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My G600 didn't go through a cycle of being great and then going to crap as most of Logitech's products do nowadays (used to be a time when Logitech was simply the best), mostly due to their software and short life. I went into detail as to how it went screwy on me in my review of the G600 if you're interested, this review is about the M908, broken down in sections of interest. Software: I'll start here, due to my own experiences with Logitech's and also due to some negative claims against Red Dragon's suite. First off, it's not shady, just download it from Red Dragon's USA site and install. I included a set of pictures of it's interface and I can assure you, it's rock solid, intuitive in it's use, and has a very light presence. While there are some that will point out it has only 5 profiles to assign, as someone who plays a fair variety of games i can tell you that having a ton of different profiles is not a benefit. I use the same base key assignment regardless of game, it's within the game that I assign specific functions, and it's macro maker is versatile and reliable. Build: If you look at the pictures on the listing you'll note the mouse has two flanges on both sides that add a width to the base of the mouse. This is a bit of a mixed bag which will take some explaining. The right one gives a very comfortable and intuitive place for your pinky to rest, with the groove for your third finger above it lets your finger snuggle right on in. I like the right flange just fine and have no complaints with it, it's the one on the left where your thumb rests that costs the M908 a star. The left flange does provide a comfortable place for my thumb to rest, but it comes at a cost. The flange is fine for the first 6 side buttons, but on the 2nd set of 6 it interfered with my ability to access the bottom two rear buttons (# 7 & 10). I couldn't depress those buttons without really tucking my thumb down into the flange so that I can I can click them. The design would benefit from lowering the curve of the flange's groove some, or perhaps raising the mouse's profile by 1/2 cm from the base, either way that's the M908's only failing IMO. That said, over time I taught myself to use my thumb differently than what my owning the G600 had imprinted on me, and came to grips with the M908's form. The wheel and top buttons are nothing special, but they do feel pretty solid, though buttons 5 and 6 do ride further back on the top than what I'm used to. I wound up assigning the least used functions to those. Button 4, which is small and sits next to the left mouse button is a great little feature that I didn't know I wanted till I started using it, it's like having a 2nd, unobtrusive left mouse button and is VERY strategically placed for speedy and easy access. The panel of side buttons are smooth, angled inwards to create two channels for your thumb to easily slip into and after a bit of practice, you'll readily find which one you want to use. They're typical in size for a MMO mouse, so if you found other MMO mice side buttons too small you will have the same problem with the M908, but if you're comfortable with such default sizes, you'll feel right at home. The buttons have a smooth texture and decent feel behind them when you depress them, but here while they're very durable, they could stand to be a little more 'clicky'. Again, comparing it to my G600, i will say I prefer the G600's button response for it's "sharper" feedback. Weight: The unit comes with a small set of weights already placed within the chassis, I left them inside though they are easy to remove and you can lighten the mouse a little bit if needed. Size & Fit: I'm 6' and have slightly larger than normal hands for my frame, but I never had any problems with standard mouse sizes being uncomfortable. My sister who is 5'4" and has a delicate set of hands (at least compared to my meathooks) said it felt comfortable, though she'd prefer to lighten it a bit. We both use a palm grip however, so I can't say how a claw user would feel towards it. Glide & Sensor: The M908's sensor is solid, I tested it on a variety of surfaces, including newspaper and it tracks the motion without any problems. You'll have to tinker with the settings in the software to get the settings you like, I found the defaults for acceleration a little slow for my tastes. Value: I've never been shy about spending money on a component, I look for quality and reliability, but I can't tell you how many times the higher price didn't deliver the expected quality. With the M908, you get a great value for the money, way better than you do with a Razer or Logitech. I've owned several from both lines and have repeatedly regretted the purchase, usually within a couple of months, you know just enough that you can't just return it. I've owned the M908 for 8 months before writing this review and am still very happy with my purchase. Granted, it could benefit from a couple of improvements in it's design, but for what you're spending you get a awful lot of function and reliability. If you found this helpful, let me know with a click below, I'd appreciate the motivation to continue posting more such reviews.