Would I notice a difference if I got a MX518?

chrisxuk · 2 Jul 2010 at 23:13

Hello there

For the past few months I've been using just a £6 mouse:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-046-LG&groupid=702&catid=23&subcat=3

It's been okay for what I've needed, but now exams are over i'm starting to play quite a bit more TF2 and CS:S and I kind of feel that the mouse doesn't real move around the screen that well. Would I notice a difference then if I were to invest in the MX518?

If it helps, I have the Steelseries Mini Mousepad..

I hope that makes sense

arc@css · 2 Jul 2010 at 23:14

The best mouse for the money. Buy one.

Redmint · 2 Jul 2010 at 23:14

Yep, buy it.

chrisxuk · 2 Jul 2010 at 23:16

Okay, I'll order one tomorrow then. Thanks

AiiR · 2 Jul 2010 at 23:23

Only issue with the MX518 is that it speaks to you if you listen to the red laser.

chrisxuk · 2 Jul 2010 at 23:24

Huh?

Redmint · 2 Jul 2010 at 23:43

Just don't put it to your ear and you'll be fine.

wozza2k · 2 Jul 2010 at 23:47

The mouse is a lot bigger in size than the one you currently have, this will increase the comfort for longer sessions. The mouse is also very precise in comparison.

mrteabag · 2 Jul 2010 at 23:59

AiiR said:
Only issue with the MX518 is that it speaks to you if you listen to the red laser.

Will it me everything is going to be ok if I'm feeling down?

AiiR · 3 Jul 2010 at 00:04

mrteabag said:
Will it me everything is going to be ok if I'm feeling down?

Yes, I console in mine every other day. It's basically my priest in confession.

mrteabag · 3 Jul 2010 at 00:10

AiiR said:
Yes, I console in mine every other day. It's basically my priest in confession.

Getting one

Deific · 3 Jul 2010 at 01:06

I have an MX518, it's decent - but the 10 quid cheap brand mouse I had previously with 800dpi was my preferred mouse before it broke.

Expensive mice don't make good players.

I would go back to my old mouse in a heartbeat were it working.

Thekwango · 3 Jul 2010 at 01:28

AiiR said:
Only issue with the MX518 is that it speaks to you if you listen to the red laser.

ha, just got this!! wonder how many other mx518 owners have read this and stuck it to their ears!!

question tho, what were you doing that made you discover the mx518 speaks??

AiiR · 3 Jul 2010 at 01:45

Thekwango said:
ha, just got this!! wonder how many other mx518 owners have read this and stuck it to their ears!!

question tho, what were you doing that made you discover the mx518 speaks??

Well I always keep my mobile near my mousepad..

Joking aside, I read it somewhere that theirs made a squealing sound. I guess it really is like a mouse. ^^

perry081064 · 3 Jul 2010 at 03:03

would u notice the difference you ask...

... does a bear %$$£ in the woods

Deific · 3 Jul 2010 at 03:40

Thekwango said:
ha, just got this!! wonder how many other mx518 owners have read this and stuck it to their ears!!

question tho, what were you doing that made you discover the mx518 speaks??

lol I made a thread on it thinking it was a defect and then about 15 other people realised theirs did it too

FiCtioN75 · 3 Jul 2010 at 08:52

Great mouse for CS:S. Ive had mine for 6 years now, on numorous times ive thought time for an upgrade, bought the newest ad shiniest razer only to sell it because i prefer the mx518. Its solid as a rock aswell, over six years mines have a fair few coffee's spilt on it and its still going strong. The best spent money ive ever spent on the pc.

Destination · 3 Jul 2010 at 08:53

My 518 is a good mouse
My wife uses a 518 also
Never had an issue with either

Very good product

beefybarn · 3 Jul 2010 at 09:46

Always find the Logitech mice are the best and very comfortable over a long period of use.

xBLiNG · 3 Jul 2010 at 11:43

Just got my MX518 about an hour ago, brilliant mouse, Logitech also have great customer support. Thanks to this thread I did put it up to my ear to check though