Testing the mouse
Testing the mouse
We've stated this many times; there's nothing more controversial than explaining and testing a mouse. Now I've been using the mouse for a little while now just to check out how well I like it in gaming and normal desktop usage. You need to understand that this old geek still is using the good old Microsoft Trackball Explorer series!
The minute I had my hand on the Scimitar, it felt really good. The thumb design will only agree with you if you really need all the macro buttons though. If that is not your thing, please do look for another mouse as it really is different and something else.
The mouse is responsive, very much so with its even 12,000 DPI. It'll perform as you can expect from a mouse in this price range and more as its got all them lights, yo. I mention "price range" on purpose, as right now we see it coming online in web shops for 85 EUR/USD, which granted is a lot of money for a mouse. But you can see where the money is spent on. This really is a professional grade mouse with great design, features and just terrific looks.
If you feel the need for programmability, you can do so with the mouse application software. Playing games then: The mouse is responsive, very responsive in Battlefield, you easily navigate through everything in the field. Once you reach your enemy and get into a shootout you'll quickly cycle to a lower DPI level so you can aim a little more accurately. Selection of the DPI works nice and fast by simply clicking the DPI switches up and down.
Why do I like the feature and ability to switch DPIs on the fly in games? Example: when I'm sniping I want precision and the mouse to function not too erratically; so I set it at low DPI with the flick of a button. When I take my shot and have to move out of the danger zone quickly I take another weapon and go into a more shoot 'em up scenario; then I want that mouse to behave really fast and could take it to a higher DPI. The difference is really distinct and handy. The mouse can scan 12,000 DPI, but does it really matter if that laser light is scanning 1,100, 2,600 or 200,00,001 dots per inch? Well, that's the subjective part I mentioned earlier on I guess. I however do enjoy this mouse. And thanks to the use of a wire you do not have lag or slowdown that you might experience.
The response time and accuracy certainly feel good as well. The optical engine combines high precision movement with light weight, making the mouse easier to move quickly and repeatedly. Personally I really like the selectable DPI levels, it just really makes the difference in first person shooters with fast high action, versus say a sniper level where you quickly want to lower your DPI precision so that your mouse pointer can be steered towards your target more accurately. The macro usage is very convenient as well, if you like to quickly swap a weapon with a specific configuration, that's where it really helps.
The feel then -- The mouse does feel right in many ways, I do kiss a rubberized top grip as the top side remains slippery. The thumb buttons are rugged for the uneven rows, and slick for the even ones. This helps you select the right button more quickly without the need to look at the button numbers, very clever.
Overall it's just a really good and comfortable grip in the hand as well. The mouse itself, like many others, is just on par with everything alongside a powerful software suite. Pretty much all buttons are positioned just right and the mouse sits comfortably in my hands. Again, the thumb buttons could be a deal breaker for many of course, as that is a massive change over tradition mouses. But it does get you twelve macro programmable buttons and thus choices instantly.
