Logitech G5 Laser Mouse (2005) vs Logitech G5 Laser Mouse /2007

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G5 Laser Mouse (2005) compared with G5 Laser Mouse /2007

	LogitechG5 Laser Mouse (2005)	LogitechG5 Laser Mouse /2007
Overview
Released
Released	2005	2007
Tracking
Shape
Shape	Ergonomic	Ergonomic
Hand
Hand	Right hand	Right hand
Sensitivity
Sensitivity	Up to 2,000 DPI	Up to 2,000 DPI
Sensor
Sensor	Laser	Laser
Buttons
Buttons	6	7 (better)
Sensor
Sensor	The Logitech guide lists 400, 800 and 2,000 DPI presets, with up to five software-set levels between 400 and 2,000 DPI. Logitech's later G5 /2007 sheet identifies this original as the 500-reports-per-second predecessor.	Logitech lists 400, 800 and 2,000 DPI presets without software, up to five software-set levels, 6.4 megapixels per second image processing and a 1,000-reports-per-second USB rate.
Scroll wheel
Scroll wheel	Stepped scroll wheel tilts left and right for horizontal scrolling and can be reassigned in SetPoint.	Stepped scroll wheel tilts left and right for horizontal scrolling.
Connections and battery
Connects by
Connects by	Cable	Cable
Power
Power	Cable	Cable
Works with
Works with	–	Logitech lists Windows XP and Vista at launch and a wired USB connection.
Software
Software	Logitech SetPoint allows button assignments and separate horizontal and vertical sensitivity settings.	Logitech SetPoint allows button reassignment and sensitivity adjustment; APH Networks found no onboard profile memory.
Design
Weight
Weight	112 g (better)	116 g
Size
Size	ComputerBase lists approximately 130 × 65 × 40 mm and a 112 g unweighted mouse; these are review figures, not maker specifications.	Logitech lists approximately 130 × 73 × 44 mm, a 2 m cable and 116 g bare weight.
Materials
Materials	Removable weight cartridge takes 1.7 g or 4.5 g weights; up to 36 g of weights may be inserted, according to the original Logitech guide and period reviews.	DryGrip textured top, PTFE feet and a removable 2 g cartridge with up to 36 g of inserted weights, for 38 g extra in total.
In the box
In the box	Mouse, weight cartridge, weights and case, SetPoint software CD and documentation, as listed by ComputerBase.	Mouse, adjustable weight cartridge, weights and case, SetPoint CD and documentation.
Warranty
Warranty	–	Three years, according to Logitech's 2007 sheet.