Keyboards & Mice I : Logitech

Hello everybody!
It has been quite a while since I have been able to sit down and write a new entry. I have been quite busy in other things and I have also recently started a new training regiment which is all but keeping me out of the house. Things have finally slowed down so I thought it would be a good time to start a new post.

Today I will be talking about Keyboards and Mice, the two most important things you should have in your arsenal when it comes to gaming. A good keyboard and mouse combo will ensure that you can game at ease for hours and that your reactions will be faster. I will be going company by company in this case so look forward to a lot of future posts in this regard.

LOGITECH: (www.logitech.com)

Co-founded in Apples Vaud, Switzerland in 1981, Logitech has expanded to become a giant in the field of PC accessories. These days you cannot enter any mass-retailer or specialty shops without spotting at least one Logitech product. Their gaming products are top notch as are their mainstream devices.

Mice:

G300:

Sporting an ambidextrous design, nine buttons and three onboard profiles, the G300 is an excellent choice for those who do not want to spend too much on a mouse. It also sports user-configurable lighting which you can use to assign colors to specific profiles. Designed with longevity in mind, the G300 will be your most dependable weapon in the future.

Type: Wired
Interface: USB
Tracking Method: Optical
Buttons: 9
Maximum dpi: 2500
Price: US$ 39.99 (on logitech's website)





G400:

A faster 3600 dpi than the G300, the G400 also supports in game sensitivity switching from 400 dpi to 3600 dpi. It also has a DPI shift button which can switch to a predefined DPI with a single click. It also has a consistent response ratio whereby physica mouse movements translate to the same amount of cursor movement with a less than 0.5% variance. Also has programmable thumb buttons.

Type: Wired
Interface: USB
Tracking Method: Optical
Buttons: 8
Maximum dpi: 3600
Price: US$ 49.99




G500:

Featuring gaming-grade laser tracking, the G500 also boasts onboard memory so you can save your settings to the mouse. It also has the option of weight tuning so you can make the mouse heavier if you prefer it that way (27 grams.) Ten programmable buttons gives you more room for your macro settings and sensitivity is adjustable from 200 dpi all the way up to 5700 dpi.

Type: Wired
Interface: USB
Tracking Method: Laser
Buttons: 10
Maximum dpi: 5700
Price: US$ 69.99





G9x:

Arguably the most popular Logitech gaming mouse at the moment. It features interchangeable grips : Precision grip which offers a DryGrip finish and a compact shape to give you the best fingertip control or the Wide Load grip which gives you a satin finish wider body for improved hand and wrist position giving you more comfortable gaming. Onboard memory lets you store up to five profiles. Weight tuning up to 28 grams is possible.

Type: Wired
Interface: USB
Tracking Method: Laser
Buttons: 9
Maximum dpi: 5700
Price: US$ 79.99




G600:

If you are in to MMO games, this is Logitech's idea of an MMO Gaming Mouse. It features 20 buttons, twelve of which are thumb buttons, a clickable, tilt able scroll wheel. Three onboard memory profiles means you can store button, tracking and ligthing color information and use on any computer, no software required.

Type: Wired
Interface: USB
Tracking Method: Laser
Buttons: 20
Maximum dpi: 8200
Price: US$ 79.99
Colors: White, Black





G700:

For those looking for a wireless option, Logitech has got you covered with the G700. It still has the option for wired gaming in case you do not want to take any chances, the G700 is also rechargeable eliminating the need for changing batteries. Five onboard profiles, the option of storing the wireless receiver in the mouse means you can take it anywhere.

Typre: RF Wireless
Interface: USB
Tracking Method: Laser
Buttons: 13
Maximum dpi: 5700
Price: US$ 99.99






Keyboard:

G110:

The G110 features custom-color back-lighting with the option to choose from red or blue colors to see better in the dark and to also create custom color mixes. Integrated USB audio which you can use to plug your headphone and mic in to the 3.5mm jacks. Twelve programmable keys with the option of up to three macros per key. A hi-speed USB 2.0 hub port to connect flash drives or even your mouse, a Game mode which thankfully disables the pesky windows key! Removable palm rest, Media keys and cable management means this keyboard is the ideal one for those on a budget.

Price: US$  79.99






G510:

The G510 boasts the GamePanel™ LCD display which can show you game stats (player rank, server IP, score, times, health status, ammo levels etc.) It also supports applets which can allow you to view YouTube videos, IM conversations and Tweets. Custom-color back-lighting  is also available as is Integrated USB audio, 18 programmable G-keys with up to three macros per key. Game mode to save you from the pesky windows key and instant media access.

Price: US$ 119.99







G19:

Logitech's highest offering when it comes to keyboards, the G19 features a tilt-able 320x240  GamePanel™ LCD, custom-color back-lighting, 12 programmable G-keys with three macros per key, two high speed USB 2.0 ports, Game/Desktop mode, Cable management and instant media access and onboard memory to save your profiles.

Price: US$ 199.99







Those my dear friends, are all the current offerings from Logitech. You can also find older Logitech products online and in stores but I have listed the most modern ones Logitech offers. 

Now comes the question which should you choose? Personally my opinion is if you are on a budget, you should go for the G300 mouse and the G110 keyboard. However my favorite combo from Logitech is the G9x, G510 mouse and keyboard combo. The G19 looks gorgeous but I cannot justify shelling out 200 dollars for lesser number of programmable keys and an additional USB 2.0 port. If you have the money by all means go for it. I really like the G700 mouse if only I felt I could afford the price tag. 

That is it for this edition folks. Be on the look out for another product profile soon from me. Until then,

Kiyoshi Out! 
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