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(More customer reviews)I did not purchase this mouse for gaming, but instead bought it for its high DPI -- without running the driver software the mouse can switch between 800 and 1600 DPI. The special driver software is not available for Mac, which is the platform I use.
Over the years I've learned to eliminate my mouse-related cramps/pains by using the fastest mice and drivers available. I formerly used the Logitech Mx300 (an 800 DPI mouse) with USB Overdrive (A third-party Mac driver) at the fastest DPI setting (80 DPI) -- All fine for a few years, but I had to live with the mouse skipping pixels when I tried to be precise with it -- that made PhotoShop work sometimes frustrating.
This mouse has the same form-factor as my older Logitech mouse, which was the other reason I considered switching. (Logitech seems to have carried on this form-factor through the years, and I hope they stick with it.) It tracks very well without a mouse pad (I'm using on a Birch veneer IKEA desktop) and the 1600 DPI mode makes for really, really, precise movement -- no more skipping pixels. Since I keep the mouse on the highest setting all the time, I can slow it down with the top button when I need extra precision.
I've only been using the mouse a few days, but I've noticed a few gotcha's: First, my former Mx300 had a metal weight in the mouse. This was easy enough to remove, as the screw hole was exposed. Not so on the G3. It feels like there's a weight in there, but the screw access is probably under the pads. Fortunately, the pads are really, really slick, so it's probably not going to be a problem until they get scratched up a bit and the responsiveness goes down. Anyone concerned about getting a stiff or cramped wrist from mousing would be wise to remove the metal weights from their mice -- IMHO, The Man put them in there to make you work harder! Ahem...
Next, when upgrading from an 800 to 1600 dpi mouse, the 'mouse acceleration' is not 1:1 -- I can't quite set my mouse driver (third party or OS X driver) to 'feel' the same as my old mouse -- it's a wee bit off.
Third, the cord is a bit stiff -- definitely stiffer than the Mx300's cord, or my default Apple mouse cord. You can feel it resist when using the mouse, tugging at your hand a bit. I'm hoping it wears in.
Also, the little middle button is not reprogrammable, as it is on my Mx300 (the mouse has the same form-factor, except the G3 has two additional side buttons) -- it's a hard-wired toggle between 800 & 1600 DPI (when not running the driver software). I don't know if it reprogrammable if you're running the Logitec software, but it's at least something Mac users should consider.
Finally, this mouse touts a non-slip grip, which I would say it definitely has. However, it feels a bit abrasive on my finger tips -- feeling a bit like "rubberized emery-cloth." I doesn't just give traction, but feels like there are gritty particles on the surface. Bleh. Maybe years of sitting at my desk and writing software for 14 hours a day left me with sensitive fingers tips, I guess?
Ideally, I'd rate this mouse between a 3 and a 4. I'm hoping the little niggling things, like the stiff cord and the abrasive grip sides, wear in after a while. However, precision and sensitivity are what this mouse does well, so I'm willing to forgo 3 stars and give it 4 -- I like it, but I don't love it.
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MODEL- 931691 VENDOR- LOGITECH INCFEATURES- Logitech G3 Laser Mouse- Charcoal Laser Technology Left-Hand Usage PC Scroll wheel USB. Pure performance and precision.Experience the highest gaming-grade performance in a compact ambidextrous design. With Logitech's SetPoint software you can customize your G3 Laser Mouse with game detection and in-game adjustable sensitivity (including independent x- and y-axis settings). Includes Logitech G3 Laser Mouse and Installation guide.* Full-speed USB at 500 reports/second for precision at any speed. * 2000 dpi gaming-grade laser engine; the highest-performance laser sensor for lightning-fast moves. (Requires download of Logitech SetPointsoftware at www.logitech.com/setpoint.)* Built for long gaming sessions with its ultra-light design and DryGrip surface. * Precise fingertip control design; compact ambidextrous design for quick wrist movements. * Sensitivity switching on-the-fly; one-button instant switching between two sensitivity levels--800 dpi and 1600 dpi--before driver installation. * Polytetrafluoroethylene gaming feet; low-friction feet for a super-smooth glide. -- SPECIFICATIONs -----------------------------------CONNECTORs- USB portRESOLUTION- 2000 dpiIMAGE PROCESSING- 6.4 megapixels/secondACCELERATION- 20G max.MAX. SPEED- 45-65 inches/second (depending on surface) USB DATA FORMAT - 16 bits/axis USB REPORT RATE - 500 reports/second SLEEP MODE- Disabled REQUIREMENTS- IBM or compatible PC Windows Vista (requires Internet connection) Windows XP or 2000 USB port
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