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Battle of the Mice Review: QPad K5 vs Sharkoon FireGlider Print E-mail
Written by Will Smith - Posted on Monday, 30 August 2010 02:03   
Article Index
Battle of the Mice Review: QPad K5 vs Sharkoon FireGlider
QPad 5K Laser Mouse
QPad 5K Software
Sharkoon RUSH FireGlider
Sharkoon FireGlider Software
Verdict and Conclusion

Introduction

When it comes to serious gaming on your PC, there are only two things which gamers are really fussy about ... and that's the keyboard and mouse. These two underated peripherals, are what controls the game characters in their virtual universe, so only the best-suited keyboard and mouse will do the job. It's like being equipped with the correct gear before you set out to do anything outdoor activity. Take for example, climbing, wakeboarding, skating or any outdoor sport ... would you use unbranded equipment that's not specifically designed for that sport? The answer is NO, and neither would I ...

Over the past few years we've seen a massive explosion in online and professional gaming, with big prizes up for grabs. At last year's WCG (World Cyber Games) Finals sponsored by Samsung, the 1st prize was USD $80,500!! ... and that's just for the CounterStrike competition. This kind of e-sport is serious business, and requires professional gaming equipment that's more than just your average keyboard and mouse.

Last month we looked at Steelseries' XAI Laser Gaming mouse. It was an excellent gaming mouse with a lot of great programmable options, which are ideal for serious professional gamers like the guys from Team Fnatic. This week we take a look at two laser gaming mice ... one from QPad 5K and the other from Sharkoon.

 

 

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QPad 5K Gaming Laser Mouse

QPad is based Sweden, home of Dreamhack - World's largest LAN event. They specialises in professional gaming peripherals such as laser gaming mouse, mouse pad and mouse feet (or glides). They've recently released the QPad 5K gaming laser mouse, which is designed specifically for the professional gamer or any hardcore gaming enthusiast. Our Funky Kit review team will be taking a closer look at this mouse. For those who've never heard of QPad until now ... here's a little something taken from their website.

"QPAD built its success on a grassroots commitment to the gaming community. Like you, we thrive in the madness of competition and embrace the free spirit of gaming. Our sponsorship of the Q Tour, communities, cups, tournaments, teams and LAN parties reflects this commitment. The knowledge we’ve gained has fed into our development of high quality products that have a great performance and given many a winning edge."

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Sharkoon FireGlider Laser Mouse

Sharkoon are based in Germany and comes from a slightly different background. They produce on all sorts of peripherals from keyboard/mouse to USD HDD docking stations. More recently, they've entered the gaming market and launched a new brand called RUSH ... selling keyboards, mouse and headsets for gamers. We'll be taking at a look at their FireGlider Laser Mouse. For those who've never heard of Sharkoon until now ... here's a little something taken from their website.

"From a worldwide distribution network spanning more than 30 countries, we offer customers a portfolio of unrivalled products for all areas of the PC. Moreover, our selection of products is constantly developing and reaches the broadest possible group of customers. Since its inception in 2002, Sharkoon has shown consistent growth and set itself apart through steadily increasing sales.

Our goal is the continued growth and expansion of our expertise, to be demonstrated in the establishment and development of successful and sustainable business relationships with our customers and partners. Some of our biggest strengths are our flexibility and rapid response capabilities and the ability to react to future market and technology"

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Both of these mice look very professional and offer high DPI customisation, as well as programmable buttons. It will be interesting to see how it performs in our tests. We'll be testing it on a few popular games such as StarCraft II, Left for Dead, Aliens vs Predator and of course Counter Strike. It's the battle of the mice ... QPad K5 vs Sharkoon FireGlider. Who will come out on top? Read on and find out.

Right, let's not waste any more time and take a closer look at the specifications of these laser gaming mice, starting with the QPad 5K ...

 

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