Logitech G5
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The Logitech G5 is a corded laser mouse produced by Logitech
as part of its G series
targeted at the gamer
market.
The G5 has a body almost identical to its 'sister', the G7
, a wireless mouse. The G7 has a slot for its battery, and the G5 has a slot into which the weight caddy
can be inserted. The G5 comes with sixteen small weights, eight being 4.5g
and the remaining eight 1.7g. The user may adjust the number of weights or use them in different combinations to their own preference (the cartridge weight 5 g and holds up to 8 weights).
or photodiode
systems used by some other mice. It supports up to 5 resolution presets which can be set between 400 dpi and 2000 dpi, in 50 dpi increments. The mouse comes with software called SetPoint, in which the user can set these different resolutions, and adjust the mouse in several different ways. The G5 includes Teflon feet.
In 2007, a newer revision of the G5 was made available which adds an additional side button, the lack of which was a main criticism of the model. It has a new patterned blue "grippy" upper surface, as opposed to the rust colored body of the original version. The middle mouse button was also revised, correcting issues going back to the MX series.
Logitech
Logitech International S.A. is a global provider of personal peripherals for computers and other digital platforms headquartered in Romanel-sur-Morges, Switzerland. The company develops and markets products like peripheral devices for PCs, including keyboards, mice, microphones, game controllers...
as part of its G series
Logitech 'G' series
The Logitech 'G' series is the term used to describe Logitech's high-end gaming peripherals. This term includes mice, keyboards and game controllers. In general, most of these products use full speed USB for their connection, rather than PS/2...
targeted at the gamer
Gamer
Historically, the term "gamer" usually referred to someone who played role-playing games and wargames. Since they became very popular, the term has included players of video games...
market.
The G5 has a body almost identical to its 'sister', the G7
Logitech G7
The Logitech G7 is a cordless laser mouse produced by Logitech as part of the G series of products targeted at the gamer market.The G7 features a body almost identical to the G5...
, a wireless mouse. The G7 has a slot for its battery, and the G5 has a slot into which the weight caddy
Caddy
In golf, a caddy is the person who carries a player's bag and clubs, and gives insightful advice and moral support. A good caddy is aware of the challenges and obstacles of the golf course being played, along with the best strategy in playing it. This includes knowing overall yardage, pin...
can be inserted. The G5 comes with sixteen small weights, eight being 4.5g
Gram
The gram is a metric system unit of mass....
and the remaining eight 1.7g. The user may adjust the number of weights or use them in different combinations to their own preference (the cartridge weight 5 g and holds up to 8 weights).
Features
The G5 uses a laser tracking engine as opposed to the LEDLEd
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or photodiode
Photodiode
A photodiode is a type of photodetector capable of converting light into either current or voltage, depending upon the mode of operation.The common, traditional solar cell used to generateelectric solar power is a large area photodiode....
systems used by some other mice. It supports up to 5 resolution presets which can be set between 400 dpi and 2000 dpi, in 50 dpi increments. The mouse comes with software called SetPoint, in which the user can set these different resolutions, and adjust the mouse in several different ways. The G5 includes Teflon feet.
Revisions
Features
- Tracking Resolution: 400-2000 dpi (user selectable with up to 5 presets actively available using the + and - buttons on the top of the mouse)
- Image Processing: 6.4 megapixels/second
- Max. Acceleration: 20g
- Max. Speed: 45—65 inches/second (depending on surface)
- USB Data Format: 16 bits/axis
- USB Report Rate: 1000 reports/second (with current firmware and drivers)
- Sleep Mode: Disabled
See also
- LogitechLogitechLogitech International S.A. is a global provider of personal peripherals for computers and other digital platforms headquartered in Romanel-sur-Morges, Switzerland. The company develops and markets products like peripheral devices for PCs, including keyboards, mice, microphones, game controllers...
- Logitech 'G' seriesLogitech 'G' seriesThe Logitech 'G' series is the term used to describe Logitech's high-end gaming peripherals. This term includes mice, keyboards and game controllers. In general, most of these products use full speed USB for their connection, rather than PS/2...
- Logitech G500Logitech G500The Logitech G500 is a corded laser mouse produced by Logitech as part of its G series targeted at the gamer market.The G500 has a slot into which the weight caddy can be inserted. The G500 comes with twelve small weights, six being 4.5g and the remaining six 1.7g...
- Logitech G7Logitech G7The Logitech G7 is a cordless laser mouse produced by Logitech as part of the G series of products targeted at the gamer market.The G7 features a body almost identical to the G5...
- MouseMouse (computing)In computing, a mouse is a pointing device that functions by detecting two-dimensional motion relative to its supporting surface. Physically, a mouse consists of an object held under one of the user's hands, with one or more buttons...
External links
- G5 on Logitech's website
- Logitech G5 V2 review on APH Networks
- Review of the G5 on Ars TechnicaArs TechnicaArs Technica is a technology news and information website created by Ken Fisher and Jon Stokes in 1998. It publishes news, reviews and guides on issues such as computer hardware and software, science, technology policy, and video games. Ars Technica is known for its features, long articles that go...