Choosing a mouse always takes a lot of time. Of course, users who need a manipulator for work or study will not agree with this. But gamers will definitely complain about something. Some do not want to spend a lot of time choosing, others lament that manufacturers are not expanding their assortment. Although the latter can be argued.
For several years now, manufacturers have been actively expanding their assortment, focusing on gaming devices. Some are developing a couple of models that players would like. And others in all "darn" manipulators, with entire rulers and series. The latter can be said of A4TECH and its X7 mice.
About company
A4TECH is a Chinese private company, which was founded in 1987. For 30 years, the manufacturer was able to become popular in the controller segment. Most likely, this is due to the fact that its founder Robert Cheng immediately bet on the production of computer mice. When in this field he achieved success, he decided to increase the assortment.
Since the company is private, there is no internal information about it. It is not known how many owners, and what their shares in it. No profit or loss information. Therefore, to say exactly how successful the company is is difficult.
But sales data may indicate this. In 2010, the company released information that it had sold 80 million devices in a year. In 2012, the Russian market became the second most sold product after the Chinese.
In addition to the X7 computer mice and other series, the manufacturer also produces keyboards, webcams, speakers, headsets, products for gamers and PC peripherals.
Game Assortment
It should be noted right away that all X7 mice are attributed to the gaming segment, but not all of them really are. The situation is such that, in some respects, more budget models of this series can be office devices, since not all gamers are satisfied with the capabilities of devices.
Nevertheless, the company began its production slowly. Apparently, guided by the proverb: "Slower you go - you will continue." It was decided to launch the X-708 mouse for testing. Users already joyfully greeted the model and demanded a continuation.
When A4TECH realized that gamers were delighted with the new product, they decided to release several of the same manipulators at once, but with changed parameters. The players liked this move, so it was decided to continue the game series.
First popularity
Since the market for gaming devices in 2008 was not very vast, players chose from what was available. Therefore, the middle price segment of this series gained popularity. These included models: 710, 718 and 750.
Each of them had several more modifications, which were supplemented by an alphabetical index. Partly the mice were LED, partly already laser. Models differed among themselves in terms of maximum resolution, intermediate resolution, frame rate, processing speed and movement.
Their special "trick" was the appearance. They were very similar to each other, but painted in different colors. Many models from those "old" are still popular among users. Some X7 mice are already hard to find on the market. But this series does not lose hope of success, despite the updated Bloody lineup.
Mouse Packing
Each X7 computer mouse is packaged in a company box. A4TECH is a company that was one of the first to pack its manipulators in large cardboard boxes with a plastic window, in which it was immediately possible to examine the model. On each package there is information about the device, new technologies, basic parameters. A photo of the mouse was printed right there with the buttons and their functional purpose.
Almost every box with an X7 mouse has a driver disk, software and documentation. Previously, an adapter from USB to PS / 2 was laid here, but now there is no such need, since all computers have a sufficient number of necessary connectors.
Depending on the model and its cost, the box may contain spare legs, weighting materials, stickers and bonus discs with games.
Appearance
The appearance of the mice in this series was also special. Relative to newer models, both from this company and from other manufacturers, the line stands out for its compact size. And looking at the mouse a few years later, you understand that for some gamers it generally seems "small."
The device is of type MF. The developers deliberately went into conflict with the players, realizing that not all guys would appreciate the compactness of the manipulator. The company decides to set the small size of the device as its advantage and indicates that the mouse can be moved with your fingers without the help of a palm.
On the one hand, this does not mean that everyone will be satisfied with such dimensions of the device, on the other hand, those who previously used a large mouse will get used to the new one for a long time.
Not many people know that a left-handed user can easily cope with the manipulator. Of course, no one makes a special emphasis on the fact that models are designed specifically for left-handed people. But in appearance it is clear that it is universal.
Almost every manipulator has seven buttons. In addition to RMB, LMB and the wheel, the X7 mice have two keys on the side, a double-click button and a small button under the wheel.
Program
With each model, as mentioned earlier, a software disc is included. Now drivers on it appear less and less since both systems and devices themselves have become adaptive. But sometimes it is not easy to do without proprietary software.
The X7 mouse program can be downloaded from the official website if you do not have a disk drive or you have lost a software disk. The installation file weighs about 3 MB. To configure the X7 mouse, we recommend downloading the SerioSoft MKey utility.
In the auxiliary software there are bookmarks of buttons, various parameters for moving the cursor and scrolling scroll, setting up equipment and much more. You can use the utility intuitively. Everything is clear here and just in case it is described in detail in the instructions for the mouse.
Customization
As mentioned earlier, there are seven buttons on the device. One of them is under the wheel. Its function is to change the extension. In most models, this key is signed with the corresponding DPI parameter. There are devices in which when you press this button, the backlight changes - from bright green to gray. In some models, the DPI change can only be felt by the behavior of the cursor on the desktop.
It’s worth saying right away that the extension can be different. On some models, it is installed by default. It will be difficult for some to get used to certain values. Therefore, it is recommended to find the extension of the old mouse and configure the new one in the same way.
The X7 mouse program is called an Oscar. You can install it from a special disk that came in the kit or from the official site. When you open this utility, a mouse image and an indication of all the function keys on it will appear on the main screen.
On the left will be the line “Installing the extension” and indicating the number of the button on which this option is configured. Therefore, you will need to click on it. A settings window will open with a change in settings. For office work, smaller parameters are indicated, for games - large.
In the Oscar program for the X7 mouse, you can adjust the level of polling speed. What does this parameter mean? It helps to indicate the required amount of information, which is transmitted in 1 second from the device to the PC. The software also allows you to configure separately functions for a specific button. For example, to use one of the side keys, you can quickly open a browser or launch your favorite game.
The remaining mouse settings are carried out separately in games, since individual parameters are used there.
Setup issues
If a gamer has installed macros on the X7 mouse, he may face all sorts of problems. For example, when the system starts, all settings will be lost. In this case, the user each time needs to change the resolution settings and other characteristics. In the same way, macros can also be reset, especially if they were installed from an unverified source.
To deal with this problem, you need to find the Hardware ID driver. You can install it from the official site. After the installation is completed, we immediately launch the Oscar program. When choosing DPI, you need to disable the memory reset and confirm this operation. Further, it will be enough to reconfigure all the values.
Using macros
Using macros for any X7 mouse, just surf the Internet or go to friends for help. By the way, not all players believe that macros are useful or honest with other gamers. In some games, they can become real cheats. Nevertheless, there is such a function and is implied by many developers. The only thing that each user will have to independently find the desired file and download.
After you find the macro, you need to run the proprietary software and go to the "Macro Manager" section. It is enough to indicate the location of the downloaded file and save the changes.
An even more advanced macro setting is in Macros Effect. This utility is suitable not only for X7 mice, but also for other models of manipulators.
Original Identification
Since almost every X7 Gaming mouse has gained a gaming audience, many envious manufacturers have decided to make money on this. It so happened that the market turned out to be "gray" and "white" devices.
The main problem was that A4TECH is a Chinese company, which means that finding the right parts to fake the rest is very simple. It is difficult to distinguish devices externally, and even looking inside the case. The fake looks almost identical to the original. But if you encounter control problems and device braking after a purchase, it means that with a high probability a gray mouse fell into your hands.
What to do in order not to be deceived? Take a look at the packaging. In the CIS region, fraud is easy to identify. If there is no Russian translation of specifications on the box, then this is a fake. Almost all the information on the Russian-speaking market has been translated, which means that there should not be any hieroglyphs here.
The material for the box should be soft and smooth. The package says what's inside it. Also a good sign is the seller’s offer to issue a guarantee.
Bringing the mouse home, you need to unpack it and examine it carefully. Previously, almost all original models came with white legs, now, unfortunately, such a factor is not an argument in anyone's favor. But what really should always be on the bottom of the case is a 14-digit code and a sticker with specifications.
Model Overview
One of the most popular models in this series is the X7 750BK. This manipulator can still be found on shelves in stores, but as a used device it is rarely found, since gamers rarely want to part with this device.
There is nothing unusual in the packaging and configuration. Together with the device inside the box you can find removable legs, software and instructions. Many really missed the X7 mouse pad. A4TECH very rarely laid its original surface with the device. The exception was sets.
This model seems to be one of the largest. At first glance, it is very difficult to identify it with gaming devices, especially when looking at the bright current models, with backlights and graphic design.
This option is very similar to the A4TECH N-70FX. The mouse is considered an office device and has small dimensions, but looks very much like a game model, except that the inscription "X7" is missing.
The reviewed device is made in black. Under the palm is the name of the series. There are glossy inserts on the sides. A deepening and a ribbed rubber “island” are made under the left thumb. There are two buttons above this area. As in the template, in addition to these keys, two more are located next to the wheel.
On the case, a red button that has become branded for this series clearly stands out. It performs the famous triple-click function. This option will especially appeal to fans of shooters.
You do not need to install drivers on the mouse. It is automatically detected by the system. To make the settings, you will need the same Oscar proprietary program. Conveniently, the utility is Russified and understandable. If you have difficulties, you can use the instructions.
X7 750BK Reviews
This manipulator turned out to be universal among all. It does not have the elaborate skulls or bright red highlights that the next gaming series has now acquired. Someone like this design, but many players are still looking for convenience and reliability.
Therefore, the model has become so popular among players. Of course, she had her own modifications, which were also sold. Now the mouse is rarely bought by players, because objectively its parameters are outdated, and by paying 1000 rubles you can get a newer device.
Many users have positively highlighted the fact that the mouse is oriented under the right and left hand, which happens quite rarely. It works with a laser sensor. Resolution range is 100-3600 dpi. Many were delighted with the built-in memory, which allowed the installation of macros.
Sets
As mentioned earlier, the X7 gaming mouse was not always the same. There were models in this series that were more suitable for office work. Most often, such devices represented sets. In general, the idea of combining a mouse, keyboard and mouse pad is a good one. In this case, the user receives the desired devices, but at a slightly lower price.
At the time of release, the monitored set was sold for only 850 rubles. The cost is so low due to the fact that the keyboard in this case was not included. The manufacturer decided to limit himself to the X7-200MP mouse pad and the X-710BK device itself. The kit was delivered in one package. And this was the main drawback.
The fact is that the surface size was only 25 x 20 cm. For operation, such parameters of the mat would fit, but in games you can feel discomfort, which once again refutes the fact that the X7 series was aimed only at gamers.
The mouse is very similar to the X7 750BK. It had slightly smaller dimensions, there was no pronounced recess under the thumb, as well as a rubberized insert. For the rest, outwardly, these are almost identical devices.
Set Reviews
This option was really successful due to its price. Of course, not all players believed that it was a game kit. And the mouse seemed too small for virtual battles. Nevertheless, there were people who really found everything that was needed in this model.
We were pleased with the resolution range - 400-2000 dpi. The toggle button for this option is highlighted. Of course, not all guys were able to get used to the size of the mouse, because this is just the model that you control your fingers without using your palm.