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Nice claw grip mouse

A Review On: Logitech G9 Laser Mouse

Logitech G9 Laser Mouse

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Allen86
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Pros: Made for clawgrip, has a weight system, on the fly profile changing

Cons: none

Great for gaming 3200DPI is more than I ever need (usually use around 800-1200DPI), love the location of the on the fly profile changer (right behind the left click). Stores up to 5 profiles, completely customizable down to X/Y axis sensitivity. Capable of up to 1000 reports per second. Has a neat little LED to tell you which profile you're currently on that you can also change the color of (15+ colors). The scroll wheel can come in handy with long documents. Being able to "unlock" it and have it free spin is a pretty neat feature although, I rarely find myself actually using it.

Has a weight system in a hidden chamber beneath the interchangeable grip where you can add up to 28 grams of weights. Also comes with 2 "grips" as forementioned, a textured sleep grip for a "claw" grip play style and a more smooth raised grip for more of a hybrid "palm" grip style.

Logitech support is excellent. Although I bought this used, I emailed them to ask where to get replacement mouse feet. Upon providing the serial code, they shipped out replacement mouse feet for free, no questions asked.

People have noted that the rubberized gripping surface of the claw grip starts peeling after months of heavy use, but I have not experienced this personally (and I game alot). These people must be gripping their mouse pretty hard and rubbing their fingers around on it because I don't see how it would begin to peel otherwise.

Haven't had to clean the laser on it at all, my previous mouse the Razer Copperhead would always get throw off if even the tiniest bit of dust got on the laser lens. I've been using this for over a year now and still has the same amazing tracking as day one.

Overall, it's a fantastic product but unfortunately, the motherboard tray is NOT removable.

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"People have noted that the rubberized gripping surface of the claw grip starts peeling after months of heavy use, but I have not experienced this personally (and I game alot)."

Mine peeled off rather quickly. I just use the second grip that came with it.

I agree with your tracking and dpi comments. The sensor is very accurate, although on my Razer Mantis Speed mat, I sometimes move to fast for the sensor to keep up. Furthermore, 3200dpi is way too sensitive for any game that I've come across.

Also, my scroll wheel does not want to spin free for as long as it used to, guess after 3.5 years of use that is to be expected.

Otherwise, this is a really great product with superior build quality and performance.
I've noticed mine degrading in spin as well. Take it apart and clean the spindles on the wheel, I'm sure that'll do the quick., dirt tends to fall down on them between that crack and cause it to get seized up (same with any mouse)I just haven't gotten around to doing it yet.

I use an Icemat with it and notice tracking issues when moving it fast as well (I have to try to move it that fast most the time to get it to stop tracking, i rarely make movements like that otherwise). I didn't have this issue on my old vinyl AOL mouse pad. It seems to be kinda picky which mouse pads it tracks good on at very high speeds, but overall I don't think it effects my gaming enough to warrant getting a different mouse pad.
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