Looking for mouse replacement.

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So i currently have the rather popular Logitech mx518 it has serve me well for about 3 years now but it has had an intermittent problem of the left mouse button sticking causing it to not register and provide an extra clicking noise which is rather frustrating as you think you have clicked but havent. I never sent it in for repair as it was intermittent and only happened once every 2 weeks or so. So im now looking for a new mouse budget of £60 and it will get a lot of heavy use for web browsing , Rts gaming and minecraft XD
 
It's all very user dependent really. If you really liked your mx518, I'd go for something of a similar shape. Or if it's logitech as a brand you prefer, then go logitech either way.

I for one don't subscribe to this hand cramps malarky so I go for features in connection with what I like the look of.
 
im not really brand loyal despite having logitech products for most things, i did like the grip of the 518 and was quite happy with it save the problem with the lhb and generally 3 years of wear and tear. Any suggestions would be welcomed , i have big hands and sort of hold it in a claw shape with palm resting on back of mouse (if that makes any sense)
 
Well, the G500 is quite similar to the MX518, although I find the MX518 better build quality. The G500 is laser, and feels more responsive (touch lighter). Mine started to develop a left button squeak after a particularly intense session of TF2.

I would love a Xai / Ikari myself, but it's not something I'd recommend lightly, not having hands on experience and they are quite expensive.

Reminds me, need to take a trip to the Purple Store, they often have deals on unsold gaming hardware. Let's face it, people going there aren't exactly savvy and often overlook the good stuff for lack of knowing. Maybe they have a tasty mouse somewhere for peanuts. :)
 
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The G9x is a nice mouse. Very responsive and comes with two sizes of hand grip. Easy to use calibration software too.

I went from a 518, to a G5, to the G9x and havent looked back. I had an unfortunate experience with a Roccat mouse on the way(and two replacements), but prefer to erase it from my memory.
 
for a low budget, i would go with the mx518.

For a medium budget i would Definitely go with the Logitech G500.

if you have quite a bit of money to spend, i would go with the Razer Naga.

:)
 
thanks for all the suggestions so far,

Ricky:unfortunately the problems sporadic and isnt constant so if i were to send it in its more than likely i end up with an email telling me nothing is wrong.

I am mainly considering either a replacement mx518 or the g500 just have to decide between them, the razers dont look too tempting and any mouse i get will be used with the heavily delayed boogie bug mouse matt , when it turns up.
 
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23JMZ07 said:
G9x
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I have one of these currently are it is a great mouse! Like you I have big hands so I need a mouse which is a decent size and I use mine all day long :D having said that though I do like the look of the G700 mouse they keep advertising in the top right corner of this here forum :P

Stoner81.
 
Good old fashion PS/2 optical mouse. Cant beat it. If you havent got any PS/2 sockets, get a PS/2 pci card or get a bog standard USB optical mouse instead. Eg Logitech, cheap and still does exactly what it says on the tin. Dont see the point in these fan dangle 10000000000,0000000000.00 dpi mice.
 
neoglow said:
Good old fashion PS/2 optical mouse. Cant beat it. If you havent got any PS/2 sockets, get a PS/2 pci card or get a bog standard USB optical mouse instead. Eg Logitech, cheap and still does exactly what it says on the tin. Dont see the point in these fan dangle 10000000000,0000000000.00 dpi mice.
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Umm... a high DPI mouse has the ability to pick up much smaller movements, which means either:
1) You can turn faster without losing your accuracy; or
2) You have higher accuracy at the same turn speed; or, finally
3) Some combination of the above (ie, better accuracy AND higher turn speed).

And you don't see the point in that?

Back on topic - Personally, I would send Logitech an email. Worst that can happen is they say no. Judging from other stories I heard, they might not even ask you to send your mouse in to check if it is broken, so the fact it is an intermittent fault may not even be an issue.
 
wilko49 said:
Umm... a high DPI mouse has the ability to pick up much smaller movements, which means either:
1) You can turn faster without losing your accuracy; or
2) You have higher accuracy at the same turn speed; or, finally
3) Some combination of the above (ie, better accuracy AND higher turn speed).
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In all the years Ive been playing games on a PC, mostly first person shooters I have never thought hmmm, maybe I keep missing those headshots cos I need a better mouse! In 'the real world' is there "really" any differnece???

My only quibble with any optical mouse is when it gets a bit of dust in the lense or runs over a hair and has a spaz attack, other than that, an optical mouse is an optical mouse no matter how much it costs.

Reminds me of the old HDMI cable arguments. Buying a fancy HDMI cable - £100, your mate buying a cheapo budget one - £5, finding out theres no difference in performance whatsoever...priceless.
 
If you're happy with your mouse and so used to it, maybe you should stick with another MX-518.

It all depends on user requirements. I use a lower sensitivity setting (by low I mean really low) which means I'm moving my mouse from county to county. As such I have tested some laser mice and found they can skip. It's rare, but it is noticable. Like I said it all depends on user requirements and preference.
 
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