Where are all the Logitech mice?

Tohrazer · 11 Jul 2014 at 00:21

i had a G5 and then a G9x, both lasted me a good couple of years! fantastic mice

The-Plethora · 11 Jul 2014 at 09:36

I've tried a few logitech products and the build quality has been poor. I paid something like £70 for a G13 game board which had 2 microswitches die and as for their mice... I have seen better quality plastics in a box of black magic.

TheVoice · 11 Jul 2014 at 11:16

V F said:
Indeed. I still have a few in use. Even one from a combo set from 2005. Navy blue 3100 set. Had to re-solder a new battery.

I had that set too! The scroll wheel went faulty after a few years so Logitech replaced the entire thing with an MX5500 set. Still using the MX Revolution mouse but I've replaced the keyboard with a K750.

V F · 11 Jul 2014 at 11:51

TheVoice said:
I had that set too! The scroll wheel went faulty after a few years so Logitech replaced the entire thing with an MX5500 set. Still using the MX Revolution mouse but I've replaced the keyboard with a K750.

A fine keyboard as well. I love the calculator sounding keys.

esoteric · 11 Jul 2014 at 22:22

Funny. My main criticism of Logitech is re-releasing old products or not changing designs. I hate the MX518 and all Logitech mice used the same shape. A pit, Razer are also falling into, how many Naga's have their been.

Mice seems to be a very stagnant area atm for PC's. Since BF3 released and a foot on my Lachesis fell off and was scratching my mat I decided on a new mouse. I went through 2 ROCCAT Kone+, both developed the mouse wheel issue. then I went with the Corsair M90 which was nice and solid but the side buttons are terrible. So getting another new mouse I was down to 2 choices, SteelSeries Sensei or Logitech G600, I went with the Logitech.

Rj's/OcUK's honesty, awesome, much respect. And I agree that it's Logitech's loss.

SCOLANATOR · 11 Jul 2014 at 23:54

V F said:
Interesting. I'm amazed at one brand new spare MX Revolution I have thats also been checked, over 2 years later (the last charge) the mouse is only down to two bars.

I check it every month to see.

Huh, I'll maybe replace the rechargeable AA that comes with it and see if that helps. Two years and still going is crazy though. I don't mind plugging it in but would be nice if it lasted a bit longer.

just Scott · 12 Jul 2014 at 01:07

edit: nvm

Loxa · 13 Jul 2014 at 17:23

It's a shame OcUk and Logitech couldn't come to an agreement, their customer service has always been absolutely flawless for me.

AMG · 15 Jul 2014 at 11:02

I know Logitech have great customer support but it appears not quite so for their partners.

I understand why Ocuk decided to stop dealing with Logitech, for the time being. Also we do not see many retailers being honest about their standings with their suppliers etc.

As for this re-brand, I find quite a lot of Logitech gear now overpriced if I m going to be honest, for what you get. But a lot of you may disagree with me, that is fair enough.

V F · 15 Jul 2014 at 14:37

esoteric said:
Funny. My main criticism of Logitech is re-releasing old products or not changing designs. I hate the MX518 and all Logitech mice used the same shape. A pit, Razer are also falling into, how many Naga's have their been.

Mice seems to be a very stagnant area atm for PC's. Since BF3 released and a foot on my Lachesis fell off and was scratching my mat I decided on a new mouse. I went through 2 ROCCAT Kone+, both developed the mouse wheel issue. then I went with the Corsair M90 which was nice and solid but the side buttons are terrible. So getting another new mouse I was down to 2 choices, SteelSeries Sensei or Logitech G600, I went with the Logitech.

Rj's/OcUK's honesty, awesome, much respect. And I agree that it's Logitech's loss.

How many ways is there to design a mouse? I still have my Razer Copperhead from 2005 that still does well for gaming.

dowcow · 15 Jul 2014 at 18:50

Got an old Razer Copperhead now at work on a PC in the office, yet I know guys who claim to have killed 3 of them before they phased them out. But to esoteric, you know Razer mice usually come with some spare feet in the box somewhere?

Also, I have 3 Logitech products. A joystick I bought to play BF2 a number of years ago, still use it for flying games now. These days they might make it easier to aim with a mouse in a lot of games, but using a joystick is just so much more fun!

Also have a G25 wheel, doesn't get used as much as it should but it was second-hand so a bargain and is very popular at parties.

And my desktop mic... also had quite some time, which I think needs replacing as people in TS lately have been complaining I sound like a mouse.

V F · 15 Jul 2014 at 19:09

dowcow said:
But to esoteric, you know Razer mice usually come with some spare feet in the box somewhere?

You can purchase strips and make your own. As I've done mine over the years.

Also have a G25 wheel, doesn't get used as much as it should but it was second-hand so a bargain and is very popular at parties.

Another class sturdy product. Though, I've found I've had to clean the potentiometers over the years.

fordypaul · 15 Jul 2014 at 21:03

I just seen this thread, after killing my G5 last week by snapping the cable (bad story). Its good to understand the situation why I cannot get a replacement here.
It is sad as I liked their products.

esoteric · 15 Jul 2014 at 22:48

dowcow said:
But to esoteric, you know Razer mice usually come with some spare feet in the box somewhere?

I've never found any. Maybe it's a more recent thing they do? I got a Copperhead around 2007 and a Lachesis in 2008 until the Kone+ I got in 2011.

413x · 15 Jul 2014 at 23:39

Have to say I'm pretty keen on Logitech

I haven't consciously done this but just thinking of what I own

G15 keyboard
G700 mouse
Di novo mini keyboard
Harmony 1100 remote
Had an mx air but dog chewed it

I actually need to see about getting a replacement cable for charging my G700
Wonder how I will get on
The G700 was a free replacement for an mx air that broke out of warranty. Amazing

Shame Ocuk and Logitech have this problem.

andy_mk3 · 15 Jul 2014 at 23:43

Interesting stuff!

I'm still rocking an Mx518 too, I love it. I can't find anything that looks good enough to replace it. Everything looks so tacky, or you end up paying silly money for a mouse.

subbytna · 16 Jul 2014 at 10:03

iviv said:
As title. My MX518 is getting a little long in the tooth so need a replacement, and given the customer service I received from then I would like to get another Logitech mouse but there are only 3 available? I remember them being a ridiculous number of options before, has something happened, and are there likely to be more coming back to the store in the future?

Exact same boat. My 518 failed last night

Need a new one. What did you go for in the end?

FMTopfan · 16 Jul 2014 at 10:39

Interesting and honest insight rjkoneill and very professionally dealt with. UK may be a small market in Europe/ROI but we are world leaders in business knowhow and wow does it show.

fordypaul said:
I just seen this thread, after killing my G5 last week by snapping the cable (bad story). Its good to understand the situation why I cannot get a replacement here.
It is sad as I liked their products.

First had the MX518 and was brilliant but needed higher dpi than 1600 and high polling rate. Then had the G5 laser too and my cable was fraying and bending badly after years of heavy but careful-ish use. Had my RAT5 for nearly 2 years and is as good as new and the reason I swapped from Logitech (maybe they would have been better off if Microsoft bought them in 2008). Actually still have a fully working G15 keyboard and a collectors item too - somehow that cable didn't wear at all :confused:

Relegated the G17 that you needed to plug in and a mess of cables for way better mechanical as a couple of key springy things didn't work due to plastic grips failing.

Never dealt with Logitech customer service but good to see some here that had RMA requests granted and resolved without issues but there are indeed better gaming options now.

Timber · 16 Jul 2014 at 17:50

Very interesting read and I guess Logitech fans will have to go elsewhere. I do like the honest explanation, it what is unique about OCUK.

Personally I've had Logitech, MS, Razer and Roccat mice now and I regarded the Logitech as the weakest of all - drivers and hardware. It was OK and reasonably nice form factor but nowhere near the original MS Optical Mouse or Razer Deathadder. Even this year old Kone XTD is a better mouse. I know that's probably not a popular opinion but just how I found them to be.

silversurfer · 19 Jul 2014 at 23:45

TwsT said:
Logitech is no more at overclockers for many reasons but mainly as they are not a good seller they make no effort to support us or our customers.

Thats sad to hear, they used to be good. I emailed them through support website about 5 years after I bought a mouse (an expensive one but still) and they went ahead and sent me out some new mousepads to help np

I heard g400 is good but maybe just as well I didnt get one