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 OpticalGamingMouse.com MX 518 Review October 22, 2009
Ryan J. King (Lancaster, PA)
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It's apparent that Logitech checked out the Razer Diamondback when they designed and built the MX518. Like the Diamondback, the MX518 offers configurable resolutions and configurations that you can assign to specific games. Although the MX518 doesn't have a cool name like the Diamondback, it definitely compares with its performance. Unlike the Razer mouse, the MX518's ability to change resolutions on the fly is built into the hardware, there are no custom drivers needed which means a.) less headaches and incompatibilities and b.) faster response time.
The MX518 is comfortable and works quite well as a standard mouse. Precisely selecting sections of images and tracing while photo editing was a breeze with its high 1600DPI resolution. Perhaps the only thing better would be a pen and tablet.
The MX518 was created to give the gamer a step up versus the competition, it surely proved itself. The MX518 is made for a right hander, no lefties here as there is really no way to be able to properly use this mouse if you're a lefty. There are a couple concerns about ergonomics. Users with short, stubby fingers will have to reach a bit harder to press the (+) button. Frequent shifting in a game could tire the forefinger.
The MX518 ships with three built-in DPI toggles. As we noted, it defaults to 1600DPI. Pressing the (-) button once lowers to 800DPI; pressing a second time gets you to 400DPI. As mentioned before, this is built into the hardware so it makes life easy for Linux gamers.
Users can change the default DPI settings, and even add more granularity in the Advanced Game Settings panel by allowing you to assign up to five DPI toggles. These settings override the default hardware DPI settings. In the Advanced Game Settings panel you can also assign speed and acceleration settings to work on a per-game customization level. The stock mouse feet on the MX518 are worth mentioning. Although they aren't teflon, they are made of a very slick plastic which seem durable and will be able to plow through those crumbs from your jelly toast without sacrificing a kill. The MX518 is light, responsive, and offers a level of control over its features that few other mice can match. Logitech's designers have clearly thought through the design issues and come up with a winner in the game of mice. Although one of the older "modern" gaming mice, the MX518 has passed the test of time and today is a great value.
Specifications:
* Mouse type: Wired gaming mouse
* Number of buttons: 8 buttons
* Wheel type: Scroll wheel
* Sensor type: 1600 dpi optical sensor
* Maximum speed: n/a
* Extra features: Adjustable sensitivity
* Software: Logitech SetPoint
* Warranty: Three years
Good. October 20, 2009
Oleksandr Dantsin (USA)
Good mice for me. Smooth scroll, quiet nice in handle. Good mice for this price.
I have it just over one month and no problem.
 Best Mouse I've owned October 18, 2009
S. Burgess
I have to admit I've always been a Logitech mouse guy, they just seem to feel better in my hand. I purchased this to replace a G7 wireless mouse that started acting wonky. I'm happy to be free of switching out batteries and love this mouse.
Works Great - Best mouse I've owned October 16, 2009
K. Wilson (Ohio)
Like most people I've used many mice over the years and I really like this one.
I'm right handed with average size hands and this fits perfectly into the palm of my hand. The button action is precise and the scroll wheel is definitely much superior to a standard mouse that seems to always move one extra click after you have finished scrolling, but no issues here. The Forwards and Backwards buttons are a nice feature that I cannot be without any more. The mouse motion across a mouse pad is very smooth and has a good feel to it.
I didn't install the setpoint software because quite honestly I don't need any special button customization, and with one of my other logitech mice I had great difficulty finding a version that actually worked properly (I build many computer systems so it was not from lack of knowledge or for lack of trying, setpoint sometimes just does not work well).
If you are looking for a precise, solid mouse then this is a great place to start.
Great Mouse October 14, 2009
D. Meyer
Ive had this mouse for a while now and it works great. I use it for battlestations midway.Ive slowed down the mouse speed so i can shoot at ships and sink them much easier.All the buttons work... no problems.
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