Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Apple Magic Mouse Review

Here it is... the Apple Magic Mouse. With an interesting design and futuristic controls, is it good enough to be your daily mouse?

The design is surely unique. It is completely made out of glass and aluminium, all of which create a premium feel in the hand. Even if the shape is not exactly shaped for your palm, it is fits well and stays comfortable for quite a few hours. The mouse is powered by two AA batteries. The newer model, though, gave up the battery door and replaced it for a much cleaner Apple Lightning Charging port. That is a bit of a minus, because the mouse can't be used while charging. But the battery lasts for about a month, with moderate use, and takes about two hours to get fully charged. 

The features are also great. The "scrolling wheel" is actually just a swipe on the centre of the mouse. The left and right clicks are changed into one big click, which knows when you press on the left or the right side. There are also many other features, such as double pinch to zoom. To be honest, the Magic Mouse feels a lot like an Apple trackpad combined with a mouse. That is not a bad thing, it actually works great. I haven't had any issues with the mouse. There is an on/off switch on the back of the mouse, and the connection is only wireless. But the bluetooth connection is very reliable. 

The Apple Magic Mouse is definitely an interesting experiment from Apple. As always, Apple makes things differently, and the mouse is no exception. Even if the shape is not as ergonomic as other mice, the overall package is extraordinary. It's surely a great productivity mouse for Mac users.

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Logitech g700s Gaming Mouse Review

I've been using this mouse for so long, but I've asked myself: is it good enough to be a daily mouse for you?

At first glance, the mouse definitely look stunning. It's younger sibling, the G700, may have the same shape, but the white lines surely make it more modern. The overall shape, even if a little big, fits perfectly in your hand. The form is specially designed to feel better and stay better in your hand. By the way, this monster has 13 programmable buttons. This feature is very useful for people who are into gaming, those who need easy-to-reach buttons. The only minor issue that I had with the mouse is with the scrolling wheel. You can only click if you press on the middle. The sides won't work unless you try harder. The mouse itself is mostly made of plastic, with metal here and there, but at least the plastic is not glossy; it won't get any fingerprints or dust. It surely looks great.

Looking at it twice, and you get to see the awesome features it has. It can be both wired and wireless; the connection is made via a Micro USB cable. The scrolling wheel can be both smooth and more stable, for more precise scrolling. The gaming laser detects even the slightest movement, and not only that, but the mouse can be used on any type of surface. This makes the mouse one of the best gaming mice out there, but all of this comes at 100$. 

As a final word, this mouse is amazing. For the price it has, it offers quite a lot. It is absolutely perfect for both casual and extreme gamers, because it can take a lot. Of course, because gaming is the main point of the mouse, it's packed with features that may or may not be appreciated by a regular person.