Feature of the new Gaming Mouse from Razer

The original model went on sale more than 10 years ago. Then the device was modified several times – to the delight of fans. Although later the product disappeared from the scene.

Just do not forget the creators of the legendary heritage. It is reported that the announcement of an updated version of the manipulator. With recognizable symmetrical design and modern technical “stuffing.”

Improved gaming mouse Diamondback fits lefties and righties. A laser sensor to save did not. Developers use the module with a resolution of 16,000 dpi. This setting is easy to change by using proprietary applications.

With regard to the frequency of the survey, the rate is 1000 Hz. Movement monitored at speeds up to 5.3 m / s (50 g acceleration).

In the presence of colored lights Chroma with the possibility of fine-tuning. Even in the presence of 7 programmable keys. To connect to a PC using a cable length of 2.1 m.

Weighs Diamondback is 89 grams.

It should be enhanced classic gaming mouse 90 US dollars. Sales will start in a few weeks – in October.

Source: razerzone

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Not so long ago, we became acquainted with a new manipulator from Logitech – Logitech G303 Daedalus Apex, gaming mouse entry level in the G-series. Today we look at its so-called “Performance Edition”. At first glance, the new product is absolutely identical to the low-end model, but the main differences are inside.

Design and Ergonomics – Logitech G303 Daedalus Apex

Differences from the Logitech G303 Daedalus Apex, as already mentioned, at least here. Mouse body remains entirely made of opaque black plastic glossy elements are present, but their practicality for the location and number are not affected. Of the differences, which are noticeable at first glance, is to provide a braided cord tissue. Braid itself resembles that in the model G502 Proteus Core, covering quite slippery, and the cable itself is soft and light enough.

The most noticeable difference in the appearance becomes obvious when a mouse is connected to the PC. G303 Daedalus Apex received RGB-backlit logo and side areas. At the time, the implementation of the backlight in the G302 pleasantly surprised and even displaying only blue mouse is impressive, especially given the budgetary position.

NEW retained perforation honeycomb and now thanks to the new LEDs through a plurality of openings small area around the G303 can be illuminated by one of 16.8 million colors. Software Logitech Gaming Software allows you to adjust the illumination of a fairly wide range, there are multiple effects and choice of colors. Logo G-series on surface just received his illumination with extensive customization capabilities.

It should say that at the moment, Logitech G303 Daedalus Apex – an example of the most effective and high-quality implementation of the backlight in the gaming mouse. This is exactly the case when the backlight design complements, not only created to attract attention.

With regard to ergonomics, there is no change. The mouse has identical with the model G302 weight and dimensions. Recall that as before, the case of the novelty is very light and compact. Owners of small hands can use grip “palm” or “claw” for owners of large hands – “fingers” and “claw”. Pleasant change is two additional Teflon feet located on the bottom sides.

In the younger version of this was not enough, and when using the manipulator paired with fuzzy rug could feel unpleasant hooks sides of the mouse tissue. The older version is devoid of such nuances.

Praise, as before, deserve all the mouse button, both basic and additional. The course of the main keys to the maximum and rather short. Here, as they say, “all right.” Accidentally pressed not occur in principle, but it should be, especially when it comes to expensive and high-performance products.

Additional keys are in the same place as their course and response have not changed and they are still easy to use, the same holds true for the scroll wheel. For the main keys, Logitech claims the life of 20 million keystrokes – quite typical and a decent warranty period.

Equipment and software

About illumination we have already mentioned, now it’s time to talk about what makes gaming mouse gaming and whyLogitech G303 Daedalus Apex “Performance Edition”. Thus, the optical sensor mouse received PMW3366 with a maximum resolution of 12 000 dpi. Very impressive result, approaching that of the flagship – G502. A user can adjust the resolution of the sensor in increments of 50 dpi, as well as the polling frequency in the range from 125 to 1000 Hz. There are 5 levels of resolution, which can be selected at the touch.Tak same manipulator equipped with a 32-bit microprocessor and built-in memory to store three user profiles.

Firmware Logitech Gaming Software does not present unpleasant or pleasant surprises. Here we see the familiar functionality – the ability to reassign the action buttons and create macros, as well as the ability to calibrate the sensor at the desired surface. What we strongly recommend doing if you use mats, not from Logitech.

In summary

Logitech has quite unexpectedly released an improved version of a fairly good model G302 Daedalus Prime. The novelty has received a modern top-end filling, more functional lighting, braided cable and a familiar look and feel. Manufacturer’s recommended price is 69.99 dollars in the United States. Is it worth it to pay for the $ 20 compared to younger version? The answer is not obvious, especially given the fact that only 10 dollars more expensive flagship Mouse G502 Proteus Core offers much more functionality and customization capabilities. Is it worth it to pay attention to Logitech G303 Daedalus Apex? The answer is yes if you’re a fan of the symmetrical design of reinforced concrete and you need confidence in the quality of the manipulator.

Liked:

+ Implementation of illumination

+ Keys

+ Updated stuffing

Did not like:

– High cost

Source: Logitech

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It’s time to update the youngest models in the gaming mice from SteelSeries.Segodnya we look to offer a new version and Kinzu v2 whether to change the novelty and how the most budget in terms of SteelSeries mouse fits our current realities.

Appearance

Its owner Mouse meets several updated, though still simple packaging. Tested a model in black, as well commercially available white glossy version. It is not excluded in the future, and the emergence of other colors, as it was with the model Kinzu v2.

Appearance SteelSeries Kinzu v3 can be described as the most simple and even original. Before us is the easiest game pad, which, however, has its own brand and highlight minimalist style of the company.

The design has not changed compared to the previous generation, except for a few strokes in the black version – the color of the sidewalls are now made in the shade with a podladonnoy surface. The black version is devoid of any glossy body parts that only a positive impact on usability. The only thing for our taste, controversial element in the appearance of the mouse scroll wheel became gray, forcing the already looks simple mouse even cheaper.

Ergonomics

And here is completely unchanged. The company continues to use the classic symmetrical shape. Kinzu v3 preserved not only the shape of the body, but the compact size.

The mouse is still well suited not only for small hands under his grip, “palm”, but can go up and large hand grip prefer a “thumbs up”. Mouse collected soundly, all the details fit almost perfectly. Side panels as podladonnaya made of a smooth, yet sufficiently uhvatistogo plastic.

Like the previous generation, Kinzu v3 is equipped with 4 keys. The main feature branded SteelSeries switches with a resource of 10 million. Keystrokes. They are characterized by a distinct touch of swing and big enough to trip. To the wheel, as well as to additional keys no claims have arisen, their course distinct, with no extra sounds. By the way, the mouse cable braid lost tissue, compared to its predecessor, but the braided cable was not exactly a plus second generation due to excessive rigidity and severity.

Sensor software

SteelSeries Kinzu v3 is equipped with an optical sensor Pixart ADNS-3050 with a maximum resolution of 2000 dpi, which is rather strange simplification, because the model had v2 sensor with a resolution of 3200 dpi. However, it’s probably done in order to compete with minimizrovat model Kana v2. The rest of the complaints have arisen. Fortunately, the developers, and this time refused to experiment with akselleratsiey.

Traditionally, for setting up a few mouse settings utility responsible SteelSeries Engine 3. Thanks to her, you can change the resolution of the sensor, reassign function keys and create macros and then to use any application.

Findings

SteelSeries Kinzu v3 left a mixed impression. On the one hand we have a high quality gaming mouse, has all the necessary modern standards. On the other, on the road to success in Kinzu v3 on the Ukrainian market are competitors offering the same level of quality and more functionality for less money, or the like. Mouse clearly likely to appeal to fans of simple symmetrical manipulators, but the owners Kinzu v2 here to watch in general, no matter what.

Liked:

+ Ergonomics

+ Build quality

Did not like:

– Inflated cost

– A smaller sensor resolution compared to the previous model

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In the segment of gaming peripherals users already hard to surprise. Highly sensitive sensors, software functionality and thoughtful approach to the ergonomics of the device – all this has long been a mandatory attribute upscale gamepad. Gigabyte has decided to go a slightly different way, presenting a wireless gaming mouse Gigabyte Aivia Uranium, a set of information display, built-in dock. Let’s look at it needed an accessory GamePad and how good the rest of the new product.

Options

Gigabyte positioning line gaming peripherals Aivia as premium, which resulted primarily in packaging and packaging model Uranium. The device comes in a large package, you will find that opening case of high quality cardboard, foam where the form is a manipulator, a docking station and a small box with two AA batteries, with a capacity of 2100 mAh, removable Teflon feet, wiping cloth and documentation. 

Design

Uranium manipulator design can not be considered extravagant, we have the usual matte gray plastic, no frills. On the top panel there are two customizable keys under the index finger, and in the hollow behind the scroll wheel shift lever sensitivity and two keys, responsible for working with the mouse settings. Thumb – the traditional “Next” and “Back”. All the keys are short and sharp turn, use them conveniently. Except wheel has vertical and horizontal scrolling still happy and informative way, and not rubberized coating allows the finger to slip during operation. 

Ergonomics

Dimensions Gigabyte Aivia Uranium – 130 × 78 × 40 mm, asymmetrical design. Mouse suitable for large male hands, but, unfortunately, the case can not be named because of the absence of any uhvatistym hooks for fingers. Manipulator weight with batteries is installed weight of 170 grams, the battery compartment is at the rear of the chassis. Weight Uranium is not a record, although close to it, but in such dimensions, I would like to see a more balanced design. Given the placement of the battery, the rear portion of the manipulator turned noticeably heavier, which adversely affects the balance and ease of use. The center of mass of the mouse shifted back to the right and left sensor forward, as a result we get an increased inertia and large angular shift even under normal movements of the controller. Hull form with such balance and weight is not very conducive to comfortable prolonged use. But the build quality of Uranium no claims. 

Docking Station

The main highlight of Aivia Uranium is a docking station equipped with a built-in OLED-display – Ghost Macro Station. Miniature screen to display information about the current settings of the mouse, such as indicator dpi, the selected profile, sampling rate and the battery level. And the controls are located on the mouse can help you configure the above parameters on the fly, without the distraction of switching between game and software. Moreover, Ghost Macro Station allows you to override the functionality of additional keys and save the settings in one of the five available profiles. On the dock are two buttons with which you can adjust the display brightness. Have the ability and inclination to change it. 

In addition to displaying information about the parameters of the controller, Ghost Macro Station serves as a receiver, running at 2.4 GHz. Also included is the ability to charge the mouse via an exhaust micro-USB cable. During the tests, no problems with both wired and wireless connection have arisen. For full dock requires two free USB-port.

Functionality

Ghost Macro Station, with all its functionality, can not completely eliminate the use of proprietary software Ghost Engine. The program not only provides the same capabilities as the Ghost Macro Station, but also the function of creating macros and customize the dock. The disadvantages include the Ghost Engine lurid appearance and poor quality localization. 

For tracking movements Gigabyte Aivia Uranium responsible sensor with laser illumination Philips Twin Eye with a maximum resolution of 5600 dpi and a sampling rate of 1000 Hz. Sensor settings not dazzling, nevertheless, during the test no problem with it arose.

Unambiguous plus manipulator is autonomy. The manufacturer claims Aivia Uranium for 50 hours in the game mode with maximum performance, which is not surprising, given the total capacity of the battery package. In practice, the controller of the week shown on a single charge in a mixed mode at 8-10 hours of use per day.

Results

Gigabayte Aivia Uranium – mouse with an interesting idea, but not very successful implementation. Novelty be taken as a conceptual product, reflecting the company’s search for new ideas in the segment of game controllers. The main drawbacks of the manipulator – flaws in ergonomics, bad balance and a high price, which at the time of testing was about 960 USD.

Liked

+ Concept Information Display
+ Runtime

Dislike

– Too simple body materials
– Not the most ideal ergonomics
– Unsuccessful balance
– Price

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Mouse MadCatz MOUS 9 is positioned as a manipulator for everyday work on all surfaces. Retaining the recognizable design RAT series , the novelty was another sensor, functional software and wireless interface Bluetooth 4.0 BLE.

Options

Manipulator comes in a small box made of transparent plastic, and complete except for the mouse is soft case for transportation, one AA battery and set of documentation.

Design, construction

The first thing you notice – it is certainly design. Appearance of the device does not leave indifferent and will not let pass by. We visited on test arm black with frosted panels in certain angles reminiscent of the Batmobile from the film trilogy by Christopher Nolan. Also available colors with glossy body – red, white and black. 

Hull construction MOUS 9 repeats full mouse series RAT. True, its dimensions are less than -105 × 65 × 38 mm and weighs 138 g with battery Underlying mouse is painted in body color aluminum plate, which, as a skeleton, plastic panels are attached with soft-touch coating and glossy inserts. Opportunity mouse settings form is almost identical to Mad Catz RAT 5, except for the weight adjustment – can only increase the length of the mouse to 125 mm by means of a sliding surface podladonnoy. Left handed version is still missing.

Hull form MOUS 9 is well suited to grip “palm” and “claw”, but for the fingers grip the mouse adapted a little because of the large mass. And if to design claims we have, the build quality is satisfactory. Clearly felt the backlash podladonnoy sliding panels – a chronic disease RAT game series and moved here, and with time the situation will only get worse. Present creak and bend left and right mouse button, that is not a pleasure, given the price of the device. 

MOUS 9 has 10 programmable buttons and scroll wheel has been able to tilt. The layout of the keys reminds Mad Catz RAT, but they got more functionality and a slightly different form. Roller now rubberized horizontal scrolling, which has a positive impact on usability. An interesting feature is the key desensitizing sensor, which can be useful for more accurate cursor when working with text, for example.

Equipment

For sliding on the surface correspond to 6 Teflon feet, and for tracking the movement – a laser sensor Avago ADNS-8020 with a fixed resolution of 990 dpi. This sensor can work on almost any surface, including glass, which was verified by us. Testing was conducted as on the playing surface (Razer Goliathus Control and Mad Catz GLIDE), or varnished wood, glass paneling and a sofa. Reading excellent displacement occurs on any of these surfaces. Unfortunately, the low resolution of the sensor is not possible to recommend this product for the players and users with Full-HD displays. On the other hand, MOUS 9 and is positioned as a gaming solution. 

Communication interface with the PC and mobile devices is limited Bluetooth 4.0 BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) technology to support GameSmart, providing fast and easy process to connect to compatible devices with this technology, as well as long battery life. Connection can be made directly to the device, either through the USB-receiver, which can be hidden inside the mouse for portability. Smooth operation is guaranteed only when a line of sight between the devices. During the tests, was not seen a single disconnection.

The manufacturer claims this model to 1 year battery life on a single, in practice, when the 8-hour daily use mouse discharged by 18% within 7 days of operation ligament type “mouse – USB-receiver.” Theoretically, when used with the compatible protocol BLE, autonomy will be higher. 

Software

Mad Catz APP software designed for flexible configuration of programmable keys. You can use predefined commands or create your own macros. Configure buttons is intuitive using drag’n’drop, except for the possibility of appointing actions can be bound to keys and individual characters from the standard keyboard layout. Then you can save the combination as a separate profile and use it globally across all applications, or bind to one or more programs. This inability to change profiles is compensated on the fly, as it was implemented in gaming mice RAT using a separate button. And provides ready-made profiles for different usage patterns, available to download from the manufacturer’s website. 

Production company Mad Catz has always had a high price tag, though in this case the price seems frankly overpriced.

Results

Mad Catz have turned very controversial product. Perhaps MOUS 9 will be interesting to fans of the brand and lovers of unusual controllers. Suggested to look at the rest of the less expensive counterparts, able to work on any surface.

Liked
+ Design
+ Functionality
+ Ability to work on all surfaces

Dislike
– Price
– Low resolution sensor
– Build Quality

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Updating the line of game controllers, Logitech did not forget about wireless Representative G-series – Logitech G700 . As model G100s, G400s , G500s , novelty, Logitech G700s Rechargeable Gaming Mouse, as well received not only cosmetic updating.

In an update in 2013 is clearly seen some unification, starting with the packaging. G700s comes in a nice cardboard box with magnetic clasp, and has included a cardboard case with a manipulator, a receiver and extension to it, charging cable, a set of documentation and AA battery capacity of 1900 mAh.

As junior “colleagues», G700s got dark gray top panel with stylized stripes, in this case, it’s gone for the benefit of the manipulator, because the original panel podladonnaya G700 was dull black color and eye, in general, was not for that engages . Logitech says that now is a panel with a hydrophobic coating, preventing the adhesion of the palm are misted. Many hours of use manipulator confirmed this assertion. Side panels now have mouse rough coating, as in the G500s, which improved uhvatistost, because novelty is almost identical in size predecessor – 126 × 80 × 46 mm, and its weight is 153 grams with battery.

Fortunately, the company decided not to change very successful and Flawless ergonomics G700 and manipulator as before perfectly fits in an average size hand and cause absolutely no discomfort after prolonged use, and the best one is the grip “palm”. However, grippy side panels allow very confident to keep the mouse and fingers. G-8 extra keys still in their places. Group of four side buttons under the thumb, has a well-identifiable form, though their progress is too soft because of what neighboring buttons are easy to catch in the heat of battle. 

And if the design has not changed, the crane has a new toppings. As sensor works here ADNS-98xx from Avago with laser illumination, resolution 8200 dpi and adjustable in increments of 50 points. Frequency range of the survey – 125-1000 Hz. The use of such high resolution was not a necessity, because the Logitech G700, possessed 5,700 dpi sensor also has no problems with positioning. The decision to install a new sensor rather marketing, because the main competitors in this price range have already got more modern sensors. Besides – this is a good foundation for the future era for 4K displays. 

With regard to slip, this point it is worth mentioning separately. Submit an updated G-series, Logitech, it seems the first time in its history, and introduced gaming surface – Logitech G240 Cloth Gaming Mouse Pad and Logitech G440 Hard Gaming Mouse Pad. G240 – a thin cloth mat with a smooth texture and is positioned as a solution for lovers of control and precise control. G440, on the contrary – a plastic rigid surface with a rough microtexture designed for high speed travel. Both the surface impression of quality products and the perfect complement game series, but I would like to see more in the series and mat for daily use. Logitech statement about better compatibility submitted surfaces and manipulators new G-series does not mean that on rugs from third-party mouse behaves worse. Tests on tissue Razer Goliathus Control, MadCatz GLIDE and plastic Razer Sphex showed that G700s feels equally well on surfaces and from third-party manufacturers.

For changing the parameters of the manipulator as usual liable for Logitech Gaming Software. Since the time of G700 functionality remains at the same high level. You can adjust the parameters of the sensor, reassigning key functions, creating macros and edit profiles and then to use gaming applications. 

The battery life depends on the capacity of the battery. Complete battery of Logitech G700s can work up to 40 hours in office mode with low rates of dpi and polling rate, but in a game mode with maximum performance, the manipulator discharged for 8-12 hours depending on the parameter setting of sensitivity and polling frequency. So there will be no extra simultaneous operation and battery charging. Experience only slightly spoils too hard and heavy USB-charging cable. It should also be noted, and the ability to work directly from the cord without the battery installed. In this case, the mouse becomes less inertia.

At the time of writing the average cost Logitech G700s was about $ 110. Given the quality and functionality of this amount does not seem excessive. Especially because at the start of sales of the same amount requested for Logitech G700. 

As a result, Logitech G700s – it’s still a worthy representative of the G-series and a successful update. This mouse can be recommended primarily for daily use, but become the perfect game manipulator, novelty, unfortunately, prevents large mass and dimensions. Although, if that is not a problem, the other characteristics allow the use G700s in games.

Liked

+ Ergonomics
+ Body Materials
+ Functionality

Dislike

– A large mass

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Equipped with a sensor Avago ADNS 3310 mouse Rival Optical Gaming Mouse has a sensitivity of 50 to 6,500 CPI and ample opportunities for customization. Using the optical sensor of the latest generation allows to get rid of hardware acceleration and transmit the movement of the controller one by one without distortion. Six programmable buttons have high MTBF and should withstand over 30 million keystrokes. Rival Optical Gaming Mouse is ergonomically designed for grip palm and rubber inserts on the sides for a better grip. 

Managing Rival Optical Gaming Mouse by using updated software SteelSeries Engine 3, which will soon be supported and cloud save settings connected controllers.

In addition to changing the intensity and color of light scroll wheel and logo SteelSeries, a new mouse has a removable plate at the rear, which the developers propose to replace the personalized, self-published it on the 3D-printer.

SteelSeries Rival Optical Mouse is now available for pre-order on the site SteelSeries at the price of $ 59,99 / € 59,99. The handheld will begin on November 8.

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