Logitech G9x Laser Mouse Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson (Mishima) on: 10/13/2009 05:18 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Software and Testing
Bundled with the Logitech G9x mouse is a software CD containing SetPoint 5.1A which is compatible with Windows XP and Vista. Accessing this application will allow us to fully customize the G9x.

The installation only takes a few minutes and upon installing its very easy to start controlling the G9x a bit more. It isn’t my intention to show you screenshots of every single page inside this program. First off, by clicking the ‘basic’ tab this allows us to choose a colour for each profile that is set. There are some basic colours but there is also an option to choose a much wider range. As soon as you hit apply, the colour will change. It’s great that not only can you change the colour but you can change to different shades too.

The next tab is the button configuration. Inside here we can choose from any of the 7 buttons and assign various commands or operations. Again this allows us to have greater control over each of the buttons on the G9x.

The next window I want to show you is the Profile Manager. Inside here we can set as many profiles as we desire, there are three default profiles setup already but we can for example have a profile for FPS and then a profile for RTS style games. Or even further we can have a profile for Unreal Tournament 3 and then another profile for Crysis. It just depends whether or not you have different DPI and other settings for each title. Inside this section you can also allow the application to take precedence in choosing the profile or whether you would like to by hitting the button the underside of the G9x.

Testing
For the testing of the Logitech G9x, I will proceed in testing two main areas. Number 1 I will spend an hour browsing the internet and editing some images in Photoshop and Number 2 I will play the two gaming titles for an hour (mentioned above). Crysis and UnrealTournament 3. These short tests should give us a good indication as to whether the G9x is a comfortable mouse to engage with. In both tests I will use both the wide-load and precision grip covers.

General usage – Internet and Photo editing
The G9x handles general usage with no problems at all. Depending on your hand size will determine which cover you go for. The forward and back buttons are very handy for web browsing as is the scrolling wheel. I do prefer using the scroll wheel in precise mode, purely because I am used to this on other mice.

Gaming
Similar to the other test, the G9x is well equipped for gaming, especially because it can be so widely customized. The custom profiles are a very handy option to have, due to the fact you can change the colour for each mode you will never mistakenly find yourself in the wrong profile for a certain style of game. Some fantastic features can be had with this mouse and it makes gaming a very fun activity. For gaming I would suggest using the precision grip rather than the wide-load as the HyperDry technology does keep the surface clear of any moisture from your palm, and because the surface isn’t smooth it provides a comfortable grip for hours of play.