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Logitech re-releases MX518 mouse with a new sensor
Logitech announces its MX518 mouse again. The gaming mouse was popular in the past and the company says it will therefore release a new version. The mouse retains its original shape but will receive a new sensor.
The MX518 will be fitted with a Hero 16K sensor. The 2005 model MX518, when released had a sensor with a resolution of 1800dpi. The mouse gets a 32bit arm processor, which should lead to a response time of 1ms. Currently, interested parties can pre-order for $60, however, a release date is TBA.
-- Logitech --
The reborn MX518 retains the same shape and feel of the original that made it famous but is updated to the very latest, next-generation technologies, including HERO 16K sensor and the addition of a 32-bit ARM processor for a super fast 1 ms report rate. The MX518 also features eight programmable buttons so you can bind custom commands. With onboard memory, you can also save your preferences directly to the mouse, so you can use it on different systems without the need to install custom software or reconfigure your settings.
But we didn't just improve the inside. While the shape remains the same, we updated the materials and added an exclusive "Nightfall" finish for a sophisticated and contemporary look when crafting this meticulous evolution of our legendary mouse.
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#5642181 Posted on: 02/21/2019 04:42 AM
I just had to dig out the last of my MX518s from the closet. It has been through a lot and was my main workhorse for 5 years.
I can't remember what happened exactly before I broke it, but I might have thrown it to the wall while I was playing Team Fortress 2.
How can you rage at such casual game?
I just had to dig out the last of my MX518s from the closet. It has been through a lot and was my main workhorse for 5 years.
I can't remember what happened exactly before I broke it, but I might have thrown it to the wall while I was playing Team Fortress 2.
How can you rage at such casual game?
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#5642191 Posted on: 02/21/2019 05:39 AM
They sould release the G9 with a modern sensor that doesn't suffer from acceleration and I'd buy one in a heartbeat.
They sould release the G9 with a modern sensor that doesn't suffer from acceleration and I'd buy one in a heartbeat.
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#5642195 Posted on: 02/21/2019 06:35 AM
The MX518 was a nice mouse, although it's shape wasn't all that great for my hands.
I'd love to see a re-release of the Logitech G700(s). I really like the shape and the 13 programmable buttons. I fear the day when mine dies, since you can't get them anymore. Alternatively, an updated version of the Logitech iFeel MouseMan with more (programmable) buttons would be great as well.
The MX518 was a nice mouse, although it's shape wasn't all that great for my hands.
I'd love to see a re-release of the Logitech G700(s). I really like the shape and the 13 programmable buttons. I fear the day when mine dies, since you can't get them anymore. Alternatively, an updated version of the Logitech iFeel MouseMan with more (programmable) buttons would be great as well.
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#5642196 Posted on: 02/21/2019 06:38 AM
tbh, I never understood why this mouse was the holy grail of mice. IMHO it doesn't do much different than other mice...
Can somebody teach me what this thing is all about? Why I should pay the same money for this mouse than for any other one with the same hardware and more buttons?
Aside from the original Intellimouse back in the day the most notable ones were the MX500 series and that came in MX500, MX510, and MX518. The MX510 and MX518 were the ones I had a pleasure of using back in the day and had native 800dpi sensors which was big for CS1.6, CS:S and other shooters. So in a sense they just brought back what people liked in the past and upgraded the engine. You could say they did something like an AE86 and a GT86/FRS/BRZ but then again those had a new engine body hahah.
While the G400 does share the same body, it is heavier. The MX500 series were 106g while the G400 is 137g. To some people that might not be a big difference but for someone who movies more of your wrist rather than your whole arm when you move the mouse its a big difference. Even to the point of wrist pain for some like me (haha even though I lift weights +37g on wrist gives me pain). Biggest reason why I sold my G502 to a friend and got the G900 since the G900 is 107g and wireless it gave me back a similar weight to the MX500 and all the wrist pain went away surprisingly.
For others its more of a nostalgic or even going back to what worked. If the MX500 series worked for you in the past and you like the G400, the MX518 is lighter, the same as the past with an updated mouse engine.
This mice is already out in the other side of the world dubbed MX518 Legendary so yeah its been out for a while, I was considering getting it but I already have my G900 and I love wireless now. The only mouse I would probably consider for me personally would be the G Pro Wireless and thats even lighter at 80g.
tbh, I never understood why this mouse was the holy grail of mice. IMHO it doesn't do much different than other mice...
Can somebody teach me what this thing is all about? Why I should pay the same money for this mouse than for any other one with the same hardware and more buttons?
Aside from the original Intellimouse back in the day the most notable ones were the MX500 series and that came in MX500, MX510, and MX518. The MX510 and MX518 were the ones I had a pleasure of using back in the day and had native 800dpi sensors which was big for CS1.6, CS:S and other shooters. So in a sense they just brought back what people liked in the past and upgraded the engine. You could say they did something like an AE86 and a GT86/FRS/BRZ but then again those had a new engine body hahah.
While the G400 does share the same body, it is heavier. The MX500 series were 106g while the G400 is 137g. To some people that might not be a big difference but for someone who movies more of your wrist rather than your whole arm when you move the mouse its a big difference. Even to the point of wrist pain for some like me (haha even though I lift weights +37g on wrist gives me pain). Biggest reason why I sold my G502 to a friend and got the G900 since the G900 is 107g and wireless it gave me back a similar weight to the MX500 and all the wrist pain went away surprisingly.
For others its more of a nostalgic or even going back to what worked. If the MX500 series worked for you in the past and you like the G400, the MX518 is lighter, the same as the past with an updated mouse engine.
This mice is already out in the other side of the world dubbed MX518 Legendary so yeah its been out for a while, I was considering getting it but I already have my G900 and I love wireless now. The only mouse I would probably consider for me personally would be the G Pro Wireless and thats even lighter at 80g.
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I just had to dig out the last of my MX518s from the closet. It has been through a lot and was my main workhorse for 5 years.
I can't remember what happened exactly before I broke it, but I might have thrown it to the wall while I was playing Team Fortress 2.