Logitech G3 Laser Mouse ( 931691-0403 )
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Customer Review: Great Balanced Mouse I Chose over "Ergonomic" Ones
Summary: 5 Stars
I picked up Logitech G3 about 2 months ago. Before this, I had been using Logitech's various wireless mouse, like MX1000, VX Revolution, and MX Revolution. I have decided that I will stick with Logitech G3 from now on, or at least, something of similar shape.
While work as an engineer in front of computer for extend time during the day, I also play the piano, so posture and ergnomic is a big thing for my wrist. What I realized is that ergonomic mouse is not that ergonomic after all because they are shaped to twist your hand's palm facing inward obliquely, which influences your elbow to tug in to your waist which in turn tighten your shoulder and muscles under the armpit and around the ribs. These tension over long time generate pain and improper posture and possibly carpal tunnel.
Therefore, a "flat" mouse with Logitech G3 shape is more ideal, where the hand is allowed to face the desk in parallel, similar to the hand shape of playing the piano.
Secondly, Logitech G3 is extremely precise with its high and adjustable DPI (great for gaming, though I don't game much on my computer). I really enjoy the immediate response different from when I was using wireless.
It tracks well on majority of surfaces I have thrown at it and glides very well with the huge Teflon pads on the bottom. Its weight is not too light and not too heavy. It's much lighter than wireless mouse with the batteries which I have become to like.
Thirdly, the 5 buttons are plenty for me where I left the the middle as "middle button" and with Logitech's setpoint software, I set the left side button as "Copy" and right side button as "Paste" because I already can mouse gesture "Forward" and "Backward" in my browser. I prefer 5 buttons now because I realized how hectic those many buttons make me with all the options I can set. More is not always better.
The only complaint I have is that the cord is a little stiff.
Too bad it's discontinued. I'm glad there are still sellers for this item. I bought one for home and one for work.
Customer Review: Superb Performance
Summary: 5 Stars
First, I have 2 minor complaints I'd like to get out of the way. This mouse is a few more dollars than the G5, so I wish it had the dpi meter display on it like the G5 does, as it should for the price. Also, about the right "forward" button on the right side perimeter of the mouse: The size and position of this button makes it a little awkward for me to hit it with great comfort, but it's still possible and not too bad.
Now, on to everything great about this mouse. As someone else mentioned, with the downloaded software, this mouse can be customized and with five dpi settings from 800-2,000. By default, before software, the mouse has 2 speeds, 800 and 1600 dpi. 1600 dpi is blazing fast, and I can barely control the mouse at this speed, but it's incredible. 2,000 is even faster. I can't wait to get used to it (I just got the mouse). Switching between dpi settings is really easy by just clicking the "running man" button on the mouse. The main left and right buttons feel great with a wonderful click. The feet on the mouse glide very well. The scroll wheel is smooth with light scroll "clicks" as you scroll it. Overall, this mouse feels great, the materials used are of the highest quality, and it's deadly accurate no matter how quickly I move it (even when I try my hardest to mess it up). This is an awesome-looking mouse, too. It's a real pleasure to use. As a side note, I chose this over the G5 because the G5 lacked a "forward" button for internet surfing, which I do a lot of. Even though the G5 has the dpi meter, I still think this mouse is more suited to my needs, and I'm very happy with my choice of the Logitech G3. Highly recommended.
Customer Review: Add the MX 310 with the G5 you get G3 perfection!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was pretty happy with the MX 310 for about a year. I'm still happy with it for the most part, but I figured I was missing something. I wanted the new tecnology with higher accuracy. The G3 fits the bill. With the Setpoint 3.01 software, you have many options. You can set the DPI (Dots Per Inch for those that don't know) to five settings from 800 through 2000. Also when using the SP software you set Axis sensitivity. Of course the best part for me is the small footprint of the mouse and the fact it has no funny angles for righties. It is extremely light, without feeling cheap. I finally got a mouse with the high DPI settings without the funny angles, its about time. Anyone who enjoys MX 310 won't have a problem here.
A few slight quibbles I have with this mouse are 1)the mouse bottons no longer cover the whole top of the mouse like the mx 310 they end a bit early on the sides which sometimes lead to hitting the side and saying hmm. I'm sure I will get used to it. 2)the forward and back buttons are a bit soft, they don't have the same hard click as the other buttons. I'm sure I will also get used that. I have tried in games like FEAR and COD2 this thing is deadly accurate, I'm still trying to keep control of it after using the half speed mx 310. Nice thing about it is I can set it to the same speed as the 310 if I wanted but that defeats the purpose so a few more days and I know it will be second nature. Anyone with smaller hands or Lefties do not hesitate to buy this mouse! If you like the functions of the Logitech gaming mouses but hate the size and the angles of them, then this mouse is for you!
Customer Review: Best Mouse I Have Used to Date
Summary: 5 Stars
I own a G5, and was impressed with its precision, so I bought my mom a G3 for Christmas. I envyed her mouse so much I replace my much more expensive G5 with it. The G5 has a feature where the scroll wheel can move left and right, which I use a lot. One main drawback to this feature is that the middle (scroll) button is extremely hard to click, which makes browsing in Firefox a pain sometimes. The G3 has the precision of the G5, and does not have that flaw. It also has back and forward buttons on each side of the mouse (or whatever you may use them for). My G5 only has a left-side back button, which is a HUGE flaw. When you accidentally hit back, you cannot return quickly. Also, the G3 is light weight, and thus easier to use at any resolution. The G3 is ambidextrous, which is a huge plus, because so am I. The G3's variable speed button is great (G5 has 3 settings vsa. the G3's 2) and does not get in the way, but is easy to access. If I had the chance, I would buy the G3 over the G5 for the same price. It is superior to every optical or ball mouse I have used, and I got it for a great price ($30-$40 if I remember right). I sometimes like to hold the mouse about a mm away from the surface, and the mouse is the perfect weight and is responsive at that level if your weird like me. The mouse looks classy, and feels solid. Black color resists dirt. Cannot recommend this mouse enough, it delivers exactly what you expect from the best peripheral PC maker in the world.Customer Review: Vastly Superior
Summary: 5 Stars
After, reading many reviews, I chose the G3 Laser Mouse. I wasn't disappointed! Right out of the box it far surpassed my old "roller ball" type mouse and made gaming, surfing and computer work alot easier. I was also amazed at the downloadable software which made the G3 customizable to my own needs. It does take a little bit of getting used to the the new buttons but that goes with the territory.
I'm very pleased with the product, support and the software. Logitech built a better mouse not a trap!