Logitech G7 Cordless Laser Mouse
Conclusion
Published: 21st August 2006 | Source: Computer Alliance | Price: |
Well I must say that I'm thoroughly impressed by Logitech latest mouse offering. Sure, the colour scheme probably isn't to everyone's taste, and the G7 has a couple of minor faults. Actually they're probably more features that I prefer to see rather than faults, but it's certainly a top contender for your hard earned dollar.
The only real area I'd like to see Logitech perform a little better is with their pricing scheme; this mouse still retails in some large local stores for around AUS$175.00. I managed to pick it up for AUS$130.00 inc G.S.T, although I have seen it for as low as AUS$106.00 from online e-tailers. To many people, 175 'big ones' is a lot of money to invest in a cordless mouse, when a lower priced alternative with cord would probably suffice. And as I said at the beginning of the review, it'd be nice if Logitech could resist the urge to plaster excessive amounts of self-plugging on the outside of the box, and in turn pass the savings onto the consumer.
Many times I have heard traditionalist's use the excuse that corded mice are more responsive and better for gaming. The Logitech G7 quite literally blows that notion out of the water. There are absolutely no excuses for gamers and enthusiasts alike, not to adopt and upgrade to a cordless mouse, especially this one. Heck, I don't even miss my Logitech MX1000! Even though the G7 passed through the test with flying colours, I'm not going to award it the 'editors choice award' simply because of its price premium.
But if you're contemplating buying this mouse after reading the review, you'll be pleasantly surprised, and glad you did.
Pro's
+ Extremely fast and responsive
+ Comfortable for those gamers with smaller hands
+ Adjustable DPI levels 'on the fly'
+ No lag or dropouts
+ Reduced desktop clutter
+ 2 x Li-Ion batteries to ensure you never run out.
Con's
- Price
- Lack of rubberised moulding for grip.
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Most Recent Comments
Great review mate, looks like a seriously nice mouse!
Thanks mate, glad you liked it. 
Nice work Peevles 
Thanks Kemp, it took some work but we got there lol
hmmm im sure my packard bell mouse is better 
of course not...good review btw
of course not...good review btwVery good review mate, I looked at getting one of those when I bought my G5 and I like my G5 really heavy anyway so maybe I would have been better off with one 
I must admit more people are reading these reviews now as the other day I spotted someone was asking about the X1900XTX and someone linked them here
I must admit more people are reading these reviews now as the other day I spotted someone was asking about the X1900XTX and someone linked them here
Thanks guys, positive feedback on my first review. I'm no longer a review virgin
The G5's are still very much a respectable mouse mate
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I looked at getting one of those when I bought my G5 and I like my G5 really heavy anyway so maybe I would have been better off with one
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Very good review mate, I looked at getting one of those when I bought my G5 and I like my G5 really heavy anyway so maybe I would have been better off with one
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You can. And the G5 pwns. It fits so nicely in my hand and the 2000 dpi is sweet.
Nice review mate
Nice review mate
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I thought you could change their weight?
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great review
but wireless and gaming are still 2 words I personally don't put together...
but wireless and gaming are still 2 words I personally don't put together...
how is that mouse sizewice compared to mx510 ?
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Originally Posted by name='Raven'
how is that mouse sizewice compared to mx510 ?
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and g5 is the wired version of the g7 ?
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and g5 is the wired version of the g7 ?
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sounds like i should take another look then on the review
prefer wired mices, have a wireless and cant use it as the batterys makes it to heavy.
prefer wired mices, have a wireless and cant use it as the batterys makes it to heavy.
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how is that mouse sizewice compared to mx510 ?
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yup using a mx510 but its starting to get abit old so will be replaced sometimes during the next 6 months but the g5 is quite expensive 43£.
i habe an mx510 and im happy with it atm, good mouse
ill take a look at the review in a bit, pv.
personally i prefer lighter mice, so wireless is normally out of bounds for me
ill take a look at the review in a bit, pv.
personally i prefer lighter mice, so wireless is normally out of bounds for me
cool mate, np's
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