Logitech G9 Laser Mouse | 
| Brand: Logitech
List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $67.99
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Rating:  109 reviews
Sales Rank: 433
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 3 x 8.1 x 8.7
nv:Device Type: Mouse
Connection Type: USB
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Tracking Method: Lase Capability
Vertical Scroll: Yes
Warranty: 3 years warranty
MPN: 910-000173
Model: 910-000173
UPC: 097855045232
EAN: 0097855045232
ASIN: B000UHE8Y2
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Interchangeable grips | | • | Ultra gaming-grade precision | | • | Plug-and-play performance | | • | Weight tuning system | | • | Custom-color LED display |
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Product Description
Customize your mouse to meet your performance and comfort needs.Performance Interchangeable Grips: Use the included Wide Load and Precision grips to get a fit and feel that?s best for your playing style. The satin texture and fuller shape of WideLoad add extra comfort while the DryGrip technology plus compact shape of the Precision grip give you unmatched fingertip control. 3200 dpi laser engine with Full-Speed USB: Get uncompromising speed and accuracy from a high-performance Gaming-Grade laser engine-plus instant cursor response with Full-Speed USB (up to 1000 reports/second).Game settings to go: Take your personal mouse preferences with you. The G9 saves mouse settings in onboard memory-store up to 5 profiles (including keyboard macros, dpi settings, and LED color) on the mouse and play your way-without additional software installation-on other PCs.Control MicroGear Precision Scroll Wheel: Use Logitech?s exclusive MicroGear scrolling technology for precise, click-to-click scrolling-perfect for quick weapon selection. Or switch modes for frictionless, hyper-fast scrolling.Adjustable sensitivity: Shift from pixel-precise targeting to lightning-fast maneuvers without pausing the action. The G9 gives you instant access to multiple sensitivity levels between 200 and 3200 dpi, without driver installation.Weight tuning system: Prefer a heavier or lighter mouse? Use the weight cartridge and up to 28 grams of metal weights to customize your G9 for just the right feel.Polytetrafluoroethylene feet: Super-slick feet glide effortlessly across almost any surface.Comfort and Convenience Custom-color LEDs: A color LED display indicates the current sensitivity level and profile settings. Personalize the color LED display by choosing from hundreds of colors.More grip styles: Swap out your grip for a new look and feel. In addition to the provided Wide Load and Precision grips, other grip styles are available for
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 The new king of gaming mice September 11, 2007
AreYouKidding?
67 out of 99 found this review helpful
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!
 Logitech G9 - The Best Option in Right-Handed Gaming Mice September 18, 2007
Mark (East Coast)
51 out of 57 found this review helpful
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!
 Nice features...but uncomfortable shape September 27, 2007
Mary Jo Sminkey (Carlisle, PA USA)
20 out of 40 found this review helpful
I had high hopes for this mouse, but when you work all day on the computer and then like to spend some free time gaming as well, you're going to be really picky about your mouse. And while this one has some really nice features, it comes down to one major issue for me....comfort. Maybe it's that I am just too used to the more traditional Logitech mouse shapes, but this mouse makes my hand and wrist hurt after a fair amount of use. It's missing that nice Logitech curved shape that also is elevated enough to keep my wrist from banging down on the mouse pad and naturally fits the curve and shape of your hand such that all the buttons just naturally fall where you want them. Why they decided to flatten it out so much is beyond me, it just doesn't work as well, at least not for me! The G5 model looks to be more the shape that I prefer but is missing some of the improvements that this mouse has, so I am hoping we'll eventually see that shape with these features, and then I'll have the perfect mouse!
I will say though that I love the scrolling feature on this mouse, it's super fast when you have large files or webpages to scroll through. And with a quick flip of the switch you can jump over to the old click mode for things like FPS games. The weight adjustment was more useful than I expected (mainly because without weight the mouse is way too light!) but not really sure it's worth the trouble versus a normal weighted mouse like the previous Logitech I had.
I agree with the other reviewer that losing the extra keys around the scroll wheel is a definite step backward, although in the past I've used it mainly for faster scrolling and you sure don't need that with the Turbo scroll on this mouse. I also find that while the scroll wheel is nice to the touch, it also is more recessed making it a tad harder to do left-right movements than on other Logitech models. I like having a sensitivity adjustment so readily available, but the default jumps are too much for my typical use, and the Setpoint software won't recognize the mouse on my system even after a reboot so I can't get profiles set up to see if they would work better for me. Hopefully they will get the bugs with the software worked out, that alone I had to take a star off for, as it's supposed to be a major feature of this mouse. The textured USB cable is nice but I sure wish manufacturers would put longer cables on devices, particularly something like this meant for gaming...I'm sure I'm not the only one that has a really large tower that has to be some distance away from where I sit. An extra 2 feet on the cable would be much appreciated so I don't have to get an extension. I personally was glad it's not a wireless mouse. I have a rechargeable one and it's a bit of a pain to remember to put it back in the charger...not to mention having to use up an outlet on my battery backup for it. But wireless mice and keyboards seem to be the thing these days, it's hard to find nice ones that still use cables, so that was appreciated.
Overall, this is a nice mouse with some really nice features...but not the most comfortable to use in my opinion. Regardless of whether you are as picky about comfort as I am, it's always a good idea with any peripheral that gets used as much as a mouse to see if you can get your hands on one in a local store display to see how it feels before purchasing it online.
6 month update: I've been using this mouse again more recently, mainly because I like that turbo scroll so much, and the precision of this mouse is quite good as well. In my work as a developer, I find I am scrolling through long files and web pages a LOT and that turbo scroll is so excellent and smooth that I just don't think I could be without it now. The comfort though is still an issue with this mouse for me. I've recently purchased a tablet and use that as well, as I find that extensive mousing sessions really make my hand cramp with this mouse more than I do with more curved designs. Also some of the other designs do a better job of keeping your wrist elevated and preventing it from laying on the mouse pad, something that can cause problems with extensive use. So I do try to be careful and push my hand a bit forward a bit on it to elevate my wrist off the pad to alleviate such problems...and of course take breaks and stretch a bit, which is the best thing you can do to prevent repetitive strain problems. I'm still hoping the perfect mouse will come along that combines the features of this mouse in a better shape, and that is *not* wireless (I really don't like having to remember to charge my mouse or constantly buy batteries for it, or deal with it dying in the middle of a game, etc.)
One sweet mouse! October 1, 2007
Brian Reaves (Anniston, AL USA)
16 out of 36 found this review helpful
This mouse is incredible for gamers. First, it comes with two detachable grips, so if you like your mouse slim and sleek, you can go there. If you prefer the fuller, bulkier feel in your hands as you game, you can do that as well. There are NINE different buttons to use, each can be programmed to do a specific function. The mouse can also carry three different profiles in it so you can use it on different computers and it still remembers what each button is used for.
It comes with weights as well, so if you want your mouse heavy, you can make it that way. If you prefer it to be lighter, then don't use any of them. It has light up LEDs on the mouse as well to let you know which profile you're using.
This mouse is absolutely perfect for gamers or even casual users. The response is dead-on, the scroll wheel is the smoothest I've used on any mouse. I would highly recommend this for anyone looking to completely customize every aspect of their computer system.
The Mercedes Of Mice! September 22, 2007
Martin A Hogan (San Francisco, CA.)
11 out of 23 found this review helpful
This is the ultimate in gaming/mouse experiences. You can adjust the sensitivity of the mouse for gaming. Once you have that under control, your gaming precision is sure to get faster and more accurate. As far as simply being a good mouse, it has great features. There is a choice between a wider or thinner mouse grip. I use the wider one as my hands are large and I have always had trouble with thinner mice. Plus, you can add weight to the mouse (up to 28 g), which is something I had never thought would be such a great advantage. The bulk and the sensitivity really improves handling. The scroll wheel can be adjusted to either a smooth or a click response (I prefer the click). Just the velvety feel and the wider grip makes a huge difference. This might seem minor, but the cord is braided which makes it easy to distinguish when plugging and unplugging in the back of my desktop.
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