Logitech mouse setpoint control pad drivers#
Logitech mouse setpoint control pad software#

I even tried updating the Logitech SetPoint drivers to the latest version (3.1.116) and I still got the same results. But if I minimize everything then try pressing it at the desktop the menu comes up flawlessly. Let me explain:įirst off, most of the time it doesn’t work – even as I am typing this in Microsoft Word with two other applications and a folder open, after pressing the button the application menu doesn’t come up. Now this may sound kind of useful but unfortunately it is executed poorly. When pushed, it brings up a small menu that shows all the applications that are currently running. This one requires the Logitech drivers and is quite frankly pointless in my opinion. This function is done all by the mouse itself, no drivers are required to increase or decrease the sensitivity on the fly.Īnother one of the MX518’s functions is the application switch button. These are great when playing games where one moment you need pinpoint accuracy then the next you need a bit faster pointer speed (eg, using a sniper then drop it for an assault rifle) – this can all be done in game and on the fly. The feature I found most useful is the two sensitivity buttons located in front and behind the scroll wheel.

Logitech mouse setpoint control pad software#

The MX518 features 8 buttons, 6 of which can be assigned to different functions using the Logitech SetPoint software that comes with the mouse that I’ll talk about later. The MX518 also slides very nicely on almost any generic mouse pad – I’ve been using a ruddy old Nortel pad and the mouse feels very smooth. (I’m sorry if those figures are incorrect, to weigh the mice I used a baking scale that is at least 40 years old since nothing better was available). It weighs about 110 grams, compared to a standard Microsoft optical mouse which weighs about 80 grams. It has a fairly good weight, not too light and not too heavy. The shape and the overall feel of the mouse is very good, it fits snugly in the hand and with the left side of the mouse curved inward it makes it even more comfortable to hold. This is not the result of losing too many sessions of CS:S but it’s actually just a very clever graphic design which is usually bound to impress at LAN parties. The most distinct feature of the MX518 is the ‘dents’ all over the top of the mouse.