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Cyro
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United Kingdom20319 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-09-02 02:16:53
September 02 2018 02:07 GMT
#4841
There was the zowie mico and the steelseries Kinzu. Both are gone and were made for smaller hands.


Both had significant sensor flaws even for 2d gameplay - the Mico causing the cursor to teleport to one side regularly and the Kinzu having positive acceleration

The g9x was also popular but had an even worse sensor problem, quite large positive and negative acceleration. The sensitivity would vary up and down by like 7% depending on how quickly you were moving the mouse in a weird curve which lead to a practically uncorrectable level of inaccuracy and cursor drift. The good sensors have a variance of more like 1%.

CM made a "successor" to the spawn but it seems larger, heavier and more palm-oriented; the MasterMouse MM520
"oh my god my overclock... I got a single WHEA error on the 23rd hour, 9 minutes" -Belial88
Dangermousecatdog
Profile Joined December 2010
United Kingdom7084 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-09-03 20:54:07
September 03 2018 13:13 GMT
#4842
I didn't say they had perfect sensors, just that the mouse were made for smaller hands. I am just wondering why small mouses like those aren't really made anymore. I had a zowie mico and never experienced this teleportation, perhaps I just never really noticed it or they managed to fix it, but I changed it over because the mouse buttons were so unbeleivably stiff.
TT1
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada10011 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-09-29 07:38:31
September 29 2018 07:35 GMT
#4843
The MasterMouse S is the perfect mouse (shape and size-wise) for my hand size and grip but GODDAMN does the build quality suck. The mouse wheel rattles an insane amount, i can both hear and feel it while im playing BW.. even the shell is a bit loose lol.

It makes me really mad cus both the MasterMouse S and FK2 have great shells but they also have huge flaws (build quality for MasterMouse and stiff clicks for the FK2). I just can't seem to find a good small/medium sized mouse thats suitable for palm gripping. The super high quality mice like the Logitech GPro and Finalmouse Phantom are too big for me.

I'm gonna keep using my MasterMouse despite the issues because i love the shape and size that much.. but i really hope something good comes out for S/M palm grippers within the next year.
ab = tl(i) + tl(pc), the grand answer to every tl.net debate
chaerin
Profile Joined September 2017
1 Post
September 29 2018 15:17 GMT
#4844
Hi, I am looking for mouse recommendation

Prefer small, light weight (<80g), wired, low force buttons.

I like Logitech Mini Optical but it's discontinued.

Zowie Mico or Razer Salmosa looks good but it's discontinued.

1. What's your grip style?
Claw
2. What's your sensitivity?
Low
3. What's your maximum budget?
Any
4. Do you want additional buttons?
No
5. What games do you play?
Starcraft
6. Do you mind angle snapping?
Yes, mind
WellCrap
Profile Joined July 2012
Sweden122 Posts
September 29 2018 23:18 GMT
#4845
On September 30 2018 00:17 chaerin wrote:
Hi, I am looking for mouse recommendation

Prefer small, light weight (<80g), wired, low force buttons.

I like Logitech Mini Optical but it's discontinued.

Zowie Mico or Razer Salmosa looks good but it's discontinued.

1. What's your grip style?
Claw
2. What's your sensitivity?
Low
3. What's your maximum budget?
Any
4. Do you want additional buttons?
No
5. What games do you play?
Starcraft
6. Do you mind angle snapping?
Yes, mind


Haven't found anything good in that sizerange. G102/g203/gpro was an okay fit, a bit bigger but the round sides killed it for me. Might work for you.
G9x-MiCo
TT1
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada10011 Posts
September 30 2018 02:22 GMT
#4846
On September 30 2018 00:17 chaerin wrote:
Hi, I am looking for mouse recommendation

Prefer small, light weight (<80g), wired, low force buttons.

I like Logitech Mini Optical but it's discontinued.

Zowie Mico or Razer Salmosa looks good but it's discontinued.

1. What's your grip style?
Claw
2. What's your sensitivity?
Low
3. What's your maximum budget?
Any
4. Do you want additional buttons?
No
5. What games do you play?
Starcraft
6. Do you mind angle snapping?
Yes, mind


http://www.rocketjumpninja.com/top-40/

g102/203 should be a good starting point for u
ab = tl(i) + tl(pc), the grand answer to every tl.net debate
Cyro
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United Kingdom20319 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-10-12 11:28:47
October 12 2018 11:27 GMT
#4847
Got a bit excited about this mouse http://www.finalmouse.com/ultralightphantom.php until i saw that it launched with locked 500hz polling rate which is a significant performance issue for 144hz, 240hz and gsync gaming. Anyone know if there's a way to run 1000hz on them?
"oh my god my overclock... I got a single WHEA error on the 23rd hour, 9 minutes" -Belial88
TT1
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada10011 Posts
October 12 2018 11:36 GMT
#4848
On October 12 2018 20:27 Cyro wrote:
Got a bit excited about this mouse http://www.finalmouse.com/ultralightphantom.php until i saw that it launched with locked 500hz polling rate which is a significant performance issue for 144hz, 240hz and gsync gaming. Anyone know if there's a way to run 1000hz on them?


a lot of ppl use dm1 pro s to set it to 1000hz, dunno if theres any downsides tho

https://www.reddit.com/r/FinalMouse/comments/8zez0u/question_for_dm1_pro_s_software_users/
ab = tl(i) + tl(pc), the grand answer to every tl.net debate
Cyro
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United Kingdom20319 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-10-13 08:48:33
October 13 2018 08:47 GMT
#4849
Nice, ty will look into it further :D

Kinda absurd that they'd make a "final mouse" using modern hardware and not have a >500hz mode out of the box
"oh my god my overclock... I got a single WHEA error on the 23rd hour, 9 minutes" -Belial88
WellCrap
Profile Joined July 2012
Sweden122 Posts
October 13 2018 18:59 GMT
#4850
I wonder if they fixed the breaking scrollwheel for that model
G9x-MiCo
NihiLStarcraft
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
Denmark1413 Posts
October 20 2018 13:24 GMT
#4851
Hey, can someone fill me in on the Zowie FK1 history a bit? It's pretty confusing to me. I used an FK1 with the yellow mouse wheel for a couple years now (playing CSGO @ 400DPI) and I love the sensor - but now it's falling apart. I started seeing FK1s with a red scroll wheel, and now FK1s with a black scroll wheel. Yellow ones seem to be gone. What are the differences? I vaguely remember hearing that they downgraded, possibly having to do with the BenQ merger?

Also, are there any other driverless 400DPI wired 5-button mice out there that I should look into maybe?
riotjune
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
United States3394 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-10-21 15:38:07
October 21 2018 15:36 GMT
#4852
On October 20 2018 22:24 NihiLStarcraft wrote:
Hey, can someone fill me in on the Zowie FK1 history a bit? It's pretty confusing to me. I used an FK1 with the yellow mouse wheel for a couple years now (playing CSGO @ 400DPI) and I love the sensor - but now it's falling apart. I started seeing FK1s with a red scroll wheel, and now FK1s with a black scroll wheel. Yellow ones seem to be gone. What are the differences? I vaguely remember hearing that they downgraded, possibly having to do with the BenQ merger?

Also, are there any other driverless 400DPI wired 5-button mice out there that I should look into maybe?

I use the FK2 but they should share a similar history with the FK1 as well as the EC and ZA series:

1. Yellow mouse: Old version.

2. After BenQ bought Zowie: Red logo with white transparent scroll wheel (don't know if the red you saw was from the DPI LED light): 16 step scroll wheel (some people say it's crap, and it's in all their mice thereon) and Omron switches with noticeably softer clicks (like Logitech mice), but everyone started having random double-click problems (it also happened to my mouse after 3 months) and these were recalled soon after.

3. Red logo with black scroll wheel (current version and the one I'm using): Zowie went back to Huano switches. If you play mainly RTS this might be bad if you spam clicks as it requires more force to press down. Even after breaking in the mouse the clicks don't feel as soft as Omron switches. I myself don't mind, and for everything else (FPS etc.) should be fine. I hadn't had any problems with the 16 step scroll wheel.

So all these mice listed above use the outdated 3310 sensor, and Zowie recently released a new version of the EC1-A / EC2-A called the EC1-B / EC2-B with the newer 3360 sensor (which they haven't done with the FK and ZA series yet), but people say at the expense of the build quality of everything else, so they prefer the non-updated version. If Zowie ever updates the FK with the 3360 (still not as good as Logitech sensors) and make everything else shit, I'd probably not get it.

If my FK2 mouse had Logitech switches (Omrons that don't double-click) and sensor it would be the perfect mouse for me. Originally I wanted to open up my mice and exchange their guts, but it's not that simple so I just make do with what's available.
Bluejava
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
Sweden135 Posts
October 05 2020 11:02 GMT
#4853
Does anyone know anything about Cherry MC 1000 Svart ?
I want to have a very simple mouse...
"I've learned one thing for sure: Life is random and chaotic. Trying to put things into a pattern will only temporarily solve the problem. Once you embrace the madness, it will stop feeling overwhelming."
Nightglider
Profile Joined October 2020
13 Posts
Last Edited: 2020-11-25 08:15:45
November 25 2020 08:15 GMT
#4854
On October 22 2018 00:36 riotjune wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 20 2018 22:24 NihiLStarcraft wrote:
Hey, can someone fill me in on the Zowie FK1 history a bit? It's pretty confusing to me. I used an FK1 with the yellow mouse wheel for a couple years now (playing CSGO @ 400DPI) and I love the sensor - but now it's falling apart. I started seeing FK1s with a red scroll wheel, and now FK1s with a black scroll wheel. Yellow ones seem to be gone. What are the differences? I vaguely remember hearing that they downgraded, possibly having to do with the BenQ merger?

Also, are there any other driverless 400DPI wired 5-button mice out there that I should look into maybe?

I use the FK2 but they should share a similar history with the FK1 as well as the EC and ZA series:

1. Yellow mouse: Old version.

2. After BenQ bought Zowie: Red logo with white transparent scroll wheel (don't know if the red you saw was from the DPI LED light): 16 step scroll wheel (some people say it's crap, and it's in all their mice thereon) and Omron switches with noticeably softer clicks (like Logitech mice), but everyone started having random double-click problems (it also happened to my mouse after 3 months) and these were recalled soon after.

3. Red logo with black scroll wheel (current version and the one I'm using): Zowie went back to Huano switches. If you play mainly RTS this might be bad if you spam clicks as it requires more force to press down. Even after breaking in the mouse the clicks don't feel as soft as Omron switches. I myself don't mind, and for everything else (FPS etc.) should be fine. I hadn't had any problems with the 16 step scroll wheel.

So all these mice listed above use the outdated 3310 sensor, and Zowie recently released a new version of the EC1-A / EC2-A called the EC1-B / EC2-B with the newer 3360 sensor (which they haven't done with the FK and ZA series yet), but people say at the expense of the build quality of everything else, so they prefer the non-updated version. If Zowie ever updates the FK with the 3360 (still not as good as Logitech sensors) and make everything else shit, I'd probably not get it.

If my FK2 mouse had Logitech switches (Omrons that don't double-click) and sensor it would be the perfect mouse for me. Originally I wanted to open up my mice and exchange their guts, but it's not that simple so I just make do with what's available.



The ZA and FK series will have the 3360 sensor and will also have their right sidebuttons removed so if you're a lefty you're being left behind.
y2kid
Profile Joined May 2018
92 Posts
November 25 2020 12:02 GMT
#4855
Gonna give this thread a bump and ask for your updated opinions given that "most recent" ones are two years old now. I assume the market has changed a bit and many of you have tried a bigger variety.

I am looking to buy a decent mouse. If possible a standard looking one, i.e., no flashy lights or "alternative" designs etc. Primarily wireless (I do not mind charging it and/or buying new batteries every now and then), would much rather that than being stuck with a cable. Also, do not think I'll need to mention that since it's TL but I'd like some good response times and to not feel laggy or choppy as I'll be using it for gaming too (SC:BW mainly). If anyone has some good opinions on such mouse for around $80/ $90 or less I'll consider buying you a beer
Nightglider
Profile Joined October 2020
13 Posts
Last Edited: 2020-12-09 19:53:21
November 26 2020 22:58 GMT
#4856
On November 25 2020 21:02 y2kid wrote:
Gonna give this thread a bump and ask for your updated opinions given that "most recent" ones are two years old now. I assume the market has changed a bit and many of you have tried a bigger variety.

I am looking to buy a decent mouse. If possible a standard looking one, i.e., no flashy lights or "alternative" designs etc. Primarily wireless (I do not mind charging it and/or buying new batteries every now and then), would much rather that than being stuck with a cable. Also, do not think I'll need to mention that since it's TL but I'd like some good response times and to not feel laggy or choppy as I'll be using it for gaming too (SC:BW mainly). If anyone has some good opinions on such mouse for around $80/ $90 or less I'll consider buying you a beer



Logitech g305/g403/g703 is your best option, wireless (swappable batteries in the g305), normal looking mouse, no holes or anything and within your budget. The model o wireless is also in your budget, but has holes in em and you'l have to disable all the lights through its software which you'll be using anyways if you want to change your dpi..

Those are about the only really good wireless ones within your budget. Impeccable sensors, 1000hz polling rate (1ms latency),...


The best wireless options (logitech g pro wireless superlight,..) are costly, bar the model o ofcourse. The gpw superlight and viper cost like 140-160, which imo is too expensive but now with the model o wireless version arriving on the market, its competitors might feel pressure to drop their prices. At least that's what we're all hoping for.

Anyhow, with what you described, the logitech g305 is your best bet if you like ambidextrous, if you want an ergonomic mouse, you'll have to go with the g403 or g703. All within your budget btw.
TT1
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada10011 Posts
December 06 2020 05:06 GMT
#4857
look up some of these: https://www.rocketjumpninja.com/top-mice

it comes down to your hand size and grip
ab = tl(i) + tl(pc), the grand answer to every tl.net debate
Nightglider
Profile Joined October 2020
13 Posts
December 08 2020 19:51 GMT
#4858
On December 06 2020 14:06 TT1 wrote:
look up some of these: https://www.rocketjumpninja.com/top-mice

it comes down to your hand size and grip


I'd argue the whole hand size thing is bull. So many people have used big mice with small or average hands, so many people with giant hands have used the steelseries sensei stuff for example.

The whole hand size thing would mean it's an exact science, which it definitely isn't.

Used the intelli 3.0 for ages, with relatively small hands and the 3.0 is still one of the largest ergo mice our there.

People can use it as a guideline if they really want to, but I feel like they should just try anything and everything to find out what kind of mice in terms of size, grip and ergo or ambi they perform best with. No one can do that for you.
MeSaber
Profile Joined December 2009
Sweden1235 Posts
December 08 2020 23:45 GMT
#4859
Using G305. Can vouch for it.
-.-
Dangermousecatdog
Profile Joined December 2010
United Kingdom7084 Posts
Last Edited: 2020-12-09 17:40:30
December 09 2020 17:38 GMT
#4860
You got to think though, this is for FPS gaming where quick reactions and precision is paramount. Using a big mouse when your fingertips are on the wrong end of the mouse button can easily be like playing with an extra 0.05s reaction or 50 ping which is like life and death for those type of games. Plus if you palm grip you can use a bigger mice which is likely how you are using intellimouse since the shape isn't suitable for anything else for smaller hands. There is no substitute for being able to try out mice, but for many, there isn't that possibility.

I've seen too many children or young teens or women playing with mice that are too big for them (there doesn't seem to be any gaming mouse for non-adult hands or even female hands anymore) to discount that hand size is an important factor. It's a useful chart anyways, I wanted to buy a gaming mouse for a younger cousin a few years ago and there was no chart like this then and I had to manually go through several websites to get measurements and many don't even give that infomation.
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