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    Coolermaster sentinel advance

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by TK141, Sep 20, 2011.

  1. TK141

    TK141 Notebook Enthusiast

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    TK141, Sep 20, 2011
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  2. Bearclaw

    Bearclaw Steaming

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    I had it, it's pretty terrible.

    On the surface, it looks awesome; High DPI, great OLED display, replaceable feet, etc.

    But when I started using it, it felt terrible.

    The sensor is really "off". If you move the bottom of the mouse, the sensor doesn't move for some reason, almost like the sensor is placed too high.

    The driver software is also really awkward to use. Finally, the mouse buttons are too stiff and it takes a conscious effort to click sometimes.

    I bought it for $40, and it really feels like a cheap mouse.
     
    Bearclaw, Sep 20, 2011
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  3. WarrenJS

    WarrenJS Notebook Enthusiast

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    Had one myself as well. Great price for the features. Unfortunately my right-click button stopped working within a year... After reading a few other reviews it sounds like many people have had the same issue.

    I guess my gaming and hammering on the right-click were just too much. That being said, the features are great, customization is very good, and profiles are handy for specific programs. If you're hard on mice make sure to pick-up an extended warranty with it.

    W
     
    WarrenJS, Sep 20, 2011
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  4. manman12345

    manman12345 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have the mouse for my desktop, it's great in FPS games and also when i use the XIM3 :).
     
    manman12345, Sep 21, 2011
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  5. kent1146

    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    I would definitely pass on that mouse. It uses a Philips Twin-Eye laser sensor as its imaging sensor, which is notorious in the mouse nerdery world for being the worst sensor you'll find in high-end gaming mouse. Unfortunately, the CoolerMaster Sentinal is a product that tries to sell based on appearance (colored LEDs), because the performance just isn't there.

    If you are looking for a mouse made from someone besides the major mice periphieral makers (Razer, Logitech), check out the Corsair M60. Aluminum chassis construction, adjustable center of gravity, and an Avago S9500 laser sensor (5700dpi). The Avago S9500 is considered to be the best laser imaging sensor you can find in mice, so you know that Corsair is backing up their products with actual performance parts.

    [​IMG]
     
    kent1146, Sep 21, 2011
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  6. Hedonist

    Hedonist Notebook Evangelist

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    @kent

    Wow that mouse looks so firmly built! The design is deliciously good too! Like!
    I checked the price and what $69 only?!

    Their top of the line which is M90 is also not over priced, it's only $79.
     
    Hedonist, Sep 22, 2011
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