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| Logitech G9 Laser Gaming Mouse Review |
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Logitech already dominates the market for gaming mice, primarily with the G5 model which is still the benchmark that all
mice are compared to. Now they’ve released their new G9 model – jam-packed with features but a lot more expensive.
The G9 is the latest model in Logitech’s range of gaming grade mice and unlike the Logitech G5 which has succeeded through it’s excellent functionality rather than having a host of features, the G9 is trying to give the best of both worlds, with excellent functionality and more features than you can put your hand on.
The G9 uses a more sensitive Laser tracking system than the G5 with a 3200dpi capable laser engine, compared to the G5’s 2000dpi version, although both mice seem to have the same image processing engine, able to process 6.4megapixels per second. Though it’s not like saying “only as good as G5” is anything bad.
The tracking of the G9 is top notch, no matter what the sensitivity level is set at, the movement is very precise at both very slow and very fast speeds. Even with very fast, sudden movements there is no skipping, Logitech state that the G9 can move at a maximum speed of 65 inches per second depending on the surface, which is a lot faster than you’ll ever move it playing a game. There’s certainly nothing wrong with the Laser tracking engine, easily as good as, if not better than the old G5. Also just like the 2007 version of the G5 (not the original), the G9 uses the full potential of the USB connection, transmitting at a rate of (up to) 1000 reports per second, unlike cheaper mice which can be as low as 125 reports per second, means there is absolutely no lag or delay on your mouse movements, something rather important to a hardcore gamer.
The sensitivity can be change on the fly just like many other models on the market, by way of two +/- buttons just behind the left mouse button. Behind this switch is an LED status panel that displays which level the sensitivity is currently set at - level 1, 2, 3 or 4.
