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5.0 stars
"Best Mouse I've eve Used"
Pros: Two hand grips to select from
Adjustable wheel sensitivity
On the fly DPI switching
Weight Adjustment
Adjustable LEDs
Easy profile selection and storage
Intuitive SoftwareCons: None Whatsoever
Summary: This mouse replaced the long used, and beloved MX518, and honestly the mouse is the only one on the market that is a true upgrade. It has a host of features that make it the little marvel that it is, but ultimately what matters is how it feels and how it plays in games as well as day to day use ... which it does amazingly well.
Overview -
I'm going to deviate from the Cnet guys and say that the improvements made to the G9 over previous Logitech mice with weight systems are actually a good thing. You do have to remove the body of the mouse before you can adjust the weight to your liking, but that's not an inconvenience for me, as once I found the weight that was right for me I never had to change the weights again. The decision to hide the weight change system under the body gives the mouse a smoother appearance, as the weight cartridge doesn't break up the lines of the mouse. As for the shape of the weights, I don't even really see what their complaining about. Also changing bodies on the mouse is easy, and I think the button that releases the body is well-placed as it prevents you from accidentally removing the body in-game.
That said, the precision of this mouse is unbeatable. At the highest settings you may find the mouse unwieldy, simply because it's so sensitive at the highest levels. When I first booted up and loaded the software I hated the fact that "three light" setting on the mouse was way too high for any application I would use. However within the software you can change the different DPI settings for each on mouse level, so after a bit of playing around I have the mouse customized to my preferences. I have a different setting for FPS's, MMO's, and web browsing, as well as a much lower setting for guests that use the computer and find the mouse too sensitive. Honestly I never even expected to utilize as many DPI settings as I have, but once you get used to it it's hard to imagine living without it.
The mouse 4 and 5 buttons are both easy to reach, and the 4 button is about 1/3 smaller so if your hand somehow slips out of position you can easily feel, without having to look, which button is which. Another nice touch. The mouse wheel button actually felt much too stiff when I first started using this mouse, but now I appreciate the different feel over that of the MX518, as I avoid any unintentional button presses. The wheel itself is very precise, and features a microgear switch at the bottom of the mouse which will allow the wheel to spin very quickly. This mode is good for paging through long .pdf or other documents. The placement of the button on the bottom of the mouse is also a smart design decision, since I only need to use the microgear feature in specific situations it's nice to have the button somewhere where it won't add to button clutter.
The feet on the base of the mouse are also very slick, so any drag you may have experienced on older models has been done away with. Even after months of use, after the mouse has collected dust in the grooves on the feet, the mouse still feels super slick on the mousepad. Not sure what material was used to make this possible, but the effect is truly amazing.
All of the other bells and whistles are nice, from the customizable LEDs to the on board memory for profile storage, but I've found that I don't ever actually change these settings. Setting up your mouse right the first time practically eliminates the need for multiple profiles, but I can imagine scenarios where picky players would find some utility in this feature.
Final Thoughts -
This mouse is, in every imaginable way, superior to my MX518. It feels good in my hand, stays slick on the mousepad, is amazingly precise, and is endlessly customizable. If there's one complaint I have, and I always have to have one, I just wish the mouse were better incorporated with the G15 keyboard. Being able to see which profile is active, just in case, on the LCD screen of the keyboard would be dope ... but that's really not even a flaw. You absolutely must try this mouse to see how revolutionary it is. It's perfect.
Where to buy
Logitech G9 Laser Mouse:
$49.00 - $107.34
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