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TheRealThordic t1_ixjfei1 wrote

I still have mine, I'm not mentally prepared for when it dies. I have zero issues with it since I bought it, despite thousands of hours of gaming.

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random-ize t1_ixjgeht wrote

Stop leaving crack pipes on it

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swbooking t1_ixjh8rn wrote

This was the real OG. You were true gamer if you had one.

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pr0jecktpat t1_ixjl8vo wrote

I still have mine, but it isn't working right anymore. It started becoming very spotty about two months ago tracking wise. The buttons still work fine. I think I can fix it though. More than likely it is because of the pull on the cable going in to the mouse over all the years.

A great mouse though! Been through a lot.

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DissposableRedShirt6 t1_ixjn5hj wrote

I paid a roommate $25 for mine when he upgraded… this would be 14+ years ago.

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arthor t1_ixjnpbu wrote

busted the click on an mx500 from a few thousand hours on diablo 2.. loved this mouse.. remember how awesome it was not having to clean out your mouseball and rollers.. lol

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mtl_jim t1_ixjzey3 wrote

I still have my mx510 from like 2003

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Diotima245 t1_ixk1l85 wrote

I had one of these things they never seemed to break but after multiple moves and it stated to get real grungy I replaced it. Currently using a Logitech MX master 2S.

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Da12khawk t1_ixk6h4l wrote

you guys know they still make these right?

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meowmeowkat2 t1_ixk8g57 wrote

Replying to Da12khawk (#642,202)

Unfortunately at least a few months ago, these were not in production. Mine lasted about five years and when I tried to get another one, they didn’t have it on their website.

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ham-slap t1_ixk8ul0 wrote

This is the one. Mine is disgusting

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Gambit3le t1_ixkg1ab wrote

I still have one. I use it on the computer in my workshop.

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tumblerrjin t1_ixkq25i wrote

Logitech’s last a long time, why does it look like it has cancer?

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blonkeh t1_ixkt79t wrote

This is easily a goated mouse, would definitely recommend getting Hyperglide mouse feet as well.

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graphixpunk t1_ixkvwbe wrote

I have a g500s which is basically the same and it has probably 15k hours

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dogowner_catservant t1_ixl65l4 wrote

The design/lighting makes it look like your dog got a hold of it lol. But I can definitely attest to Logitech too I still have one from about the 2005 era.

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_gojiraboy_ t1_ixl74vl wrote

From the first time I saw it to this day, I always thought that the texture underneath the logo looks like a skull. Somehow even like a familiar skull.. MEDIEVIL! That's the reason I just don't like but love this piece of plastic.

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t-rex-index t1_ixlcz8k wrote

I have the exact same one, got it from my back then boyfriend who had it since the release in 2005. Still going strong to this day 💪

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PhyllophagaZz t1_ixlkxbb wrote

I have 2 of these and both have double click and scroll wheel issues. I am currently on my second g703, because the first one developed scroll wheel issues after 1.5 years

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p_necly t1_ixlqk6n wrote

Its kinda ugly but it does it's job

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poega t1_ixlr76p wrote

Just like my boy :) Eventually got a new that is just trying to be the same thing

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01111000xl t1_ixlxi6k wrote

I have this - 12 years going strong. Sinks my heart it will need to be replaced.

I'd happily spend three times as much on it for the same product, but even now at that price I doubt anything in the market gets close. Sad times.

Edit: 12 years constant use - took it into work for daily use for several years. This really is the GOAT mouse.

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SwaxOnSwaxOff t1_ixly9am wrote

I used to play world of Warcraft with this thing. No clue where it’s at now though

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Frenky_Fisher t1_ixma0r6 wrote

Replying to TheRealThordic (#639,104)

you should know that Logitech revived the series, you can still find them under the name "G MX518"

I was in the same place as you, first time this mouse started dying i managed to keep it alive for couple more years by changing cables and shit.

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Emko t1_ixmt9gr wrote

Bought mine when I built a PC in ‘08. Another PC and two MBPs later, still use it daily for work. Had a scare recently, but took it apart, used compressed air on the little gaps in the middle of the scrollwheel and it’s back to 100%.

Not a fan that I have to use third party software (sensible side buttons) for the back/forward to work on MacOS, and still no idea how to make the expose button work again, but it’s still worth it to use this mouse.

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aiQon t1_ixmxhs4 wrote

I bet the manager who was responsible for this got fired. Lasted way too long.

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akurgo t1_ixn2oer wrote

Replying to arthor (#640,090)

I repaired my MX500 by gluing a tiny length of paperclip beneath the worn-out left click button. It last for a couple more years before I bought a MX518.

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Skitlett t1_ixn2y1v wrote

Mine died in 2012... Rip

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bloody_tar_shits t1_ixn7gxy wrote

I have one as well, but had to strip the rubber coating off with some alcohol because it started breaking down and becoming sticky. It now lives in my laptop bag for occasional, mobile usage.

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TaiKiserai t1_ixnelb1 wrote

I think you misunderstood what "beat your meat" means... You aren't supposed to beat it against something!

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pxp920 t1_ixnf0b3 wrote

Served me well for many years

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cmdrxander t1_ixnf8wk wrote

I got my MX518 back in 2011 and it’s still going strong, I use it for gaming and WFH

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zewill87 t1_ixnhsl8 wrote

Logitech is definitely not built for life material. Their older products will hold but they still have their issues. I had their products and while they were solid and well built they did fail, but after an acceptable timeframe (plastic ended up changing consistency, batteries dying pretty fast etc).

Nowadays Logitechs entry level stuff is terrible quality and will fail fast. Their more expensive stuff is a bit better but still, it's a brand I'm avoiding now after having spoken to their customer service.

Logitech simply does not belong in this thread, despite you having a great product here.

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isnotevenmyfinalform t1_ixnjowz wrote

Absolute goat mouse. Have another one unopened in case my weapon of choice ever dies

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jessieimproved t1_ixnn2ln wrote

I am on my second MX518. The first one lasted over a decade, and when it finally gave up, I was lucky to find one online in back stock, maybe three years ago? Here's hoping this one lasts another decade.

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Jambronius t1_ixnpy96 wrote

Mine died after like 10 years of use, I've been using a Logitech G502 the last couple of years. It honestly took a month or two to get over the loss, but I wouldn't go back now.

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jhaluska t1_ixnqhe6 wrote

I have one. I'm using it right now. I'm actually on my second one (a spare I bought in 2007). After about 12 years of heavy use I think the wires do start to break and it starts doing really weird things.

I could probably fix (or use it for parts) it which is why I put it in a drawer. Definitely feel like I get my money's worth out of them.

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QQVictory t1_ixnqlco wrote

My father bought this mouse with his first pc and I am still using it all the time. Best mouse ever.

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External_Swimming_89 t1_ixnw0rz wrote

Replying to Strong-Fudge1342 (#651,041)

I loved the intellimouse too, I still was a bigger fan of the MX510. I think it's got to do with the shape of my hand. The side of my hand would always scratch against the bottom right side on the intellimouse. Also the scroll died on me but I had the intellimouse for long enough to rubb off the metallic paint on the mouse one 😂 in the end the scroll died and the mouse1 wouldn't click reliably anymore so I got the MX510 since at the time they didn't sell the IE anymore :( damn.. those were the days. This really brought me back memory lane.

Did you ever use the frosted plexi glass mousemat called IceMat? It was pure terror on the ears if you didn't wipe it for dust on a daily basis but once you got some skatez under the mouse it was the shit.. Shame they never mad any of them big enough so you'd constantly bang Ur mouse on the edges.

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Frenky_Fisher t1_ixq8qdz wrote

Replying to Willowisp_ (#651,083)

Pretty sure it isnt, but thats the case for almost anything made today.

I cant rly give you an answer since i bought it only 2 years ago.

For now it seems fine, looks the same as new, no scratches or worn down rubber. Tho the cable is kinda thin and not braided so im pretty sure that will be the point of failure (tho i dont mind, i have done it on the original one a couple of times)

My mouse hand was moulded by MX518's shape so getting a new one with the same shape felt great

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lurkersdontneednames t1_ixrh68f wrote

Best mouse ever. I have a second one, still in the box just in case she ever does die on me...

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Ex3qtor t1_ixskncf wrote

Best mouse ever. I still have two that i use regularly. The only thing that breaks on them is cable but you can buy any cheap logitech cabled mouse and replace the cable. Connectors are the same.

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mr-pumps t1_ixuclqz wrote

Haha, I'm unfamiliar with the mouse... are those dents when you died in FPSes or does the mouse come with them?!

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simplays02 t1_iy7xvew wrote

This person is definitely playing wow

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