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08-16-2007, 05:02 PM
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laser vs. optical
ive been looking around for a new mouse, and i cant decide between a logitech g5 laser mouse
(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826104191) or a logitech mx518 optical mouse (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826104178) 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. |
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08-16-2007, 11:47 PM
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From what I am told, optical is more precise.
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08-17-2007, 01:15 AM
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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.
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08-17-2007, 09:53 AM
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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.
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08-17-2007, 01:03 PM
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I've found that laser mice work much better on more surfaces than optical mice. I'll never go back to an optical mouse.
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08-17-2007, 11:36 PM
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08-18-2007, 11:19 AM
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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.
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08-18-2007, 08:57 PM
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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
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08-19-2007, 11:26 AM
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If you don't play games or do exacting work, just get a basic Logitech or Microsoft optical - cheapies will work just fine.
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08-19-2007, 12:04 PM
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I'm using the Logitech G7 for my single player gaming, I love it.
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08-19-2007, 01:46 PM
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well i do plan on gaming on the new computer im getting and thats why im getting a new mouse. probably the logitech g5
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