optical | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:59:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png optical | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 Corsair’s ultra-fast OPX switches debut in K60 Pro TKL and K70 Pro OPX https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/keyboards/matthew-wilson/corsairs-ultra-fast-opx-switches-debut-in-k60-pro-tkl-and-k70-pro-opx/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/keyboards/matthew-wilson/corsairs-ultra-fast-opx-switches-debut-in-k60-pro-tkl-and-k70-pro-opx/#respond Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:12:59 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=574252 The ever popular Corsair gaming keyboard line-up is getting some new additions this week. Today, Corsair is launching its new OPX key switches, which are debuting in the new K60 Pro TKL and K70 Pro OPX keyboards.  The new OPX optical-mechanical switches offer 1.0mm actuation distance and a linear motion, making each keypress as responsive …

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The ever popular Corsair gaming keyboard line-up is getting some new additions this week. Today, Corsair is launching its new OPX key switches, which are debuting in the new K60 Pro TKL and K70 Pro OPX keyboards. 

The new OPX optical-mechanical switches offer 1.0mm actuation distance and a linear motion, making each keypress as responsive as possible for competitive gaming. These switches are also rated for 150 million keystrokes, making them very durable too.

Aside from the new switches, the K60 Pro TKL delivers everything you'd want in a compact gaming keyboard. It has a detachable USB-C cable for easy portability, it also has 8,000Hz polling rate, polycarbonate keycaps, RGB lighting and function shortcuts for media control and other necessities.

The K70 Pro OPX is a full-sized keyboard with Axon Hyper-Processing Technology to enhance polling rate and register keystrokes even faster. It also packs a dedicated ‘tournament' switch.

The Corsair K60 Pro TKL and the K70 Pro OPX are available starting today.

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KitGuru Says: Are you currently shopping around for a new gaming keyboard? What do you think of the latest from Corsair? 

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Razer revamps DeathStalker with V2 low-profile keyboard with optical switches https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/keyboards/matthew-wilson/razer-revamps-deathstalker-with-v2-low-profile-keyboard-with-optical-switches/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/keyboards/matthew-wilson/razer-revamps-deathstalker-with-v2-low-profile-keyboard-with-optical-switches/#respond Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:32:49 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=569318 Razer DeathStalker is back with a newly upgraded V2 version. This week, Razer unveiled the new DeathStalker V2, V2 Pro, and the V2 Pro Tenkeyless, all featuring Razer's new low-profile optical switches.  While developing the DeathStalker V2, it was important to Razer to retain the low-profile aesthetic of the original. The new V2 versions are …

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Razer DeathStalker is back with a newly upgraded V2 version. This week, Razer unveiled the new DeathStalker V2, V2 Pro, and the V2 Pro Tenkeyless, all featuring Razer's new low-profile optical switches. 

While developing the DeathStalker V2, it was important to Razer to retain the low-profile aesthetic of the original. The new V2 versions are incredibly slim and thanks to new optical switch technology, the chiclet keys should feel even nicer to type on. The low-profile optical switch is available in two variants – a linear, non-clicky switch, and a clicky version with tactile feedback. Both switches offer an industry-leading 70 million clicks rating, beating out competing switches by as much as 40%.

This sturdy and slim gaming keyboard will be available in three flavours – the standard DeathStalker V2, a Pro version and a Tenkeyless version for those who prefer to not have a numpad. The Pro and Tenkeyless versions include Razer HyperSpeed Wireless, offering wireless use with minimal latency. Both of these versions also have a Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity option as well.

The main difference between the standard and pro versions is the wireless connectivity. Everything else remains the same, so you'll get all the same features, like Chroma RGB lighting.

The Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro is available now, priced at £249.99. The standard version will cost £199.99 and is due to become available in Q3. The DeathStalker V2 Pro Tenkeyless is also coming in Q3,priced at £219.99.

We've already had the chance to review the DeathStalker V2 Pro, so if you want a closer look at the keyboard, be sure to check it out HERE.

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KitGuru Says: The DeathStalker has received a long overdue upgrade. Do you prefer slimline keyboards with low-profile switches compared to standard sized keyboards? 

 

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Corsair upgrades K70 RGB TKL keyboard with OPX optical-mechanical switches https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/keyboards/matthew-wilson/corsair-upgrades-k70-rgb-tkl-keyboard-with-opx-optical-mechanical-switches/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/keyboards/matthew-wilson/corsair-upgrades-k70-rgb-tkl-keyboard-with-opx-optical-mechanical-switches/#respond Tue, 28 Jun 2022 15:16:22 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=565942 The Corsair K70 has evolved plenty of times over the years and remains as one of the most popular gaming keyboards on the market today. This month, Corsair is adding a new member to the K70 family – the K70 RGB TKL Optical-Mechanical keyboard, which as the name implies, swaps out traditional mechanical switches for …

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The Corsair K70 has evolved plenty of times over the years and remains as one of the most popular gaming keyboards on the market today. This month, Corsair is adding a new member to the K70 family – the K70 RGB TKL Optical-Mechanical keyboard, which as the name implies, swaps out traditional mechanical switches for new optical-mechanical technology. 

Featuring the acclaimed K70 RGB TKL tournament-ready ten-keyless design and stylish aluminium build, as well as Corsair's new custom-spec OPX optical-mechanical switches, the new K70 TKL keyboard aims to set a new bar for esports-calibre gaming peripherals.

Corsair's new OPX optical-mechanical switches are designed with an incredibly short 1.0mm actuation distance, so key presses are always registered swiftly. These are linear switches too, so you get a smooth, linear motion for competitive gaming, rather than a tactile two-phase keypress with an audible click.

Other features of the keyboard include a detachable USB Type-C cable, double-shot PBT keycaps, 8000Hz hyper-polling to further speed up response times and of course, per-key RGB lighting.

The Corsair K70 RGB TKL Champion Series Optical-Mechanical gaming keyboard is available worldwide as of this week, priced at $149.99 in the US and €159.99 in Europe.

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KitGuru Says: Are any of you looking to pick up a new keyboard this year? What do you think of the latest K70 to join the line-up? 

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Razer unveils new ‘Huntsman’ keyboards with new Opto-Mechanical switches https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/matthew-wilson/razer-unveils-new-huntsman-keyboards-with-new-opto-mechanical-switches/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/matthew-wilson/razer-unveils-new-huntsman-keyboards-with-new-opto-mechanical-switches/#respond Thu, 28 Jun 2018 15:05:07 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=378093 Razer has two new keyboards launching today featuring all new 'Opto-Mechanical' switches- utilising infrared beams to detect key presses, while still maintining the satisfying feel of a mechanical switch.

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Over the last couple of days, Razer has been teasing a new launch on its social media channels with promises of delivering ‘faster than light' speeds. My first guess was that this would be a new mouse, but as it turns out, Razer is launching two new keyboards- both featuring new ‘Opto-Mechanical' switches, which are an optical/mechanical hybrid.

The new ‘Huntsman' series is launching today. The new ‘Opto-Mechanical' switches found under the caps use an infrared beam to precisely detect actuation when a key is pressed. The switch has a 1.5mm actuation point, so with these two things combined, these switches should register key presses 30 percent faster than a traditional clicky mechanical switch. By switching to this method, Razer can offer the speed found in linear switches, with the clicky satisfaction of something like the Razer Green switch.

The Opto-Mechanical switch also has a lighter actuation force of 45g, and is rated for up to 100 million keystrokes, making it twice as resilient as many traditional mechanical switches. This is mostly thanks to the new optical laser, which ensures that there are fewer moving parts in each key press, and ensures no physical contact during actuation, thus reducing switch degradation.

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There will be two new keyboards featuring these switches, the Huntsman and the Huntsman Elite. The Elite version delivers extra functionality with dedicated media controls and a multifunctional digital dial that can be programmed with different functions via Razer Synapse. The Huntsman Elite also includes a magnetically detachable wrist rest for more ergonomic support. It also comes with on-board storage to save access to personalised settings directly to the keyboard- users can also back these settings up to the cloud using Razer Synapse.

The standard Huntsman keyboard (which comes without the wrist rest and additional media functions), will retail for £149.99 in the UK, €159.99 in Europe and $149.99 in the US. The Huntsman Elite is a bit more expensive, launching at £199.99 in the UK, €209.99 in the EU and $199.99 in the US.

KitGuru Says: I'm a bit of a keyboard nerd, so I am very interested in trying these new Opto-Mechanical switches out first hand. Are any of you currently shopping around for a new keyboard? Are you interested in Razer's latest offering at all?

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Canadian researcher patents LI-RAM technology https://www.kitguru.net/components/memory/paul-taylor/canadian-researcher-patents-li-ram-technology/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/memory/paul-taylor/canadian-researcher-patents-li-ram-technology/#comments Tue, 18 Apr 2017 20:06:56 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=330951 A researcher at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, has developed a new technology for use with a magneto-resistive type of memory which promises to solve part of the universal memory dilemma equation. Dr. Natia Frank, an Associate Professor and Researcher at the UVic Department of Chemistry, has patented  what she is calling LI-RAM, or …

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A researcher at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, has developed a new technology for use with a magneto-resistive type of memory which promises to solve part of the universal memory dilemma equation.

Dr. Natia Frank, an Associate Professor and Researcher at the UVic Department of Chemistry, has patented  what she is calling LI-RAM, or Light-Induced Random-Access Memory, and before you get all Tron-ny on us, this is actually a new material which is used in a similar way to current MRAM technology, only it is photo-sensitive and reads/writes are made through lightwaves instead of electrical current, effectively changing the magnetic field of the target when it is hit with a green light. A target which can be as small as a molecule.

Frank (right), holding up a flask of the new material

So how big a deal can this be, if it ever takes off? It means that storage “cells” could be tiny, measured in Angstroms rather than Nanometers (or 10:1). Just for comparison, your modern-day Samsung 3D V-NAND Flash cell is 21nm in length, or 210 times bigger than an Angstrom. It also means that the power requirements for operating a device's RAM/storage would drop significantly as it replaces both with a much more energy-efficient solution. Right now, the researcher is promising a 10% reduction in power consumption of these devices when compared to standard MRAM technology.

The message is: you can pack a lot more data in a very small area, while using a lot less power (and generating less heat output) and simultaneously replacing your hard-drive and RAM. Higher density than RAM or NAND with less heat and higher performance.

The research, which has been announced as part of a wider initiative to reduce power consumption in computing and create a more environmentally-friendly type of RAM (Information Technology now accounting for 10% of the worlds power consumption),  can see multiple applications beyond IT. “Potentially, this material could have other uses in medical imaging, solar cells and a range of nanotechnologies,” says Frank. “This is just the beginning.”

There is a slight caveat, however: the UVic blog says the technology can take as long as 10 years to reach consumers.

Here's the researcher herself explaining what she's been working on.

KitGuru Says: The more dependent a device is on RAM and storage, the bigger the power savings. In computing, massive datacentres can (theoretically) save a bunch as the non-electric read/write method emits less heat and, we expect, will pack more density. Now, like all technologies that promise a lot, we'll reserve judgement until it actually reaches the market.

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TSST has stopped manufacturing optical drives https://www.kitguru.net/components/optical-drive/jon-martindale/tsst-has-stopped-manufacturing-optical-drives/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/optical-drive/jon-martindale/tsst-has-stopped-manufacturing-optical-drives/#comments Fri, 20 May 2016 11:28:25 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=293396 Toshiba Samsung Storage Technology (TSST), the joint venture between the two named firms that manufactures optical drives, is no longer making them according to sources familiar with the matter. This has left some third parties purportedly low on stock and could mean just LG and Liteon are the remaining ODD makers by the end of …

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Toshiba Samsung Storage Technology (TSST), the joint venture between the two named firms that manufactures optical drives, is no longer making them according to sources familiar with the matter. This has left some third parties purportedly low on stock and could mean just LG and Liteon are the remaining ODD makers by the end of the year.

Our source on this news claimed that two separate people working for optical companies that rely on TSST hardware confirmed this rumour, stating that TSST has halted production entirely and will ship out its last few batches before the end of the year. They claim that this will leave just LG Hitachi making optical drives by 2017.

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We reached out to Liteon to try and confirm this news, speaking with sales manager Mike Huang. He told us that “it's true that TSST(Samsung ODD) stopped production from Mid-April.” He also claimed that counter to our tip's idea that only LG would remain competitive, Liteon had received massive orders from retailers and that its factory capacity was maxed.

“We will continue the ODD business aggressively to obtain about 50% of market share,” and will “release a new ODD to the market,” he said.

We also reached out to ASUS, a party that uses TSST drives for its own branded optical drives. While it wouldn't confirm whether any of this news was true, it denied that it would be exiting the ODD game, stating that: “ODD is still very much a focus and a product that we are supporting strongly in the UK.”

TSST recently announced that it was seeking protection from creditors while it worked through some financial difficulties. It may be that shutting down its optical drive division is part of restructuring to remain afloat.

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KitGuru Says: I haven't bought an optical drive since the first SATA drives came out. That said, I haven't used a disk to install anything but Windows for the last few years either. They're pretty redundant.

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Corsair Gaming Scimitar RGB mouse review https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/mouse/jon-martindale/corsair-gaming-scimitar-rgb-mouse-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/mouse/jon-martindale/corsair-gaming-scimitar-rgb-mouse-review/#comments Thu, 24 Dec 2015 08:58:26 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=277557 If you ever thought that most gaming mice do not have enough buttons for you then Corsair's new Scimitar MMO/MOBA mouse is probably what you need. It incorporates 12 side buttons as well as the usual ones at the front end. The optical sensor has a class leading 12,000 DPI rating. As you would expect …

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If you ever thought that most gaming mice do not have enough buttons for you then Corsair's new Scimitar MMO/MOBA mouse is probably what you need. It incorporates 12 side buttons as well as the usual ones at the front end. The optical sensor has a class leading 12,000 DPI rating.

As you would expect from a contemporary high end mouse it also comes fitted with RGB LEDs, powerful back end software and some innovative, ergonomic styling.

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This is a complete package that will certainly cater to a specific audience who demand a complex button layout. We think it looks rather impressive too, as shown in the picture above.

Features and Specifications

  • 12,000 DPI sensitivity – optical  sensor.
  • 12 button key slider.
  • Four zone dynamic RGB lighting.
  • Front mounted cable protector.
  • Braided cabling.
  • Ergonomic design.
  • Supports powerful back-end Corsair Utility software.
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Cougar 200M gaming mouse review https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/mouse/jon-martindale/cougar-200m-gaming-mouse-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/mouse/jon-martindale/cougar-200m-gaming-mouse-review/#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2015 16:07:37 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=233001 In the quest to develop a gaming mouse that is that much better than the last, peripheral makers the world over often add features that many would consider unnecessary. Sure, customisable lighting is nice and an advanced, gaming grade laser sensor with adjustable weights and palm rests are great, but what if you don't want to pay for all that? …

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In the quest to develop a gaming mouse that is that much better than the last, peripheral makers the world over often add features that many would consider unnecessary. Sure, customisable lighting is nice and an advanced, gaming grade laser sensor with adjustable weights and palm rests are great, but what if you don't want to pay for all that? What if all you want is a reasonably sensitive, durable gaming rodent to improve your laptop's input? What if you want a gaming peripheral, without the gamer price tag? 

That is the sort of customer that Cougar is looking for with its 200M gaming mouse. It has an optical sensor, features high-end OMRON switches and a modest sensitivity of 2,000 DPI. Is it worth its equally humble price tag? Let us see if we can find out. 

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  • 2000DPI precision gaming sensor: High performance optical sensor for accurate cursor control.
  • On-the-fly DPI adjustment: Quickly switch between different DPI settings on the go.
  • Two additional side buttons: To quickly and conveniently access forward/back commands.
  • OMRON gaming switches: Guaranteed 5 million clicks for the longest gaming life.
  • Rubber coating anti-slip design: To improve the grip and prevent your fingers from sliding and slipping.
  • Gaming grade mouse feet: Best gliding performance and precise tracking.
  • Braided cable: Sturdy and durable solutions for gaming.
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Mionix NAOS 7000 gaming mouse review https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/mouse/jon-martindale/mionix-naos-7000-gaming-mouse/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/mouse/jon-martindale/mionix-naos-7000-gaming-mouse/#comments Sun, 08 Jun 2014 19:55:22 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=177962 Nobody ever wants to feel left out, which is why even though our recently reviewed AVIOR mouse was designed to offer a grip for both palm and claw grip gamers, Mionix didn't release an ambidextrous mouse and tell you to ‘get on with it'. No it's also got an ergonomic gaming peripheral up its sleeve …

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Nobody ever wants to feel left out, which is why even though our recently reviewed AVIOR mouse was designed to offer a grip for both palm and claw grip gamers, Mionix didn't release an ambidextrous mouse and tell you to ‘get on with it'. No it's also got an ergonomic gaming peripheral up its sleeve called the NAOS. It's very similar to its AVIOR cousin, using the same sensor and soft rubber shell, but this one comes equipped with finger rests and a palm orientated design. 

Will that ruin our stellar views of the Mionix rodent? That's what we're here to find out.
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Specifications

  • 32bit ARM processor running at 32Mhz
  • Right handed truly ergonomic design, full palm grip
  • Soft touch rubber coating
  • 7 fully programmable buttons
  • 3 step in-game DPI adjustment
  • 2 integrated RGB LEDs in 2 color zones
  • Up to 16.8 Million LED color options
  • Lighting effects Color shift, Solid, Blinking, Pulsating and Breathing
  • 128 kb built-in memory
  • Polling rate adjustable up to 1000Hz
  • Large PTFE mouse feet
  • Gold Plated, Full speed USB 2.0 connection with Plug and Play
  • Cable 2m long braided cable

Sensor Specifications

  • ADNS – 3310 gaming grade IR-LED optical sensor
  • Up to 7000DPI
  • MAX tracking speed of at least 5.45m/sec (215 IPS)
  • No positive or negative hardware acceleration
  • Adjustable Lift Off Distance
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Mionix AVIOR 7000 gaming mouse https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/mouse/jon-martindale/mionix-avior-7000-gaming-mouse/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/mouse/jon-martindale/mionix-avior-7000-gaming-mouse/#respond Sun, 09 Mar 2014 09:03:09 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=176119 Remember the old days when we were all using ball mice crafted from a yellowing, beige shell? That time is long gone but thanks to a few select trendsetting companies the landscape today is dominated by matt black plastic and glowing LEDs, so it's no wonder Mionix is also in that sort of styling game. …

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Remember the old days when we were all using ball mice crafted from a yellowing, beige shell? That time is long gone but thanks to a few select trendsetting companies the landscape today is dominated by matt black plastic and glowing LEDs, so it's no wonder Mionix is also in that sort of styling game.

Still, beyond looks, the technology behind our mice has come on leaps and bounds too. No longer do we use simple trackballs or low DPI opticals, today it's all about ridiculous resolutions that allow you to cross multiple HD displays with barely a twitch of your wrist. With that in mind, today I'm looking at a mouse from Mionix known as the AVIOR 7000. Why 7,000? Because it has a DPI that high – and this isn't even the top end model!

Features and specifications

  • 32bit ARM processor running at 32Mhz
  • Ambidextrous design, palm or claw grip
  • Soft touch rubber coating
  • 9 fully programmable buttons
  • 3 step in-game DPI adjustment
  • 2 integrated RGB LEDs in 2 color zones
  • Up to 16.8 Million LED color options
  • Lighting effects Color shift, Solid, Blinking, Pulsating and Breathing
  • 128 kb built-in memory
  • Polling rate adjustable up to 1000Hz
  • Large PTFE mouse feet
  • Gold Plated, Full speed USB 2.0 connection with Plug and Play
  • Cable 2m long braided cable

Sensor specifications 

  • ADNS – 3310 gaming grade IR-LED optical sensor
  • Up to 7000DPI
  • MAX tracking speed of at least 5.45m/sec (215 IPS)
  • No positive or negative hardware acceleration
  • Adjustable Lift Off Distance

For a box, the one surrounding the Mionix AVIOR is refreshingly simple. There's no big, gaudy plastic that I accidentally slice my hands on, just a humble – mouse sized – box. On the back is the usual feature break down, as well as multi-language specifications.
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Along with the mouse you also get a small owners manual that explains how the remapping software works, and a Mionix sticker. Because who doesn't love stickers?

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Roccat Savu Gaming Mouse Review https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/mouse/henry-butt/roccat-savu-gaming-mouse-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/mouse/henry-butt/roccat-savu-gaming-mouse-review/#comments Mon, 02 Jul 2012 08:19:37 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=97549 Roccat have made name for themselves in the gaming peripheral market over the past few years, going head to head with the likes of SteelSeries, Razer and Logitech.  They now offer a comprehensive range of gaming peripherals which includes various gaming mice, surfaces, keyboards and headsets. Today we are going to look at Roccat’s latest …

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Roccat have made name for themselves in the gaming peripheral market over the past few years, going head to head with the likes of SteelSeries, Razer and Logitech.  They now offer a comprehensive range of gaming peripherals which includes various gaming mice, surfaces, keyboards and headsets.

Today we are going to look at Roccat’s latest gaming mouse, the Savu, which offers an adjustable 4000 DPI optical sensor and is the first mouse to offer Roccat’s Achievements Display, which is an application that tracks gaming feats and provides a statistics for analysis.

Roccat have kindly supplied us with one of their Taito gaming surfaces which we will use for testing.  We will also look at this briefly during the review.

Features

  • Adjustable 4000 DPI Pro-Optic (R3) Sensor with true 400, 800, 1600 or 4000 DPI.
  • Easy-Shift[+] Button Duplicator with Easy-Aim and Easy-Wheel Functions.
  • Customisable multi-colour lighting: 16.8 million colours and effects and game profile illumination.
  • No-sweat side grips for extended slip free play.
  • Roccat Driver and Macro Manager for advanced customization and presets for games and apps.
  • Optimum mid-size design with perfectly balanced weight.
  • Ultra-precise 2D wheel with lock-in incremental steps.
  • Ergonomic right-hand design with soft-touch ultra comfort surface.
  • Braided cable offering a robust, stylish connection.
  • Zero angle snapping for true competition gaming.
  • Highest quality components for solid build and long life.

Specifications

  • 4000 DPI Optical Gaming Sensor.
  • Omron switches.
  • 60 inches per second maximum speed.
  • 20G acceleration.
  • 125, 250, 500, 1000 Hz polling rate.
  • Zero angle snapping.
  • 1.8m braided USB cable.
  • Weight: 90g.
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SteelSeries Kana Gaming Mouse Review https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/mouse/henry-butt/steelseries-kana-gaming-mouse-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/mouse/henry-butt/steelseries-kana-gaming-mouse-review/#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:11:00 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=81369 It seems like every month that we are looking at a gaming peripheral from a company targeting the gaming sector.  Even though some of these companies have created very impressive products like the new Corsair Vengeance range, many gamers will opt for a tried and tested brand instead, such as SteelSeries. Today we are looking …

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It seems like every month that we are looking at a gaming peripheral from a company targeting the gaming sector.  Even though some of these companies have created very impressive products like the new Corsair Vengeance range, many gamers will opt for a tried and tested brand instead, such as SteelSeries.

Today we are looking at their latest gaming mouse, the Kana which is positioned in the middle of their range between the Sensei and Kinzu V2 (although much closer to the Kinzu V2).

SteelSeries has been producing an varied range of gaming peripherals for quite some time now and, unlike a lot of manufacturers, this is all they do.  This means that all of their company resources are available for the development of innovative new gaming peripherals.

While the slight size and colour differences between the three Steelseries models might appear to be the only differences, there are also a number of changes on a technical level.

Kana Specification

  • Counts per inch: 3200
  • Frames per second: 3600
  • Inches per second: 130
  • Acceleration: 30G
  • Lift Distance: ~2 mm
  • Buttons: 6
  • Cable: 2 m / 6.5 ft (braided)
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Enermax Briskie Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Bundle Review https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/keyboards/henry-butt/enermax-briskie-wireless-keyboard-and-mouse-bundle-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/keyboards/henry-butt/enermax-briskie-wireless-keyboard-and-mouse-bundle-review/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:05:06 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=77641 Kitguru spends a lot of time looking at the latest and greatest gaming peripherals on the market and seeing how they can improve our gaming experience. We do however spend less time looking at more ‘mainstream' products which appeal to a wider audience and fall within the budget constraints of a much wider audience. Enermax …

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Kitguru spends a lot of time looking at the latest and greatest gaming peripherals on the market and seeing how they can improve our gaming experience. We do however spend less time looking at more ‘mainstream' products which appeal to a wider audience and fall within the budget constraints of a much wider audience.

Enermax are well known in the enthusiast market for their quality power supplies, high-end cases and flashy fans. But they also produce a range of peripherals targeted at the mainstream market.

Today we are going to look at the Enermax Briskie Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Bundle which is designed to accompany a mainstream home PC.

Features

General

  • Wireless – 2.4Ghz radio frequency (RF) technology with up to 10 meters operating range.
  • Nano receiver – Tiny and decent receiver which can be stored at the bottom of the mouse during transport
  • Automatic Wireless Synchronization – Instant connection with the PC without inconvenient driver installation (Plug & Play).
  • Power Saving Management- In case of inactivity, the devices will switch to Deep Sleep Mode in order to save batteries’ energy.
  • Low Battery Indicator – Red LED indicator on both devices shows low battery state.

Briskie Keyboard

  • Spill-Resistance – The tough case avoids accidental damage by liquid spill or cleaning.
  • Membrane Key Stroke Technology – Smooth and silent key stroke with up to 10 million key strokes lifetime.
  • Adjustable 2-level Height – To meet individual needs of users.
  • Volume Control – Two functional keys to directly adjust the volume.
  • Slim and Compact Design – Flat and thin profile for comfortable and effortless typing and a time-less appearance

Briskie Mouse

  • Full Control – Ergonomic shape for perfect grip, comfortable and exact control
  • Adjustable Resolution – Button on the top to adjust the mouse resolution (800/1000/1200/1600dpi) in order to match users’ needs.
  • Ambidextrous Design – Supports both, left-handed as well as right-handed, control.
  • Receiver Bracket – The nano receiver can be stored at the bottom of the mouse for easy portability.
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