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 I can't believe I doubted this mouse September 4, 2010
theshonen8899 (California, USA)
I used to own a G5 and for five lovely years it was my favorite weapon and I loved it like Zaeed loved Jessie in Mass Effect 2. It was still in prime shape (and let me remind, it withstood FIVE YEARS of NONSTOP ACTION) but I was getting worried that someday I would not be able to buy a G5 anymore. I made the decision to try the G500 despite being very skeptical about it's 3 crowded and small looking side buttons and strange shape and if I really didn't like it I would buy a G5 while I still could and save it for later. So I bought the G500 and tried it out.
Right when I put my hand on it I knew I was completely wrong. It felt like bliss in a mouse. The side buttons that I was so scared of being too small were easy to press and pressing two or three of them on accident was not a concern due to the superb design. The sensitivity buttons are now placed so that you index finger merely needs to move to the side instead of curling up for much easier access. The drivers are fantastic, easily letting you customize you buttons to do just about everything you could imagine. The onboard memory is very convenient for going to LAN cafes. Everything that I wanted from the G5 was there, with fantastic improvements.
That being said however, the mouse isn't perfect. The fantastic ergonomic design is a little TOO comfortable, and what I mean by this is that it's more difficult to pick up the mouse because of the lacking ridge on the right side. I have to move my ring finger over to the side to pick it up easier but then it's very crowded and harder to move. The mouse wheel feel very loose compared to the G5 and does not protrude as much. I'm guessing it's loose because of the option for smooth scrolling which I never use and can't imagine is too popular. It would be nice if the onboard memory could hold more than one profile. I just can't imagine having a bigger onboard memory would be too expensive, but I might be wrong. A mouse with this many buttons is very nice to have with many profiles. Lastly, the mice feet that come standard with this mouse are horrible. They should consider using the same feet as Hyperglide or Razer products. I use Hyperglide and it is DEFINITELY worth the purchase!
The last thing I want to leave off with is that there are a lot of gamers who look at the new mice in the market today with scorn due to the laser tracking. I want to mention that as long as you are using a proper mousepad (black), there should be NO problem with tracking and those absurd ESReality mouse "benchmarks" measure at speeds far too unrealistic to be of any use. I have tried out a lot of different mice (mainly Razer, Logitech and Microsoft) but of all of them, my G5 laser has been the most reliable. I have never noticed skipping or difficulty aiming and I am a low DPI gamer. So far, my G500 has followed suite.
In the end, the right mouse for a person should mainly depend on it's shape. If you are a fan of the MX518 and the G5, the G500 is definitely worth a try!
If you build it, they will come August 31, 2010
JayRod
What can be said about this mouse, besides finally! Omg yes! Thank you Logitech!
This mouse is I dare say perfect. It blends the new technology with the classic staple gaming mouse. It's got all the features I want and none of the features that I don't use and just get in the way. Not to mention the smoothest mouse wheel ever.
I'm more of a mmo player and initially looked at the razer naga. Personally I didn't feel the need for 18 programmable buttons or whatever absurdity they came up with, but to each their own. And by the way if you are still reading reviews on amazon get with the program, test freaks all the way. (solely a user, no affiliation)
Awesome gaming mouse!! August 31, 2010
SSJ7 GOKU (Cupertino)
This mouse is literally one of best mice out there. I had an old G5 and this mouse is an impressive upgrade to that. Logitech finally decided to fix what the G5 didnt have - the forward button. Compared to the G9, I'd say this mouse has a few more functions because of the side buttons. The middle click works great, the mouse slides very smoothly, and functionality is awesome. Looks great and slick for a gaming mouse, very solid build. One think I like about the mouse is the texture of the mouse because it doesnt make you sweat and if you do happen to sweat it doesnt stick to your hand because of the texture.
The BEST mouse I have EVER used! August 29, 2010
Bob
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This is the best mouse i have ever used, hands down. It fits my hand perfectly. i also love having the ability to add/remove weight. The ability to change the DPI settings on the fly is incredible. turn it down low for precision or turn it up high for speed. the button mapping program is excellent. it allows you to automatically switch button functions for different programs. overall, i will rate this 5 of 5 stars!
 Great, but not perfect August 23, 2010
Jeremy
I'd first like to say that I think the G500 is a great mouse. It has more useful features than you can shake a stick at, and it's all customizable through Logitech's competent proprietary software. However, there are some things that I wouldn't mind changing and one software feature that falls short.
The mouse itself has a nice ergonomic contour that's great for smaller hands and palm grips. My hand rests comfortably on it, and because the laser is located further towards the front, requires less movement to point the cursor around. I do have a problem with the texture of the side grips, however. It just feels too abrasive to me and sort of slippery as well, like my fingers are sweating. It's not a big deal, however.
The left and right buttons feel similar to each other and have an easy tactile click that's not too resistant. The middle button requires noticeably more effort to push in, though, and it can be easy to accidentally tilt the wheel while pressing down, which is why I don't use the tilt clicks for gaming. I do like the ability to switch between the click wheel for gaming and the free wheel for web browsing or large documents. There are three programmable thumb buttons and two more DPI buttons beside the left click, though they can be awkward to reach for at times, particularly during heated gaming moments.
The mouse has nice rubber grips on the bottom to provide just the right amount of traction. It also has a set of weights that you can add via an ejectable cartridge on the bottom to customize the feel, but I never felt much of a difference. It has a braided cable for USB connection, which I don't really like because it seems stiffer than a normal cable.
All the mouse's functionality comes together through the Setpoint software. With it, you can adjust the pointer sensitivity to up to 5700 dpi (pretty excessive, though I default at 3000 due to limited desk space), acceleration (always set to 0 for me), and polling rate up to 1000 reports/sec. You can have multiple sensitivities to adjust to on the fly with the press of a button. Every single button is completely customizable; any of them is able to perform a certain Windows command, a specific keystroke (even with modifiers, although the Windows key isn't recognized for some reason), or even a macro that you can record yourself. You can create multiple mouse profiles and even link them to certain applications.
While the software is good, one feature that doesn't work consistently is the application detection for your profiles. I enjoy using the different programmable buttons for gaming, so I have different profiles for different games. Half the time, though, the profile doesn't switch like it's supposed to when I run a game. Yes, I'm aware that games have separate executables for launchers, and I make sure to link the game itself to the profile. The thing is that it DOES work sometimes, and it actually works flawlessly with 2D apps like GIMP and Opera. Still, too often I have to alt-tab out of games, bring up Setpoint, and force the profile I want by disabling automatic switching, which is quite a pain.
Overall, the G500 is still a fine mouse for gaming and run-of-the-mill use. It has its quirks, and it would be a fantastic product if app detection worked 100% of the time like it was supposed to. Because it's so feature-rich, though, there's plenty else to like about it, and it carries an appropriate price tag. I certainly recommend this mouse.
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