Steelseries Ikari mice and mice laser article.

[Tyreal]

Steelseries, a well known gaming accessory company, has released it's first 100% gaming optimized laser mouse.

“Another problem with today’s laser mice is that they function using image correlation. Meaning that the sensor snaps pictures of the surface, then compares these pictures to determine the movement of the mouse. If the user performs an “advanced movement”, which can include sudden deceleration, mouse movements at a certain angle or something else weird, that couldn’t be programmed into the robotic testing machines, the mouse will either stall or try to “guess” the intended movement. This is not what we consider “gaming grade”. A gamer requires precision and accuracy from his gaming gear – not software that tries to predict and emulate his intended movements. If these “gaming laser mice” had been tested by professional gamers before their release, the test results would have clearly indicated that they weren’t suitable for high level gaming….”
“When a company mentions DPI in the same sentence as precision, or anything else regarding better tracking, it is simply bullshit. First of all the term DPI (Dots Per Inch) has nothing to do with mice. It’s an expression from the printing world and shouldn’t even be used to describe mouse movement. DPI is meant to describe the fact that for one inch of distance you move your mouse on any surface, the equivalent number of counts are sent to the PC - resulting in movement on your screen. The correct term for this is CPI (counts per inch). You can achieve higher CPI in many ways: By having a larger image, higher sampling rate, better light source quality, adding DSP (Digital Signal Processor) power and having the right algorithm (prediction)….”

Here's the full article: FragYou! Don't believe the hype, laser wasn't meant for gaming (till now).

Link to actual product announcement: SteelSeries Announces SteelSeries Ikari Optical And Laser Professional Gaming Mice - SteelSeries

[Elysium]

Any word on how this mouse compares to, say, a Logitech G5 or some of the other good gaming mice?

[Tyreal]

As far as I know, the mouse has not hit the stores yet and there aren't any reviews. I might try and get my hands on one since my mx518 is starting to feel the affects of time.

[Elysium]

Heh, I think I need a new mouse too... I'm still using my REALLY OLD Compaq ball mouse. How much do ya think it'll cost?

[Tyreal]

I reckon it would be priced competitively with other mice out there on the market. I sent an email to their representative and I should get a reply by tommorrow.

[Elysium]

Originally Posted by Tyreal

I reckon it would be priced competitively with other mice out there on the market. I sent an email to their representative and I should get a reply by tommorrow.

Great! If you would, please share when you get the e-mail...

[halutzparilla]

thats nice another gaming mouse.... well, i havent found a mice that will be cost effective for gaming... idk dont get me wrong i used mx158, Razer AD and bunch more that i broke due to intense CSS and other games... i just dont want to waste on something that will not last me at least 2 years... so i hope my Razer AD will last...

ps... yes i would appreciate estimated price on this Ikari Mice....

[Tyreal]

How did you break it... It just slides around!

[polobunny]

Originally Posted by Tyreal

How did you break it... It just slides around!

Angry german kid?

[Tyreal]

Yea, thats what popped into my head.