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Re: Mice & Keyboard Discussion thread (and why Logitech's new mice suck)
« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2014, 07:15:01 PM »

Not sure if it's a QC issue but don't get me started on the G600.  If you move the mouse too fast in an game you would be either staring at the sky or at your feet.  What a shame too 'cause that mouse was so comfortable.  I'm currently using a G400S (basically an MX518) for playing FPS games.
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Re: Mice & Keyboard Discussion thread (and why Logitech's new mice suck)
« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2014, 09:44:43 PM »

Not sure if it's a QC issue but don't get me started on the G600.  If you move the mouse too fast in an game you would be either staring at the sky or at your feet.  What a shame too 'cause that mouse was so comfortable.  I'm currently using a G400S (basically an MX518) for playing FPS games.

can't you change the DPI on the mouse with the logitech software?
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Re: Mice & Keyboard Discussion thread (and why Logitech's new mice suck)
« Reply #12 on: May 07, 2014, 11:25:15 PM »

Not sure if it's a QC issue but don't get me started on the G600.  If you move the mouse too fast in an game you would be either staring at the sky or at your feet.  What a shame too 'cause that mouse was so comfortable.  I'm currently using a G400S (basically an MX518) for playing FPS games.

can't you change the DPI on the mouse with the logitech software?
What I'm describing isn't a sensitivity or DPI issue. Its a tracking issue where the mouse jumps to a downward or upward facing position.
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Re: Mice & Keyboard Discussion thread (and why Logitech's new mice suck)
« Reply #13 on: May 08, 2014, 12:55:42 AM »

I used to play with a logitech G500. Within half a year it was already having the double click problem and at the 1 year mark it became unbearable (couldn't even use it reliably for normal pc use). I switched back to the Microsoft Optical Mouse that I was using before the logitech and never looked back. It's actually undergone heavier abuse now that it's been "in service" for 4 years already. I would say the only problem is that it is a bit too small to fully rest my palm on it so my wrist is usually on the mousepad. 

I was always under the impression that logitech stuff were well built or something but after the g500 ordeal I wouldn't want to risk it again. I may have just been unlucky but I do know that the double click problem isn't unique to me.

As for keyboards,  use the CM Storm Quickfire TK with brown switches. Blues were too clicky and I didn't like the Reds and Blacks when I tried all switches while Brown hit that sweet spot. I bought the TK version simply because the TK-less wasn't available withou importing which would defeat the point of buying CM since their keyboards were the cheapest available at the time. I really love the keyboard though, and the numpad is useful for some games so it's not so bad.

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Re: Mice & Keyboard Discussion thread (and why Logitech's new mice suck)
« Reply #14 on: May 08, 2014, 01:00:39 AM »

G700s + G710.

My first non-OEM mouse was the Intellimouse Explorer 4 in 2004, which lives to this day. Second were the Razer Diamondback and MX518 -- Razer gave up after about 8 months (sticky or unreliable clicks) and I think the MX518 died after 2 years (left click unreliable). I got a replacement MX518 and that lasted another two years before the same failure.

My G700 lasted for about three years before the double click bug. They upgraded me to the G700s.

My experience with the Diamondback was not positive (felt cheap and tacky compared to any of the Logitech mice I've had), plus their warranty sucks. The Logitech 3-year warranty is just outside of the my typical usable life for a mouse before it wears out, so it doesn't really make sense to go with any other company unless their mice last 4-5 years in a single go.

I think my G700 felt great and I have pretty good expectations for the G700s as it's more resistant to sweat.
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Re: Mice & Keyboard Discussion thread (and why Logitech's new mice suck)
« Reply #15 on: May 08, 2014, 02:06:05 AM »

My preference:



Logitech G1. The very first of the Logitech gaming mice series.

One of the top mice for Starcraft brood war progamers in Korea. Certainly not the most ergonomic or high-functionality, but it holds no surprises and is a fantastic beater mouse for hours of gaming.
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Re: Mice & Keyboard Discussion thread (and why Logitech's new mice suck)
« Reply #16 on: May 08, 2014, 02:52:08 AM »

Sweet, just bought myself a nice lightly used g5v2 for $51 on ebay!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271481135152
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Re: Mice & Keyboard Discussion thread (and why Logitech's new mice suck)
« Reply #17 on: May 08, 2014, 06:56:47 AM »

Have you guys considered vertical mouse
http://www.hanselman.com/blog/DiggingTheNewVerticalMouseHelpingMyCarpalTunnel.aspx
dont wait for Carpal Tunnel syndrome.
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Re: Mice & Keyboard Discussion thread (and why Logitech's new mice suck)
« Reply #18 on: May 08, 2014, 06:13:59 PM »

Rocking a G602 and CM Storm Trigger (Cherry Browns). Retired the G500 to work duty, due to the free spin scroll wheel, godsend for large xml or json files. Also tried the G500s a while back, craptastically horrible, with the whiny capacitor and positive accel sensor. G400s was fine, sold it to get the G602. Did prefer the heftier wireless G602 over it.

Also did have G5v2 that had a right click stickiness, no idea what happened to it after several moves between home and school.
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Re: Mice & Keyboard Discussion thread (and why Logitech's new mice suck)
« Reply #19 on: May 08, 2014, 07:41:21 PM »

Have you guys considered vertical mouse
http://www.hanselman.com/blog/DiggingTheNewVerticalMouseHelpingMyCarpalTunnel.aspx
dont wait for Carpal Tunnel syndrome.

I've tried them, but didn't get on with it.  I'd prefer a track ball to the vertical.

I run a magic pad and magic mouse side by side on all of my machines so I can swap back and forth.  I like them for different applications and it lets me mix it up to keep discomfort away.
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