MX 510 Logitech Mouse

BadAsh · 2004-07-10, 04:59 PM

Hi all,

I don't normally promote hardware, but yesterday I snagged a new MX 510 "gaming" mouse by Logitech.

I was a bit skeptical at first and read a few reviews before I bought the mouse. It got excellent reviews and I have past experience with "normal" mice and "performance or gaming" mice so I know there can be a huge difference in what mouse you use.

The best mouse I ever owned was a Razor BoomSlang 2000. That puppy was sweet and hyper-fast and ultra-smooth. It definitely upped my kill count when I played Quake III Arena in tournaments.

The Achilles Heel of the Razor mice was their hand made 18 switch right and left main buttons. The design incorporated 18 switches rather than just one to detect pressing of the button. The theory being that the exact same amount or pressure would register on the large button no matter where you pressed giving the button a superior feel to any other mouse sold at the time. The problem here was that now rather than 1 switch you have 18 that can ware out or break. And sense the only way to build this design and keep the cost down (the mouse still cost $200) was to have this built by hand.

Slight imperfections in manufacturing caused the switches to wear out quickly as 1 or more was stressed greater than it was designed for. So the mouse would last about 3 months of nightly game play and the left click mouse button would die.

They replaced the mouse with no problem, but I burned through 4 of these suckers in just under 1 year. The mouse was like a tease� it performed brilliantly in the game, but just did not have the endurance needed to last.

My next mouse was the new Intellimouse Explorer Optical 3.0 by Microsoft. This was a good optical mouse for gaming. It was not quite as smooth as a ball mouse, but it was damn near there. And without the hassle of getting dirty or needing a mouse pad it was a compromise I was willing to make.

I�ve been using that mouse since 01 when I bought it. Since I have a new PC on order and I know better mice are out there I�ve kind of kept an eye out for the next superior gaming mouse.

In the MX 510 I think I�ve found that mouse.

It�s drivers install in a snap and are easily configurable. The sensitivity cranks way up and the curser action is very smooth. With the sensitivity all the way up and with acceleration set to the �high� setting my NC heavy Rexo grunt does a 180 by sliding my mouse about a half inch to either side! Twitch gamers rejoice! You can easily do an ultra-quick 180 and engage an opponent that managed to flank you. If you are quick and can handle the higher speeds this mouse will up your kill count.
It seems to help infantry and aircraft in PS the most. The built in turning nerf for MAX units overrides the mouse software and is still sluggish. However, if you are a grunt/pilot like me then this mouse is one that I highly recommend.

The mouse design is ergonomic and fits nicely in your hand. It has 8 fully programmable buttons of which 4 are easily clickable in an intense firefight. This mouse is awesome! Hell, it even comes in TR RED and NC BLUE

TR RED

NC BLUE

And finally the cost is reasonable coming in right at $50.

BadAsh rating: 5 out of 5 stars.

P.S. This mouse only comes in the right handed ergo configuration. This sucks for lefties.

JetRaiden · 2004-07-10, 11:44 PM

I use that mouse too. best mouse ever. although I wish it came in silver to match my comp and keyboard.

Indecisive · 2004-07-11, 12:15 AM

Ive been hearing a bunch about this mouse, i might have to pick it up

Biohazzard56 · 2004-07-11, 12:20 AM

Its blue and red, I got it when it first came out. it fucking owns.

TekDragon · 2004-07-11, 12:29 AM

I got the MX500 (basically the same as the 510), i love it.

Most comfortable mouse design there ever was. I love the button placement and the weight. The space for your thumb is heavenly.

I used to have a cordless mouse, i hated it. Batteries, weight, everything. Whenever I build someone a PC i ALWAYS reccomend a MX500 (and now i'll recomend a MX510 if they are gamers).

Rbstr · 2004-07-11, 12:32 AM

yeha i have a MX500 as well(they are the same thing except for coloring and some marketing) i love it, accurate fast, smooth comfortable and pleanty of buttons.

Fragmatic · 2004-07-11, 01:21 AM

mx510s have a better optical sensor than the mx500, I got a 510 along with an icemat 2 and it's a great combo.

I want the bestbuy only red and black one though

stupid UK

Onizuka-GTO · 2004-07-11, 07:15 AM

the tihng about these new mouses (or is that mice?)
Is that they are increasingly design only for right hand users,
i would like a new wireless mouse, but it's hard to finda good muse that carter for southpaws....

hex222 · 2004-07-11, 08:14 AM

what colours does the mx 500 come in???

Psy · 2004-07-11, 06:28 PM

I have a Logitech 310 mouse atm, It's also a great mouse, but now that I have a job, and might get a second one soon, I think Ill pick up one of the 510's. Was looking at them before, and the red one looks hella cool

Fragmatic · 2004-07-13, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by hex222

what colours does the mx 500 come in???

mx500 = silver

mx510 = red+black (Only available at BestBuy in the US) or blue+black

tbdsamman · 2004-07-15, 09:02 PM

Get the MX700, its got a very nice and its wireless. I got it brand new with the keyboard for $100 CAD!

If you use any of the MX mice, make sure you get the latest drivers, the ones with the MX700 fucked up the scrolling bad.

TreeSapDT · 2004-07-15, 09:46 PM

I am a trackball man all the way myself. I have been using them since they first came out on the market. (Literally when they cost a few hundred dollars to purchase) Ever since I could only use a trackball when playing an FPS. I suggest everyone try it at least once, because if you look at the world's top players (going with Counter-Strike here) they all use trackballs. It just has to do with being able to do minor movements for sniping and major movements like turning around to cover your back. Your reaction times will reduce, trust me.