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Best Gaming Mousepads Under $20

If you have a gaming mouse, you will definitely want a gaming mousepad to go with it. Mousepads aren’t super expensive, so you can find a number of great choices under $20.

Benefits of a Gaming Mousepad

First of all, gaming mousepads have a smooth, precise surface. This surface allows for greater precision when moving the mouse. This can be a huge advantage while since a large part of gaming is getting used to the mouse sensitivity. With a gaming mousepad, you will get used to this sensitivity much faster due to the fact that the movements on the screen will consistently match the movements you are making with the mouse. read more

Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick Review

If you play games (like Elite Dangerous) that have flight simulators, you need a joystick for a truly immersive experience. Whether you fly a helicopter, a spaceship or a fighter jet, a joystick in your hand will amplify the effects. Logitech Extreme 3D Pro is built for that purpose.

Space

If you have a very limited space on your desk, you will probably have a difficult time with Extreme 3D Pro. Though you need to plan the area for the joystick before you go ahead and purchase it; it occupies less space as compared to many other high-end models.

This one has a thrust control on the stick itself and does not come with a separate unit to control thrust.

Controls

Base

3D Pro has six buttons at its base. You can program these buttons easily for maps, gear, drops, jumps and so on.

As these buttons are lower on the stick, located on the left-hand side and might need you to lift your hand off, it is better to program these buttons for controls you don’t need too frequently.

Pull Trigger

The pull trigger at the top of the stick works great and the thumb button is just off the right of the stick. You can use the thumb button for the second weapon during your combats.

The Stick

You can not only use the sticks for the forward, backward, left and right movements but also use it for twisting, rolling, etc. When it comes to movements, you can expect your experience to be very fluid.

Top Of The Stick

You can use the four buttons at the top of the stick for various purposes such as secondary combat options, heat sink, etc.

Thrust Control

The thumb stick between the four buttons at the top will give you a perfect thrust control. Whether you need a fine control to dodge a missile or avoiding landmines, it works perfectly.

Can Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Replace Keyboard Entirely?

If the flight stick is programmed properly, you will probably don’t need to use the keyboard at all. However, if you need to chat with your teammates, look up missions, use cheat codes, etc. you will need to use the keyboard.

Pros:

The hand grip is pretty comfortable to use.
The buttons are positioned appropriately so you will always have every control at your fingertips.
The rapid-fire trigger works very well.

Cons:

The thrust slider at the bottom of the joystick either gives you full speed or cuts all speed. You cannot fine tune your settings for the thrust control.

The stick is large and padded at the bottom but you can always pull it too hard while gaming as it is not locked in any way.

5 State of The Art Computer Mice

It is one of the most revolutionary computer peripherals ever designed. Even though it may look like no big deal nowadays, the computer mouse allowed the advent of the modern GUI’s (graphic user interfaces) which all computer users have grown accustomed to, in the most widespread operating systems such as Windows, Apple (and more recently), Linux.

At this point in the age of information, most people take the computer mouse (or its younger sibling, the touchpad) for granted. But for many, the mouse is more than a computer peripheral — it’s a fundamental work tool that’s worth investing good money into. If you can relate with that feeling and you require a sophisticated and precise pointing device, this article will present you to the five most impressive and state of the art computer mice now available on the market.

Apple Magic Mouse

Connects via Bluetooth; uses 2xAA batteries; cost:$70

The Magic Mouse from Apple was the first in a new generation of computer mice that feature a multi-touch surface. With it, you can perform a panoply of gestures – not unlike what you’d expect from a touchscreen.

From scrolling a web page by dragging two fingers across the smooth surface of this evolved computer mouse, to flicking between pages and documents, zooming and panning on-screen contents; this technological jewel supports over a dozen gestures which can be further customized to suit your preference. Additionally, the magic mouse features extremely accurate cursor tracking, thanks to the laser technology developed by Apple. All in all, this is quite a good-looking and efficient mouse; even though it is meant specifically for MacOs — with a bit of know-how it has been known to work with Windows computers, although if that’s your OS of choice you may want to consider using the Microsoft Touch Mouse (which cleary draws inspiration from this model).

Microsoft Arc Touch Wireless

Connects via Wi-Fi (includes USB dongle receiver); uses 2xAAA batteries; costs $60

This is one of the most stylish and elegant mice currently available for dedicated road warriors. One of the main selling points is the curling arc design: when turned off, the arc mouse rests completely flat and rather thin, for convenient storage; you activate the device on command by snapping the device into a more ergonomic, hand-filling arc form factor.

Rather than featuring a fully configurable multi-point touch surface, the Microsoft Arc Touch instead offers a distinctive touch sensitive strip (replacing the conventional scroll wheel). This metallized strip is actually very effective and makes for a satisfying scrolling experience, thanks to the embedded haptical feedback – a small vibrating motor that rumbles in pace with the rate of scroll. A nice touch, although the rumble noise can be a little annoying when using the arc mouse on a silent environment. Also, while the tracking on this device is adequate enough, it just isn’t quite as precise as the Magic Mouse, for example.

Logitech Cube

Radio frequency WI-FI; USB-Rechargeable battery; costs $90

While not technically a cube (more like a rectangular cuboid), this mouse is quite distinctive in design. It looks like a futuristic match box, and was devised to cater to on-the-go users – thanks to its compact size and also its alternate usage as a presentation device, when you take it off the table.

Placed on a flat surface, it works like a tiny accurate mouse; lifted up on the air, it lets you move back and forth on a document. Neat, stylish, versatile, and extremely portable mouse… although not really ergonomic.

Evoluent VerticalMouse 4

Wi-Fi and Wired versions available; costs $100

This one of the best computer mouses to feature an innovative vertical design, which is said to be a real blessing for users suffering from wrist strains or cramps. You grasp it as though you were shaking someone’s hand, and move it around the desk without need to twist your arm around itself, making for a more natural and ergonomic position (although it feels somewhat peculiar at first).

The VerticalMouse 4 features six programmable buttons, and is available in Small, Medium and Large size, including variants for Left and Right-handed users (meaning this isn’t the best choice if you need to share your mouse with other people). Get this one if you suffer from hand related injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, and you will have an easier time withholding long sessions in front of the computer.

Razer Naga Epic

USB wired; costs $70

This is an extremely precise and responsive mouse, developed specifically for catering to the needs of dedicated gamers – especially adepts of MMORPGS (massive multy player online role playing games). Asides from the usual 2-button plus scrolling wheel, the Razer Naga features two additional buttons lining up with the index finger, plus a whooping 12-digit number pad which can be used to program hundreds of possible keystroke combinations. In short, this is akin to a mouse-keyboard combo as far as dedicated gamers are concerned; it was specifically devised to be comfortable during extended gaming sessions, and that’s where it really shines.

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The 5 Most Advanced Computer Mice (infographic)

Here is a cool infographic we put together looking at the top 5 most advanced computer mice. This infographic includes the Apple Magic Mouse, the Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse, the Logitech Cube, the Evoluent VerticalMouse, and the Razer Naga Epic. All 5 of these are pretty unique in their own way.

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Logitech G35 Headset Test and Review

I was lucky enough to get my hands on the G35 Gaming Headset from Logitech
. As a gamer and an avid music listener, I was really excited to give this headset a test run. Currently, you can find this headset for a bit over $100 at Amazon or Newegg.

G35 Gaming Test

So, the first thing I did was give this the in-game test. I tried this headset out in Starcraft II, Battlefield 3, COD Black Ops 2, and Counter-Strike Global Offensive. My first impression is that these headphones sounded great. The surround sound for these headphones really made you feel immersed in the experience. Some games sounded better than others. However, I think this comes down to the how well the game developers created the sound.

In a few of the games, like CS:GO and BF3, in which sounds can be used to give an advantage such as the enemies location, I found that this headset gave me an edge over many of the other players.

G35 Comfort and Durability Test

Another great aspect of the G35 is that these headphones are very comfortable, even after many hours of gaming. I tested this headset during a 6-hour gaming marathon and at the end of this, they were just starting to bother me a little bit. I wear glasses, so in the past many headsets will start to bother me after an hour or two. To go along with the comfort, these headphones also do a great job removing external noises. After I put these headphones on, I had trouble hearing someone who was only a few feet away. That makes this headset a great purchase for anyone who might have to deal with a noisy environment.

I also found these headphones to be very durable. Since having these headphones, I have dropped them on a hard floor or dropped something on them quite a few times. Each time, I am able to pick these headphones right back up and they still work perfectly.

Microphone

The microphone on this headset is one of the best I have used that is part of a headset. It sounds great in programs like Ventrilo and Teamspeak and also sounds very clear when using in-game chat. I also had the chance to test this on Skype and it was very clear during this test as well. I am sure you can find better stand-alone mics, however, this mic does the job well.

Music

As a gaming headset, I was pretty curious how these headphones would stack up against other headphones when it comes to music. The answer is that they stacked up pretty well. Overall, I was pretty happy with the quality. I will say that this is a gaming headset first and music/video headset second. Generally speaking, these headphones crushed most stand-alone set of headphones that was of medium or poor quality. However, I had the chance to compare these to a higher end set of Bose QuietComfort headphones and the Bose sounded noticeably better when listening to music or video.

Final Thoughts

Overall, the G35 is one of the best gaming headsets I have had the chance to try, and I have tried quite a few. I would highly recommend these to anyone who is an avid gamer and has the budget to afford these.

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