Logitech G9 Laser Mouse

10 Review to this product

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  AreYouKidding?
  September 11th, 2007 on 3:06 am

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  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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  Hongster
  January 18th, 2008 on 12:08 am

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  And I mean that literally as this is possibly the best mouse I have ever owned! My last mouse was the logitech mx518 and not to say anything bad about that mouse (since I’ve used it for over 2 years) but it does not hold anything to the G9 mouse. First of all, this is one of the first mouse to include weights, 4 4g and 4 7g weights. This is particularly important since this mouse has a high DPI rating (3200 DPI), with the extra weight you won’t have to move around the mouse a lot to make precise clicks. For those who do not know what DPI is (it’s used to measure the dots on your screen), pretty much the higher the DPI the faster your mouse is. You will not need to use the 3200 DPI setting as it is way too high for any monitor out there, recommended DPI setting is either 2000 (for 17-23 inch monitors) to 2400-2800 DPI (for 25-30 inch monitors). The mouse comes with another grip, which is made for those who sweat a lot during game sessions and that you won’t lose grip of your mouse. There is no software included, and the only way to configure the mouse is to download it at the logitech website. The mouse feels comfortable and gaming is fun with this mouse. I will not recommend this mouse as an everyday mouse since you can find cheaper mouses (unless your the type that must get the latest technology). This mouse is recommended to those who are in need of a better mouse for gaming. My only gripe is that the horizontal scroll takes a bit getting used to but that’s about it. One of the best mouse I have ever used.

  Note: As you can tell by the picture this is a corded mouse and not wireless.
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  S. Robinson
  March 19th, 2008 on 3:17 am

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  I love this one so much that I transport it back and forth from home to work. I’m going to order another one for work.

  Originally purchased for gaming, but it’s features are perfect for work too.

  I wish it was cordless, but it’s so good otherwise, I can’t even ding it one star for something so proportionally minor.

  A case would be nice, but then most people don’t tote mice around like pets as I do.
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  Duane Dmello
  April 8th, 2008 on 1:30 pm

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  I bought this mouse to replace my broken Razer Copperhead. I decided to try out logitech instead of Razer again. It’s a great mouse and pretty comfy.

  I use it almost primarily for gaming so the thumb buttons are awsome especially since you can assign macros to them. DPI switching works great and is really useful. I do miss the on the fly sensitivity switching of the Razer’s that the G9 does not have. It’s pretty heavy so it may take a while getting used to. It’s smaller than my Copperhead but I always use my mice with my finger tips due to my large hands but for other people, ergonomics may take some time to get used to. Buttons are responsive and the click to click wheel has good feedback.

  Love the extras like frictionless scroll wheel, swappable grips and color changeable leds. On board memory lets you store 5 profiles on the mouse – very useful for using on different couputers. I find the weight cartridges unnecessary as the mouse is pretty heavy already. Tilt wheel and hyperfast scrolling are great for surfing the web.

  Overall great mouse; highly recommended.
  
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  C. J. Randolph
  April 10th, 2008 on 3:44 pm

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  The G9 is for ppl that hold their mouse with fingers and not palm it. I used a G5 for the last year+ and didn’t realize thats how I hold the mouse when I game. You have to download the drivers for this mouse from Logitech and don’t have to uninstall the old drivers. I like the fact that the mouse can store 5 profiles internally. So, you can take the mouse anywhere, plug it in and pow you have your profiles on any PC. The light on the mouse has an unknown number of different colors. anything you want. I set it Red for BF2 and light blue for BF2142, Green for ARMA and blue for general use. The large pads allow it slide effortlessly. I personally don’t have any weight in it and use the larger soft rubber cover instead of the smaller hard micro grip cover. Can set Dots per inch as high as 3200 with usb polling to 1000 times a second.

  The wheel is nice and lite but with a slight click you can feel. Better than any mouse I’ve ever had. Doesn’t have the problem where I’m touching the wheel and cause it to shift weapons without actually clicking it. Its also adjustable so it just spins when scrolling large documents without clicking.

  It was definately worth it. At first I still used my G5 for daily use but now its just the G9 all day and every where I go.
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  Doug
  April 12th, 2009 on 12:22 pm

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  I previously owned a M518. I really enjoyed it, but times changed. My needs changed as technology changed. Who would have guessed? The G9 took me only one week to get comfortable with. I have already begun to utilize the free spinning scroll button, the motion sensitivity options and the multiple/interchangeable grips. It’s all base on the “task at hand.” I have found versatility and comfort in one sweet package. Believe it or not, the ability to adjust weight of a mouse will affect how long, or short, you will be able to use any mouse. I work a majority of my day at a computer and I like to use my PC when I go home. Both tasks are very different and yet I have one mouse to that does it all. Ratings “On-Duty” = A. Ratings “Off-Duty” = A+. Work, School & Play rating is a 4.0 GPA.
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  Kevin Geary
  April 18th, 2009 on 7:05 am

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  I have owned many computer peripherals, especially mice, and the G9 is by far the best that I have ever owned. Interchangable grips, 8 weights to mix and match to your preference, on-the-fly DPI changing (buttons right on the mouse!) and incredibly accurate and smooth tracking. You couldn’t ask for anything better from a mouse! Five stars for the best piece of gaming equipment I have ever owned. I highly suggest this mouse over anything Razer can put out
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  C. Rodenius
  May 4th, 2009 on 6:02 pm

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  This is a great mouse for people with large hands. It is big enough where my palm can rest on the back of the mouse, but even people with small hands can still use it. I really like the textured grip. I have sweaty hands, but I never lose my grip on this mouse.

  You might think that it is weird to add weight to a mouse and when I first started using it, I didn’t use any. After a few weeks I added some weight, then added more again. I am up to 11 grams now and the added weight really makes small movements easy.

  The DPI sensitivity is something I had to get used to. I was coming from a really old mouse, and was not used to such precise movements. I started out with the DPI set kind of low and worked my way up to 2800, and I should probably move up again.

  I really like the fact that I can adjust the horizontal and vertical speed movement. Because I use a wide-screen monitor and had little room on my mouse pad, I have the horizontal speed set much higher then the vertical movement speed.

  The only thing I would change, is to move the on-the-fly DPI buttons to under the 4 and 5 mouse buttons. This would make changing much easier. Might be just me, but I also like a stiffer left and right mouse button.
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  Nir Friedman
  June 25th, 2009 on 8:30 pm

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  Simply put, this is by far the most impressive mouse I’ve ever seen. Some of its unique features suit me exceptionally well, so I will get into some specifics in this review.

  The mouse looks and feels great. With two separate grips, a weight cartridge, the ability to control LED colour, and the ability to control mouse wheel style, it has an unprecedented number of hardware customization options. I found the wide grip very comfortable, with excellent choice in material. It’s not nearly as large as a G5/G7, so some might not like that. Ultimately mouse comfort depends on your hand size and shape, and since this is very personal you should take all comments about comfort in reviews with a grain of salt. I like a heavy mouse; with the heaviest weights in the mouse has a very solid and smooth feel to it when its moving. As noted before, the mouse wheel can be free spinning or clicky. On most logitech mice you switch this by pushing in the wheel. Convenient, but you lose your middle click which is annoying. Here, there is a button on the bottom to switch mouse wheel styles. So, you keep the middle click in exchange for not being able to switch styles on the fly. For me this is far preferable, because I use middle click a lot, and I use the clicky style exclusively for games but flywheel otherwise so it works out. As to the actual DPI tracking of the mouse, its excellent. I’m used to the 2000 DPI G5; I found the 3200 here excessively high. However I am currently using it at 2600 and its quite amazingly precise and fun to use.

  The software is incredible because… you don’t need the software. To be specific, you only need the set point software to set up the mouse the way you want. After that, it works perfectly on its own. This is great if you use Linux like me because all your settings on DPI’s and buttons work perfectly. You will need Windows to run the software once though, but even if you don’t dual-boot getting one time access to Windows is pretty trivial in my mind. Further more, you can actually store 5 different profiles on the mouse, and switch on the fly. By choosing different LED colours for each one, you can see what mode your mouse is in at a glance. Each profile is completely independent in terms of DPI settings, buttons, everything. Another huge plus is that you can bind keystrokes to mouse buttons in each profile, and again its saved on board. Not only is this perfect for games, but it also means that you never have to deal with getting Linux to “see” a mouse button again. Just bind the button to some weird keystroke combination and you can use it as a shortcut anywhere, zero hassle.

  This mouse is simply one of the most polished electronic products I’ve ever seen. If I had to make one negative comment, it is that I would like the mouse to be a bit bigger. However, mouse shape and size is one area where you can never please everyone so this can’t be held against Logitech. However the hardware works perfectly, the software works perfectly, and they are both incredibly customizable. With the mail in rebate that was available until recently, I got this mouse at just 30 dollars. This has to be the biggest steal I’ve ever seen, but even at 50 dollars its an amazing purchase. Five stars, hands down.
  
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  Sam
  October 23rd, 2009 on 7:00 am

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  I owned a G7 cordless gaming mouse that I had since 2006. It went on the fritz and I decided to buy this as a replacement.

  This mouse is wonderful. The ability to switch grips for hand sizes as well as the weight system is extraordinary. I can set heavy weights with increased sensitivity for games or go lighter weight with less sensitivity for everyday use.

  Love it and have not had issues.