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ghostWriter
United States3302 Posts
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IntoTheWow
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The G5 is shaped kind of like the mx518 right? It was too big for my taste. Seems like so far the best option for me in terms of size and weight is the G1. Anyone knows if there's a big difference in technology between the G1 and G3? I mean I don't care if it's 2000 dpi against 1600... The side buttons look annoying, specially for claw grip. Still thinking about the moused  Any small razer mouse? From their site they all seem pretty "long" Thanks again everyone. | ||
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DefMatrixUltra
Canada1992 Posts
If you go there, you can compare some of their mice. The DeathAdder is about the size of a G5. You can compare it with smaller mice like the Salmosa or Abyssus. | ||
OneOther
United States10774 Posts
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LxRogue
United States1415 Posts
G3 is a laser mouse and G1 is optical. Laser mice are better on surfaces that are glossy/reflective (these can make optical mice jump around when they shouldn't), and can handle higher sensitivities in general. The max DPI on optical mice is about 800, and most people just don't go much higher than that. Laser mice go much higher, and i like being able to use 1200, but few people will go much higher than that. I would only get a laser mouse if price isn't a factor because they are quite a bit more expensive. On a side note, i don't actually see the G1 for sale. Is it discontinued? | ||
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So no fek
United States3001 Posts
![[image loading]](http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/sonofek/mousesize.jpg) And an unrelated bonus picture + Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/sonofek/bonus.jpg) | ||
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leejas
United States440 Posts
Razer Salmosa Razer Krait Logitech Mx510 Logitech Mx518 Logitech optical (the small one Nal_ra and some pros used for a while) Microsoft optical mouse I personally prefer the Microsoft optical two button mouse, but I've gotten a lot of gifts over time after it broke. If you have a "claw" grip I'd shy away from the mx518/G5. The G3/G1 is amazing in the category, I'd pick one up. It's not as slim and tiny as the Krait, but still has that nice sleek slim feeling. I use the Razer Salmosa right now. It's the simplest and most like the Microsoft Optical Mouse I used to use. | ||
Last Romantic
United States20665 Posts
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IntoTheWow
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Cambium
United States16368 Posts
On December 29 2009 15:25 IntoTheWow wrote: Yeah looks like I can't find the G1 anywhere. The G3 is available, but the side buttonss arggggg It's okay, you can disable them. Even if you don't, they do nothing in games. They are "back" and "forward" buttons. So clicking them in games have absolutely no effects. | ||
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IntoTheWow
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HaruHaru
United States988 Posts
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haduken
Australia8267 Posts
the best fucking mouse evar | ||
Jibba
United States22883 Posts
On December 29 2009 15:05 LxRogue wrote: I have a G5 and I really like it even though it's pretty big and I'm left handed. (LOL it's a right-hand molded mouse) G3 is a laser mouse and G1 is optical. Laser mice are better on surfaces that are glossy/reflective (these can make optical mice jump around when they shouldn't), and can handle higher sensitivities in general. The max DPI on optical mice is about 800, and most people just don't go much higher than that. Laser mice go much higher, and i like being able to use 1200, but few people will go much higher than that. I would only get a laser mouse if price isn't a factor because they are quite a bit more expensive. On a side note, i don't actually see the G1 for sale. Is it discontinued? Laser mice are still worse at tracking under almost every circumstance, including the newer sensors, and D(C)PI is a mostly irrelevant number. Optical mice do go well above 900 CPI, but I know very few players that actually use sensitivities that high, because it's simply too high. To the OP, your first concern should be shape. If the MX300 is what you like, I recommend you try and buy another one or get a G1. I think the MX300 is actually superior, but since Logitech isn't making them anymore, you next best bet is the G1, and the G3 is worse than both. Razer might have a similar shape, but you might as well stick with what works. | ||
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Jibba
United States22883 Posts
On December 29 2009 15:25 IntoTheWow wrote: Yeah looks like I can't find the G1 anywhere. The G3 is available, but the side buttonss arggggg Well that sucks. In most cases, unless you're a QL player, the difference between the laser and optical sensor won't be noticeable. I guess the G3 has some negative accel and malfunction at lower CPI settings, which may be an issue. Seriously, first try looking around for a MX300 on eBay or something. | ||
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Jibba
United States22883 Posts
http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-mice/razer-abyssus The Abyssus is new so I've never seen it, but I think the Krait is pretty similar to what you're looking for. See if any stores around you have them for you to try. For what it's worth, I own a lot of mice and this Deathadder is the best I've ever had. That said, I wouldn't have bought it if it didn't come with a 2 year warranty. | ||
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IntoTheWow
is awesome32278 Posts
On December 29 2009 21:12 Jibba wrote: Well that sucks. In most cases, unless you're a QL player, the difference between the laser and optical sensor won't be noticeable. I guess the G3 has some negative accel and malfunction at lower CPI settings, which may be an issue. Seriously, first try looking around for a MX300 on eBay or something. what ebay son? Im from fucking argentina t_t :p | ||
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haduken
Australia8267 Posts
Way way way too fast for BW. ![[image loading]](http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Logitech/MX518/images/packaging3.jpg) Try it. I got my for like $20 dollars | ||
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Jibba
United States22883 Posts
On December 29 2009 21:32 haduken wrote: Used an DeathAdder, this thing is not accurate at all. Way way way too fast for BW. Try it. I got my for like $20 dollars o.o The default DA CPI is 1800, which I agree is too high, but that's why you drop it to 900 or 450. I think the MX518 starts at 900 by default, which is why you might've liked it more.Either way, DA (IME3.0) and MX518 are both too big for the OP. | ||
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Jibba
United States22883 Posts
On December 29 2009 21:30 IntoTheWow wrote: Beg one of us. what ebay son? Im from fucking argentina t_t :p G1s are going for $20~ on eBay atm. Or look into those 2 Razer mice. | ||
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