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Logitech announces G903 and G703 mice with "POWERPLAY" wireless charging technology

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#1 ·
http://blog.logitech.com/2017/06/11/reinventing-wireless-pc-gaming-4-years-making/

POWERPLAY looks to be a wireless charging technology that uses a large area charging pad, so the mouse can be used while charging, and doubles as a gaming surface. It doesn't appear to be groundbreaking technology, but Logitech claims it to be the first of this size and thinness.

The upgraded version of the G900 that supports this is named the "G903" and an updated G403 that supports it is named the "G703". Interestingly, Logitech also mentioned that the receiver module can be attached "in place of the weight door of a compatible mice", Possibly referring to the possibility of upgrading a G403 wireless for compatibility.

The G903 has a MSRP of US$150 and the G703 is US$100, while POWERPLAY itself is another US$100 (if I read it right).

EDIT: After watching the movie, I believe the weight door mention is not referring to the G403, but rather just the G903 and G703.
 
#2 ·
Hoping the G703(G403) has no loose scrollwheel problem. Mousepad looks awesome, just wished it was bigger. Probably wont get this pad unless they make a bigger version.

G703 Video:

G903 Video:

In both videos, Logitech announced that both mice have upgraded mechanical switches rated for 50 million clicks.
 
#6 ·
I hope this isn't all they announce... as much money as probably went into getting this tech to market, and as cool as it is, it's almost a let-down that this probably is all we'll see out of their mouse division for a while.
 
#8 ·
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Originally Posted by Chunky_Chimp View Post

I hope this isn't all they announce... as much money as probably went into getting this tech to market, and as cool as it is, it's almost a let-down that this probably is all we'll see out of their mouse division for a while.
Very much this. I was expecting a full G700 successor (i.e., a large wireless palm grip mice), but they upped the G403 to that spot instead. In hindsight Logitech probably should've called the G703 from the very beginning to avoid confusion, but alas.
 
#10 ·
Man, I just know I'm going to pick up a G703 and a PowerPlay mousepad. It's really cool that they built in the receiver into the PowerPlay module so it always has Line of Sight with the mouse. Can't help but feel that wireless G403 and G900 adopters (I've sold all of mine) got screwed big time.
 
#11 ·
Per Logitech's website:
-G903 is 3g heavier, 0.3mm longer, 0.5mm narrower, and 0.4mm taller than G900.
-G703 is 0.2g heavier and the same dimensions as the G403.

I wonder if the "Lightspeed" wireless fixes the skipped polling rates that we see with the G900 and G403. If not, really the only reason to upgrade to the G903/G703 from the G900/G403 is if you want to use that tiny wireless charging mat.
 
#12 ·
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Originally Posted by VolsAndJezuz View Post

Per Logitech's website:
-G903 is 3g heavier, 0.3mm longer, 0.5mm narrower, and 0.4mm taller than G900.
-G703 is 0.2g heavier and the same dimensions as the G403.

I wonder if the "Lightspeed" wireless fixes the skipped polling rates that we see with the G900 and G403. If not, really the only reason to upgrade to the G903/G703 from the G900/G403 is if you want to use that tiny wireless charging mat.
It's the same wireless as in G900 and G403.

"G703 is equipped with the same wireless technology pioneered by Logitech in the award-winning G900 Chaos Spectrum. With a 1 ms report rate and our end-to-end optimized wireless connectivity, G703 delivers incredible responsiveness for competition-level twitch targeting."

- http://gaming.logitech.com/en-us/product/g703-wireless-gaming-mouse
 
#15 ·
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Originally Posted by Argowashi View Post

It's the same wireless as in G900 and G403.

"G703 is equipped with the same wireless technology pioneered by Logitech in the award-winning G900 Chaos Spectrum. With a 1 ms report rate and our end-to-end optimized wireless connectivity, G703 delivers incredible responsiveness for competition-level twitch targeting."

- http://gaming.logitech.com/en-us/product/g703-wireless-gaming-mouse
It could have updated firmware that removes the skipped polling rates. As far as I understand it, the G900/G403 could also be updated for this as well. I'm just wondering if that is the difference that has led them to push this new "Lightspeed" branding.
 
#16 ·
what mice are actually affected by this skipped reports?should be only wireless, right? Cause I just tested on a g403 and my plot looked normal, no skips.

Also if this only affects g403/g900 wireless, does it affect them only in wireless or also wired?

I used to play with a g900 some time ago, but I did not notice any strange behaviour tbh...
 
#18 ·
I believe they said G900/G403 wireless polling was like that to save battery. That's probably not necessary with this system but I don't think it's a big deal either way.
 
#25 ·
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Originally Posted by Ruvan View Post

What's the point when they hold more than 24h of charge anyway?

You can just plug each in to a wall socket to charge over night or when at work. You don't even have to do it every day either unless you spend an insane amount of time on your PC.
I mean I could argue that all you need to do is plug your cellphone in at night before you go to sleep but my whole family can't even do that simple task... "oh my phones dead, can I borrow yours" ?

Same concept applies here - people just don't charge things lol
 
#26 ·
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Originally Posted by Ino. View Post

Nice, I like the idea of this, even though I'll likely never use it due to current shapes and the pad being too small for me.
Same. They could easily get my money because their wireless tech is amazing, instead they continue to reproduce those idiot shapes. I don't even bother trying g900 1st for the price and 2nd for buttons.
 
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