on the fly depending on what I'm doing, I like it stable. Btw, it has adjustable weights, so you can set the mouse from heavy to light depending on your gaming style. It's a damn fine gaming mouse, and I setup the side button as a generic button so I could bind my mic to it for ingame chat like the source engine and hl1 engine games without tying up a keyboard button, and increasing my odds of certain death. =D

There is 1 downside to logitech mice, and it's technically not their fault, and that's the Jupiter EX game engine has a problem with certain USB devices, and they are supposedly working on a fix for it. There is a thing were you disable a HID driver (doesn't stop mouse from working btw) and the game will run flawlessly.


Ah thanks for the answers. Thank you everyone else too. Seems like I'm going be running like hell after school today to make sure all three mice stays intact...anyone grabs 'em all, I shall bust their caps! xD

  • 01.18.2007 6:18 PM PDT

Thinking of something witty to write here since 2004...

I use a G5. It is really, really good. The sensitivity toggle is an absolute blessing. The scroll wheel's a bit dodgy at times though, although it doesn't affect your gaming ability - mostly web browsing and the like.

  • 01.18.2007 8:29 PM PDT
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Yay, I bought it!

It works so well, and it looks cool too. I like the fact it uses a USB port, instead of a regular mouse input port (too much hassle), and also instead of wireless (omg, I hate charging every once in a while).

40 bucks for G5 Laser Mouse FTW!

  • 01.19.2007 2:11 PM PDT
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I love my G5. I adjust all sensitivity issues from the setpoint, and forget about messing with it ingame. No more skipping or scope zoom lag issues...I use scroll down for zoom.

Though, as mentioned above, I would prefer the MX518, or a 510. I much prefer the extra side button. But I have this G5 and the MX310, both of which function perfectly. So as the saying goes, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

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  • 01.19.2007 2:49 PM PDT

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*hands Kim a crowbar*
Here you will need this to help you get your foot out of the back of your throat, looks llike its in there pretty deep. And what is that on your face? Egg?! *hands Kim a washcloth*

G5 eww

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Posted by: staticx576
G5 eww


staticx eww =P

  • 01.20.2007 5:42 AM PDT
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Posted by: lpjuunin
Posted by: staticx576
G5 eww


staticx eww =P
lpjuunin, eww. :P

  • 01.20.2007 5:53 AM PDT
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Posted by: Master Kim
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G5 eww


staticx eww =P
lpjuunin, eww. :P


Oh ya'll asked for it. xD

EWW FIGHT!!!

Master Kim eww...

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Posted by: lpjuunin
Master Kim eww...
Wow, lpjuunin, you caught me off guard there. I had no idea you were going to say that. I nominate you for unpredictable quote of the year.

  • 01.20.2007 6:03 AM PDT

I would recommend these mice . They go around 1600 DPI. May be a little expensive though. Might be worth it if you want to own other peoples helmet. :O!

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  • 01.20.2007 6:24 AM PDT

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