Recently, many users far from games began to look towards gaming optical mice. This is not surprising, because only game modifications have several programmable buttons that can not only perform a number of defined functions, but also be able to understand macros that are very popular among writers, artists, designers, accountants and businessmen. All of the above is possible thanks to A4Tech, which has been on the market for more than a decade and is well versed in the production of peripherals. The article focuses on the A4Tech product, an optical gaming mouse. A review of worthy modifications is presented.
First interest
The first device that many buyers drew attention to was the A4Tech X7. A mouse with a rather interesting design, at an affordable price, with additional customizable buttons and a very long cable for connecting to a USB port. The manufacturer has produced a unique device. A mouse made of high-strength plastic cannot be broken or accidentally broken. In the case, nothing creaks and does not lend itself to deformation. If there is a desire to clean the mouse from dust and dirt, there will be no special problems with disassembly and assembly.
When connecting an A4Tech X7 (mouse) device to any computer, a driver is not required. The hardware resolution control of the sensor works without additional programs. But to configure additional buttons, the driver is still worth installing.
Gaming mouse to help an office worker
To understand how a gaming mouse can help an office employee, you need to remember what operations the user performs most often in the work process. For example, “cut”, “copy” and “paste” when creating some kind of report. It remains to understand how this implements the A4Tech X7. The mouse, the driver for which was mandatory downloaded from the official site and installed on the computer, can be configured by each user for themselves using a special editor.
When you open the editor, the photo of the mouse itself with highlighted and numbered buttons is immediately evident. By placing the cursor on a specific button, from the drop-down list of functions you need to select the desired action. It should be noted that the buttons of the gaming mouse can be set and the keyboard shortcut, which is also offered in the menu. As any user knows, in the Windows operating system and in the software, any key combination can be assigned not only one action, but also a whole script or macro.
Intended use of the gaming mouse
The A4Tech V8 mouse is considered to be the best-selling over the past few years. After the international exhibition CeBIT in 2013, the device was subjected to many tests and reviews, as well as criticized by competitors. All this together made it possible for the gaming mouse to reach the pinnacle of popularity in the gaming world.
- The claimed response time of one millisecond was proved by several independent examinations. This is unbelievable, but a fact.
- There is a paid, but still a working function for cheaters called Core 3.
- Built-in memory, high resolution with a binding indicator, high weight and ease of use - all these are big pluses of the legendary gaming mouse.
Functionality from the manufacturer for fans of cheats
In addition to the interesting design, good build and great functionality, the A4Tech Bloody V5 gaming mouse has one more plus - it was created for players who use cheats in games - deceptive methods to gain advantages in the game. The software that comes with the mouse enables the player to fine-tune the device. Fans of running around with weapons in online games, as well as fans of the world of tanks, will be interested in the Core 3 function. It allows you to customize the mouse to completely remove the throwing of the barrel when firing, reducing the accuracy to 100%.
There is a fly in the ointment - the manufacturer presents the functionality in a demo version, limiting the use of the setting to one thousand shots. To get the full version of the program, you need to buy the code from the developers, the cost of which is 20 conventional units. A very interesting mouse configuration will delight owners with the presence of three spare sets of Teflon legs with a low coefficient of friction and the presence of a special cloth for wiping the device.
Game kit for a real guru
And if we talk about macros and scripts that are used actively in games, then the A4Tech gaming mouse alone is not able to satisfy the player with the presence of several additional buttons. Here you will need to purchase a game kit. Studying the reviews of many fans of games of different genres, we can conclude that the best and most inexpensive set for a gaming mouse is a unique in its class multifunctional keyboard A4Tech G800V X7.
Several years ago, it was this keyboard that was offered for purchase as a kit for the X7 series mice. Later, for unknown reasons, the manufacturer released updated keyboards with less functionality. In addition to the additional buttons located on the mouse, the user receives another thirteen customizable keys located on the keyboard. A nice addition is the ability to control from the keyboard a delay in pressing buttons and blocking accidental pressing of the Start button.
Hit off-road
It was with this slogan that the manufacturer introduced the V-Track series mouse to fans of the A4Tech X7. The reinforced V-shaped laser beam is able to work on any surface, even on ice. The statement is quite serious, because for the majority of gamers, the main problem in mouse control is a cursor breakdown due to poor-quality covering of the mat or its multi-colored coloring. And here is such a statement!
After the tests, it was found that the manufacturer does not deceive its customers, the mouse really knows how to hold the cursor on different surfaces. Also, the positive features of the V-Track series mice include the ability to control the settings of additional buttons inherent in the entire X7 line. There is one drawback, and it is not very critical for A4Tech products - the mouse has a colorful surface coating that quickly erases, presenting the user with plain black plastic. This suggests that there is no point in overpaying for the decoration of the mouse with colored drawings of the manufacturer. Perhaps in the future he will correct his mistake.
All inclusive in terms of convenience
Convenience in working with the mouse is considered to be not only the presence of additional buttons. The banal lack of wires is also an advantage. Thus, the A4Tech R-series gaming mouse has a built-in battery and can work wirelessly. A huge plus in this device is the ability to charge the device directly during use from a personal computer via USB cables , unlike competitors who supply docking stations that restrict the use of the mouse.
Apparently, the manufacturer’s painting is not right, as in wired models, it is erased in a very short period of time, giving the user a miserable sight. Judging by the numerous reviews of the owners, there is a negative in relation to the battery capacity. Unlike competitors, the A4Tech mouse needs to be charged once a week. Which sometimes causes inconvenience to players constantly sitting in front of a large TV screen.
No conservatism
A novelty about which you can only hear positive reviews will interest any player who keeps up with the times and A4Tech technology. A mouse marked NB-30 is considered wireless. It's funny that there are no batteries in it either. After all, this is a radio mouse with induction power.
It's all about the mouse pad that comes with the mouse and must be connected to the computer via the USB port. It is he who is the link between her and the cursor on the monitor screen. The mouse is quite suitable for games, with small sizes it fits perfectly in the children's hand, and its considerable weight does not allow accidentally tearing it off the surface. The data transfer frequency is 124 Hz, which is enough for most active games.
The only drawback that was discovered during the testing process, most users are not afraid. As it turned out, when the rug is located within a radius of 20 cm from the CRT monitor, a powerful tip is created that blocks the mouse. But with the LCD, which are on the table at 99% of Russians, no problems were noticed in the work.
Finally
Having studied the market for game controllers, we can conclude that there is no shortage of devices. The mice are presented in various modifications, sizes, with various functionalities. All that remains for the user is to decide on the model. However, you need to understand that in most cases it is not a product that is bought, but a brand. It is the quality of the product and its reliability that decide the fate of the device.
We can say with confidence that all the lines that the A4Tech mouse represents (Bloody, X7, R8, NB and others) have passed thousands of tests in every way and have mostly positive reviews. Accordingly, for all gamers, professionals recommend paying attention to A4Tech products.