Need help/advice on Logitech Mouses/Keyboards

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Techncially, I don't know what is Logitech, but I just keep hearing and seeing its great for gaming.

Currently using a Microsoft Wireless Multimedia Keyboard and Wireless Optical Mouse.

I though having a wireless keyboard and mouse could help having no wires but for gaming...real annoying...

I must of used up over 20 Energizer AA Batteries these past years. I did get rechargable batteries, but even with them, a real hassle to keep changing and charging them every few months or sooner.

I noticed Logitech mouses has a charging base station, would that be better than batteries?

Is there any Logitech Mouse and Keyboard (Combos) thats good for gaming, power saving, has charging stations, and everything else above and beyond?
If not, is there any Logitech Mouse and Keyboard (Seperately) thats good for what I said above?

I would say price is not a issue, but it depends if it is that great, so if it is great and worth the price, then I'll get it. Prefer wireless, unless you say its not the best for gaming. Optical Mouse for sure.

I'm not into the whole high tech gadgets that the keyboards and mouses have, anything basic is great for me.

I hope it can use Windows XP Pro x64 Edition, because I had issues when I tried to install my current keyboard/mouse, being in-compatible.

And I also hope Logitech's Keyboard/Mouse, doesn't give me these problems below, otherwise, if it does, then what doesn't!? :mad:

- Mouse/Keyboard temporarily/pernamently stalls!
Meaning, begining, during or after gaming, it completely stops working, unable for me to play or exit the game! However, it goes give me about a few seconds of control to enable me to quit the game, slowly...
Sometimes, I have to find the correct position and distance of my keyboard and mouse to make it work properly.

- Works for a limited time period.
About 3 hours gaming, it gives me warning that its low on batteries or I'm too close to anything that disrupts them. Then gives me temporarily stalls like above. After I quit the game, it says its fine.

So far, I like the G5 and G7 mouses, G7 being wireless. As for combos, I like the Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 3000 Laser. And for Keyboards only, I like Acess and Media Elite. The G15 gaming is too high tech for me, I don't need it.
 
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My Keyboard - I love mechanical key switches. They last pretty much forever and they speed up my typing and improve my gaming. The blank keys were easy to get used to for me. If you know how to type it shouldn't be a big deal. The one downside I found is that instead of giving you raised bumps on the F and J keys, they "increased the curvature" of those keys. It's very hard to tell a difference between them and the regular keys by feel alone, honestly, though if you look at them you can tell a difference. The 5 key on the number pad has a bump on it though, so no worries there.

My Mouse - The DPI switching feature is useless but you can disable it and rebind the DPI switch buttons to keystrokes. I have mine bound to I and O, and I then bind my link gun and minigun to I and O in UT so I can switch on the mouse. I have all my weapon binds except shield gun and assault rifle on the mouse. The only other downside of the mouse I can think of is that the mousewheel doesn't tilt sideways like some of the newer models. I had that on my MX1000 though, and I could never use it to switch guns reliably anyway.
 
Keyboard: At home, I use a Microsoft ergonomic keyboard. From what I've read, most gamers stick to "flat" keyboards, but I've found that the curve of the Natural Keyboard greatly reduces stress on my hands while typing. It took about one day to get used to.

Mouse: On my laptop (where I do most of my gaming nowadays), I use a Logitech MX518 and love it. I strongly recommend the MX518 for gaming.
 
I have a mx518 on my desktop at home, no complaint. I would go for the g5 now tho. its the next model up.

for keyboards, just avoid the trash keyboards that have the function lock feature. I HATE THOSE. lol

I sorta like the slightly curved ergonomic, it was a little strange going between them because I dont look to type, and I use the full range of the keyboard from \ to ~ and it was weird when they werent in their places.
 
I currently have the Logitech G15 keyboard, and even though it is pricey, it's worth it, even if you don't just play games. I use mine to display real-time stats at work as well as media player information. It also displays my World of Warcraft character's stats, so I can see the impact of gear changes or buffs before going into a battle. I'm a bit of a numbers geek, so it works well for me. Also, it has one thing that every gamer needs. A clock.


As for mice, I really like the G7 if I were ever to go wireless. Besides having the charging base, it also comes with a 2nd battery, so you don't have any real downtime. I currently use the Razer Copperhead (Robert Krakoff is an old friend of mine, so I am usually using whatever the latest Razer puts out) and I'm completely in love with it. I'm hoping to get a Tarantula here in the near future, so I can replace my keyboard on my wife's gaming rig.

For the money, the G7 is worth the investment for a wireless fanatic. 2 batteries, great feel and sensitivity, and a good optical engine. I am not impressed with the Logitech form of "On The Fly Sensitivity", but it's a feature I rarely use on my Copperhead and can't imagine getting a lot of use from others.

If you are looking for a good keyboard and don't mind it being corded, the Saitek Eclipse is a good cheaper board that has a good feel to it.
 
the on the fly sensitivity is sweet. I always have a setting for close, ranged, and sniping. It also is great for image work, when you have to be pixel perfect and dont want to switch your systems settings.
 
Those are pretty much the only times I use it too, Vibro. In CS:S if I get an AWP I lower my settings, and also when using the more delicate tools in Photoshop. The Razer On The Fly is a lot more user friendly, so I always have it available and will use it throughout the day.
 
DPI switch may work well in CSS, but in UT2004, which has a more customizable control scheme and requires greater economy of motion, it will only cause failure. Better to assign keyboard-based sensitivity switching, if it comes to that. There are some UT players that set their weapon binds so that each gun has a unique sensitivity. I don't understand how the constant shifting doesn't drive them mad, but at least that is more efficient than having DPI up and down buttons on the mouse.

The G15 is nice if you don't have a clock (a friend of mine has one), but my computer has an LCD clock built on to the front panel, which is nice. And nothing beats those mechanical key switches on the DK2. They're great!
 
kraniac said:
My Keyboard - I love mechanical key switches. They last pretty much forever and they speed up my typing and improve my gaming. The blank keys were easy to get used to for me.

I remember a thread about that, I think it was yours. It is a nice keyboard, but I'm not into customizations. Thanks for the advice though.

Tek7 said:
Keyboard: At home, I use a Microsoft ergonomic keyboard. From what I've read, most gamers stick to "flat" keyboards, but I've found that the curve of the Natural Keyboard greatly reduces stress on my hands while typing. It took about one day to get used to.

I've used a keyboard like that before, it feels weird to me, off-angled. Thanks for the advice though.

Taliesin said:
If you are looking for a good keyboard and don't mind it being corded, the Saitek Eclipse is a good cheaper board that has a good feel to it.

I saw it and sorry, its too...robotic. Thanks for the advice though.

Dark Virtue said:
You're not in the market for an MP3 player as well are you? If so, here's the combo for you: http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/ipod/...ock-193958.php

The black with blue lights looks very nice.

But I find it very odd that the Razer Tarantula is identical to the Razer Pro Multimedia Keyboard, except one has a dock that can fit a MP3 player.

Actually, I've been using my CD player for a couple years now, I don't plan to get a MP3 or I-pod since I dislike them. The techncially word, "I'm oldskool." :cool:

Dark Virtue said:
As far as mice go, I use the Logitech MX-1000. Very nice for gaming: http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/pr...CONTENTID=9043

I've read around in the reviews and someone complained the MX-1000 has very high latency issues. Do you have that issue, Dark Virtue, or anyone disagree the MX-1000 has any issues?

The Razer mouses looks very nice, especially the blue ones.
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=16073&vpn=RZ-1600-PB&manufacture=Razer
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=16438&vpn=897126000201&manufacture=Razer

Though the Razer Copperhead, I don't need 7 buttons, I barely use any if I had any. :D

Never realized Logitech has 4 popular mouses; G5, G7, MX518 & MX1000.

Curious though, the G5 comes with a rechargable, but its wired, why does it need it? I think thats a typo, and whats with the weighs? My mouse is heavy, but my sensitivity and aim is quite good for me.

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=16284&vpn=931376-0215&manufacture=Logitech

Its very hard to decide.......keyboards however, the G15 looks tempting, but still, not into customizations and high techy.

What do you think is better, the Razer or Logitech mouses?

Oh, btw, I'm right-handed, didn't know there were left-handed mouses, kinda obvious though.

They all look nice, but I'm not into the whole button stuff, even in CS:S, I just use the regular buy menus/keys, and Q to quick-switch weapons, thats it, nothing special with a mouse. I barely use the wheel-mouse, I often show off by wheeling it very fast, make it sound like I have a samurai sword. :D

vibrokatana said:
hehe I would never pay 80 bucks for a keyboard. I like to eat at my computer and food + keyboard = dead keyboard...

I heard there is a keyboard that has food protection, it showed someone spilling pop on it and didn't even damage it. Maybe has some teflon coating or something.

http://www.man-machine.com/coolone.htm
http://myriad1.trustpass.alibaba.com/product/11169139/Water_Proof_Flexible_Keyboard.html
http://www.domain-logic.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/29
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006B70Q/102-5461954-9412927?v=glance&n=172282
 
I've read around in the reviews and someone complained the MX-1000 has very high latency issues. Do you have that issue, Dark Virtue, or anyone disagree the MX-1000 has any issues?

What do you think is better, the Razer or Logitech mouses?

I own an MX1000 and if I didn't have a laptop I'd be using it today. Better ergonomics and button placement than the MX518, no latency issues. But taking it to LANs is not a good idea. If someone else brings a wireless mouse and sits next to you, it can interfere, and it also requires a separate electrical outlet for the charging base. The MX518, on the other hand, is USB plug-and-play.

If you're right handed (and you are) go with Logitech mice over Razer. Razer mice have less-comfortable ergonomics and sketchy drivers. The only time I recommend Razer is to left-handed people, and even that will come to an end as soon as Logitech launches their G3 mouse.
 
My current keyboard has a spill proofing, cost 11 bucks and can redily be replaced..

the g5 is light, allows you to place the internal weights how you want. (note that the g5 and g7 are the current gen)
 
the g5 and g7 are the current gen

But that doesn't make them better. In my opinion, the fact that they went to one thumb button, by itself, makes the G5 inferior to the MX518. That's just for my purposes, though, so if you don't use the thumb buttons, the point will be moot.
 
If you are looking for a good bundle, try the Logitech MX Duo. You can usually pick up the whole thing for under 50 bucks and it includes a logitech MX series wireless mouse and keyboard.
 
But that doesn't make them better. In my opinion, the fact that they went to one thumb button, by itself, makes the G5 inferior to the MX518. That's just for my purposes, though, so if you don't use the thumb buttons, the point will be moot.

I dont use on-mouse buttons. I used to for gaming, but you actually can do more, faster using the keyboard..
 
CGamer said:
Currently I use the Logitech MX700 keyboard & Mouse combo.
Taliesin said:
If you are looking for a good bundle, try the Logitech MX Duo. You can usually pick up the whole thing for under 50 bucks and it includes a logitech MX series wireless mouse and keyboard.

Problem is, they don't exist from where I'm living. And I don't do on-line shopping.

I'm looking them through, newegg.com, since its has a great description of them.

Can anyone tell me what is with the mundo-jumbo stuff the razer talks about?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16826153105

2000 DPI Laser Engine Powered by Razer Precision™
1000 Hz Ultrapolling™ with 1 ms response time as compared with 125Hz/8 ms response time used by other conventional gaming mice
32KB Onboard Memory Powered by Razer Synapse™
Up to 3 customizable weight standards and optional dummy buttons*
Zero-Acoustic Ultraslick™ Teflon feet
16 bit data path, as compared to 8 bit and 12 bit data paths used by other conventional mice
High speed motion detection, up to 45ips and 20g / Over 7080 frames per second
Always-On™ mode pioneered by Razer™ - the laser engine sensor never powers down to provide instantaneous response at all times during gameplay
Award winning Razer™ drivers featuring On-the-Fly Sensitivity™ DPI adjustment pioneered by Razer
GlowPipe™ non-slip side rails
Ergonomic ambidextrous design
Ultra large non-slip rubber coated mouse buttons

It makes it sound like a video card...:confused:

Also, for operating time, whats better, Up to two and a half days for average game play for the G7 or 20x times the tracking power of optical for the MX1000?

G7
MX1000

For price, the Razer Copperhead and the Logitech MX1000 are really neck to neck; both costs $58.99 US. Though, the MX1000 has over double reviews than the Copperhead.

Actually, to be comparing to all 5 mouses (4 logitech, 1 razer), the MX518 has almost 750 reviews! :eek: 88.81% showing excellent from 659 reviews, quite impressive.

Wow, $30 CDN for the MX518! $55 CDN for the G15, thats insane!!! :eek:

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0926INGFS10063123&catid=24055&logon=&langid=EN
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10067143&catid=24055

Under $100 for both of them, wow...
 
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