Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
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Customer Review: Excellent mouse, but has cord connectivity issues over time
Summary: 5 Stars
Here is my mini review of high end mice I've tried recently.
Ideazon Reaper Edge Gaming Mouse - 3200 DPI (3200 DPI, 6 buttons): It's a decent mouse except for the side buttons. The bottom side button is under a nub that is a bit annoying to reach in the middle of a first person shooter fight. The top side button is a little nicer to reach and decent to use for knocking zombies off yourself in L4D. The wheel is annoying since sometimes as you scroll it seems to click without putting much pressure on it (which is annoying if you have something bound to MOUSE3 and you just wanted to scroll the mouse wheel). Also, it would have been nice to have two DPI buttons instead of the one (easier to "go to sniper mode"/"go to regular mode"). Currently the DPI button toggles between 5 different DPI levels one at a time and there isn't a way just to use less than that (I'd prefer just two for the above scenario...). I wouldn't recommend this mouse in it's current form.
Razer Lachesis 4000 dpi Laser Gaming Mous--Banshee Blue (4000 DPI, 9 buttons): This is the first mouse that gave me actual pain my my fingers and palm after just a couple of hours use and it has just about the worst ergonomics of any mouse I've ever used. The side buttons are in a very inconvinient location. In first person shooters you'll constantly be accidentally clicking either side's buttons since they're in the area where you grip the mouse (they're designed so you need to put "extra" pressure in the grip to click them). The laser itself is pretty decent at 4000 DPI, but it is placed in the middle of the mouse instead of closer to the front, so you basically need to move the whole mouse to aim instead of the regular first person shooter "tilting the front of the mouse" aiming. Be sure to go to their web site and use the updated drivers and firmware or you'll see a lot of "mouse jumping" problems even when you're not touching the mouse. Also I noticed the mouse buttons would register as "up" as I was turning sometimes with the mouse button down (such as a Heavy in TF2 spinning his gun using the side button, which is annoying as heck). There is also no on-mouse DPI display so there's no way to know which DPI setting you're at (one of the five DPI settings you're forced into). Anyone had any good experience with this mouse?
Logitech G9 Laser Mouse (3200 DPI, 7 buttons, weights, two grip types): I used this mouse for a bit less than a year and it is by far my favorite mouse. One problem is the connector between the mouse and cord eventually went bad and then the mouse had connection issues (Google this for more information). Other than that, it has by far the best tracking and button location of any mouse I've used. I like that the DPI switching is under the left mouse button and it is easy to tell what DPI level I currently am at. Highly recommended!
Logitech 931375-0403 G7 Laser Cordless Mouse Black (2000 DPI), Logitech NEW G5 Laser Mouse (2000 DPI) and Logitech MX518 Gaming Optical Mouse - Metal (1800 DPI): If you can't afford the G9, the models to the left are similarly good. I've used and like them, but they all had tracking accuracy loss over time and needed to be replaced (generally after about 6 to 8 months of every day gaming 4+ hours a day). None of the older models have the high 3200 DPI laser, but the G5/G7 have switchable DPI levels and generally feel good and are ergonomically nice for using over long periods of time.
OCZ OCZMSDMXD Dominatrix Laser Gaming Mouse/MSI GS-501/Cyber Snipa Stinger (3200 DPI, 7 buttons, weights): Very good for the price (one of the cheapest high end gaming grade mice). The button locations are good and so is the feel of the mouse. The default drivers that come with the mouse don't work with games well. You'll have to download the newer ones from their web site and do some special settings for your games to register the side buttons as MOUSE4 and MOUSE5. Highly recommended (drivers could use some work though).
As with any mousing, be sure to have a good quality mouse pad that doesn't need to be replaced (I used to replace those 3M Precise mouse pads about every month heh). I've been using a fUnc sUrface 1030, but there are a lot of newer ones out there now. Just be sure it's something you can soap wash and you should be good to go (no foamy or cloth pads).
Customer Review: Great gaming mouse, best I've used thus far.
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had this mouse for a couple of years now after battling with the wireless aspects of a Logitech MX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse (Black) for well over a year. I play a lot of online games but I don't really ask much of my mouse other than that it have more buttons than a 'standard' mouse, that they be programmable, and that the mouse is comfortable. The G9 has proven to be exemplary in all regards.
The mouse is actually relatively standard for what I'd call a 'premium' mouse I suppose. When you start getting in to this price range it's pretty common to see a left/right/center toggle on the scroll wheel, forward and back buttons, and in the case of gaming a DPI adjustment. I'd say there's probably room for a couple more buttons on there for the sake of gaming but as it stands now it's a very functional and comfortably designed button layout. The scroll wheel also has a toggle on the bottom of the mouse which allows for a free-flying setting which allows for very quick vertical scrolling and a setting for a more mechanical and controlled feel.
Ergonomically I personally find the mouse to be very comfortable in hand with the adjustments allowed. The grips can be swapped out with two included choices so there's some up-front flexibility to the mouse, but it probably goes without saying that others will find it comfortable where others don't. The material of the grip is the pseudo-rubberized plastic which allows for great grip even if you find that you get sweaty palms. Lastly there is a retractable weight tray at the back of the mouse which can be used to add between 4 and 28 grams of additional weights, all of which are included in their own aluminum and foam molded carrying case. My brother has used various Razor mouses and I'd say that my initial complaint with his mouse has generally been that they feel too light so amongst my favorite things about this mouse is that with the full weight load there's a good amount of heft to the mouse.
I can't comment too technically on the speed, accuracy, and responsiveness of the mouse since I'm not uber demanding in that sense. For what I use it for, which is namely PC RPGs and casually playing first person shooters it's more than adequate to perform competitively if need be. There may be an argument out there for an even faster mouse but it's not one I'm likely to make.
Logitech's Setpoint software is pretty straight forward and easy to pick up the basic functions of. You can set up various profiles for various applications, which is easy and visually aided with a picture of the mouse, and assign them as needed. They can be color coded to an LED on the top of the mouse which, when stored to the mouse's on-board memory, can be cycled through using a button on the bottom of the mouse in conjunction with the DPI adjustment buttons. One thing I dislike about the software however, is that the automatic profile switch (a specific profile loading with a specific .exe) seems to be anybody's guess as to when it will work and what it will work with. On various computers, various OS installs, using various combinations of stored and/or local profiles, and different programs it seems to be very hit or miss as to whether or not the feature will work. I've done some reading on it and have yet to find a reliable way of getting it to work even most of the time. It's not a big deal but it'd be much better if it worked without as much tinkering.
Coming to this mouse from a wireless mouse I have also further bolstered my appreciation of hard-wired devices. It was really a pain in the bum to get my MX Revolution to charge after maybe the first month of use so I definitely like that this mouse is always good to go and furthermore that I can travel with it and fire up my stored profiles on any computer. The cord itself is a nice nylon wrapped number which I don't really know the function. While the wrap is nice it's also prone to picking up dust and I'm generally worried that it'll eventually fray from friction on my desk edge and such. Two minor things to take note of but worth considering for the purchase I suppose.
All things considered it's a great mouse by any standard, particularly for gaming. The price has come down a lot as well so I'd definitely recommend this if you're shopping for something a bit more than what you have.
Pros:
Comfort adjustments
Storable profiles
Simple software
Logical button placement
Performs well
Cons:
Auto-launch for profiles can be troublesome
The nylon cable is a dust magnet, possibly vulnerable to fraying
A couple more buttons would be nice
More grip options would be nice
Customer Review: Very few flaws
Summary: 5 Stars
Well I bought this mouse a few weeks ago and I'd have to say I'm extremely happy. Enough so to bother writing a review on it. I've owned the Logitech mx518 and G5, the Microsoft MSIE 3.0, Razer Deathadder and Salmosa. Out of the above, I was happiest with the Salmosa for its light weight and great finger control. Then I got this, the g9, on sale. My control and accuracy has greatly improved. However, it did require a good 3 days of getting used to the feel and fine tuning the dpi and sensitivity to my liking. But that should be expected from any new mouse.
The mx518 and G5 were accurate, but the molding of the mouse and lack of space for my pinky would cause my hand to cramp after an hour or so of use, and my hands aren't the largest out there. The Deathadder fit the best in my hand, if you like palming mice, but it just lacked the accuracy I needed in first person shooters like CS source. AND, it would skip when playing on a lower sensitivity which Razer claims it was designed for (fail). The MSIE 3.0 fit great but had issues with the scroll wheel going off when moving the mouse as well as the right click button, and the Salmosa was a tad too light and small. I could move quick to get my cross-hair on the enemy, I just couldn't keep it on the enemy. But the g9 fixed all this for me.
The wide stance of the g9 allows me to grip with my thumb and pinky to stabilize the mouse but without having to squeeze very hard. The shorter length keeps the back of my wrist on the mouse pad allowing easy, slight side to side aiming for perfect control. The lazer engine has been spot on with no skipping and it never feels like I overcompensate and aim past a target. Great response and with the acceleration turned off, it actually feels like there is no acceleration unlike some other mice. The weight of the mouse is perfect enough without the additional weights. Light enough for quick movement, but heavy enough to not be out of control. If you want it heavier for more control but potential slower response time, the option is there. Note: my ability to spray in CS Source has improved twofold. The dry rough textured cover is slim to give me more of that fingertip control that I desire, while the wide smooth grip has more of a fuller palm feel (but not 100% like a palm mouse). There is no shortage of slide feet on this mouse unlike the small pads on razer mice. The main part of the mouse has two large feet, one front one back, for really great glide. The wide grip does have a small additional Polytetrafluoroethylene foot under the thumb to support the weight or force of your thumb when in use for an even smoother glide. Both grips feel great by the way and I've never experienced any hand cramps even after 4 hours of straight game play!
All of the buttons have a great click feel, none are too sensitive where I accidentally click them, but the wheel button is VERY stiff compared to other mice. Luckily for me I never use it. The dpi switch button is a little unorthodox at the back of the left click button. Not the greatest spot in my opinion, but isn't too hard to get used to. The thumb buttons on either cover are in decent spots, they stick out enough and also have a solid yet easy to push click. The button switch for the scroll wheel is on the bottom with the profile changer. To me this isn't a big deal. Most likely you will like 1 setting for the scroll wheel and keep it that way forever. I like the click scroll myself.
The weight system does load in the back of the mouse. This can make the mouse a little rear-heavy when loaded up. In my opinion it doesn't make the mouse awkward to handle since it is kind of short. The 28 grams should be more than enough for a heavy mouse user and the weights are easy to pop in and out. Plus with the cover on you don't need to worry about the weight cartridge accidentally popping out.
The new setpoint software is easy to use and is pretty much self explanatory once you open it up. It has lots of options to change your sensitivity, dpi, color, etc. The 5 different profiles are there and can be saved on the mouse if you travel a lot. So you can keep your settings when using a different computer. The only thing is, when you save a change it will reset your current dpi to whichever your middle setting is, so you then have to re-click to the dpi number you want. Not a big issue, just FYI. Also, unlike with the g5 setpoint, I have had no issues with my settings getting changed when I open different games or programs!
I think I covered most of everything. The price is a tad much. But if you can find it on sale for 60 or less then by all means pick this mouse up. Especially if you are looking for more of a finger tip controlled mouse.
Customer Review: Logitech G9
Summary: 5 Stars
Purchased through Amazon approx. 3 months ago. For newer FPS games works BEAUTIFULLY. Being able to switch dpi settings mid-game is an incredible feature I'm not sure how I survived without! Allows you to select up to 5 different settings ranging from 200dpi to 3200dpi. At 3200 dpi the cursor SCREAMS across the screen...not sure why you would purchase the 4000dpi+ models currently available: I haven't found much use for anything above 2500 dpi- while speed is great you can't sacrifice all of your control; However in Battlefield 1942 some of the tank turrets are so slow the 3000dpi setting is nice, the problem arises when you are being attacked and leap from the tank just before it blows apart- you don't really get the time to switch settings and there are 2 or 3 enemies standing on the ground waiting to pummel you - you're almost a sitting duck at high dpi setting b/c you spin around so quickly - I find the 2500dpi to give a satisfactory turret speed and quick ground response.
Interesting feature I've not seen broadcasted: The dpi settings on the X axis (left/right) and Y axis (up/down) are able to be adjusted INDEPENDENTLY from each other! So you could have a dpi of 200 on the X axis and 3200 on the Y axis! (Why, you may ask? Don't ask...just know it can be done!) There is also a setting that lets you control both axis at the same time so that they are on equal settings.
The microgear switch is on the bottom of the mouse. I don't find it any bother- mostly I leave it in the free-spin style and switch to "click" feature only when playing a game. Heard lots of complaints about the switch on the bottom...c'mon people, is it THAT difficult to turn the mouse over and push a little button once in a while???
I like the weight tuning feature, I love the "precision" grip's rough moisture wicking skin, the braided cloth covering over the cord provides a touch of sophistication not seen on other computer mice and the color LED screen provides enough feedback to inform the user of profile settings and dpi setting selection.
The LED screen is customizable...the colors are created from the green, red and blue LEDs and so when the LEDs combine to make various other colors you will sometimes see some "bleeding" of one of the primary LED colors through the window. For example, on some shades of purple you will see the blue bleeding through and so it will almost look like the top portion of your screen digits are blue with a fade to purple. Play with the different shades to minimize the effect. Not enough of a gripe to knock off a star.
I won't touch on the profile settings, self-explanatory and enough said by other reviewers.
The only complaint I have (if you can call it that) is that it is choppy on the menu of some of my old classics. On Mechwarrior3 you have to set it to a very low dpi setting to navigate the options menus and the menus where you customize your Mech. Once entering game play the mouse functions as smoothly as ever. Not quit sure why yet, but it only happens with the very old games. But that is akin to griping that a product designed exclusively for Windows Vista will not operate properly in Windows 95. Based on the age of the games this phenomenon occurs with and the games that are actually meant to be played with this mouse, I find it more impressive the mouse works at all. Considering the range of customization allowed on this mouse, it is probably a user error (i.e. MY fault). I should try turning down the USB report rate (another of the many features I have not touched upon in this review).
Overall, a wonderful product. Some friends who are avid Razer users have declared they will purchase this mouse after giving mine a test-drive. Would I recommend this product to anyone? YES. Would I purchase this product again? YES. Will you regret purchasing this mouse over another brand/model? NO.
A 5 star product.
Customer Review: The new king of gaming mice
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been a Logitech gaming-mouse user/lover for a long time. In fact, the last four mice I've used with my gaming rig have been the MX510 (Blue), MX518, G5 (1st version) and now the G9.
The G9 is the perfect combination of the old G5 (precision, accuracy and on-the-fly resolution adjustments) and the MX revolution (with that killer mouse wheel), stuffed into in a customizable, comfortable and easy to control form factor.
Pros:
- I really like the new weight style much better than the G5. The weight "tray" is hidden under the grip so there is no way it can just pop out like on the previous generation mouse. For me, a properly weighted mouse is key in FPS. Too light and you are all over the screen. Too heavy and you are too late.
- Not only can you change the weights, but you can also change the grips to suit your playing style and the color of the LED indicators. I prefer the Wide Load grip for my big hands and the blue LEDs to match my Microsoft Reclusa Gaming Keyboard (Black).
- As long as you are a "righty", it's very comfortable, even after some marathoning. Like all previous Logitech mice I've owned, ergonomics and comfort are never lost in the design.
- Another great addition is the ability to save up to 5 profiles to the mouse's internal memory. No drivers or software needed to load up your custom mouse settings. There is a switch on the bottom that lets you toggle through your profiles. Perfect for LAN parties when you might not be gaming on your own rig.
- Scrolling with the Micro Gear is a blast when not gaming. There is a switch under the mouse that lets you toggle between what I call the "click" mode (a must for weapon changing in FPS) and the "scroll" mode (a must for scrolling web pages and long documents).
- The gaming-feet surface is much improved. I use this mouse with a SteelSeries SteelPad QcK+ mouse pad and it is smooth as butter. I eventually plan on moving to a solid surface pad as I've heard they can improve accuracy with less friction.
- There are two thumb buttons on the left side. I know this was added to newer model G5 (my older version didn't have this) and it's a warm welcome. These are a must for forward/back functionality when you browse the web.
Cons:
- The Setpoint software is a little flaky. I chalk this up to being an early release. It took a couple reinstalls to finally get it to work correctly. Its possible previous software versions on my PC caused this issue. Everything works now.
- I can't use my wrist pad with this mouse. I know it sounds weird, but the back of the mouse isn't as long as the G5 and it slopes downward in a way that forces your wrist to touch your mouse pad. Because of this, it works best without an elevated wrist pad behind it. If you do try to elevate your wrist/forearm, it can be pretty uncomfortable. No biggie, I'll make due.
- $100 price. Ouch, but I've gotta have the latest and greatest.
So there you have it. I'll update this review as I put it through more testing.
Be sure to check out the customer photos section. I took some photos of the G9 side-by-side with my old G5. Enjoy!