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Add to SafariWhen comparing Logitech G9x vs Microsoft Natural 6000, the Slant community recommends Microsoft Natural 6000 for most people. In the question“What is the best mouse for programmers?” Microsoft Natural 6000 is ranked 4th while Logitech G9x is ranked 16th. The most important reason people chose Microsoft Natural 6000 is:
Unlike other, more non-traditional, ergonomic mice, it does not take long to adjust to this one.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Highly customizable
It can be outfitted with two different grips (a precision one and a wide grip one), has an adjustable weight, where the user can add up to 28g of weight to the mouse, and features on-the-fly adjustable DPI that can switch automatically depending on the program in use. There are also two scrolling settings - notched and smooth. Even the LEDs on the mouse are color customizable, so you can set a different color for different profiles.
Pro Customizable, profile-based LED colors
Even the LEDs on the mouse are color customizable, so you can set a different color for different profiles.
Pro Dual-mode scroll wheel
There are also two scrolling settings - notched and smooth.
Pro Onboard memory for saving profiles
Logitech G9x allows saving up to 5 profiles on it's onboard memory.
Pro Comfortable for claw or fingertip grip
The thumb cradles for both grips are comfortable and additional buttons are in an easy access position that do not get in the way.
Pro Can switch CPI settings based on program used as well aws switch on the fly
The mouse features on-the-fly adjustable CPI that can switch on the fly as well as automatically depending on the program in use.
Pro Accurate and responsive tracking
Pro Easy to get used to
Unlike other, more non-traditional, ergonomic mice, it does not take long to adjust to this one.
Pro Meant for larger hands
Medium to larger hands will work for this mouse, avoid if you have small hands.
Pro Good tracking
Except for some surfaces, this mouse has good accuracy.
Pro Comfortable and easy to use
Unlike standard mouse designs, this model's buttons, wheel, and palm rest upward to the right. It has the effect of rolling your wrist up off your desk and it feels less stressful on my wrist.
Cons
Con Always wired
Not a pleasure to use compared to wireless.
Con DPI manual switching button placement is poor
The placement of the manual DPI "on the fly" button could cause users to accidently swithc when actually trying to use the left mouse button.
Con No longer in production
Discontinued and there is no direct replacement.
Con Not recharchable
The Natural Wireless 6000 takes two included AA batteries instead of being able to recharge.
Con No left handed version
Con Odd placement of thumb buttons
They are position in a way that requires moving either main finger or thumb.
