Logitech G3 Laser Mouse ( 931691-0403 ) Review

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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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Logitech G5 Laser Gaming Mouse: Battlefield 2142 Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)I have no comment about the battlefield 2142 edition design but this mouse itself is still the best gaming mouse for now. The review with the person who got it DOA it happens and thats bad luck. That review is credible, the one about the person who couldn't even get it to work with battlefield don't blame the mouse. It has 3 DPI settings which u can switch with buttons on the fly, weights, non slip grip, Teflon feet, durable cable that doesn't get stuck what more do you want. I am going to buy another one soon, I hope it does get beat (competition makes everything better/cheaper) so they come out with something even better but until then this is the best.

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Logitech G5 Laser Gaming Mouse - Battlefield 2142 Special Edition

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Logitech G5 Laser Mouse (931376-0403) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been using Microsoft Intellimouse for many years, both at home and at work. The problem has always been that my right hand ring finger would hang off the side of the mouse and drag on the mouse pad. After many years of gaming and working abuse, my fingers have developed different forms of tendentious.Currently, it affects my ring finger the most, simply because it sits so much lower than my other fingers. This started my search for a new, more comfortable mouse.

It is well known that computer products designed for gamers are also designed with ergonomics in mind.The gamer is known to play for hours - the mouse needs to be able to support the hand position and its movement for all those hours. I chose the Logitech G5 for many reasons. First, the shape of the mouse now puts my irritated ring finger on the mouse itself - it no longer drags on the side. The mouse happens to be shaped better for my hand, so I cup the entire thing. This removed the necessity for severe wrist movement while operating the mouse.I can use my arm more than anything.

A few things separate this mouse from anything else I have every used.First, it is a laser mouse.It is leaps and bounds above an optical mouse.It is capable of 2000 dpi, which is an extremely fast movement - faster than anyone really needs.But at about 800 dpi, the mouse is perfect to control. Since the dpi is customizable, you can configure it to your liking. The bottom line is that you don't need much effort to move this mouse to where you want to go. This saves countless amounts of stress on your arm and hand as you work the computer.Less effort = less stress.So far, I can play a game for hours without my ring finger throbbing in pain.

This mouse also has a dpi control feature.You can use the software to set up to 5 dpi settings, which means you can change the sensitivity of the mouse on the fly. Playing a first person game with a sniper rifle and want absolute control? Drop it down a few dpi. Working in Photoshop doing pixel by pixel touch up or working on the details in Autocad? Drop the dpi down a notch.Want to speed up for web surfing?Click the button up and your mouse will go much faster.You can set any dpi by using the software and change its mode whenever and wherever you need it by using the buttons on the mouse.

The mouse wheel is a typical wheel, but with the added feature of left and right movement. Now you can scroll left and right and up and down within one web page. This is also very useful in Photoshop and the web.

The mouse also comes with a weight control system. I thought this was a gimmick, but it turns out to be very clever.You can add weight to a cartridge then slip it into the mouse to make it heavier. Some people, especially those who are used to wireless mice will find that this makes it feel like there are batteries. Personally, I keep the cartridge empty, but I like the option and it very well designed.If I want to make it heavier for very precise work (like Photoshop), it will only take seconds to make the mouse heavier.

One reviewer who wrote about this product gave it a bad review because of how the mouse worked within games. His arguments are somewhat valid.If you start a game, it will only recognize the two main mouse buttons (left and right).However, if you explore the mouse software and all its abilities, you will find that you CAN customize the mouse and its buttons and have it work in any game (even the thumb button). You do this by going to the Advanced Game Settings and actually finding the .EXE file that runs the game. Adding it to the list will unlock all the mouse functions within the game. I don't know why Logitech made it this way, and it is certainly a pain-in-the-neck to do for each game, but I know it works and I don't want people to not buy this fantastic mouse because of what was previously written. In addition, the person reviewing this mouse stated that he was missing his targets and icons on his computer.That has happened to me too, and I found that if you turn off "mouse acceleration" and the "smart mouse" options, the mouse moves at a legitimate speed. Once I turned those off, I can hit my target with precision.

The bottom line is that the mouse software is very complex and needs to be explored in order to get the full potential from this mouse.Most gamers will be able to do this and Logitech does provide a help button on every menu. Once configured, this is a dream mouse.It is easy to use and contoured perfectly for my hand. If you are looking for a mouse to help ease your pain, then this is it. If you are looking for a mouse to increase your gaming performance, than buy this mouse now.I have already increased my accuracy in Half-Life 2 and F.E.A.R. because of the laser and the control over the dpi. I have been very happy with the mouse and I recommend it to all PC users.The only negative - it does not come with MAC OSX software and Logitech does not have any of their website, so I will have to wait to upgrade my mouse at work. Otherwise, this is a perfect mouse - well designed, well made, and very, very precise.

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Box Contents: Logitech G5 Laser Mouse, Adjustable weight cartridge, Tuning weights and case, CD with SetPoint software, Installation Guide & 3-year limited warranty Logitech's G5 Laser Mouse gives you the edge you need for game domination. The G5 provides instant access to three sensitivity levels: 400 dpi, 800 dpi, and 2000 dpi before driver installation. Shift from pixel-precise targeting to fast-twitch maneuvers, without pausing the action. Logitech's SetPoint software allows you to customize your mouse with advanced features such as game detection and in-game adjustable sensitivity (including independent x- and y-axis settings). The polytetrafluoroethylene gaming feet keeps your gaming smooth and the adjustable weight cartridge (up to 36 grams) gives you the control you need to dominate the competition. System Requirements - Windows 98, 2000, Me, XP with USB port

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Logitech G5 Laser Mouse (Blue/Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a very nice and well built mouse. As soon as you use it, you can tell that it's very well made. The new surface used on this model is very nice, non slip and does not attract fingerprints, unlike the earlier 6 button version of the G5

The option of changing the weight of the mouse seems gimmicky at first, but as soon as you start to experiment with the weights, you'll see that it's actually quite usefull.

The mouse tracks very well and the on-the-fly DPI changing works flawlessly. Also it glides very nicely which is even more emphasized when using a good mouse pad.

The reason I gave this mouse 4 instead of 5 stars is simply that the shape of the mouse will not suite every gamer. It is an awesome device for anyone using a palm or finger grip on their mouse, but someone (like me) that prefers the claw grip, mainly used in FPS games will find it a bit uncomfortable. You can get used to it though.
Also, the scroll wheel is a bit annoying. It would be better if it was a little wider and didn't have this utterly useless side scrolling function, which makes it a bit awkward to depress it.

All in all this is a great gaming mouse that is worth the money it costs. Every angle of it screams quality.
Just try and take it for a "test drive" before you buy it so you can make sure it's comfortable to you.

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1. Adjustable weight cartridge: Use up to 36 grams of weight to customize your mouse with a heft and balance thats just right for your game. 2.Adjustable sensitivity: Shift from pixel-precise targeting to lightning-fast maneuvers, without pausing the action. The G5 gives you instant access to three sensitivity levels400, 800, and 2000 dpibefore driver installation. 3.2000 dpi laser engine: Experience the blinding speed and unequaled response of a 6.4 megapixels/second image processor.4. Full-speed USB: Get blazing speed and instant acceleration from up to 1000 reports/second bidirectional connection. 5.Right-handed comfort grip: Enjoy a natural grip that will not fatigue you. 6.Polytetrafluoroethylene feet: Forget sticky workarounds-these low-friction feet glide effortlessly across almost any surface.

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Razer Imperator Ergonomic Laser Gaming Mouse Review

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(More customer reviews)I previously had a Deathadder 1800dpi mouse for a few years, and felt it was time for a upgrade. I was so used to the deathadder that I thought about getttng a mamba instead since its the same shell. I looked into the new 3500dpi deathadder as well, but wanted to go for the full 5600dpi...
Let me say that this mouse doesn't dissapoint. The ergonomic feel is more precise than the deathadder, much better than the log*tech line of gamer mice. The on the fly dpi buttons behind the wheel are a nice upgrade from the deathadder. The cable is braided and feels much stronger than that of older razer mice. The main thing that I was worried about was the smaller side buttons and the slider thing... I use the side buttons for a lot of games and these, though smaller, are just as easy to get to as the deathadder's side buttons. The slider is actually very useful for getting a more customized feel to the mouse. The sensor is very accurate, Though going full 5600dpi in windows for internet browsing, ect, is way to fast. I turn mine down to 2000dpi in for normal browsing and in games crank it up to 5600 in game. I play HL2DM and CSS and turned in game sens. down from 4.0 to 0.9 to get the same feel as the 1800dpi deathadder.
Overall this mouse is very good and I would definetly reccomend getting it if ur old deathadder needs to be retired like mine. 5/5 stars! Another great product from Razer!

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The Razer Imperator arms gamers with gaming grade precision and reliable tracking that will keep up with their every movement. Be it a small twitch of your wrist or a long range swipe to take out your foe, the Razer Imperator delivers your every instruction on time, on target with pinpoint accuracy.

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Logitech G500 Programmable Gaming Mouse Review

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(More customer reviews)This is easily the best Logitech mouse yet.I own both the G5 and G9, and settled on the G5 as my primary mouse some time ago after hating the grip of the G9 (neither one felt natural to me).This was a problem, since I felt the G9 performed better but it just wasn't comfortable.As a result, I'm going to compare the G500 to the G5.

On the ergonomic side the G500 has had the ridge on the upper-right whittled down, making the mouse far more comfortable--especially if you hold your middle finger on the right mouse button (instead of the ring finger as some people do).This gives your ring finger a much more natural place to rest.The palm rest also feels a bit wider and raised, making the palm grip even better than the G5.Thumb button placement is fine, though I preferred the larger G5 buttons.Sensitivity toggles have moved to the upper left, making changes easier while using the index finger.Logitech has also blessed us with a mouse wheel toggle (free spin/click) that is on the top of the mouse instead of the bottom as they did on the G9.This is a huge plus for me, as I run it in free mode while browsing and click mode when gaming and I tend to alternate between the two regularly.

Performance-wise, it's technically better than the G9 and noticeably superior to the G5.The Setpoint software that is used with the G500 is also different from that of the G5, allowing for more control over the mouse.For those curious about performance in specific gaming genres I can't comment--I play almost every game genre and feel this mouse excels at them all.I'm also using it on a RAZER Goliathus Control mouse pad which is nice and smooth without feeling like there's zero friction as I tend to like some drag on my mouse.

One other note: The G5 weight cage will not work in the G500.The cage in the G500 has been altered a bit; two weight slots have been removed and the alignment track is gone.The G500 uses the same weights as the G5, however (1.7g and 4.5g).I'd recommend this mouse to any G5 owner without hesitation.If you're a claw-grip user you could still use it, but the G9x is probably a better choice for that style of usage.

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The Logitech Gaming Mouse G500 is your weapon of choice for precision and control. Gaming-grade laser gives you game-changing precision at any hand speed (from 200 to 5700 dpi). Onboard memory lets you save and take your settings for your favorite title with you—no software required. Plus, weight tuning for personalized feel and control.

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