TECKNET Wired Gaming Mouse, 8000 DPI Adjustable Optical Sensor USB Computer Mouse, 6 Programmable Buttons & 6 Chroma RGB Backlit, Ergonomic Mice for Laptop Desktop PC/Mac Mouse - Black

I just got this mouse two days back and have been really enjoying it, no obvious flaws (yet >.>).Size, it's a little on the bulky side though that is likely in part my perception after having used almost exclusively cheap laptop mice for years - it is in fact smaller than some cheap three button mice that ship with certain name brand desktop PCs, also, I have reletively small hands and I have absolutely no issue using it.The scroll wheel is quite nice and is textured to allow for grip - however I would have liked it to resist turning more or have a more mechanical feel, that is not to say that it is overly loose or imprecise it just doesn't have much in the way of tactile feedback when you scroll with it. This is personal taste I'm sure and many will prefer this smoother style.Buttons, well you have five buttons you can use, left, right, middle and two thumb buttons (on the left hand side i.e. designed for right handed users). There is a sixth button but this is a non-programable (I believe) button whose purpose it to cycle through three preset levels of responsiveness for mouse movement. A good little addition I feel - if you are buying the mouse for gaming then you will surely appreciate being able to alter the sensitivity on the fly. The buttons aren't too sensitive which is good because otherwise the thumb buttons would be succeptable to accidental presses. I think they hit a good balance here. I would say that one more button would have been ideal in my view, not too many to get used too but it would certainly be a boon, perhaps that is just greedy though.The mouse itself is quite a hefty weight for its size, but you aren't meant to be picking it up during use so it isn't a bad thing, if anything it gives a greater feeling of control making accidental twitches less likely and giving you a greater sense of what movements you are inputing as you do so. An interesting feature (apparently it is specially weighted) which I must admit I never considered before the product arrived.Another interesting note is that the wire via which you connect is not simply sheathed in plastic as is status quo with mice but instead knitted cord which makes it more resilient. A nice touch which will hopefully increase the lifespan of the item by reducing the risk of split or frayed wiring.Looks are just kind of gorgeous, I wasn't considering looks when I ordered and couldn't remember what it looked like until delivery but it was a nice thing to unbox and even better once plugged in, the back of the mouse is slightly translucent giving out a subdued red and blue glow through a latticework of plastic, the sides are likewise styled. All of the translucent parts are tinted though so the light is not intrusive or distracting, just kind of pretty when you're not holding the mouse. Also, both the left and right button extend slightly further than expected which gives it a vaguely industrial/sci-fi look. All in all pretty gorgeous.The seller clearly dispatched very promptly as it arrived three days after ordering on free delivery - prompt dispatches must always be a plus, no one wants to wait for their new playthings.Price, very good. I don't consider myself much of a gamer but wanted to treat myself, I couldn't justify the high price of most 'gaming mice' but this was a steal comparatively and that definitely helped me make up my mind.Cheap, pretty, feels good to use, gives the appearance it will be sturdy, fast dispatch. It has a lot of pros and no real problems.

For some time I have been using a Microsoft Basic Optical Mouse for everyday use on my desktop machine. It's a simple, reliable no-frills option that I have been very happy with. However, having had the chance to test out this TeckNet Gaming Mouse and using it as my everyday mouse for a few days now, I am actually quite pleased with the change.The big advantage, for me, of the new TeckNet mouse is size and speed. I have largish hands, and the MS mouse always felt just a shade wee - the TeckNet Raptor mouse fits my hand perfectly. This doesn't make a huge difference, but it is that little bit more comfortable in the hand. The other thing is speed - I have two 1920x1080 monitors on my desk, and the higher resolution of the gaming mouse means that the cursor fairly zips around. At first I found this a little disconcerting, and I was planning to change the pointer speed in the settings - but I quickly got used to it. I especially like that I don't have to lift the mouse off my desk nearly as much as I used to. I am a cluttered-desk kind of guy, so this is really a help to me.The biggest downside I've experienced so far has been the two thumb buttons on the left side of the mouse (unlike my old mouse, this Raptor gaming mouse has a definite 'handedness'!). These are mapped to browser back/forward (at least in Ubuntu), and I found myself accidentally pressing them when grabbing the mouse. There is, however, a little 'nub' on the side for your thumb to rest on, where it is clear of the buttons - I am getting into the habit of letting my thumb rest on that, and it helps with the accidental navigation.The mouse itself is rather attractive. The matte black looks smart, and the blue LED 'face' - while not especially to my taste - is understated enough that doesn't bother me too much. The textured feel of the plastic is nice, and as I've mentioned the size is right for me - and the subtle flare out to the base is comfortable, too. In use, the mouse moves easily and with precision - in the end I'm finding the higher resolution to be really helpful - enough that I will be using this mouse as my everyday pointer.As for buttons, there are the usual two top buttons, which 'click' with very little pressure, though there is a definite tactile feedback - no doubt handy for games which require rapid clicking. Nestled between them is the scrollwheel, which is wrapped in a rubber ring - a nice, smooth movement with subtle but clear detentes. The scrollwheel also 'clicks' as a third mouse button, and the action is such that it is easy to click without activating the scroll. Just behind the wheel is a little rectangular button, just about accessible without sliding your hand off the mouse. On the left side of the mouse are two thumb buttons, easily accessible even while the mouse is in use - as long as you're right-handed. The shape of the mouse is symmetrical, and it's easy to use as a leftie - except for these two buttons.The mouse without cable weighs in at 95g, versus 58g for my old Microsoft mouse. You don't notice the extra weight except that it feels a bit more 'solid' - a good thing, in my view. The cable is also wrapped in what appears to by braided nylon, which will presumably help it last, but I don't think I've ever worn out a mouse cable!Overall I am more pleased than I had expected with the mouse, and will be keeping it on my desk. It's a quality item for a budget price. As you would expect, it works without a hitch in both Linux and Windows machines.Note: I received a free mouse in exchange for this unbiased review.Further Note: I figured out that I could use xev and xmodmap to disable those thumb buttons... mouse is now perfection! Also, something I didn't notice before but is handy for 'fiddly' work: the small button just behind the scroll wheel actually cycles the mouse resolution - so you can slow your pointer right down (eg for photo retouching) without having to mess about with settings!

This is a great mouse! excellent value.. When I received this item I was impressed with how it felt. there's nothing that feels cheap about it. In fact, I thought it looked way nicer than it did in the photos. Perfect size, feels like quality. The front section of the mouse has a polished steel feeling to it which is nice to the touch. The contours were perfect and felt really fitting in my hand with the buttons in all the right places.The only button that seems awkward to me is the small button next to the scroll wheel on the top centre. I tend not to use it since I feel I have to move my hand away from its natural resting position to activate it. but since I use it for GW2, the 5 quick access buttons are enough. the lights are a bit bright though, which doesn't bother me but it may not be your thing. The weight for me feels perfect, just the right amount so it doesn't feel sluggish but also just enough so it doesn't feel cheap. everything works really well and I'm glad I bought it. I haven't used any other gaming mouses to make a judgement based on comparisons but as a mouse, I feel it works the way it was designed to. Very easy to program the buttons. I just went to 'options' in whatever game and click the mouse button that I wanted to bind. No disk or anything needed just plug and play and no mouse pad needed either. feels good on any smooth surface.Tecknet products seem great and it makes me wonder, If I can get such a great product for a few pennies.. then I wonder what I can get spending a bit more. Do your research!!