Lachesis vs G9 - Thoughts?

Tripnologist · 27 Oct 2007 at 20:09

My Diamondback is on it's last legs so to speak. I need to order a new mouse asap and cannot decide between Logitech's G9 or Razer's Lachesis.
Anyone happen to have used both?

MumboJumbo · 27 Oct 2007 at 20:44

why do you need the lachesis? Who neeeds 4000dpi please tell me because i cant think of a single reason. its like identical to the death adder.

Shane5578 · 27 Oct 2007 at 21:02

i also had a similar choice. the best mice are the g9, lachesis and sidewinder.

i went for the microsoft sidewinder, i just like the layout of the side buttons.

tho i only really use 800dpi lol

Tripnologist · 27 Oct 2007 at 21:41

8igdave said:
why do you need the lachesis? Who neeeds 4000dpi please tell me because i cant think of a single reason. its like identical to the death adder.

I don't need the Lachesis. I don't need the G9 either. Heck, I don't even need the dying Diamondback I currently have. What I do need is a new mouse and these just happen to be the ones I like.

Also, I don't see how the Lachesis is identical to the Deathadder? DPI aside, one is infrared and the other is laser. They're both shaped differently as well.

MumboJumbo · 27 Oct 2007 at 21:43

whats the difference between infrared and optical laser in real world?

Tripnologist · 27 Oct 2007 at 21:54

8igdave said:
whats the difference between infrared and optical laser in real world?

If you really want to know the real world difference (if there even is one), go look it up yourself.

I made this topic to see if anyone had used both mice and could give me their thoughts on which one they liked better.
I'm not sure where you got the idea that I want to sit here and debate my choice of mice with you. I assure you I don't.

bledd · 27 Oct 2007 at 22:34

my deathadder is a LOT nicer than my old diamondback, their new mouse has an awesome shape to it, go with razer, you wont be dissapointed

Gee · 28 Oct 2007 at 01:47

No one needs 4000dpi, let alone 2000 tbh. Buy a cheap Logitech mx518 or an Intellimouse 3.0, You can't go wrong.

mk17 · 28 Oct 2007 at 01:17

my G9's a beaut, haven't tried the lachesis though, hth.

Tripnologist · 28 Oct 2007 at 01:25

mk17 said:
my G9's a beaut, haven't tried the lachesis though, hth.

Is it comfortable to hold for long periods of time? I work from home so am at my computer for 16+ hours a day sometimes.

I think I'd prefer the G9 but the Lachesis looks more comfortable to me.

balls · 28 Oct 2007 at 11:24

Tripnologist said:
Is it comfortable to hold for long periods of time? I work from home so am at my computer for 16+ hours a day sometimes.

I think I'd prefer the G9 but the Lachesis looks more comfortable to me.

Would you concider the 2007 G5, an absolute beaut, great to hold for long periods of time as you can change the weight of it. Really cannot fault it in any way http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/mice/devices/359&cl=us,en

-K- · 28 Oct 2007 at 11:26

Im getting a new mouse as well.

Confused between lachesis and G9, I have got a feeling that G9 will suit me more than lachesis, but feelings can always be wrong..

mk17 · 28 Oct 2007 at 11:55

Tripnologist said:
Is it comfortable to hold for long periods of time? I work from home so am at my computer for 16+ hours a day sometimes.

I think I'd prefer the G9 but the Lachesis looks more comfortable to me.

Its got interchangeable grips, and weights you can add or remove to customise it to your preferences. I find it really comfortable over extended periods.

Tripnologist · 28 Oct 2007 at 12:16

balls said:
Would you concider the 2007 G5, an absolute beaut, great to hold for long periods of time as you can change the weight of it. Really cannot fault it in any way

Thanks for the suggestion but because I hold my mouse with my fingertips, I found the G5 to be a little awkward.

mk17 said:
Its got interchangeable grips, and weights you can add or remove to customise it to your preferences. I find it really comfortable over extended periods.

Thanks for the reply. How do you find the scroll wheel? I've read some reviews where people say it doesn't work very well as a third mouse button.

ARG! I just know that whichever one I pick, I'll be forever wondering if I should have bought the other one. I'm worse than a girl. It takes me ages to pick out a chocolate bar, nevermind a mouse.

Lithium · 28 Oct 2007 at 12:23

Cant beat the Microsoft Explorer 3.

mk17 · 28 Oct 2007 at 17:10

Tripnologist said:
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Thanks for the reply. How do you find the scroll wheel? I've read some reviews where people say it doesn't work very well as a third mouse button.
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The scroll wheel is excellent. You can set it to free-wheel, or not, with button underneath according to your preferences, and it works just fine as a middle-button.

The fact that you can configure it with two different grips, and a set of weights (the mouse can take four of them, it comes with 8 weights 4g/7g) plus the software config - how many lines or characters to scroll per click, etc. Plus the mouse can store different profiles in its on-board memory. I'd say that if you're as picky as you say, all of these configurable bits would make it ideal for you.

Having said that, probably best if you could get your hands on one and give it a try.

wyatt gates · 28 Oct 2007 at 17:22

another vote for G5 mk2,i had death adder found it to light and it broke after 2 weeks

*Chris · 28 Oct 2007 at 18:26

i prefer my copperhead to my G5 (G5 is too big for me, and i hate the left / right clicking scroll wheel) and as the G9 has the left / right scroll wheel (i think?) ill get the lachesis with my next upgrade.

Tripnologist · 28 Oct 2007 at 22:05

Well, I've just ordered a G9. Hopefully I made the right choice.

I might just do a mini review on it after I've used it for a few days.

mk17 · 28 Oct 2007 at 22:10

Excellent choice mate,

. I'll tell you this, if anyone's gonna review this, it should be you buddy

. Look forward to reading it, best of luck mate,

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