MX 518 still the king of cheap mouses?

Devil_Spawn · 4 Apr 2010 at 18:24

I bought one of these mice a couple of years ago and am still loving it, and i want to get one for my other computer, is it still the best value-for-money mouse out there? or has it been dethroned in the mean time?

opinions?

cheers

adambro47 · 4 Apr 2010 at 18:27

i miss my 518

reiyushin · 4 Apr 2010 at 18:35

Nothing can touch it at the price, I upgraded to the G500 in January and it is the best mouse I've used to date.

The MX518 is a brilliant mouse with a price to match

eyetrip · 4 Apr 2010 at 21:16

Really? I got one not long ago, but put it back int it's box after not very long. Just couldn't get on with it. Also didn't like another favourite, the Imtellimouse Explorer 3.

Saw a cheap A4 Tech "gaming" laser mouse in Claas somethign or other store yesterday, and at £13, I figured I'd give it a go, expecting to bin it, but turns out it it's fantastic

ukSleek · 4 Apr 2010 at 22:00

mines still going strong..allthough i use it on my uMBP

ricky · 5 Apr 2010 at 00:31

Love my mx518,great mouse,and a great price.

olivier renault · 5 Apr 2010 at 02:23

Replaced my old trusted 510 with a 518. Pretty much exactly the same mouse with added sensitivity. You don't change a winning team! My 510 still works like a champ after 4 years, I use it at work now. No thrills, solid mouse for big hands.

Nate75 · 5 Apr 2010 at 09:52

olivier renault said:
Replaced my old trusted 510 with a 518. Pretty much exactly the same mouse with added sensitivity. You don't change a winning team! My 510 still works like a champ after 4 years, I use it at work now. No thrills, solid mouse for big hands.

Same, replaced my 510 after 4 years also. I tried a MS intellimouse (or whatever you call it - the one they re-released) didn't get on with it - but it went to a very happy Counterstrike buddy. Then went for the 518 when it was on offer through OC's. Yup, very pleased - can't see me using anything else tbh

matthab · 5 Apr 2010 at 10:01

My trusty G7 has been going for ages. Been to lots of gaming events with it.

OLDPHART · 5 Apr 2010 at 15:27

My two son's and l , all use the MX518 you can't beat it for price and performance.

Devil_Spawn · 7 Apr 2010 at 11:32

looks like i'll be sticking with the old favorite then, thanks guys

ThomasTheTankEngine · 7 Apr 2010 at 12:23

I got another one recently.... Rev 4. They've put better feet on them, and increased the DPI from 1600 to 1800. Well worth getting another.

p4radox · 7 Apr 2010 at 13:34

I've had my MX510 for about 5 or 6 years now and it's still going strong.

subbytna · 7 Apr 2010 at 14:08

MX518 is THEE gaming mouse

barmyllama · 7 Apr 2010 at 14:15

Me, my son, my step son, my brother and now a mate. All gaming with an MX518, best gaming mouse ever.

LukeTW · 7 Apr 2010 at 15:45

Have had mine around 2.5 years, still going strong!

samurl · 7 Apr 2010 at 20:41

I choose the IntelliMouse 3.0 over this, I haven't really compared the specs, but for the size difference this is much more suited for a larger hand, I have used a 518 a couple times and find it slightly more cramped over this, I've never felt that this mouse has let me down in any way since using it.

roddypoddy · 7 Apr 2010 at 20:44

I,m still using my 510,nearly 6 years old,i,m going to get a 518 though,ready for when it bites the dust,can,t go wrong at the price.