The
G7 ergonomics are very good, I have fairly large hands
and it felt comfortable during all the testing I also
let my fiancée use it for a while; she has
considerably smaller hands then me but still enjoyed
using the mouse, it was not uncomfortable for her
either over longer periods of use.
Logitech claim
that the batteries will last about 2.5 days with average
gaming and usage which is based on four hours
average game play/day; I found this claim to
be extremely optimistic as I noticed that the batteries
didn’t last more then approx. eight hours, the
first couple of charges. After they had been charged
and discharged a number of times the capacity went
up to 16-24 hours, but this is still far from the
2.5 days claimed by Logitech. But this is no big issue
since they supply two battery packs anyway,
and swapping them out takes a mere 20 seconds. While
you are using one the other is charging, a very efficient
system.
The 2.4GHz
mini receiver has a very good reach ...I tested by
taking the G7 with me out to the kitchen, and tried
it on the kitchen table while my fiancée checked
the cursor on my screen. This is about 8-9 meters
away with walls in between, and the G7 still
worked at that distance. This can be very convenient
if you are using your TV-out connection and want to
control your computer from a distance.
Conclusion:
I’ve
been using the Logitech G7 Laser Cordless mouse for
a little more then a week now, and it is a very good
mouse no doubt about that. It has the usual Logitech
quality feel and fits the hand very well. The “on
the fly” Dpi switching works very well too,
it can be a nice help for the hardcore FPS fans out
there, when switching between weapons like a sniper
rifle with a scope, and a regular rifle or pistol.
I personally like a lower Dpi when aiming through
a scope, opposite to using an open sight in a situation
requiring fast and accurate reaction, when the higher
sensitivity can be of assistance.
Also the reach
of the G7 was very impressive; I was able to control
the cursor from a distance of approx. 8-9 meters away
in a different room!
Overall the
Logitech G7 Laser Cordless is an excellent mouse,
and would be suitable for just anybody; from the avid
gamer to the CAD or Photoshop user the G7 provides
excellent precision, outstanding reach and good ergonomics.
The
G7 can be found at KOMPLETT
for £53
Contacts:
Reviewer: Mike
"Asmoday" Petterrson
Editor/Designer:
Allan "Zardon" Campbell
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