Quote from Tratty on the 3rd of September 2010:
I know this isn't what you intended, but why choose the MX518 over the other same same yet different models? E.G G5 and G500
G5 had the one of the earliest laser sensors. Terrible tracking, low perfect control, low malfunction speed, poor build quality.
G500 has similar problems with jitter due to the sensor using a bad SROM version, the mouse buttons seem to die really quickly according to alot of people. the scroll wheels seems to feel kinda "cheap" and it weighs like a thousand tons.
With the MX518, you get a really reliable mouse, no major flaws except prediction, an excellent performing sensor, quality buttons, and it works with every surface imaginable (cept a few clear glass pads).
Posted on Friday, 3rd September 2010