laser vs. optical

[drummerboy92]

ive been looking around for a new mouse, and i cant decide between a logitech g5 laser mouse
(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104191)
or a logitech mx518 optical mouse
(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104178)

other than needing different mouse pads, is there really a difference between optical and laser? if not, im gonna go with the logitech mx518. its 5 dollars cheaper (BUT i'd have to get a new mouse pad) and has 2 more buttons.

[SmurfWithAStick]

From what I am told, optical is more precise.

[Nuclear Krusader]

Laser has increased resolution, but optical works on pretty much every surface while retaining accuracy. Your call.

I got a laser mouse and I couldn't use it properly. I went back to my optical until I could get a Func pad with a rough surface; on this kind of surface the laser is a pleasure to use, very precise and you don't run out of mousing area.

[kamikazi_tom]

If your a gamer, a Laser mouse is a must. But remember, the mouse pad that you use is as important as the mouse. I know people that buy a G5 and then use an old cloth mousepad. What a waste. Get a Razer eXactMat (like me! =]) or an icemat...ect.


Tom =]

[Hi Ho]

I've found that laser mice work much better on more surfaces than optical mice. I'll never go back to an optical mouse.

[TwoRails]

I've found that laser mice work much better on more surfaces than optical mice. I'll never go back to an optical mouse.Ditto... I'm spoiled too :)

[The Village Idiot]

I noticed hardly any difference actually, between my old Logitech mouse and the G5, perhaps its just me, only difference i did see was the Optical refused to work on my 4D Steelpad whereas the laser did enjoy a night on the SteelPad.

[drummerboy92]

well im sure with either id be alot happier than with this stupid "ball" mouse is still have. and no i dont play games on my old POS computer, but just using the internet is hard enough with this thing clogging with lint all the time haha

[glc]

If you don't play games or do exacting work, just get a basic Logitech or Microsoft optical - cheapies will work just fine.

[Mavman1]

I'm using the Logitech G7 for my single player gaming, I love it. :)

[drummerboy92]

well i do plan on gaming on the new computer im getting and thats why im getting a new mouse. probably the logitech g5