Replacement for a G5

OpenToSuggestions · 8 Feb 2011 at 14:12

Hey all,

The teflon pads on my G5 have worn out and the buttons occasionally stick, but after 5-6 years I cannot complain.

I use this mousemat:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-000-BB&groupid=702&catid=32&subcat=1627

The G5 has DPI changing buttons on which is nice, although it only has a back button, not a forward one (although I have seen it with them in recent years).

No idea what to spend. This mouse has been fantastic though.

I use the PC for internet and gaming (FPS as I use the 360 pad for other things).

What do OCUK recommend?

stulid · 8 Feb 2011 at 14:15

jak731 · 8 Feb 2011 at 14:17

stulid said:
G500

matthab · 8 Feb 2011 at 14:20

You cant beat Logitechs Customer Service so id say G500.

zebedeee · 8 Feb 2011 at 14:22

i upgraded from the G5 to the G500 the G500 superceds the G5 and only costs £30 currently since there is another that logitech have released, this been the G700 i believe although in all honesty i have been that happy with the G500 i haven't even been to review the G700, i know there's a better 1 still that is fully configurable to the size of your hand out there as i have seen my bro looking at it, it did look space agey but i think it'll cost a small fortune, I advise going for the G500 fully customizable in terms to a macro manager etc,
I'm really unsure i'll ever change from a G500 as it is the one mouse I have come to know and adore playing games with, it also has very nice auto switching between configurations for different programs which is very handy for browsing the net to playing all types of various games without the need of going into the configuration to switch settings.

edit - this post was empty as i started to type and wow.... all i can say is great minds think alike

.temp · 8 Feb 2011 at 14:24

buy another g5

zebedeee · 8 Feb 2011 at 14:25

this post was edited due to been a complete misclick, delete as appropriate

zebedeee · 8 Feb 2011 at 14:26

.temp said:
buy another g5

there's always 1 exception i guess lols

olivier renault · 8 Feb 2011 at 14:28

G500. It's a good mouse.

MX518 feels sturdier but heavier.

I use an old everglide Titan cloth pad. All fine.

.temp · 8 Feb 2011 at 14:34

zebedeee said:
there's always 1 exception i guess lols

haha i love my g5, worried about upgrading and not liking it

are the dpi changing buttons in a good position? i'm worried about pressing them by accident

Hzza · 8 Feb 2011 at 14:36

MX518 or Kone if you're feeling like a change/rich.

Or you can buy new pads for your current mouse?

zebedeee · 8 Feb 2011 at 14:46

.temp said:
haha i love my g5, worried about upgrading and not liking it

are the dpi changing buttons in a good position? i'm worried about pressing them by accident

believe me after upgrading from a G5 to a G500 there will be no looking back apart from when saying i can't believe i didn't upgrade sooner, the dpi's are perfectly possitioned, the only time you can hit the wrong button is if you configure 2 programs alike with different commands, all buttons are completely configurable other than the left and right mouse button, if you change the left click to right click in 1 configuration then that'll change it to the same left and right click in all configurations

Participant · 8 Feb 2011 at 15:20

My G5 wore out, so I emailed Logitech explaining that the right-click had become sticky and attached a picture of the mouse and the serial number on the underside.

It was about four years old and I didn't have the receipt...they sent me a G500 for nothing, and I'm delighted with it!

shannowdr · 8 Feb 2011 at 15:55

g500 for £30 plus Logitect support is hard to beat.

Fancy a change may be Coolermaster Inferno at a push

janp · 8 Feb 2011 at 15:57

I went from a G7 (ie. wireless G5) to a Saitek Cyborg R.A.T. It's not exactly the cheapest mouse but I would give it some consideration. Absolutely love the customisation of it.

OpenToSuggestions · 8 Feb 2011 at 16:53

Robbie G said:
My G5 wore out, so I emailed Logitech explaining that the right-click had become sticky and attached a picture of the mouse and the serial number on the underside.

It was about four years old and I didn't have the receipt...they sent me a G500 for nothing, and I'm delighted with it!

Awesome!
What email address did you use?

stulid · 8 Feb 2011 at 16:54

you can try new glide feet too,

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18237803&highlight=startername_stulid

.temp · 8 Feb 2011 at 20:31

Robbie G said:
My G5 wore out, so I emailed Logitech explaining that the right-click had become sticky and attached a picture of the mouse and the serial number on the underside.

It was about four years old and I didn't have the receipt...they sent me a G500 for nothing, and I'm delighted with it!

similar thing with my Z-5500's when the LED wore out on the control unit. Just sent them a pic and the serial....couldn't send receipt. Got an email a day later saying the new unit was in the post.

They have AMAZING customer service. cannot complain at all.

When my G5 gives up the ghost I'll email them and hope for the best

Wires · 8 Feb 2011 at 20:51

I would contact logitech and see if they can sort you out with some new pads before your order a new mouse they can be rather helpful.

setter · 8 Feb 2011 at 22:07

stulid said:
you can try new glide feet too,

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18237803&highlight=startername_stulid

Best manufacturer for after sales support ive ever used, my G5 failed after 4 years, simply emailed them explaining the issue, they didnt even ask for the serial no of the old mouse, took my details and a few days later i got a G500 as a replacement.