Logitech G7 Laser Cordless Mouse

Buy the faux Carbon fiber top model, not the silver top model

Strengths: 2.4 GHz wireless with NO LAG, Change resolution on the fly, Teflon pads on the bottom of the mouse,

Weaknesses: Major Problems after 40 days with the clicking mechanism on the original silver top model, Have to change the battery every three days, Pricey (but you get what you pay for)

Summary: 2008-01-06 18:13:30 (Jan 6th, 2008) I have been using the newer version of the G7 with the faux carbon fiber top after three previous RMA returns for defective G7 mice with the silver/gray top. I have about finished testing this newer model and it may finally be the real deal that the previous silver topped G7 mice should have been. Some people are still reporting problems (see comments below) but I now have seven months on this latest model and so far, so good.

Previously, on the first three silver topped mice, I experienced major issues with the plastic top that is depressed to indicate a "click". It seems that the activation sensor (or spring) below the plastic benzel was somehow faulty. This began to show up after about two weeks of heavy gaming or 4-6 weeks of office use. When you wanted to left double click, you often got a single click or a triple click and that could open up windows behind the one you are currently in. At first, before the symptoms worsened, it was a mere annoyance, but after another week or two, it was downright infuriating. Logitech was nice and RMA'd the mice, but it took about 10 days. After using three of these G7 mice over the last 9 months (which included three RMA swap sessions for new mice so far), I believe it was a design flaw, and one to which Logitech has responded to with the faux carbon fiber version. I am also unsure if the G5 (the corded version of the G7) or the newer G9 are afflicted with this problem. So please beware if you decide to buy this mouse. I have not seen any other tech sites reporting this but then most of them only test equipment for a short time before moving on to the next item. Because of this I changed my rating from what was a solid five to a four.

If you decide to purchase the faux carbon topped version, then some of the highlights are:

Each one of the included lithium-ion batteries lasts almost exactly 30 hours under heavy desktop use (or seven hours of nonstop gaming; about equivalent to the amount of time it takes G. Wubya to realize, that yes, in fact, his fly is usually open). While you are using one, you can charge the other. Each battery should be able to be recharged several thousand times so you are set to go ! (at least until Logitech comes along with its next spanky wanky toy, that you must upgrade to)

You can set up to five separate resolutions with the Setpoint software (on both the x and y axes!) or you can use the three standard (400 dpi, 800, 2000)resolutions that require no software driver. And the software has no bugs!

The activation force of 0.95 Newtons (corresponding to about 95 grams) will keep even Granny's arthritic finger clicking away without pain

The 2.4 GHz wireless communication reports laser position at about 570 Hz (times per second). This means the mouse has absolutely no detectable lag (even at 2000 dpi)(yes, you can notice the difference even compared to the already nice Logitech MX 1000 laser mouse)

The feet of the mouse are made of PTFE (simply the acronym for Teflon). What this means for the average Joe, is that this mouse feels like greased butter on most surfaces (big ergonomic difference over MX 1000)

I would respectfully disagree with some reviewers that the mouse is bulky. It is exactly the same size as the MX700 optical mouse (a universal best seller that many folks already own). Unless you have tiny tiny hands you will enjoy the feel of this mouse.

The mouse weighs 235 grams (about half a pound) with its battery installed and this is lighter than most other wireless mice (including the Logitech MX 1000 and 700).

Summary - The faux carbon fiber model seems to be holding up well and these mice have been beautiful pieces of gliding precision unless the clicking flaw rears its ugly head and you begin to lose hair from yours. I believe that the G7 may finally be ready for primetime, but if you hate taking risks, then take a look at the excellent MX Revolution (wireless) or the just released G9 (wired).

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• PTFE (Polytetraflouroethlene) IS teflon. Teflon is the trade nam...
• That is indeed a very good review. I have a G7, it had exactly th...
• I had a similar problem with the G7 mouse - after about 4 month o...

Finally! A cordless laser mouse for gamers.

Strengths: Wireless: No cord to get in the way while gaming. Reception: No lag, no dropouts. Movement: Smooth as silk motion. Configurable DPI: Configure while playing games. Feel: Nice feel in hands.

Weaknesses: Battery: Battery charge doesn't last too long. Center mouse button has no click sound. Expensive when first released to market.

Summary: 2006-08-17 21:12:58 Lithium-Ion Batteries.

The G7 Laser Cordless Mouse comes with two Lithium-ion battery packs (aporox. 1.5" x 1.5" x 0.25" thick in size). One will be powering the mouse while the other charges in the included charger (small at 2.75" x 2.5" in size). Charging takes approximately 2 hours in fast-charging Boost mode/8 hours in Normal charging mode. The charger plugs into a USB port and provides the USB port for the wireless dongle key that communicates with the G7 mouse (note: if plugged into an unpowered USB hub, charging may take longer). When in use, the battery pack will deplete itself within several hours to a day, faster when the mouse is moving non-stop for a prolonged period of time -- common if you are a serious gamer. This is expected because the G7 mouse is operating a Laser (not an regular optical LED), uses a BIG 30pixel by 30pixel sensor array to detect the reflection of the laser off of surfaces, processes these movements into a digital stream, and transmits to the wireless receiver -- lots to do = lots of power consumed. This is not a problem if you switch battery packs before starting an hours-long gaming spree. Swapping a freshly charged pack into the G7 mouse only takes a couple of seconds. The battery pack slides and clicks into a slot on bottom of the mouse and ejects by pressing a small release switch next to the bottom slot. Packs also slide and click into a slot on the charger and eject with a button. To conserve battery pack power, turn the mouse off when you turn the computer off, and back on when you turn your computer on. The on/off switch is on the underside of the mouse. The Power LED glows when the mouse is on; off when the G7 is in sleep/low-power mode or off.

2000 dpi Mouse resolution.

The G7 Laser Cordless mouse can be adjusted on-the-fly to higher-dpi gaming -- up to 2000 dpi; five separate settings in the range of 400-2000dpi can be saved in 50dpi increments minimum; each setting is easily changed by tapping the +/- buttons beneath the mouse wheel. Higher dpi's allow smaller mouse movements to move the mouse greater screen distances, great for strafing; lower dpi's allow larger movements to cover smaller distances, good for sniping. 2000 dpi is more than adequate for strafing 360 degrees in any direction; this resolution is awesome if you have the precision and reflexes to handle it. 5 different orange LED patterns on the mouse indicate the dpi setting chosen; when the mouse stops moving the LED's change to green to indicate the remaining battery charge. To conserve power, the G7 Laser mouse enters a low-power mode after approx. 20 seconds of no mouse movement. When the battery charge becomes low, both a warning message rises from the system tray and a blinking red LED on the mouse itself notify you. The mouse will actually continue to operate for quite awhile even when the low battery indication is detected.

Programmable buttons.

The left/right/mouse wheel/thumb/+/- buttons on the G7 Laser Mouse are all programmable. SetPoint mouse configuration software installs easily and provides an easy-to-use interface to configure mouse settings and automatically sets separate mouse dpi settings for any number of different games & apps when they launch. Instructions for use of the G7 mouse are on the included SetPoint help files.

Conclusion.

If you are looking for a cordless laser mouse, this G7 Laser Cordless Mouse is worth buying. No lag or dropouts when playing games, and no interference between my 802.11g wireless network and the mouse is detectable. The G7 Laser Cordless mouse can actually operate from 20 feet away, but plan on keeping it closer to the game action on the monitor when playing. A second programmable thumb button would be helpful to efficiently switch weapons in-game. A newer version of the G7 Laser Mouse now has a rubberized grip around the base; the earlier version I own has a hard plastic finish around the base.

The mouse effortlessly moves across the desktop and left/right/thumb buttons on the mouse click crisply and cleanly. The mouse wheel has standard step stops, can scroll windows horizontally left & right, but misses a clean, crisp click if used as a middle mouse button. These are just minor points, as I am totally satisfied and happy getting this G7 Laser Cordless Mouse. As soon as I get more accustomed with comfortable dpi settings, my gaming experience can only improve, and hopefully so will my gaming scores. I highly recommend the G7 Laser Cordless Mouse for both gamers and for the everyday computer user. It is worth the investment.

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G7

Strengths: Wireless, looks cool, battery indicator, lithium ion rechargeable battery pack, smooth and sleek!

Weaknesses: Battery life isn't long, no second thumb button

Summary: I got this mouse for my second computer that I often use but because it's not too close to my desk, I can't use a wireless mouse. The previous wireless mouse (MS optical) I had was okay.. unimpressive and slow. It's such a world of difference when I started using the G7. It's so fast and smooth. Sometimes I think it's too fast!!! I have done much gaming with it but I look forward to the opportunity to do a test run with BF2. Feature wise, I like the battery indicator and of course the ability to change sensitivity on the fly. The mouse also powers down when idle to save on battery. The minute you touch the mouse, it'll turn on and be active.. no delay or anything. I love the shape and look.. very sleek and slick. Feels nice in your hands... and it seems to float over the surface. I also have the Logitech MX510 gaming mouse and to me it's as good or slight better plus no wires!! The only drawback may be the battery life. With normal usage.. no gaming.. the battery will last about 2 weeks. But they give you a spare batter to switch out. The wireless receiver is nice since it's in a USB thumb drive form factor. Which means it can go mobile. You can take your mouse with you with your laptop easily. I like that option. All in all this is a great mouse.

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Best Wire(less) Mouse to Date.

Strengths: (1) 2.4 GHz reception for smooth uninterupted data transmission. (2) Two Li-Ion batteries. (3) Laser sensor. (4) LED battery-level indicators. (5)Smooth handling/control.

Weaknesses: Pricey. Bulky for smaller hands. Relatively short battery life.

Summary: Pros:

1. 2.4 GHz reception which means I can stand in my kitchen to control my mouse in the living room. This replaces my Logitech Cordless Elite mouse, which after nearly 3 years of use flickers in and out of the reception area.

2. Two Li-Ion Batteries allow you to swap batteries quickly on the run. No more fumbling in search of AA batteries at the last second.

3. Laser sensor which greatly increases the sensitivity of the mouse. Most of all there is no longer that pesky red light which keeps me up at nights. Combine this with a decent mouse pad and you're at pixel precision.

4. LEDs give you great warning of low batteries. Previously, I've always had to install the wireless mouse software to detect low batteries. Now you can see it all the time between your thumb and index finger.

5. Smooth handling created by a enlarged contact cushion at the bottom of the mouse. Logitech calls the material polytetrafluoroethylene, which suggests they hired a lot of material scientists to develop it.

Con's:

1. Very pricey. I got this from eCost for ~$73, which is the price for a high-end wireless mouse & keyboard combo these days.

2. Bulky. Although it fits my hands perfectly, children and women may find it clumsy. Furthermore it does weigh more than your usual corded optical mouse, and laying it beside my laptop, the G7 makes it look smaller.

3. Short battery life. My previous wireless optical mouse could run a good month and a half on a pair of AA alkaline batteries. I went through my first Li-Ion battery within the fist 2 weeks.

Overall:

Great buy, but only for those looking for that 5x sensitivity over traditional optical mice. Otherwise it's a very expensive paperweight waiting for the Ooo's and Ahh's of co-workers and friends.

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2.4 GHz wireless

Strengths: Battery

Weaknesses: Freezing, left-mouse button bug

Summary: The logitech G7 is not worth that money, since on the 1st or on the 2nd day it starts acting strange.

Freezing- After every 20-60sec it freezes and you lose the DPI/sensitivity settings.

Left-mouse button has got some strange problems, seems that something can't detect left-mouse button? You click and click... and click and it just wont work!

For sure the problem is in either the software or mouse since my other mouse razer works perfect and never freezes. However the G7 beats any other mouse in it's accuracy (easy kills and headshots in fps games).

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Doesn't work with icemat; interference with wireless network

Strengths: Nice feel, smooth sliding, no wires

Weaknesses: Doesn't work with icemat. Interferes with wireless network.

Summary: This is a great mouse with two major problems.

1). Do not buy it if you have an icemat - it will not work at all.

2). If you have a wireless network the mouse intermittently stops working for about 10-15 seconds while the built in interference detector switches channels. The mouse operates at 2.4 GHz frequency so it senses interference from my wireless router. I moved the router to about 5 feet away but that didn't help. I switched to the G5 wired version and it works great.

Bottom line - this is a great mouse if you don't have a wireless network anywhere near it, and if you don't use a high performance mousing surface like the icemat. Funny that Logitech markets this to gamers, but the mouse doesn't work with one of the top gaming mouse surfaces around.

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Logitech G7 Laser

Strengths: 2 recharbeable li-ion battery packs, 2.4ghz, can be mobile by using just the 2.4ghz usb receiver

Weaknesses: None

Summary: I bought the Logitech G15 keyboard to complement this mouse to play World of Warcraft. I have to add that both work very well for that game. The mouse works better for Counter-strike though because it is so customizable.

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Nice mouse when you get it working...

Strengths: Feel of the mouse is great, the fact that you can change dpi on the fly is great on first person shooter games.

Weaknesses: built quality of the battery sux. 1 battery would barely make contact with charger and the other one would not...

Summary: When I first got the mouse I can not figure out why the battery charge indicator is not lighting up, I keep switching battery and meddle with the battery finally the light lit up. Tried the charged battery today and put the empty one in again it will not charge up, so I use my finger to push the battery in it finally start charging but when I release the battery charger stopped. So I figure it is the battery length problem and not the charger like I originally thought.

Solution: Took some tape and tape the area where the charger is holding the battery in to make it longer, thickness required depends on when the charge light comes on.

Overall the mouse is excellent, just this problem of the battery piss me off a bit.

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The BattleRodent!

Strengths: Three dpi settings that can switch on the fly, two swappable Lith-Ion batteries, corded game performance from a wireless mouse.

Weaknesses: The Hell?! Only one thumb button?! Short battery life; mouse feels a bit slick after a period of gaming from palm perspiration; pinky doesn't get to ride.

Summary: I got this along with the G15 keyboard for my B-day and gaming will never be the same again. This mouse actually spanks my old corded mouse as far as speed goes, and the ability to adjust sensitvity on-the-fly is priceless. Even though it broadcasts on the 2.4 GHz range, it doesn't interfere at all with my Linksys wireless router or my wireless PS2 controllers. The dpi/battery meter is a nice touch, but you can tell the dpi setting in-game with the way the cursor moves. I've also found this mouse to be very helpful in Photoshop as well with the multi-dpi settings.

The big gripes about this mouse is that even when not gaming, the battery doesn't last long at all, and if the charger isn't in boost mode, it takes 10+/- hours to recharge. Logitech was criticized by many gamers about the G5's lack of a second thumb button, but then released this mouse anyway with only the one thumb button. The hell, dude?!

Also, if you have big, fat hands like me, you'll notice that either the right-most side of your hand will be dragging along on the mousepad, or your figners will extend beyond the right/left mouse keys. Unlike the Microsoft rodents, the G7 doesn't have the lateral girth to rest a big palm on, so either your pinky won't get a ride and drags along the mousepad, or you have to arch your index and middle fingers unnaturally to adjust the dpi setting. Either way, you'll also notice the mouse gets pretty slick due to palm sweat even when you're not gaming. The G5, on the other hand, had a rougher surface that prevented this.

In all, an outstanding mouse that requires some break-in time.

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Logitech G7 review

Strengths: Battery indicator, laser engine, glides across surfaces, replacable batteries

Weaknesses: A bit light, no forward button

Summary: I switched over from the mx 700 to the g7 and other than the lighter weight and lack of a forward button, this mouse is better in every way. I havent played too many fps's yet to really test out the quick switching dpi but it seems pretty good

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• I too moved from an mx700 to a g7 and I also find it a bit too li...

Excellent wireless gaming mouse

Strengths: Much improved over the mx700 wireless mouse I previously had. Dual battery (1 in, and 1 charging) is the best idea ever!

Weaknesses: None so far...

Summary: I have the new Carbon Fiber edition (newegg sells it). It should be fairly similar in performance to the original editon though. I previously had a wired G5 gaming mouse. It was perfect except for the cord so I upgraded to the G7. I can't say I really notice any additional lag by going wireless. I do know there was a lag though with my mx700 wireless mouse when I tried to use it for gaming. So far battery life has been good, but no big deal since there is always a charged battery ready to go in the receiver station. My only complaint is that I wish Logitech's wireless receivers were more universal (with at least other Logitech products). For instance, I am using a mx3000 keyboard (but not the mx600 mouse that came with the wireless set) and the G7, but I am forced to use 2 wireless receivers and I am not aware of a work around.

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exceptional GReat mouse!!!

Strengths: very gd and senstive esp for gaming where u need all the precision u want.

Weaknesses: Wayy too senstive for web surfing, basic office needs...ur mouse pointer will move even though ur hand is nt moving the mouse. BUT THERE's A SENSTIVITY BUTTON TO ADJUST IT..SO tHERE ARE NO weakNESSES!

Summary: tHIS MOUSE is definetly a must have computer tools!!!

Wont disappoint you in anyway or another.

Good holding grip and posture of wrist.

Only mouse with senstivity adjustment buttons.

Quick!!! go buy it!!!!

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A good mouse, but some serious shortcomings

Strengths: A good mouse for gamers

Weaknesses: Battery life is poor, but consider the design issues of the power warning light and the recharge system.

Summary: First, let me reiterate the good things said about this mouse. Also, Logitech says that battery life should be about 8 hours. They supply a spare battery and recharger so this may not be a problem for some, but consider:

1. Gamers often play fullscreen games, meaning that the only indication of low battery is on the mouse. But, this is HIDDEN by your hand! Usually my mouse loses power at a critical point in the game. The game continues, but mouse control is zero until I change batteries. Ouch! Dead avatar! Trust me, this happens frequently!

2. The recharge unit plugs into your USB port (there is no AC power option). So, if like me you play on a notebook you cannot possibly play your game on a battery-powered notebook, if the mouse rechargeing unit is also sucking the notebook battery dry!

I'm sure Logitech will eventually get this right, but for those who have situations similar to mine I would think twice before buying this one. Pity, because it is a good mouse!

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Superb Wireless Mouse!

Strengths: Wireless, Rechargable Batteries, Software, DPI configurations/buttons

Weaknesses: More buttons please!

Summary: My previous mouse was a Logitech G5, but its clicking mechanism died on me. In the search of a replacement I found the G7, which at first I was turned off being wireless as I hate replacing batteries especially in the middle of a game. Upon further research, the Battery system of this mouse is incredible as the batteries are rechargeable and can easily be switched out with ease. People complain about having to switch after a day or so, but in my opinion this is a far greater good than bad as you don't have to continue to purchase batteries.The mouse has four buttons that can be configured if you don't include the DPI increase and decrease buttons, and the left/right buttons. The software allows you to configure the side button, middle button, and the left/right middle switches. From past experience I preferred the two side buttons (forward and backward); however, I have learned to adjust in order to use my mouse to its fullest. It's all about adapting and setting the correct configuration.Lastly, the look and feel of the mouse is very comfortable and a little light; however, this doesn't bother me as I'm constantly blasting away in games or doing extensive image/video editing for work.

If you are looking for a wireless mouse then I'd definitely recommend this mouse to you!

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Cool mouse

Strengths: Tracks smoothly, two interchangeable batteries, receiver separate from charger, comfortable and light, works with OS X.

Weaknesses: Price

Summary: I've used an older Logitech corded optical mouse before and it wouldn't track on my white Formica desk top. G7 tracks very well on this surface. Having two interchangeable batteries is very convenient, especially since they don't last very long - about 3 days for me.

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