Optical Mice
Logitech MX518
First up is the Logitech MX518. This mouse evolved from the original MX500 gaming mouse. It became the MX510, a colored version of the MX500, and now, the MX518. This is considered their gaming grade optical mouse.

Aesthetics: 3.5 / 5
The mouse looks the same as every other Logitech MX mouse except for the color/look. While it was smoother to the touch, the silver coloring looked like it had dents in it and it drove me nuts. Others may be able to get over this; however, I like my products to look shiny and new. In other words, there is nothing extraordinary about its looks.

Ergonomics / Grip: 4.5 / 5
The mouse is comfortable. You can rest your hand on it and get a good grip. It is shaped and designed for only a right hand so it loses some points there. However, it has a rubber coating along the side which makes it very easy to hold onto as well as comfortable. Its size, however, makes it difficult for people with smaller hands.

Buttons: 5 / 5
Not only does this mouse come with, what is now the standard, five mouse buttons, but they are well placed and easy to depress. Two buttons on the left for the thumb and the 3 on top make it nice and simple. Easy.

Weight: 3 / 5
This was one of the heavier mice that I used while reviewing all these. Its bulk, size, and weight made it less effortless as the other mice I reviewed. It seemed heavier than necessary when similar mice were not as heavy.

Glide Factor: 2.5 / 5
This mouse is equipped with 5 tiny Teflon feet on the bottom. These feet are small and became gunked up real fast. What I mean by gunked up is that after a fair amount of use the feet will shift slightly. This shift exposes adhesive and dust, hair, and other fun stuff gets trapped there. The glide is only a bit above average.

Features: 4 / 5
Many of the mice we are going to review, but this is a relatively new feature in the mice world. Being able to adjust the mouse resolution right from the mouse is very nice feature to have. This mouse places the higher resolution button above the wheel and the lower resolution button below the wheel. The button just below that is the application switch button.

Price: $38.89