What is Reddit's opinion of Logitech G500 Programmable Gaming Mouse?

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I've got a 10" span from pinky tip to thumb tip, and I guess I use the claw grip. I probably could benefit from a larger mouse, but I've had the same series of mice since high school, and I'm 27 now. While I'm not sure you can find the Logitech G5 anywhere in stores right now, there are a few places online you can get one. That series did go through a few changes, and while I'm not a huge fan of everything they've got on their store now, the Logitech G500 has and is serving me very well. I should note this is my third mouse from this line - the first one lasted all the way from freshman year of high school into senior year of college, the second one I had for a year and gave to a friend, the third and current one was a gift to myself in 2013. So far, so good! Amazon link if you're interested in seeing it, went for $70 bucks when I got it.

Edit: sorry, after looking at pictures, I'm definitely palm by default, but I think claw when playing shooters.

I heard the G502 was popular. Is it really that good? I've been using a Logitech G500 since 2006? I bought a replacement back in 2012 since it was dying and it's still fine since then.

Personally, I would like to use a palm grip but I always end up with the claw... I have ~20cm long hands (middle finger to middle of palm) and use a Logitech G500 and would, if I ever have the chance, pick a bigger mouse next time.

I have a logitech G500 that is a few years old. I'm not majorly keen on the size so open to offers. Tried to see how much it is on amazon at the moment and well... it's a bit off

i have a logitech g500 used for around 2 days, possibly a full week. i didn't like the rubbery feel, or the slightly different grip than the mx518 i had been using.

the box was thrown away during a spring cleaning, and i was unable to return it. been sitting in a drawer ever since.

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-G500-Programmable-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B002J9GDXI

I rock a G500 too, and I used to use a Copperhead like the OP. You're right iamlouie, it's a great mouse. I'd call it a solid upgrade from the Copperhead. If you have larger than average hands, it's more fitting and comfortable than the comparably smaller Copperhead. I enjoy how it has better on-mouse buttons than the Copperhead, it helps to drop sensitivity when you're playing rifle-sniper. Currently $57 at amazon, I'd say it's worth it.

I am looking for a new mouse and keyboard, I am currently using a Logitech G500 and the keyboard from Logitech MX550 Bundle. I was thinking of getting the Proteus RGB since the old one is discontinued and like $110 - 120, and I have no idea on a keyboard I want reds or browns and I want a back light, except I don't want it to be red I, care little about RGB I would prefer a white back light honestly and be able to dim it when I go to sleep, if it ends up being a RGB keyboard that is fine but I do want a dimming function. I do appreciate any help that is provided.

I am looking for a new mouse and keyboard, I am currently using a Logitech G500 and the keyboard from Logitech MX550 Bundle. I was thinking of getting the Proteus RGB since the old one is discontinued and like $110 - 120, and I have no idea on a keyboard I want reds or browns and I want a back light, except I don't want it to be red I, care little about RGB I would prefer a white back light honestly and be able to dim it when I go to sleep, if it ends up being a RGB keyboard that is fine but I do want a dimming function. I do appreciate any help that is provided.

My Logitech G500 is dying. I know of the G500s, but should I look into the G502? They all feel good to me and are a good size, but I use the fingertip grip.

I originally bought a Corsair M65 as a replacement for my old little Logitech G500. That was possibly the most uncomfortable mouse I've ever used. A couple months after I went back to Logitech and bought this beauty of a mouse. I think I'll be keeping this one at least until next decade.

• You can easily prevent RSI in your right wrist by getting a quality laser gaming mouse and using high sensitivity settings. You have to be able to drag your cursor from one corner of the screen diagonally to the opposite using only 50% or less of available mousepad space (without lifting your mouse). If you are using two monitors, you have to be able to move the cursor across both screens without lifting your mouse.

• If you are using an optical low-sensitivity device, moving to a high-sensitivity will will take you 2-3 weeks to get used to, but it will play a major role in reducing wrist pains. Low sensitivity is the highest contributor to right wrist pains, speaking from personal experience of ~20 years gaming on a PC.

• Make sure your mouse has no resistance when you are moving it. Clean the bottom of it, use a friction-less mousepad. Personally, I've ordered a smooth tabletop and don't use any mousepad at all, because they all offer more friction than a bare surface. I am using a low-friction gaming mouse (G500), but all gaming mice should be designed to be low-friction. I clean my desk surface and the bottom of my mouse regularly (more than 5 times a day when I'm gaming).

• In all games that allow it, you should use keybinds that doesn't require you to lift your left palm from its resting position. Default keybinds for primary abilities (123456) are horrible. Use qertfgczx and modifiers (shift, ctrl, alt) if the game supports it. You can disable Caps Lock default functionality in windows registry and use it for push-to-talk or as another very comfortable generic keybind.

• Use a keyboard wrist rest. If prevents RSI from excessive typing. It is more relevant to writers, but it is much more comfortable than nothing for gamers too. There are mouse wrist rests too, but personally I find that I don't need it, though I use a piece of soft cloth to rest my wrist on in order to prevent abrasions during very long gaming sessions.

• Make sure your elbows are supported. Buy a computer chair with adjustable elbow rests and align them with the table surface.

Exercise is extremely good, but it will not prevent RSI if you are using a poor setup. And RSI will ruin your gaming experience something fierce, take care of your body.

Came that way bruh

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-G500-Programmable-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B002J9GDXI

Having a 2nd monitor will change your computer experience, forever, for the better! I first used a VGA monitor + Hercules monochrome monitor for debugging on the 2nd monitor back in 1995. Since then I've always had 2 (or even 3) monitors on my primary computer. A 2nd monitor is a god-send. Especially since you can rotate them 90 degrees for 1080x1920 -- reading PDFs is enjoyable ! But I digress ... :-)

Now, to answer your question:

I'm usually not a big fan of laptops due to them:

• having such as huge depreciated value so fast, and
• usually have a crappy (mobile) GPU. (I'm a graphics guy so my expectations are quite high.)

I used to believe laptops usually aren't really a good ROI. That said, work lent me a MacBook Pro 2014 2.6 GHz i7 with ~~13"~~ 15" Retina Display for my main machine and I absolutely love it so I've changed my opinion after having to use a OSX daily for 4 years.

They almost had to pry the previous 17" MacBook Pro from my fingers they lent me for 3 years prior. :-)

Why I love my MacBook Pro:

• I can run my ShaderToy examples "properly",
• It has a proper shell, Bash, and I can run fun shells such as iTerm2 and TermKit or Fish Shell
• Has gcc, and now clang accessible (from the command line)
• XCode is there if you need it,
• I can use my same OSX Vim config across my Windows, and Linux desktops.
• I run Windows and Linux with VM Ware -- really the best of all 3 worlds
• Once you buy a good mouse, Logitech G500, you'll be good to go.
• OSX forces me to chose applications that are cross platform across Windows, Linux, and OSX. This helps me from being proprietary vendor lock-in and held "data format hostage."

Other colleagues have run Arch Linux on the thing. :-)

About Windows laptops ... ugh. I don't have enough data to recommend them. Sorry. Some of my colleagues have picked up some gaming laptops with the Intel + nVidia dual GPU combo. Super Sexy. But Pricey.

Since you don't have to worry about rendering or 3D performance, then yeah, definitely a laptop is an option worth considering. Personally, I would budget between $1k .. $2k for a laptop. Anything more then that and you're probably better spending it on a desktop or other "Quality of Life" improvements. i.e. standing desk.

You'll find a lot of geeks prefer MacBooks because you get the best of both worlds: OSX + Unix. Or triple. :-) Add Windows on the side if you need it (ala Boot Camp, or a VM.) I've helped "convert" a few colleagues over to OSX after I've pointed out some of the best desktop/UI features of OSX's design.

Hope this helps, even if I am biased. :-)

Edit: Fixed MacBook Pro laptop screen size

The thumb button on a mouse. Like this one

First of all, go to the servers selection and pick one that is on or near the top of most populated. You do not want to end up in a mostly empty server, just trust me on this.

Then, you need to login, create your character (don't get all stressed out which one, they are all fairly balanced, just take the one which looks best and select the role you feel like playing), sit down, open your options menu and go through it thoroughly.

With that done, fire up keybindings menu and customize your controls as you see fit. WoW is widely known for it's flexibility. In general, you want to have buttons such as Q,E,R,F,C available for most important spells and you will need pretty much the rest of the keyboard (depending on your preferences) for less important abilities and interface elements. Don't forget that you can use SHIFT, CTLR and ALT together with normal buttons to triple the amount of keybinds you can use. And then yo can combine it in to something ridiculous such as SHIFT+ALT+CTRL+E and become God. No, seriously, keybind everything.

Stressing the point above - from the very start avoid clicking any action bar buttons with your mouse. Use your keyboard. It doesn't take long to get used to and believe you me, it will be a lot more comfortable in the long run and will make you much more dangerous in PvP.

Now, one important distinction: avoid using keyboard to turn your character. This is what your mouse is for - not for clicking, but for turning. It is okay to do out of combat, for example when riding or flying, but in combat (especially PvP combat) keyboard-turning is going to get you brutally murdered without a chance to fight back. It's because your keyboard turning speed allows your opponents to just sidestep you and limits your reaction speed severely in general. Many end-game PvE encounters require lightning-fast reactions as well, it's not just about PvP. Mouse controlled turning doesn't have speed restrictions, it's as fast as you can move your mouse.

Let me go ahead and recommend you a gaming mouse such as Logitech G500 with programmable keys. WoW is precisely the sort of a game where such thing is immensely useful. You can do without it, but it is comfortable and gives an advantage in PvP.

If you can be bothered, up your mouse sensitivity and/or get a laser mouse if you are still using optical. It will save you some RSI pain in the long run.

Contrary to popular opinion you do not need any addons to play end-game content. Experiment around, if you want, of course. Postal and Prat are great for managing mail (you will get your auction items and gold delivered to your mail, which can amount to hundreds a day, when you expand your business) and chat interface, for example. For auction house I would recommend Auctionator, but it's no longer supported by its developer and falling apart slowly as patches are being released. Still works, though. Mostly.

Finally, sources of information. Wowhead when you need anything quest or item related - check comments section once you find an item, most relevant info will be there. Curse to get your addons from. Mmo-champion and WoWinsider to stay updated on news. That's all you need for now.

And the most important thing. Enjoy the game, don't rush anything, but bear in mind one simple truth: the real game starts when you reach the maximum level. Everything that you experience while leveling is completely irrelevant. You will be able to defeat classes that two-shot you, you will earn serious money, you will get cool titles and shiny mounts, your gear will not look like clowns outfit and you will have a million completely different ways to develop your character further, even when you will no longer gain higher levels. Game is balanced and developed towards endgame. You can and you will have great fun when leveling up, but that's just an introduction. The moment you hit level 90 it's as though you are level 1 again, but this time for real.

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http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-G500-Programmable-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B002J9GDXI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1418280364&sr=8-2&keywords=g500&pebp=1418280365476

This is the mouse I use for gaming.

The buttons on the top can adjust the sensitivity on the fly.

Cant imagine how they aren't superior for aiming.

G500 is on Amazon for $40 right now. Higher DPI, laser sensor, a third macro button, and a better wheel. Plus a braided cord (but that's not really a big deal).

Logitech G500

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-G500-Programmable-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B002J9GDXI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322241641&sr=8-1

http://www.overclock.net/keyboards/491752-mechanical-keyboard-guide.html

I'm looking into getting a PS/2 Deck Legend and a G500.