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 Best mouse yet September 16, 2009
Bucky
44 out of 44 found this review helpful
This is easily the best Logitech mouse yet. I own both the G5 and G9, and settled on the G5 as my primary mouse some time ago after hating the grip of the G9 (neither one felt natural to me). This was a problem, since I felt the G9 performed better but it just wasn't comfortable. As a result, I'm going to compare the G500 to the G5.
On the ergonomic side the G500 has had the ridge on the upper-right whittled down, making the mouse far more comfortable--especially if you hold your middle finger on the right mouse button (instead of the ring finger as some people do). This gives your ring finger a much more natural place to rest. The palm rest also feels a bit wider and raised, making the palm grip even better than the G5. Thumb button placement is fine, though I preferred the larger G5 buttons. Sensitivity toggles have moved to the upper left, making changes easier while using the index finger. Logitech has also blessed us with a mouse wheel toggle (free spin/click) that is on the top of the mouse instead of the bottom as they did on the G9. This is a huge plus for me, as I run it in free mode while browsing and click mode when gaming and I tend to alternate between the two regularly.
Performance-wise, it's technically better than the G9 and noticeably superior to the G5. The Setpoint software that is used with the G500 is also different from that of the G5, allowing for more control over the mouse. For those curious about performance in specific gaming genres I can't comment--I play almost every game genre and feel this mouse excels at them all. I'm also using it on a RAZER Goliathus Control mouse pad which is nice and smooth without feeling like there's zero friction as I tend to like some drag on my mouse.
One other note: The G5 weight cage will not work in the G500. The cage in the G500 has been altered a bit; two weight slots have been removed and the alignment track is gone. The G500 uses the same weights as the G5, however (1.7g and 4.5g).
I'd recommend this mouse to any G5 owner without hesitation. If you're a claw-grip user you could still use it, but the G9x is probably a better choice for that style of usage.
A keeper September 22, 2009
Fujislider (Yokohama, Japan)
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
For my medium-small-sized hands this mouse fits like a glove - the shape and base-weight makes it really comfortable. I tend to mouse with my wrist stationary, using only fingers to move around. This requires a slightly shorter grip around the mouse. Even so, left and right buttons are clickable almost as far back as half the mouse with little perceivable click-pressure change.
Having basically 10 completely programmable buttons is a godsend for click-casting in World of Warcraft. Paired with the SetPoint software, it's a no-brainer. Although I'd agree with 'Ruebarb' about the both the DPI & middle buttons.
DPI buttons are small and might be hard to reach for small hands in a gaming situation. And the middle button requires far more directly straight-down, forceful click than the left/right scroll-click, making it better suited for less-used spells/functions.
Conversely, the left/right scroll-click is dead-on perfect. I find them as natural to use as any other "normal" mouse-button.
The cluster of three buttons on the left side is a great idea. I like the arrangement. And the toggle-able hyper-scroll middle button makes for quick work of long page-scrolling.
To wish for anything it'd be more ergonomic alternative buttons for DPI & left-side - something that makes for more hand-position variety in a "twitch" gaming situation. I'd prefer button-shaping akin to Microsoft's Intellimouse Optical side buttons - lending toward slightly larger/elongated and rounder.
That said, the detractors are minor - this is possibly the best mouse I've used for gaming.
It's a keeper October 22, 2009
SoftwareRancher (Colorado)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I've had the G500 mouse for a few days and have decided to make it my main mouse. I'm not a gamer but since I spend so much time using the computer, I want my mouse to be up to the task. I especially like the number of buttons provided by the the mouse. The G500 is the third model of Logitech gaming mouse I've used.
The G500 is a definite improvement over the MX518 mouse I was using. The 518 improved the grip of the mouse by putting a thin layer of clear rubber over the plastic; that has partially peeled off and looks rather unsightly. The G500 appears to take a different approach they gave the grip parts of the mouse (the right and left sides) a slightly rough finish. This works for me.
The button layout on the mouse is different than either the MX518 or Mx500 mice. The 518 had three pushbuttons near the scroll wheel: one in front and two above. These are gone in the G500. Instead, Logitech added the ability to generate two clicks: one by tilting the scroll wheel right and one by tilting it left. By default these page the horizonatal scroll bar. I have reprogrammed them to perform page up and page down (I used two of the 518 buttons for that). The only downside to the tilt-clicks is that they can interact with the use of a direct scroll-wheel press: if you're not careful a scroll-wheel press (e.g., middle mouse click) ends up instead generating one of the tilt-clicks. However, I found that after a bit of use, this ceased to be a problem (admittedly I don't use the middle mouse click too often). The other scroll-wheel related feature is a small mechanical button behind the scroll wheel. This engages or disengages the detents on rolling the scroll wheel. With the dentents disengaged you can spin-scroll; with a little practice I was able to scan long web pages by zinging the wheel and then stopping it when something interesting scrolled by. I'm not sure how useful this feature will be.
Immediately above the left thumb grove on the 518 is a trio of buttons. A large pair are arrange front to back while a smaller button is slightly below the central junction of the two buttons. As I've done on all my gaming mice, I've assigned these to forward and backward (i.e., forward or backward one page in the broweser). I haven't found a good use for the middle button yet, but I'm still new to this mouse.
A final pair of buttons is located to the left of the left mouse-click "button". By default, these change the sensitivity of the mouse up or down (you can set a number of different sensitivities using the free Logitech Setpoint software). I originally intended to use these button to perform page-up and page-down. Unfortunately, the buttons are in a rather awkward position. They require the index finger to come back and then swing outwards; to comfortably use them I had to reposition my palm on the mouse. I've had repetitive motion injury problems before with similar finger motions on touchpads and I suspect that heavy use of this pair of buttons would cause a similar problem to me---YMMV.
Logitech has provided the mouse with three large slide-pads on the base of the mouse compared to the set of five small pads on the 518. A large pad spans both the front and back ends of the mouse while a medium-sized pad is in the middle of the left side. I would assume that the large pads would provide more consistent motion for the mouse, but I can't provde it. Logitech also provide a set of weights that can be installed into the mouse. The user can add up to 27 grams (about an ounce) of weight to the mouse in increments of either 4.5 or 1.7 g. I've driven the mouse both with the full 1 oz and without any additional weight. I personally like it without any additional weight but I imagine others may find they get steadier motion from a weightier mouse.
Logitech provides the free SetPoint mouse control software though it must be downloaded from their web site. This software allows you to reprogram all the buttons of the mouse. One deficiency in this programming is the inability to assign a mouse operation modified by ctrl-, alt-, etc., to a button. For example, it would be handy to be able to control-click on a link in FireFox to open the link in a new tab. SetPoint also has several other interesting features. You can create mouse profiles and then assign the profile to a set of applications. This allows optimizing mouse behavior for mouse intensive applications (e.g., Photoshop). The profiles can also be stored in onbaord flash so that the profile automatically moves with the mouse (e.g., switching from the desktop to a laptop). There is also the capability to record mouse macros, though I haven't explored it.
I really like the look and more importantly the feel of the G500 and will be using it to replace the MX518 as my main mouse. If I had to buy another mouse I would have no problems buying the G500 (I got this one through Vine).
Mouse Review + G5 comparison February 24, 2010
P. Chan (Quincy, MA USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
The Logitech G500 is the successor to the G5 laser gaming mouse. It is a well constructed mouse and features all the bells and whistles most high-end mouses will offer. I also own a Logitech G5 and many questions aimed at the G500 are whether or not it is worth upgrading from the G5.
Here are a list some of the differences and improvements that are on the G500:
1) Relocation of the dpi increase/decrease buttons
2) Scroll wheel is now dual-mode with a hyperfast scrolling feature
3) Has an additional button on the side of the mouse
4) Offers a maximum of 5700 dpi
5) Weight cage now supports only 27 grams instead of 36 grams
6) Weight cage no longer has an alignment track
7) Orange lights that indicate the dpi setting is now red
8) The thumb rest groove has been resculpted
9) The G500 has a smooth finish on the mouse shell unlike the G5
10) On-board memory, lets you save profiles so when you go from computer to computer you can plug-and-play.
Pros/Cons
Pros:
-Better placement of the dpi increase/decrease buttons. It is now easier to change your dpi while gaming without awkwardly readjusting your hand position
-Smooth finish makes cleaning easier and increases overall comfort
-Hyperfast scrolling feature. Very useful when scrolling down through long documents or websites
Cons:
-When in click-to-click scrolling mode, the scrolling is a little too sensitive which can be troublesome if you are playing a first-person shooter that uses the scroll wheel to change weapons.
Other Comments:
-The three button cluster will vary from person to person. The buttons are placed very well for my hand.
-Some people have commented that the buttons on the side are too small, but they seem to be fine. The G5 side buttons are about 1.9 cm long and the G500 is about 1.8 cm long. The difference is negligible.
Conclusion:
If you are looking for a mouse to replace your current mouse for gaming, I would strongly recommend the G500. It offers most of the features you could ever need for gaming. If you own a G5 and are wondering if you should upgrade to the G500, it completely depends if you like the changes listed above. All in all, this is one of the best gaming mouses I've used. I highly recommend this mouse regardless you are going to use it for gaming or just for web browsing you wouldn't be disappointed.
Best Mouse on Planet Earth...!!!! November 27, 2009
Mukul Sabhani (New Delhi, India)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Being a Avid Gamer, a quality mouse has always been a foremost requirement of mine.Over the years i have bought and used almost every Gaming mouse - MX 518, Deathadder , CooperHead, Lachesis, G5, G9, Fatality, Mamba, Sentinel to name a few. Not many mouse felt like top class stuff to me.. Apart from G5 - IMO the best mouse ever made...Used that for more then 2 yrs, used both the Version 1 and Version 2 of G5, Even tried upgrading thrice but G9, Mamba, CM Sentinel failed to give the same level of satisfaction as of G5.
Finally G500 came into picture,Looks more or less same as the G5..But God the Specs of the Mouse, Outclassing even the super costly G9X, Mamba and Sentinel in practically every department.That made me buy this and boy hasn't it been the purchase of the century or should i say Mouse of the century for me.
The Precision, The accuracy combined with 5700DPI laser makes it the most Deadly Weapon of Mass Destruction anybody could have.
Oh, I forgot the weight system which is just as awesome as in G5 along with On board Profile saving system - tho only 1 Profile can be saved, but that's all we require...Everything is really fantastic..!!
The Scroll Wheel which i must say is totally useless becoz this type of scrolling is more suited to document viewing rather then Gaming...
Overall,it's a fantastic piece of hardware and it's really wonderful to see how Logitech can pack so much in so little..and in 56$ its really a steal....Really any Gamer who can handle big mouse or has ever used MX 518 , DA , G5 this is a Sure Shot buy...!!!
Hail Logitech for such a wonderful product...Service with Logitech has always been Awesome...I remember getting a brand new box packed G5 in 2 days when my earlier one just had a minor problem in it..
Highly Recommended
5 Stars...!!!!
Pros
5700DPI Sensor
Amazingly Accurate and Precised Sensor
Weight System
On board Profile Saving System
Cons
Scroll Wheel is a hindrance sometimes in gaming
Too Big in size for many Gamers
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