Today we will be reviewing the Logitech G9 Gaming Mouse, but first a little bit about the company.

Focused on innovation and quality, Logitech designs personal peripherals to help people enjoy a better experience with the digital world. Logitech started in 1981 with mice, which (new at the time) provided a more intuitive way of interacting with a personal computer. Logitech became the worldwide leader in computer mice, and have reinvented the mouse in dozens of ways to match the evolving needs of PC and laptop users.

With products sold in almost every country in the world, Logitech's leadership in innovation now encompasses a wide variety of personal peripherals (both cordless and corded), with special emphasis on products for PC navigation, gaming, Internet communications, digital music and home-entertainment control.

For each of their product categories, they study how their customers use their digital devices, and then the designers and engineers set their sights on how they can create a better experience with those devices – richer, more comfortable, more fun, more productive, more convenient, more delightful.

Now with that little blurb out of the way, lets start looking at this gaming mouse. First up is the specifications and features.

System Requirements

1. Windows® XP, Windows Vista™
2. USB port

Technical Specifications

Tracking

1. Resolution: 200–3200 DPI (user-selectable)
2. Image processing: 6.4 megapixels/second
3. Maximum acceleration: 20 G
4. Maximum speed: 45–65 inches/second (depending on surface)

Responsiveness

1. USB data format: 16 bits/axis
2. USB report rate: Up to 1000 reports/second
3. Sleep mode: Disabled

Glide

1. Dynamic coefficient of friction (μk): .09**
2. Static coefficient of friction (μs): .14**
3. Tuning weight: Up to 28 grams

Durability

1. Mouse buttons (left/right): 8 million clicks
2. Mouse feet: 250 kilometers

** Tested on wood-veneer desktop

Performance

1. 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 Wide Load add extra comfort while the DryGrip technology plus compact shape of the Precision grip give you unmatched fingertip control.
2. 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).
3. Game settings to go: Take your personal mouse preferences with you. The G9 saves mouse settings in on board 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Polytetrafluoroethylene feet: Super-slick feet glide effortlessly across almost any surface.

Comfort and Convenience

1. 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.
2. 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 purchase.

*SetPoint required for initial setup

**Some profile settings require Setpoint to be enabled and are not supported on Macintosh, Linux and earlier Windows-based operating systems.