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99 of 107 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The new king of gaming mice, September 11, 2007
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!
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52 of 61 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Logitech G9 - The Best Option in Right-Handed Gaming Mice, September 17, 2007
Logitech's reputation in computer accessories is long established. The G9 laser mouse is the latest high end mouse in their product family. Overall the results are positive. The good far outweighs the bad here.
Installing the mouse is easy and very "plug and play." I've tested the mouse on several systems and had luck getting it to work without the additional software. If you want to access the customizations and extra features, you will need to install the Setpoint software. This software draws complaints because of it's limited options and automatic installation of unneeded processes.
Customizing the mouse's buttons and creating profiles are both easy. The limited buttons, including the lack of midline buttons, somewhat limit the number of functions you can add to it. In addition, there is no left-handed option for this mouse.
This mouse's only real competition is the Microsoft Sidewinder gaming mouse. Microsoft SideWinder Gaming Mouse The G9, while not perfect, blows the Sidewinder away with a nicer look, better feel and high-end performance. As you might expect, it also costs more.
Pros:
+ The laser mouse and high dpi give you very good accuracy
+ The adjustable weights (four 4 gram and four 7 gram) allow you to add or remove weights from an internal tray up to 28 grams, giving you control over the mouse's feel
+ The mouse incldes 2 grips to adjust the feel in your hand; the wide grip is very comfortable and both grips have a nice smooth surface
+ You can save up to 5 profiles to the mouse's internal memory; there is a switch on the bottom to choose your profile
+ The LED lights on top can be coordinated with your profiles by color and number
+ The scroll can be used to "click" or "hyper-scroll" which allows for normal to superfast page scrolling
+ The side buttons provide easy forward/back capabilities for web browsing
+ Good for more than just gaming, with enough accuracy for digital inking and graphics applications
Cons:
- The mouse is designed for righties only and has no programmable buttons on the opposing side
- The corded connection seems out of touch; a cordless option should be possible at this price point
- Logitech's Setpoint software is a problem and is often the source of complaints
- The lack of midline buttons and other function keys limits the amount of extra functions
- The $100 price is in the range for high end mice, but not a great value in this space
- More than 2 grips would have made this mouse much better; this only gives you a wide and a normal grip
If you need a high end mouse for gaming or precision applications, this one definitely deserves a look. The adjustable weight, customization features, profiles and performance make this mouse unique among the competition. Enjoy!
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50 of 63 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Great for palm grip users, not so great for claw grip users, June 24, 2008
If you are a claw grip user like me, which means you hold and move your mouse with your fingers without moving your arm, then this mouse might not be for you. Claw users love the precision and speed that we can move the mouse in games versus the whole-arm movement of palm users. If I need extra pixel by pixel precision such as Photoshop work, then as a claw user I can place my thumb and right 2 fingers on the mouse pad and slowly guide the mouse around.
If you are a palm grip user, skip this review and buy this mouse!
I use the mouse for long periods of time each day in apps like Firefox, Photoshop, Crysis, Call of Duty 4, work and general usage. I have many Microsoft mouses including the wireless optical 5000 and the natural mouse. I bought this mouse for its gaming features but forgot that as a claw user, we aren't in the majority thus mouses are usually not designed for us specifically.
As I grip the mouse, I find that the rubber grip is horrible for my thumb because the only place you can place it is in the depressed area. The plasticky grip is a bit better because the thumb area is flatter and easier to hold. However, I cannot find a truly comfortable way to claw it even after hours of adopting to it in Crysis.
I am definitely in the minority when I say I like a flat or even slightly protruding round surface for my thumb to grip instead of a caved in area. If the above describes you, I recommend you skip this mouse and get the wireless optical 5000 mouse; you'll love it.
This mouse also does not contour to your hand's natural curve very well and forces you to turn your wrist counter-clockwise to accommodate its almost flat top, which I think is a step backwards. Ergonomically, this mouse rates below average.
See other better reviews about the features of this mouse, but one thing I love and wish was on other mouses is the wonderful feature to lower or increase the DPI with a physical button the mouse--on the fly. This proves invaluable in games: For example, when I am driving a tank in Crysis, I dial up the DPI to max so I can turn the turret faster; when I am zoomed in on the precision rifle, I dial it lower for pinpoint accuracy, all possible due to the button.
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