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    Review: Anker Vertical Ergonomic Optical USB Wired Mouse

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by xnap30, Feb 25, 2014.

  1. xnap30

    xnap30 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey guys,

    This is my first review and also the first vertical mouse I've ever had. I really needed something a little bit more comfortable so I decided to go with this since it was the best price for feature ratio.

    I have to say that I'm blown away by this mouse. I spend a lot of my time by the computer, probably 10 hours a day or more. I have been using the mouse for a week now, and I really do feel an improvement in comfort after long hours of usage

    It is very different from traditional mice and needs getting used to. My reflexes and actions were so used to using a standard computer mouse for many years that you will have to retrain your hand actions. I kept reaching for it wrong without looking and was like what the heck is this thing. Then it kicks in after 3 days of keeping in my mind that I need to reach for it in a new manner. My hand placement and movement went to muscle memory within 3 days though.

    Also I've been getting compliments that this mouse looks like a shark and the cool blue led line definitely adds to the cool factor.
    There's even a DPI button to switch between 2 DPIs, I keep mine on the high one since I like my cursor speed to be fast.

    It's pretty sturdy and the plastic doesn't feel cheap. I got the wired one and the wire is a nice thickness. Although I do wish I've gotten the wireless one now since I can have more freedom with wireless than wired but oh well, it was a $14 investment and I really enjoy it.

    Other than that, I think this is the best ergonomic mouse you can get for such little money. Really worth the price and the quality feels amazing.

    Retailer: Amazon
    Manufacturer: Anker
    Price: $14
    Link: Amazon.com: Anker® Vertical Ergonomic Optical USB Wired Mouse 1000 / 1600 DPI, 5 Buttons Vertical Mouse: Computers & Accessories

    Pros and Cons:

    Delivery:
    Fast and well packed, only took 3 days using standard shipping

    Package:
    Very nice package
    2 layers of plastic, mouse is in inner layer
    Nice feeling material holding it and great instructions and graphics

    Mouse:
    Very responsive
    Lots of use full button such as back and forth
    Laser tracking
    Smooth scroll wheel
    Responsive clicks
    Easy to navigate
    Ergonomic
    Cool LED lighting

    Cons:
    Only con is the clicks are a little louder than my old mouse but I might modify it if it doesn't quiet in a month. Still need to break it in.
     
    xnap30, Feb 25, 2014
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