Logitech G7 Laser Cordless Mouse

10 Review to this product

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  E. Ranoco
  October 17th, 2005 on 11:42 pm

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  After getting this mouse 2 days after getting the announcement of release from Logitech, I’d have to say this is the best mouse that I’ve had in 14 years and after nearly 2 dozen different mice!

  First off, I was able to use the mouse a little over 30 feet away from my computer with the receiver. No point of going further since the mouse cursor on the screen almost cannot be seen. lol

  And I don’t believe I bothered yet to install the software that came along with it because usage was perfect for me. It comes with two lithium ion batteries with a recharger on the receiver. With usage of… nearly all day (for me), one battery lasts one whole day, so make sure the second one is being charged all the time.

  For gaming, the precision and feel on movement are excellent. For business work, it is great. For everything else, it’s just excellent!

  Personally, I’d stock up on this mouse for all my computers, however, I am just about on a “every 6 month” upgrade on mice! This ALSO makes a perfect gift for the winter holidays coming up and for people’s birthdays whenever!

  Great work Logitech! (again, hehehe)
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  Cloud9
  October 20th, 2005 on 8:13 am

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  I’ve owned many logitech mice and other brand mice. Logitech seems to offer the best quality mice consistently over time. With this mouse I thought that it wouldn’t be a big improvement over the MX1000 logitech’s first laser cordless mouse. Well, I was surprised right off the bat. The teflon-like mouse feet make the mouse glide effortlessly across your desk or mousepad. The best new feature for a gamer like me is the new Increase”+” and decrease”-” buttons for the sensitivity adjustment on the fly. You can do this at any time during windows or games and it will lower or raise the DPI sensitivity. You can customize this also to have more than the default 3 sensitivities to 5 modes when u install the software that comes with it. This mouse is overall much lighter than the MX1000, which doesn’t take long to get used to. It also fits your hand great. I just cant stand mice that are too narrow on the sides and not tall enough in the middle to allow you to rest your hand well. Very comfortable mouse with the G7. The new 2.4Ghz cordless technology now works with “No” lag or delays between the mouse and receiver allowing it to work well for competitive and even pro gamers. This new 2.4ghz technology also allows you as mentioned above to work around 30 feet or more away from the computer..You’d probably never use this though, but u never know. The hot swapable dual batteries are an improvement over the last laser mouse. They charge fast and last a long time. The 2.4ghz USB receiver comes with a usb stick that looks like a usb memory stick. It plugs into the USB battery charger hub and can be taken out and pluged directly into a usb port on your computer and used like this as well if u didnt need the charger stand. This is if u needed to take your laptop somewhere or your computer for a presentation or games to reduce the amount of desk clutter for that time duration. The USB 2.4ghz stick is the antenna looking thing in the pictures above thats located ontop of the battery charger. My only complaint about this mouse is that it lacks a couple of buttons from the mx 1000 and thats the webpage forward button and the windows task changing button. The only one I miss is the webpage forward button, but i can deal just fine without it. And for those that don’t think they’ll ever use the sensitivity buttons on top(“+”/”-”); you can assign those 2 buttons to something else if u like! This mouse was a must buy for me..I love it! Yes, it’s worth the money.
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  Andrew
  October 22nd, 2005 on 6:12 pm

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  The Logitech G7 cordless laser mouse is an impressive piece of PC hardware. More often than not for the casual PC user the mouse is overlooked (unless you still have one of those ancient ball mice where you have to pull out the ball and clean the rollers every other day), so Logitech smartly marketed their high end (in price and quality) G7 mouse toward the hardcore gamer segment, the segment who needs the best technology and needs it now. And its main draw–the accuracy and sensitivity of the mouse– is geared towards that segment of FPS freaks who need that added edge of being more accurate in the sniper role, yet capable of turning and looking as swiftly as possible in the deathmatch or team arenas.

  The main draw here is the 2000 dpi laser engine. And, having had experience with the entire line of Logitech’s higher end mice–MX510, MX518, MX1000 and now, G7–I can say that the G7 is undoubtedly the most precise mouse I have ever used. The laser engine in the G7 makes a tangible difference in the FPS games I normally play. And ergonomically it fits my relatively small hands rather well. Think of it as a slightly heavier MX 510 or 518–it’s about as narrow, and very similarly shaped to its predecessors. The G7, besides having state of the art laser technology and the previous gaming mice ergonomics, now has the added benefit of the tilt wheel. Why the tilt wheel didn’t make an appearance in the older gaming mice remains a mystery to me.

  Besides that the G7 keeps giving. For one, the high quality PTFE pads the mouse glides over are incredibly smooth. And of course the cordless freedom it offers. For those of you who worry about interference in cordless mice-you won’t with the G7. It’s not an issue in the slightest sense. Logitech claims the cordless technology in the G7 is “bulletproof”, and that is an accurate statement. Finally the swappable battery packs are a great idea-not only will you always have juice, but having the ability to swap out batteries means being able to buy separate batteries down the road-a feature that hampers the otherwise capable MX1000′s longevity in comparison.

  Also, despite the fact that Logitech is marketing this mouse to the gamer segment, the G7′s adjustable sensitivity switching is a boon for any type of mouse use that requires accuracy in movement. Photoshop and other paint program users can dial down the sensitivity for smaller, more precise actions on images that require it. Furthermore, the actual dpi settings are user-adjustable from 400 to 2000 dpi in 50 dpi segments, with 5 customizable settings using the included SetPoint software. Beyond that SetPoint allows for fully customizable buttons. The G7 is an extremely flexible mouse.

  The two gripes that I have about the G7 may be major or minor depending on your mouse needs. First, while the G7 is more sensitive and more accurate than the MX1000, it features less buttons (most importantly the forward button on the left side/thumb area of the mouse). Secondly, this is an expensive mouse. Casual users will find it hard pressed to justify buying a mouse this expensive for casual use, even casual gaming use. Most will be satisfied with an MX1000 which is substantially cheaper and, despite being less sensitive and having a non-replaceable battery, has more buttons and is more than adequate for general use across the board.

  Ultimately the G7 represents the pinnacle of mouse technology housed in a very comfortable, light, and cordless shell. You pay the premium, but for the most part you get what you pay for–if “insane to the point of overkill” accuracy and cordless reliability is what you’re looking for.
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  Kevin 'Yoshi' Durrell
  October 24th, 2005 on 6:57 am

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  Having worked for gaming websites for the past 7 years I have tested a lot of mice and would have to say that the G7 is one of the best mice on the market for gaming. Though the mouse is also has a few features that make it a good mouse for non gamers like the side scrolling built into the mouse wheel.

  Movement of the mouse is very smooth and tracking is excellent. While it did take a while to get used to 2000dpi it has quickly became what I use all the time. Having spent some time getting used to the extra speed it has allowed me to keep up with the most erratic enemy movements in games as well as move quickly around Windows. Having spent the time to get used to 2000dpi I haven’t really switched to 800dpi that much though it would be good for RTS games where you have to select a bunch of units. While 800dpi is about as fast as most mice on the market will respond the G7 tracks so well that it is very easy to control and almost feels slow after using 2000dpi for a few days. The 400dpi setting is great for snipers in games or people playing RTS games who want to select one unit. It would also be good for people who are editing photos and need very fine control to select areas of the photo for editing.

  Though the mouse is not without a couple minor problems first of which the mouse lacks the forward button on the left side of the mouse. While I never really used the forward button much it was still something I would rather have. The other small problem is the mouse wheel has no texture to it. While it is easy to scroll without it being textured thanks to a rubber coating I would have liked to have some kind of texture to make it easier to roll. Though both of these faults are very small and wouldn’t keep me from buying the mouse.

  The final thing I should mention about the mouse is the rechargeable battery packs and the wireless adapter. The mouse itself feels like it is a wired mouse in how responsive it is but of course this means that the mouse eats up a lot of power. Thanks to having two battery packs this isn’t much of a problem and switching the battery packs is very easy taking just a few seconds. The wireless adapter itself is also very nice since it is pretty small and plugs into the charger stands USB port. This allows you to just take the adapter and a charged battery to a LAN party. Being about the size of a thumb drive it makes for a very portable adapter that can easily fit into your pocket.
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  J. Garcia
  December 28th, 2005 on 11:30 pm

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  First off, I received this mouse from my wonderful sister for Christmas 2005 and can’t stop raving about it. I have been a Logitech Trackman user for many years and was hesitant going back to a mouse but all that has changed since receiving the G7. I’m a gamer and play a lot of first person shooter games such as Doom III, Far Cry, and Battlefield 2(Special Forces expansion as well). What I have found to be the best feature of this mouse is the ability to switch between the DPI(Dots Per Inch) settings, which increases the mouse movement sensitivity. I have been in games where it was crucial to be able to rotate around quickly and my Trackman just wasn’t cutting it. However, if I changed the in game mouse sensitivity, I would suffer when I needed to be able to slowly move about. Now that is all changed with the G7 by tapping the up or down sensitivity switch. My game stats have vastly improved and I am loving it! I have had no problems with the supplied batteries and highly recommend the G7 for anyone who is a gamer. I’m 43 and I need all the help I can get get from the Dorito’s and Code Red competition.
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  Senor Zoidbergo
  February 13th, 2006 on 10:24 pm

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  My old mouse, a Logitech MX518, served me faithfully for the past year and half. But the new G7 intrigued me, and I have always relished the idea of a non-lagging, gaming, wireless mouse. Even for regular applications, my mouse cord would frequently get in the way of things. Wireless is just so much more convenient.

  My biggest hesitation about purchasing the mouse was its battery life as many have mentioned. My parents had an older MX700, and this would just suck the juice out of AA batteries everyday. So I was wary about this G7. However, since using the mouse, I find battery life to be pretty good actually. I can get by on about 3-4 days of regular usage (no games) on one full charge, and for heavy gaming, I can get by on ~ 12 hours. I especially appreciate the inclusion of an on/off button, so that when I go to sleep/work, I can turn off the mouse. With two batteries, the mouse is good to go.

  Construction: Like all logitech equipment, this mouse is exception in its construction. The design is idiot proof, and the recharging station, with its convenient battery-eject button, is very solid. There’s a very helpful LED display which shows battery life and gaming sensitivity.

  Usage: Some people have remarked that Logitech’s removing the forward button is a mistake, but frankly, I never used the forward button on my MX518 either. The wheel isn’t more obtrusive than other wheels, and the side to side scrolling feature that it offers is interesting.

  Conclusion: No lagging whatsoever in gaming, no interference with other wireless devices. Offers the convenience of wireless, all rolled into one fantastic package by Logitech. A must buy!
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  Hicham Benihya
  March 3rd, 2006 on 4:16 pm

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  the mouse work and feel perfect, the oly problem is that you change the rechargeable batteries a lot but you have 2 of them ( i swap them every other day (6 hrs of none stop game play).
  
  one more problem , some of the old games won’t let you customize the botton like splinter cell 1 and 2 but it works on splinter cell 3.
  
  I give it 8.5 out of 10
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  Buck The Odds
  March 5th, 2006 on 4:55 am

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  I’ve had about 4 wireless mice (MS bluetooth, Bluetake bluetooth, Logitech). All previous mice never kept up with me moving the cursor across the screen. Bluetooth was the worst. This G7 keeps up at all speeds. The laser is accurate. The lights on top showing bpi setting and battery charge are really good. I use it mostly for browsing and some less intense games. I’m sticking with my Logitech MX 518 for Counter Strike because it has two thumb buttons instead of just one on the G7. I swap the battery about once a day. The battery switch is quick and easy. The grip is comfortable. I’ve dropped it twice and it is still going.
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  James Lin
  April 7th, 2006 on 4:21 am

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  This is definitely a great mouse for gaming or just general use. My previous mouse was a Logitech MX-700, which used two NiMH batteries and a charging cradle, so I’m comparing the G7 to that.

  The G7 is noticeably lighter than the MX-700, but the shape is pretty much identical. The sides are a darker green color (Amazon seems to have the wrong photo as of April 8th, 2006) and they feel like solid, smoother plastic. The MX-700 had semi-rubbery grips on the side. The mouse feet are also very smooth and wide. It works really well on my 6-7 year old Ratpad.

  The obvious change is that it has less buttons: no forward button on the left side, and it’s missing those little buttons above and below the sccroll wheel. Instead, it has two buttons below the scroll wheel for adjusting the DPI. A small LED indicator shows you which DPI setting you’ve chosen. When the mouse goes idle, the DPI indicator turns into a battery indictor and then eventually turns off.

  The DPI buttons are GREAT for gaming, especially first person shooters. You can quickly lower the DPI when you’re sniping or when you require more accurate aiming.

  I haven’t tested the exact battery life, but it seems to last about a day before I have to swap batteries. The swap is painless and I can even do it in the middle of a game. I haven’t had any problems with the mouse/receiver dropping the connection while I do the swap.

  The small USB adapter can plug straight into your USB port or into the battery charger. This lets you take just the adapter and the mouse on the go, but the battery probably wouldn’t last you very long, so you’ll need the charging cradle anyways.

  Pros:
  
  - DPI buttons on the mouse are GREAT for video games. You can change the DPI on the fly.
  
  - Extremely accurate with no connectively problems.
  
  - Swapping batteries doesn’t cause dropped connections. I can even do it in the middle of a game, and everything still works perfectly.
  
  - Light weight and smooth gliding. It’s probably about as heavy as a regular corded 5+ button mouse like the MX510.

  Cons:
  
  - Battery life is pretty short. I swap batteries once a day if I do several hours of gaming per day. This seems to defeat the purpose of the detachable adapter.
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  R. Kao
  July 13th, 2006 on 4:38 am

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  The Logitech G7 cordless laser mouse is quite possibly the best piece of PC hardware ever to grace my desk. I bought the G7 when it came out some time ago, and have used it tirelessly every day.

  I’ve never used a better mouse. The teflon feet allow it to glide, without sticking, and the precision of the laser engine is astounding. The wireless convenience is definitely a plus.

  Battery life is not a concern for me – switch the packs every other day or so, and when I go to work, I take the mouse and the tiny thumb-drive receiver with me, leaving the charging station at home. Very painless.

  I also have to mention the primary buttons – they are one piece with the palm rest, and bend when you click, rather than having separate buttons. As a result, clicking is seamless and smooth, allowing for very rapid-fire clicking with a very short key-stroke. Definitely one of the little things that make this mouse the best mouse ever.

  A side note – the engine features a max resolution of 2000 dpi, something I rarely use. 2000 dpi is way too sensitive for most people, and I only use it when I play DOD and use the machine gun, which lowers your sensitivity (boosting the DPI counteracts this).

  One downside to the G7 is the 1000mhz poling rate, its one point of inferiority to its Razer Copperhead counterpart. That said, the Copperhead is wired.

  I have two gripes with the G7 – not enough side buttons (I’d have preferred two thumb buttons, rather than one, so I could have back and forward commands for my browser), and the mouse is green. GREEN. Both blue or red would have been better to match people’s gaming rigs. Razer offers different colored models – why doesn’t logitech? Oh yea – the G7 doesn’t offer a weight-cartridge system, and is too light for my tastes.

  I’ve tried a lot of mice in my lifetime, and until logitech releases something better, I’m sticking to my G7. It’s the only wireless laser mouse, and a fine mouse to boot.

  If you’re serious about gaming or just serious about the peripherals, look no further for the best mouse on the market.