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Monday, February 4, 2008
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With the exception of the size and the overly bright indicator LEDs, this is a very sound product. To spice up the pot a bit more, the price is also very reasonable for a high quality optical mouse. If you are used to large mice and want more of the same then don't hesitate to give the Ikari a look. It is a very solid and comfortable mouse to use, and a sheer joy to game with.
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Thursday, January 24, 2008
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We've seen high-end mice for a while now, with most gamers either opting for a Razer or Logitech branded mouse to do their fragging. SteelSeries have recently added a third vendor to the list with their Ikari Laser mouse, which I have here ready to be put through its paces. Featuring the usual on-the-fly sensitivity and multiple buttons, it'll have to shine to beat away the already well know competition.
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Monday, January 21, 2008
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If someone were to ask you "Who's your favorite mousepad manufacturer?", what would you say? This list is rather short, and not many companies are known for their pads alone. SteelSeries is one of those companies that many PC enthusiasts will mention, because they keep delivering innovative products to a category that many think of as mundane: mousepads. Many polycarbonite or plastic mousepads are slick, and are dubbed "performance" pads because the mouse can slide all the way to Alberquerque with a single flick. Other pads offer "control", which usually means more friction between the pad and the mouse. A good cloth mousepad, such as the SteelSeries QcK Heavy is a great example of a mat offering a high degree of control. What about the user who wants a good degree of control AND high performance at the same time?
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Monday, January 14, 2008
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Gaming mice are all the rage, with the ability to crank up the accuracy to 4000DPI and beyond, it's no surprise that hardened PC users are looking to grab one. However, the surface they glide over is as important as the mouse itself, not just in the realm of accurate tracking but friction and movement. Today I have a SteelSeries mouse pad that follows in there hybrid range, this time with a fully hard top with soft rubber backing to grip your desk. Named the SP Pro Gaming mouse pad, lets see whether it lives up to its name?
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Tuesday, January 8, 2008
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With sound quality almost as good as professional studio headsets you really can't go wrong with the Siberia Neckband Headset. If you have a big head like me and comfort is a concern for you however, I would suggest you look for a more conventional headset design.
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Monday, January 7, 2008
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The Ikari is one of the best mice I've ever had a chance to look at - and because drinking tea at your desk is a constant hazard for me, I've looked at more than my fair share of mice. It ranks up there with the Logitech G5 and the Razer DeathAdder. It has two problems though - specifically and only two. First, the enforced ergonomics on it mean that it won't be suitable for all hands and grip types, so you'll definitely want to go hands-on with a demo model before you buy it. Secondly, the two thumb buttons are a tad too small for my taste. Occasionally your thumb will have to search for the right place to push.
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Wednesday, December 26, 2007
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The SteelSeries SP mouse mat is the latest hard plastic mat from SteelSeries that builds on the legacy of the S&S mouse pad. The SP features a lot of new innovations such as a macroscopic surface and a solid rubber base. In our testing we were amazed by the glide performance, accuracy and speed of this mousepad which is one of the best gaming surfaces on the market today.
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Thursday, December 13, 2007
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Let's face it. Those of us who play games sometimes lose track of time and have been known to have marathon sessions sitting in front of our computers. Whether it be destroying giant robots or blasting off head shots, we love the sound of explosions and gunfire. Unfortunately, our family members or neighbors might not share our enthusiasm for loud sounds at 2:30AM. Luckily for us, there are lots of choices for quality headsets out there that cover all the different price points, so it is easy to find several within your budget. Enter SteelSeries, a Danish company that caters to gamers.
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Monday, December 3, 2007
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The SteelSeries is a line of gaming peripherals with many market segments, with the headphones being probably the most popular one. Whenever we are talking about gaming headphones the first thing that comes to mind when gaming headphones are mentioned are usually those that cover the entire ear, thus efficiently isolating the player from the outside world. These headphones have a different approach.
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Friday, November 23, 2007
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The SteelSeries Siberia Neckband headset is the first neckband headset aimed at gamers. Besides being a neckband headset, SteelSeries further added to its capabilities by including an Xbox 360 adapter. Also included is a detachable volume control that sits on the audio cable.
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Monday, November 19, 2007
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I want to love the Siberia neckset - in fact, I do love it. It looks good, it sounds great and the cables are all decently sized. On top of that, the microphone is good too and I took the Siberia home to test the mic out via Team Fortress 2, where it performed perfectly. The cable is bendy and malleable and the mic itself is perfectly responsive.
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Monday, November 5, 2007
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Besides mousepads SteelSeries also has lots of other products for gamers. In this review I'm taking a look at the SteelSound 4H headset which has been optimized for gamers. SteelSeries claims the 4H is ideal for FPS and RTS gamers because of optimizations for specific sounds found in gaming like gunfire, weapon reloads, footsteps and other crucial in-game sounds. The SteelSeries 4H headset is a cheaper version of the SteelSound 5H v2. The 4H has many of the same features but has a slightly less advanced design and can't be dismantled into three separate pieces.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2007
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Now, I've been into computer hardware and gaming culture long enough now that I have a good idea out of the gate what I will like and what I will not. To be honest, when I first heard I would be reviewing the SteelSeries S&S mousepad, I wasn't too thrilled at the prospect. ?What could possibly be done to make a mousepad worth $40,? I thought to myself. My girlfriend even asked me if Tony was trying to punish me for something. All joking aside, I was flabbergasted when I got the chance to put this baby to work.
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Wednesday, October 10, 2007
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We have checked several of the Steelseries products in the past and we found them to be of great use to gamers. Today we will check out some of their SteelPad series, high quality mouse pads. Gamers need the most precise and frictionless surfaces for a good gaming experience, so we will find out if SteelSeries deliver.
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Tuesday, September 18, 2007
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The S&S itself is a pretty big mouse pad. It's larger than my X-Trac Zoom, at about 12.6" by 10.6", yet very thin at .08". It takes up a significant amount of space, so if you have a small desk, this is not for you. It's made of durable plastic, contrary what the name SteelPad would lead you to believe. The surface isn't completely slick, but has more of a pebbled texture. It gives some tactile feel when moving the mouse around which is something that some gaming mouse pads don't offer. The lower left corner of the S&S has a S&S SteelPad logo. It has a curve at the bottom and rounded corners.
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