Logitech G3 Laser Mouse ( 931691-0403 )
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Customer Review: Pretty good.
Summary: 4 Stars
I did not purchase this mouse for gaming, but instead bought it for its high DPI -- without running the driver software the mouse can switch between 800 and 1600 DPI. The special driver software is not available for Mac, which is the platform I use.
Over the years I've learned to eliminate my mouse-related cramps/pains by using the fastest mice and drivers available. I formerly used the Logitech Mx300 (an 800 DPI mouse) with USB Overdrive (A third-party Mac driver) at the fastest DPI setting (80 DPI) -- All fine for a few years, but I had to live with the mouse skipping pixels when I tried to be precise with it -- that made PhotoShop work sometimes frustrating.
This mouse has the same form-factor as my older Logitech mouse, which was the other reason I considered switching. (Logitech seems to have carried on this form-factor through the years, and I hope they stick with it.) It tracks very well without a mouse pad (I'm using on a Birch veneer IKEA desktop) and the 1600 DPI mode makes for really, really, precise movement -- no more skipping pixels. Since I keep the mouse on the highest setting all the time, I can slow it down with the top button when I need extra precision.
I've only been using the mouse a few days, but I've noticed a few gotcha's: First, my former Mx300 had a metal weight in the mouse. This was easy enough to remove, as the screw hole was exposed. Not so on the G3. It feels like there's a weight in there, but the screw access is probably under the pads. Fortunately, the pads are really, really slick, so it's probably not going to be a problem until they get scratched up a bit and the responsiveness goes down. Anyone concerned about getting a stiff or cramped wrist from mousing would be wise to remove the metal weights from their mice -- IMHO, The Man put them in there to make you work harder! Ahem...
Next, when upgrading from an 800 to 1600 dpi mouse, the 'mouse acceleration' is not 1:1 -- I can't quite set my mouse driver (third party or OS X driver) to 'feel' the same as my old mouse -- it's a wee bit off.
Third, the cord is a bit stiff -- definitely stiffer than the Mx300's cord, or my default Apple mouse cord. You can feel it resist when using the mouse, tugging at your hand a bit. I'm hoping it wears in.
Also, the little middle button is not reprogrammable, as it is on my Mx300 (the mouse has the same form-factor, except the G3 has two additional side buttons) -- it's a hard-wired toggle between 800 & 1600 DPI (when not running the driver software). I don't know if it reprogrammable if you're running the Logitec software, but it's at least something Mac users should consider.
Finally, this mouse touts a non-slip grip, which I would say it definitely has. However, it feels a bit abrasive on my finger tips -- feeling a bit like "rubberized emery-cloth." I doesn't just give traction, but feels like there are gritty particles on the surface. Bleh. Maybe years of sitting at my desk and writing software for 14 hours a day left me with sensitive fingers tips, I guess?
Ideally, I'd rate this mouse between a 3 and a 4. I'm hoping the little niggling things, like the stiff cord and the abrasive grip sides, wear in after a while. However, precision and sensitivity are what this mouse does well, so I'm willing to forgo 3 stars and give it 4 -- I like it, but I don't love it.
Customer Review: my favorite mouse so far
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this mouse because of its design. I wanted a functional, ambidexterous mouse with 5 buttons and high resolution. The scroll wheel surface has a grippy smooth surface. Scrolling action is quiet and solid with noticeable indents and its middle button clicks loudest of the six. It has good weight, durable grippy surfaces, and large gliding feets. the matte black finish on the large buttons and rear of mouse is really nice (not too smooth, not too rough), feels durable, and the buttons do not wobble. I claw my mouse everyday and I have not notice any wear or surface corrosion except on the mouse's feet. The two large buttons have a noticeable click to them. The side buttons doesn't sound and isn't as crisp as the 1-3 button. This simple mouse seems built to last. One negative is that it is sometimes hard to tell if you have pressed the resolution switching button (feels cheap/wobbly, looks cheap as well), so be attuned to the speed of the cursor. I have small hands and can reach all buttons comfortably so all my fingers get a good workout. I hope they come out with games where you can control things with two mouses! I bought one over a year ago and I got another one when it was on sale.Customer Review: g3 logitech mouse as a gaming mouse
Summary: 4 Stars
Compared to my logitech mouseman dual optical from 2000, this mouse blows it away by far in accuracy, precision. What I find to be a drawback is the mouse's light weight and small size. The size comes in handy if I need to flick, but be sure to keep the wire out of the way - as the mouse is so light if you have the wire in a bad spot, it will push the mouse and affect your aim at crucial moments. The "change sensitivity" button is in a strange spot (at least if u have large hands) located in the center of the mouse where you will need to reach far back and almost touch the pad of your palm of the finger you're reaching with - not an efficient movement, therefore not applicable in games (you can assign a sensitivity script to perhaps one of the side mouse buttons if necessary). These are only minor itches when compared to the outstanding precision and I would highly recommend it.Customer Review: Good standard shaped mouse
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a very good mouse if you don't like the feel of ergonomic mice. It's got a good feel to it although it is a little heavy. The only other complaint I have with it is that the buttons on the sides are easy to accidentally hit because they're very sensitive.Customer Review: Very Good Product
Summary: 4 Stars
The mouse is very good. I mainly bought it for its high dpi. For gaming, it has very good tracking but it is let down by the side buttons and the fact that weights cannot be added.