My Laymen's Review of Kensington's Studio Mouse
in case u do not know wat mouse i am talking about, it is can be seen on the kensington website. <a href="http://www.kensington.com/products/pro_mic_d1477.html" target="_blank">http://www.kensington.com/products/pro_mic_d1477.html</a>
i went to my local compusa to get a macally portable optical mouse with scrolling wheel and all, but much to my pleasant surprise, i saw one lone box of the studio pro mouse. i didn't even know it had been released officially, so i guess i got lucky...
anyway, on to the dummy's review (no technical stuff here, i'm jus giving my simple review...)
Feel: 7/10
Rubberized grips on the side help with grip and add a feeling of sturdiness to the mouse. I thought it might be a too wide for my hands, but i have smaller than average hands, so maybe it;s just me. i'm sure bigger american hands can handle the slightly larger size.
Clicking Feel: 7/10
Well, it feels just right. it has a nice "click" to it. i wouldn't mind if the buttons depressed a little more.
Response/movement: 9/10
The arrow moves around just the way you like it, and the movement of the mouse is real smooth.
Design: 8/10
Nice, sleek, and kewl looking. not too tacky. the cord looks kinda flimsy and cheap though. goes GREAT with TiBook.
Scroll Sensor: 7/10
This is the big buy of this mouse. I must say, i was disappointed at first with the sensor. i thought u could just glide your fingers through like a laptop trackpad, but u actually have to apply some pressure to the sensor to push it. it takes some time to get used to it. However, after using it for a good week, i must say it is getting MUCH easier to use. Sometimes the response is slow, but that prolly has to do with the comp and not the mouse.
Third Button: 6/10
I haven't really had a chance to use it, but it is there for graphic intensive programs. It's a bit flimsy.
Extras: 10/10
Comes with your standard manual, and software which allows you to customize the mouse settings.
Value: 7/10
The scroll sensor is a promising technology (i'm looking forward to the iPod's sensor), and it is a good start to use it in a graphics mouse. It could have been more sensitive, or at least more responsive. I think another problem is that Mac are generally more choppy in their scrolling, so the scrolling sensor needs more attention in order to control the scrolling. But when u get used to it, it is really cool and neat (it has impressed even my most jaded PC friends); and it's only for Macs . But considering apple sells their studio mouse for the same price (MSRP $59), this is a value. If u got cash to get a mouse, this is a good buy. if u r strapped for cash, then look elsewhere. Btw, if u r into looks and stuff that goes well with Powermacs and TiBooks, this mouse is for u too.
i went to my local compusa to get a macally portable optical mouse with scrolling wheel and all, but much to my pleasant surprise, i saw one lone box of the studio pro mouse. i didn't even know it had been released officially, so i guess i got lucky...
anyway, on to the dummy's review (no technical stuff here, i'm jus giving my simple review...)
Feel: 7/10
Rubberized grips on the side help with grip and add a feeling of sturdiness to the mouse. I thought it might be a too wide for my hands, but i have smaller than average hands, so maybe it;s just me. i'm sure bigger american hands can handle the slightly larger size.
Clicking Feel: 7/10
Well, it feels just right. it has a nice "click" to it. i wouldn't mind if the buttons depressed a little more.
Response/movement: 9/10
The arrow moves around just the way you like it, and the movement of the mouse is real smooth.
Design: 8/10
Nice, sleek, and kewl looking. not too tacky. the cord looks kinda flimsy and cheap though. goes GREAT with TiBook.
Scroll Sensor: 7/10
This is the big buy of this mouse. I must say, i was disappointed at first with the sensor. i thought u could just glide your fingers through like a laptop trackpad, but u actually have to apply some pressure to the sensor to push it. it takes some time to get used to it. However, after using it for a good week, i must say it is getting MUCH easier to use. Sometimes the response is slow, but that prolly has to do with the comp and not the mouse.
Third Button: 6/10
I haven't really had a chance to use it, but it is there for graphic intensive programs. It's a bit flimsy.
Extras: 10/10
Comes with your standard manual, and software which allows you to customize the mouse settings.
Value: 7/10
The scroll sensor is a promising technology (i'm looking forward to the iPod's sensor), and it is a good start to use it in a graphics mouse. It could have been more sensitive, or at least more responsive. I think another problem is that Mac are generally more choppy in their scrolling, so the scrolling sensor needs more attention in order to control the scrolling. But when u get used to it, it is really cool and neat (it has impressed even my most jaded PC friends); and it's only for Macs . But considering apple sells their studio mouse for the same price (MSRP $59), this is a value. If u got cash to get a mouse, this is a good buy. if u r strapped for cash, then look elsewhere. Btw, if u r into looks and stuff that goes well with Powermacs and TiBooks, this mouse is for u too.
Comments
Macintosh® -USB port, OS 8.5 or later
PC-Windows® 98, Me, 2000, or XP with USB port*
*Special graphics features work exclusively on Macintosh® computers running OS 8.5 and OS 9.X.
What are the special graphics features?
MSKR
If you're looking to get a Studio Mouse cheaper than the $60 that it costs, check out ClubMac. I got the ClubMac catalogue today and they've got the Studio Mouse for only $39.94.
the side of the mouse (the rubber grips) gets noticeably dirty more easily than other mice; probable because it is a pure white. just a small observation.