Logitech G Series Equipment
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 12:11 am
So, I just got both from UPS today. So far they're excellent. Mouse has adjustable weights for whatever weight you prefer your mouse at (whether you like it heavy or light), on-the-fly sensitivity switching (especially good for shooting games), and is laser, not optical. The keyboard has 18 programmable keys that can be used for anything, a little LCD display to display various information (some from games if it is supported, currently playing info, system info, etc.), and it's backlit. I'll probably make a review soon, but for the time being, I'll be gaming. Right now I'm using a Steelpad S&S gaming surface for the mouse, for those of you who might be interested.
EDIT: Review time!
Logitech G5 Laser Gaming Mouse - $55 at Amazon.com
First Impressions on the shelf and when it shipped - 9/10
+ Typical Logitech packaging.
+ Attractive and not overdone if you like typical Logitech packaging.
+ Brief list of features on bottom of front. Very convenient.
- Nothing too flashy, but could have done slightly more for a new gaming product.
Side note: CompUSA and Best Buy had no display model for either of these, which is strange but could be because of the morons locally.
Recommendation: Buy online. You can get much better prices.
What it's packaged with - 9/10
+Not quite minimal, not quite overdone, just right.
*Drivers (you can get them off the Logitech site too).
*Weight tin and weight tray (will explain later).
*Short, simple getting started chart.
*Small product brochure.
+Condensed and localized. Not all over the place.
+Mouse comfortably placed to avoid damage while still highlighting the appearance.
Recommendation 1: Go to logitech.com and get the newest drivers. Ignore the driver CD bundled.
Recommendation 2: Ignore step 3 on getting started guide and use Recommendation 1.
Driver Installation- 9/10
+Simple.
+Standard Logitech drivers. (everything is the same except a new set of options is unlocked when the G5 is detected)
-Standard Logitech drivers. (a little bloated, but oh well)
Recommendation: Go to logitech.com and get the newest drivers. Ignore the driver CD bundled.
Ease of Use- 8/10
+Has left and right click, middle click, up/down scroll, side scroll, and back button on side.
+Sensitivity switching on-the-fly is in a convenient location.
-Does not have forward button on side. Big mistake, but I use the side scroll for back and forward instead and it's working nicely.
Recommendation: If you use the back and forward thumb buttons of the mouse a lot, try using the side scrolling as back and forward.
Performance - 10/10
+Goes from nice and slow to uber-sensitive... on-the-fly. Shows which of 3 settings you're on by looking at the lights on the mouse.
+Smooth for the most part.
+Accurate.
+Comfortable. Not as nice as the MX1000, but very nice. It's said to be much like the older MX gaming mouse grips.
+Grip on the mouse is not very smooth, but not uncomfortable by any means. It maintains comfort while not allowing your hand to slip easily.
+Scroll wheel is silent when clicking or scrolling.
+Cord is in a shoelace style wrapping and seems to be more durable, while being thinner.
+Weights can adjust how heavy or light your mouse is. (makes a bit of difference, believe it or not)
-Uber-sensitive can seem not too smooth, but that may be a function of how fast it's moving in comparison to some visual things.
-Weights don't help too much if you try weighting it directionally, but the overall weight change is effective.
Recommendation 1: Use advanced game settings in the driver software to fine-tune the sensitivity on-the-fly. You can change settings from the default 400, 800, and 2000 DPI.
Recommendation 2: Use the weights to adjust how light or heavy you like the mouse.
In-game performance and convenience (CoD2 and CS:S used) - 9.5/10
+Everything you'd expect for gaming.
+Accurate.
+Sensitivity switching is extremely easy to use.
+Responsive clicking.
+Easy movement with new mouse feet material and shape.
-You may get killed while switching sensitivity as it does use one finger for a split second, but usually not long enough to be killed.
Styling - 10/10
+Looks new, but has styling like it's been through war with faded paint and the like (just a visual effect).
+Orange, silver, and black color scheme looks awesome.
+Sensitivity meter lights match color scheme.
+Thin cord in shoelace style wrapping. Looks kinda war-ish.
Conclusion - 9.8/10
+Superior styling.
+Superior performance.
+Fine-tunable weight.
+Sensitivity changing on-the-fly.
+Superior responsiveness (full-speed USB).
+Thin, yet heavy duty cord.
-No forward button.
-Weights don't help much when trying to put directional weight on it.
G15 review coming soon [s:2bd7860364]to a theater near you[/s:2bd7860364].
EDIT: Review time!
Logitech G5 Laser Gaming Mouse - $55 at Amazon.com
First Impressions on the shelf and when it shipped - 9/10
+ Typical Logitech packaging.
+ Attractive and not overdone if you like typical Logitech packaging.
+ Brief list of features on bottom of front. Very convenient.
- Nothing too flashy, but could have done slightly more for a new gaming product.
Side note: CompUSA and Best Buy had no display model for either of these, which is strange but could be because of the morons locally.
Recommendation: Buy online. You can get much better prices.
What it's packaged with - 9/10
+Not quite minimal, not quite overdone, just right.
*Drivers (you can get them off the Logitech site too).
*Weight tin and weight tray (will explain later).
*Short, simple getting started chart.
*Small product brochure.
+Condensed and localized. Not all over the place.
+Mouse comfortably placed to avoid damage while still highlighting the appearance.
Recommendation 1: Go to logitech.com and get the newest drivers. Ignore the driver CD bundled.
Recommendation 2: Ignore step 3 on getting started guide and use Recommendation 1.
Driver Installation- 9/10
+Simple.
+Standard Logitech drivers. (everything is the same except a new set of options is unlocked when the G5 is detected)
-Standard Logitech drivers. (a little bloated, but oh well)
Recommendation: Go to logitech.com and get the newest drivers. Ignore the driver CD bundled.
Ease of Use- 8/10
+Has left and right click, middle click, up/down scroll, side scroll, and back button on side.
+Sensitivity switching on-the-fly is in a convenient location.
-Does not have forward button on side. Big mistake, but I use the side scroll for back and forward instead and it's working nicely.
Recommendation: If you use the back and forward thumb buttons of the mouse a lot, try using the side scrolling as back and forward.
Performance - 10/10
+Goes from nice and slow to uber-sensitive... on-the-fly. Shows which of 3 settings you're on by looking at the lights on the mouse.
+Smooth for the most part.
+Accurate.
+Comfortable. Not as nice as the MX1000, but very nice. It's said to be much like the older MX gaming mouse grips.
+Grip on the mouse is not very smooth, but not uncomfortable by any means. It maintains comfort while not allowing your hand to slip easily.
+Scroll wheel is silent when clicking or scrolling.
+Cord is in a shoelace style wrapping and seems to be more durable, while being thinner.
+Weights can adjust how heavy or light your mouse is. (makes a bit of difference, believe it or not)
-Uber-sensitive can seem not too smooth, but that may be a function of how fast it's moving in comparison to some visual things.
-Weights don't help too much if you try weighting it directionally, but the overall weight change is effective.
Recommendation 1: Use advanced game settings in the driver software to fine-tune the sensitivity on-the-fly. You can change settings from the default 400, 800, and 2000 DPI.
Recommendation 2: Use the weights to adjust how light or heavy you like the mouse.
In-game performance and convenience (CoD2 and CS:S used) - 9.5/10
+Everything you'd expect for gaming.
+Accurate.
+Sensitivity switching is extremely easy to use.
+Responsive clicking.
+Easy movement with new mouse feet material and shape.
-You may get killed while switching sensitivity as it does use one finger for a split second, but usually not long enough to be killed.
Styling - 10/10
+Looks new, but has styling like it's been through war with faded paint and the like (just a visual effect).
+Orange, silver, and black color scheme looks awesome.
+Sensitivity meter lights match color scheme.
+Thin cord in shoelace style wrapping. Looks kinda war-ish.
Conclusion - 9.8/10
+Superior styling.
+Superior performance.
+Fine-tunable weight.
+Sensitivity changing on-the-fly.
+Superior responsiveness (full-speed USB).
+Thin, yet heavy duty cord.
-No forward button.
-Weights don't help much when trying to put directional weight on it.
G15 review coming soon [s:2bd7860364]to a theater near you[/s:2bd7860364].