OCZ Equalizer Laser Gaming Mouse

OCZ Equalizer Laser Gaming Mouse
Manufactured by: OCZ Technology
Price : US$40
Reviewed by:
Date : September 30th 2007

The Equalizer Laser Gaming Mouse

The Orange button on the center is called the “Triple Threat Button” which performs 3 clicks for every single click you make. This is an ideal feature for FPS gamers. We tried this on a few games and it worked quite well but some weapons that required reloading didn’t work well with this feature. Nevertheless having 3 bursts of fire for each click is something a lot would really enjoy having.

The black button behind the scroll wheel is for you to change the DPI settings for the laser on the fly. You have the option of selecting the following DPI settings as shown on the underside of the mouse.

The scroll wheel changes color to the corresponding color set against the label shown above to give the user a visual indication of which DPI setting is currently been set. For example if the current DPI setting is 800 the scroll wheel will glow green. From a practical gaming point of view I don’t see much use of having to change the DPI settings on the fly as most gamers stick to one or two settings from the start.

Note that changing the DPI setting to the highest setting (2000dpi) does not mean it will increase your accuracy; it only increases the speed at which the mouse moves on your screen. Personally I find it hard to work if the setting is set to over 1200dpi and for most games I set the dpi setting to 800 as it gives me the best movement. Some of you out there however might be used to or will get used to higher dpi settings, so this is still a good feature to have regardless.

Going back to the underside of the mouse you will not see it in the picture; however there are actually two lasers for better accuracy. Most mice come with just one single laser but having two provides much better precision and control.

Conclusion

Having used the Equalizer for a few weeks it has replaced the MS laser mouse I have been using forever. The Equalizer gaming mouse is a lot more ergonomic, feels great to the touch and has features which you can’t live without once you get used to.

Some of the key features of this mouse are the Triple Threat Button, programmable keys, 6 DPI settings, and ergonomic design. The design and material used to build the mouse is second to none however the only concern I have with the Equalizer is that the cord used for the USB connection is quite thin which feels like it’ll snap in two if it receives some force by accident.

With a price tag of US$40 this is one of the most affordable gaming mice out there in the market with this level of features and quality. So if you’re on the hunt for a new gaming mouse, look no further, OCZ’s Equalizer Gaming Laser mouse will serve you well and with a 6 year warranty you simply cannot go wrong here.

Performance	98%
Build Quality	99%
Originality	98%
Value	99%

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