Archive for September, 2008

Cyber Snipa Stinger Gaming Mouse

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Tuesday
Sep 23,2008

Gaming mice have a few important characteristics required by professional gamers, and these include laser technology, high surface tracking resolution with adjustable levels, the capability to memorize game profiles with special functions assigned to the buttons, a high ergonomic level for intensive gaming and several hours of non-stop clicking, as well as adjustable weight to match all hand moves.

One gaming mouse model with the highest customer ratings is the Cyber Snipa Stinger developed by Cyber Sport Pty Ltd, an Australian company known as a worldwide provider of cool high-end gaming accessories. It has several product categories including Cyber Snipa, which includes the Stinger mouse model.
It looks very similar with the Dominatrix Laser Gaming Mouse from OCZ Technology, which works based on the same principles. Both are capable of 7,080 frames per second speeds, 45 inches per second tracking speed, 3,200 dpi laser via 4 dpi levels combined, on-board memory, and come with 7 cartridges for adjusting the mouse’ weight.

In Stinger’s case, the USB connectivity for the computer supports up to 1,000Hz data rate, doubling the Dominatrix’s feature, while the on-board memory supports macros for all the 6 customizable buttons, so if you have 3 perfect profiles, the mouse stores 18 macros in total.
With the adjustable DPI functionality with 2000, 1600, 800 and 400 and the specific button on the mouse you can reach the full 3,200.

Cyber Snipa Stinger has no less than 9 buttons including the 6 programmable for the 8kb of on-board memory, 16-bit ultra-wide data path, 7 removable weighs of 20 grams each, and 4 super size easy glide feet.

The mouse measures 80 x 127 x 45 mm and comes together with the instruction manual and drivers at a reasonable price of around $45.

Thursday
Sep 11,2008

In the battle of the laser mouse versus optical mouse the laser technology wins because of its surface tracking capability which is 20 times more, compared to the optical mouse.
Microsoft enhanced this feature by using a new technology called BlueTrack, which enables laser mice tracking on virtually any surface. Based on this innovation, the upcoming mice will be the most advanced models ever created, because they combine the width and power of optical technology with the precision of laser tracking, so you’ll be able to use these gadgets even on granite kitchen countertops and carpets.

“Research shows that people aren’t sitting at a desk all day, but they’ve gone mobile. In fact, 72 percent of PCs sold are notebook PCs, and consumers need a mouse that can go with them anywhere,” said Mark DePue, platforms engineering manager at Microsoft and co-inventor of BlueTrack Technology. “BlueTrack Technology excels in areas where optical and laser technologies were falling short. Laser mice, for example, have a difficult time working on some common home surfaces, including granite and
marble.”

“Laser technology is also sensitive to dust and dirt accumulation during travel, which can lead to poor tracking performance,” added David Bohn, senior engineering architect at Microsoft and BlueTrack Technology co-inventor. “With BlueTrack Technology you can rest easier about where your mouse will or won’t track - it works just about everywhere, just like you.”

How does this technology work? – BlueTrack uses a large and blue beam, which is no less than 4 times larger as the standard laser beams, and specular optics architecture, combined with an image sensor designed by Microsoft and proprietary pixel geometry, in order to create a high-contrast image of the surface beneath the mouse.

I’m happy to announce you that the upcoming mice featuring this new technology will be available in November at Best Buy stores. To find them you should search for the Microsoft Explorer Mouse and Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse, first model coming at a price of $99.95, while the notebook companion having a price set at $79.95.

Now let’s see their features!
Microsoft Explorer Mouse and the Mini version sport a chrome finish and blue lights at the bottom and are wireless, using the 2.4GHz technology, which allows you to use them from up to 30 feet away from the micro receiver.

Microsoft Explorer has a battery status indicator and charging base, while the Mini powers from 2 AA batteries. One full charge keeps the mouse operating for up to 3 weeks, but the Microsoft Explorer Mini has a battery life of up to 6 months.
The Tilt Wheel Technology provides 4-way scrolling, while other features include customizable buttons,

Both computer mouses bring with a 3-year warranty available Worldwide.

Prepare for the Giveaways!

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Thursday
Sep 4,2008

In September, our friends, TechPin.com together with the LaptopsArena.com team, are inviting you to take part at a giveaway that will bring some cool pocket gadgets to 6 of you who will get on the randomly chosen winners list!

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