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Logitech G9 Laser Mouse

November 14th, 2007 | by Josh Norem

Features and Design

The G9 marks a radical departure from the previous G-series mice, at least in terms of its physical shape. All of the previous mice have shared a similar body style that can best be described as tall and thin. The new G9 shell is short and wide, which will please those with smaller hands.

Like the G5, the G9 includes a little metal case full of weights that allow you to customize the weight of the mouse. You get a total of eight weights, including four 4g units and four 7g units. You just push a button, remove a little caddy and put the different weights into the slots until you’ve achieved your desired mouse weight.

Logitech throws in a swank carrying case for your mouse weights

You can put four weights into the mouse at one time

The big new feature is the option to remove the shell and swap it out with one that has a different shape and surface texture. One shell is smooth and a bit taller at the palm, and the other has a grainy texture and is a bit shorter. Removing the shell is as easy as pushing a button underneath the mouse, and lifting the shell off. You have to do this to access the above-mentioned weight caddy also.

Two shells are included. One is slick and kind of tall, the other is matte and rides low

Sensitivity has been raised from 2000dpi to a startling 3200dpi, and the buttons that switch it have been moved from below the mouse wheel down and to the left a few millimeters. A lit-up display shows you the sensitivity, and you can even customize the color of the display.

The mouse wheel can be set to elicit a click with each roll, or to be silent and smooth. The switch for this is on the bottom of the mouse.

You can toggle whether the mouse wheel scrolls smooth or with clicks

The SetPoint software has also been revamped for the G9 and sports a new interface and design.