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4.5 stars
"A previous generation mouse that's better than most of the current generation"
Pros: Very comfortable and egromatic; many extra buttons; nice response; Sensitivity switching; application switching; extra buttons are easy to reach; relatively long wire; supports pretty high 1600DPI
Cons: Right-handed only; optical rather than laser; doesn't support 2000DPI (which is a little much anyway)
Summary: Though the MX518 is a mouse of the previous generation of gaming mice, it is much better than most of the mice of the current generation.
The MX518 is very, very comfortable, and never annoying or straining to use. All the buttons are well-placed. Its comfort is where the Razer Copperhead fails, the latter not being very egromatic at all.
The MX518 has two extra buttons for games and applications, and sensitivity switching/application switching buttons. This is where its successors, the G5 and G7, fail. The G5 and G7 lack a second thumb button and an application switcher.
The MX518 is an optical mouse; therefore, it will not be exactly as accurate as the current generation but will definatly be accurate enough. It supports up to 1600DPI, which should be good for FPS's. Though the current generation (excluding Microsoft's offering) supports 2000DPI, 2000DPI is a bit too sensitive for most cases, anyway.
If you don't need an application switcher (which most don't) and a second thumb button (which less hardcore gamers don't), definatly go for the G5 or G7. If you want a flashier mouse with as many buttons as sensible, go with the Razer Copperhead. But if you want a great mouse with great potential for gaming and normal use and great comfort, look no further than the MX518.
Where to buy
Logitech MX518 Gaming-Grade Optical Mouse:
$39.99 - $49.99
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