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SteelSeries Ikari Laser Mouse
When I first saw this mouse I mistakenly assumed it was a left-handed mouse by the shape and angle of the primary buttons. I was surprised at how comfortable this mouse really is for right handed people. To clear the air of any misconceptions, Steelseries does not make a left-handed model of this mouse. The mouse looks odd but feels great. It has two primary buttons, a scroll wheel which acts as a third button and two more programmable buttons on the left side. There is a resolution button on the top of the mouse right above the wheel that allows you to change the mouse resolution on the fly. This will increase or decrease the sensitivity of the mouse movement between two preset resolutions.
This is one of the most ergonomically comfortable mouse devices I have ever used (and I have a very large hand). Your hand rests comfortably on the mouse with your index and middle fingers falling naturally onto the two primary buttons. The thumb rests just beneath the two programmable buttons only requiring a minute movement of the thumb to activate either button. The scroll button and resolution buttons are also easily accessed by the index finger. I have actually mastered using the part of my middle finger just below the knuckle to activate the resolution button when needed. This mouse is really nice and the USB cable attached to the mouse is protected by a material mesh that should prevent any of the wires inside from ever breaking under normal wear.
Features
* Programmable macro buttons with driverless plug-and-play feature
* 40.000 samples per second (SPS) for unbeatable tracking
* 1 - 3.200 CPI (changeable in increments of 1)
* Built in LCD display to help set CPI values on-the-fly
* Chassis material and shape based on input from professional gamers
Package contents
* Steelseries IKARI Laser Mouse
* Software and driver CD
* Users guide
* Steelseries sticker
Performance
The most important thing about a any mouse is how precisely it tracks the movements of your hand (with comfort and ease of use closely behind). The laser tracking is incredibly accurate at 40,000 samples per second and works on almost every surface. I even had it work on a flat sheet of reflective aluminum foil, although it does work much better on a hard surface. I usually have the resolution set to the high setting (I believe that is 3200 CPI by default) for gaming and use the game’s controller settings to set the precise sensitivity. The CPI value can be set in increments of 1 (from 1 up to 3200) for the most control. The software also includes Free Movement control which allows you to have the mouse make more accurate straight lines. Personally, I leave the mouse natural for the freedom of movement.
This is considered a gaming mouse, in fact it is claimed to be a Pro Gaming mouse based upon the fact that it was designed in partnership with a number of professional gamers. The mouse reports at 1000Hz - which is a far cry from the standard 125Hz. It is best to use the mouse plugged directly into a USB port on the PC instead of a hub because some hubs may decrease the performance of the mouse. The mouse works out of the box with Windows XP and Vista without having to install any software; however, in order to adjust the CPI and program the buttons you will need to install the software. I have not tried the mouse with MAC OS so I do not know if it will work or not. It is USB 2.0 so there is no reason it shouldn’t, but there is no MAC specific software included with the mouse.
The programmable buttons on the side can be programmed with macros to enact keystrokes for different applications. This comes in very handy for gaming; I have one of the buttons set to the “R” key so I can quickly reload in CounterStrike without having to use the keyboard. You can also program a series of keystrokes or common Windows shortcuts such as copy, cut, paste, close …etc. All five mouse buttons are programmable and can be set to do anything you wish to assign them to do. I have mine set up for CounterStrike: Source and the mouse has proven to be one of the best investments towards bettering my game since my large widescreen monitor.
Conclusion
I am glad I am not left-handed since the mouse is made as strictly right-handed for now. It looks left-handed in the packaging, but don’t be fooled. I was very skeptical about this mouse and I may not have ever tried it but I received it as a gift and I am so glad I did. All of my fears were laid to rest after trying the mouse and I can truthfully say this is my favorite mouse for gaming and, preferably for the comfort, everything else as well. I even like it better than my Reaper Gaming Mouse. The accuracy, programmability and comfort of this mouse make it a must have for gamers and PC enthusiasts alike. The only thing I would like to see different about this mouse is perhaps the option of a wireless model.
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