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When it comes to PC gaming, you really are only as good as your gear. Logitech understands this key concept and continues to produce some of the best gaming peripherals, including the G930 headset & G510 keyboard. The latest Logitech G700 wireless gaming mouse, with an amazing thirteen buttons, looks to continue this tradition of excellence. Let's take a close look and see if it actually is as good as it looks.
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Gaming Mice Logitech G700 Wireless Gaming Mouse Review
- Comfortable yet elegant design
- Works over wireless or wired mode
- Small USB transceiver
- 13 programmable buttons
- Refined and user friendly software
- Quick connect charging cable means a dead battery never means you have to stop gaming!
- Integrated holder for the transceiver
- Uses a single easily replaceable AA rechargeable battery
- Battery can be charged while still in the mouse (just plug in the USB cable)!
- Right hand only model
- No weight customization
- A tad too heavy for some
- Software CD not included
- Included AA battery is only a 2000mAh
- Charging cable is not braided and is tad too rigid
- While it technically has 13 buttons, one is more less dedicated to the scroll wheel control (ratchet vs. smooth)
Mouse Design & Ergonomics
Unmistakably from Logitech, the out-of-the-box fit and feel is second to none and only a properly tweaked and customized R.A.T. 7/9 can beat it. Even here, the difference is not as big as you think. The G700 will feel comfortable to anyone whereas the R.A.T. 7 will only feel comfortable for the main user. On the left hand side directly in front of the four thumb buttons is three multi-colour LEDs. These LEDs indicate battery level; DPI settings; and macro selection with the color green, red, and orange respectively. Unfortunately, the 5 profiles on the Logitech G700 is limited to the 3 LEDs present. While it is very easy to determine the G700's battery life and macro mode, it is not overly intuitive for DPI setting is active. You really need to look hard to see where the darkened LED is. This is only a minor annoyance, yet it is one Logitech could have easily avoided by including two more LEDs.
13 programmable buttons. Can you ask for more?
The wheel of the G700 gaming mouse sports not only a ratcheting mode but also a smooth free spin mode like the one found in Anywhere MX. For some tasks, the ratcheting precision is nice but for scrolling quickly through a long document, it's hard to beat the speed of the free spin mode. To change between the two, you simply press down on the center upper button. Unlike many mice, the button behind the wheel adjustment is not a DPI changer; rather, it changes between the three custom modes. The G700 (in default configuration) has separate DPI up and down buttons near the left mouse button.
The base of this unit boasts several large ultra low friction feet which will allow it to continue to glide smoothly even with rough use. The sensor the G700 sports is extremely precise to say the least as it can go from 200 DPI all the way up to 5700. The other noteworthy feature of the G700 is that it can double as a wired mouse. Unlike most high-end Logitech wireless mice, this the G700 uses your typical "AA" rechargeable battery (Sanyo Eneloop 2000mAh). Better yet, you can continue to use this mouse as the battery recharges by simply plugging in the included USB cable and running it in wired mode. This is another simple tweak which makes this a great evolution of the Logitech line of gaming mice.
Nano-sized USB transceiver seems to be standard nowadays, but this particular dongle isn't Logitech Unifying-equipped.
The Logitech G700 is plug and play, but it is noteworthy after the first time you plug it wired, it will take an extra moment for it to be recognized and the proper drivers be installed. That is all you have to do in order to use this mouse. No additional software is needed. However, if you actually want to use all those new buttons and features, you really have to install the software to tweak the settings so they can be stored on-board the G700.
Unmistakably from Logitech, the out-of-the-box fit and feel is second to none and only a properly tweaked and customized R.A.T. 7/9 can beat it. Even here, the difference is not as big as you think. The G700 will feel comfortable to anyone whereas the R.A.T. 7 will only feel comfortable for the main user. On the left hand side directly in front of the four thumb buttons is three multi-colour LEDs. These LEDs indicate battery level; DPI settings; and macro selection with the color green, red, and orange respectively. Unfortunately, the 5 profiles on the Logitech G700 is limited to the 3 LEDs present. While it is very easy to determine the G700's battery life and macro mode, it is not overly intuitive for DPI setting is active. You really need to look hard to see where the darkened LED is. This is only a minor annoyance, yet it is one Logitech could have easily avoided by including two more LEDs.
13 programmable buttons. Can you ask for more?
The wheel of the G700 gaming mouse sports not only a ratcheting mode but also a smooth free spin mode like the one found in Anywhere MX. For some tasks, the ratcheting precision is nice but for scrolling quickly through a long document, it's hard to beat the speed of the free spin mode. To change between the two, you simply press down on the center upper button. Unlike many mice, the button behind the wheel adjustment is not a DPI changer; rather, it changes between the three custom modes. The G700 (in default configuration) has separate DPI up and down buttons near the left mouse button.
The base of this unit boasts several large ultra low friction feet which will allow it to continue to glide smoothly even with rough use. The sensor the G700 sports is extremely precise to say the least as it can go from 200 DPI all the way up to 5700. The other noteworthy feature of the G700 is that it can double as a wired mouse. Unlike most high-end Logitech wireless mice, this the G700 uses your typical "AA" rechargeable battery (Sanyo Eneloop 2000mAh). Better yet, you can continue to use this mouse as the battery recharges by simply plugging in the included USB cable and running it in wired mode. This is another simple tweak which makes this a great evolution of the Logitech line of gaming mice.
Nano-sized USB transceiver seems to be standard nowadays, but this particular dongle isn't Logitech Unifying-equipped.
The Logitech G700 is plug and play, but it is noteworthy after the first time you plug it wired, it will take an extra moment for it to be recognized and the proper drivers be installed. That is all you have to do in order to use this mouse. No additional software is needed. However, if you actually want to use all those new buttons and features, you really have to install the software to tweak the settings so they can be stored on-board the G700.
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