Logitech MX518 Gaming Optical Mouse - Metal | 
| Brand: Logitech
List Price: $49.99
Buy New: $32.00
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Rating:  240 reviews
Sales Rank: 296
Color: Metal
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 10 x 3 x 10
nv:Device Type: Gaming Mouse
Connection Type: USB
Tracking Method: Optical
Buttons: 8
Scrolling Capability: Yes
Vertical Scroll: Yes
Horizontal Scroll: Yes
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 3 years warranty
MPN: 931352-0403
Model: 931352-0403
UPC: 840356616209
EAN: 0097855031198
ASIN: B0007Z1M50
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | Bulk/Retail - Retail | | • | Connectivity - USB | | • | Color - Black / Silver | | • | Button Count - N/A |
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Product Description
The Logitech MX 518 Gaming Optical Mouse helps you play at your personal best, as often as possible. With its ultra-high resolution, 1600-dpi MX Optical Engine and adjustable sensitivity, you'll have peak performance and comfort for the most intense gaming sessions. Designed to fit comfortable in your hand Compatible with Windows XP computers
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| Customer Reviews: Read 235 more reviews...
 Superior Gaming mouse and excellent mouse overall May 6, 2005
John E. Pombrio (Manchester, CT United States)
74 out of 81 found this review helpful
I like this mouse a lot. With the right mouse pad (a Microthin Wow!Pad from Office Depot), this mouse glides beautifully, never seen one better. The main buttons are easy to push (only Microsoft does this right also). The forward and back side buttons are a little small but work fine. The scroll wheel is not as nice as the MS Intellimouse 4 as it still clicks and is harder to roll. Never used the tilt wheel on the MS mouse. It is gaming where this mouse shines. The mouse tracks no matter how fast I move the mouse. The mouse never sleeps so it always responds perfectly. Frankly, I have not yet found any use that I needed to change the mouse resolution (i.e. speed) but in trials that is easy to do.
Feel is good, middle to small sized so fits most of my family. Cord is thin and a little stiff so it does not always lay completely flat (I have not found on that did). Very lightweight. Contoured nicely to fit the cupped hand.
Worked with Win XP as soon as I plugged it in, drivers and program loaded with no hassle.
Nice job, Logitech!
 Great Mouse, But Beware Of USB Port Issues January 30, 2006
"The Woj" (Downers Grove, IL)
63 out of 104 found this review helpful
I did a lot of research before I finally decided to purchase the Logitech Mx518. I decided against wireless and this Logitech product got some of the best reviews out there. So I decided to get it. As soon as I hooked it up to my usb port I was amazed at the sensitivity and control. However, once my computer went into the screen saver mode, the mouse just went dead. It would not work again until I unplugged it, and plugged it back in to my usb port. I downloaded the newest software from Logitech, no good. It still locked up after the screensaver kicked in. Logitech tech support never returned my emails. So, I went to a local retailer where the "geek" (hint, hint) there told me my situation was a common problem with the Mx518. I was advised to connect the mouse directly to the mouse port in the back of my computer ( PS/2 not the usb) and see what happened. So, I hooked up the mouse to the "old fashion", PS/2 mouse port in the back of my computer tower and it has been fine ever since (about 2 weeks now). After the initial "troubleshooting" I am very please with this mouse. However, I doubt I would purchase this same model again due to its issues with the usb ports. ****August 2007 Update: the thumb browser "back" button has stopped working. So far 1 week and several efforts, but no reply from Logitech Warranty/Support****
 As Good As a G5 And Cheaper Too April 11, 2007
K. Parmalee (Atlanta GA USA)
42 out of 44 found this review helpful
Those of you who have read my G5 review might be surprised that I bought an MX518 instead of a G5. I'm pretty high on the G5, and rather sad about breaking it, but I was curious about the MX518, if for no other reason than it is the standard by which the G5 is so often compared.
I've been using the new mouse for about a week and it's hard to distinguish performance-wise from a G5. But there are some differences worth mentioning.
What I Miss About the G5 -
Separate X and Y axis sensitivity settings - this feature was only available in SetPoint's Game Mode but did give me some flexibility in opening up the horizontal sensitivity for close-in sweeping without sacrificing vertical precision.
Adjustable weights - My G5 as described in my review weighs 140g; the MX518 weighs 105g. The weight module on the G5 makes the entire difference. I've noticed the difference, but have adjusted without too much trouble.
Sensitivity Indicator - Occasionally I'd lose track of the mouse sensitivity and had to look at the G5's LED indicator, which in some cases was easier than wiggling the mouse.
What I Like Better About the MX518 -
Two thumb buttons which I've set for raising and lowering sensitivity a la user.xml customization similar to what I did on my G5. Their location is still a bit high.
BTW, the SetPoint software will detect the MX518 and append user.xml with default settings for the MX518. This is cool as it allows one to switch back (or use in parallel) to a G5 without losing any customization.
Toss-Ups -
The size and shape of the MX518 and G5 are identical, however my G5 had a slightly rougher texture both on its' topside and its' gripping surfaces. The MX518 is more slippery in both areas, so those who tend to rely on palm friction for grip might prefer a G5. I tend to use my thumb and pinky to hold the mouse, so it's not as noticeable.
Conclusion -
The G5 was the best mouse I ever owned, but the MX518 is an acceptable and more cost-effective replacement.
Public Service Announcement - How to "Deep Hack" your MX518 --
The SetPoint utility keeps its' configuration info in a file called user.xml (I forget the path, but it's stored in the Documents and Settings directory on XP). Editing the file itself is not difficult - because it's XML, any text editor will do. It's WHEN one edits that's important. SetPoint guards against accidental changes or deletions by rebuilding the user.xml file when it exits. So you have to do the following:
1) Close SetPoint, either from the system tray or going into the task manager.
2) Copy user.xml to user.xml.orig or whatever suffix you use to save an archival copy.
3) Edit user.xml, by copying and pasting the tags for the normal "increase sensitivity" button to button 4. For the MX518, I also copy and paste the normal "decrease sensitivity" button tags to button 5. If like me you want to use it for games that you've set up for SetPoint's "game mode", you'll also have to change the section in user.xml dealing with game mode. Otherwise, the change will fail as soon as you run the game.
4) Delete last_user.xml.
5) Open SetPoint. In my case, I logged out of XP then logged back in to reload SetPoint.
The end result is that outside of game mode, both the standard increase / decrease sensitivity buttons and the thumb buttons can change the mouse sensitivity. In game mode, only the thumb buttons can change the mouse sensitivity. This is because game mode has a different XML syntax than default mode. Conceivably this technique can be used to arbitrarily reprogram all of the buttons. Make sure you backup user.xml before charging in!
Freaking Wonderful!!!! April 23, 2005
T. Olson (My computer)
36 out of 64 found this review helpful
This mouse is the greatest mouse to have come out! The mx510 is also a wonderful mouse, but this is the icing on the cake. How does it compair to the Razor Diamondback you ask? Well to sum it up for yall it blows it out of the water! Alright might have been a little short so here it goes. The mx518 has many new features, it has new software, 1600 dpi that can be lowerd to any dpi setting you want with a click of a button. For all you n00bers out there(newbies) higher dpi enables faster movments over a higher resolution which is good for using aps, but for me i rather play with a smaller dpi for gaming because it allows more precise moving with lower sensitivity. Plus it has the 5.8 megapixle optical lens which is the highest out right now. I hope this was helpful and logitech all the way!
 Not for lefties February 25, 2006
I. Knezovic (Croatia)
12 out of 35 found this review helpful
At my sorrow, I bought this mouse for gaming, coz it supposed to be good for that. Since Im leftie, I am using a left hand to operate a mouse. And I can tell u that this mouse is impossible to use with a left hand. Crap! And it wasnt written in any review, or at any place on the box for this one, so I just spent 50$ for nothing.
Lefties, lets get some petition please, to make these manufacturers working the left versions of those mouses.
Untill than, only 1 star.
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