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1121944 2010-07-24 09:48:00 Currently using Logitech G5 but its on its way out (tracking is gettin bad) so thought i'd get a new one.

I was keen on this (www.computerlounge.co.nz) at computer lounge and paid for it but they said they won't get stock in so I have the option of going elsewhere or choosing another. But if I get one from computer lounge they said they will apply a discount (bloody good chaps)

So budget isn't set but around that ($125) would be nice as it is "just a mouse"

Mainly used for FPS and photoshopping plus all the general computer stuff

Cheers
hueybot3000 (3646)
1121945 2010-07-24 09:55:00 Well, I wouldn't pay $100+ for one Speedy Gonzales (78)
1121946 2010-07-24 09:59:00 Each to their own. Can't remember what I spent on the G5 but it's definitely worthwhile, I got a good run out of it and when your in the middle of FPS multiplayer the last thing you need is your mouse being slower or less acurate than your hand hueybot3000 (3646)
1121947 2010-07-24 10:11:00 I replaced my G5 with a G5 (2007) with the two thumb buttons, it looks a little nicer in blue too, can't you get them for under $100 now?

Edit: just checked pricespy, there are a few places selling for under $100.

TBH I wouldn't buy a different mouse without testing it first, I have had a try of th latest offerings from MS and Logitech but still prefer the good old G5.
Deimos (5715)
1121948 2010-07-24 10:21:00 Only thing I dont like about the g5 is the scroll wheel. Does the v2 have the same scroll wheel issues? hueybot3000 (3646)
1121949 2010-07-24 10:49:00 What issues? Deimos (5715)
1121950 2010-07-24 10:50:00 Oh, the latest mouseware is completely f***ed, so theres that... Deimos (5715)
1121951 2010-07-24 10:54:00 I have a Logitech MX 518 mouse.
:)
Trev (427)
1121952 2010-07-24 10:54:00 The original G5 was known for its scroll wheel issues, where you click the wheel down but it would sense it as a scroll as well and all hell breaks loose on your screen. Especially when tryin to use a scope in FPS and it changes weapon instead!

By latest mouseware you mean Setpoint? I have never found in particularly useful, was never enough features on the G5 to need it anyway.

They are still a bloody nice mouse though, flatmate has the G9 and I think it was a step back for them. It's kinda comfortable but really ugly and big
hueybot3000 (3646)
1121953 2010-07-24 10:57:00 I have one of these 1.bp.blogspot.com Very decent piece of hardware, 4 mouse speeds set by the push of a button with full 2000dpi laser, I don't know if they are stocked in NZ, I got mine for $20 in singapore. tracks are guaranteed for 10+ kms and they sell new ones. probably a bit excessive for most things but it was good on price, looks and performance The Error Guy (14052)
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