Date: February 1st, 2007
Article by: Karl Van der Walt (Hardware Reviewer)
Edited by: Nathan Glentworth (Owner / Head Editor)
Product was submitted by: Steel Series
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES
SteelSeries Ikari Optical highlights:
- Specific design for FPS gamers
- Proven LED technology
- Driverless, plug-and-play feature for LAN gamers
- Ability to toggle between 2 CPI settings
The SteelSeries Ikari mice are the result of 15 months extensive research of ergonomics, technology, shape, motion, hand grip and play styles by gamers. The shape, materials and specifications of the SteelSeries Ikari mice are based on input from professional players from Team 3D, compLexity, mousesports, SK Gaming, Team NoA and other world-class gaming organizations, who collectively represent the world's most accomplished gamers in Counter-Strike and other gaming disciplines.
The SteelSeries Ikari Optical was designed as a no-bullshit, top performer for FPS gamers. The research and development emphasized a “no nonsense, no crap" approach with proven optical technology that allows gamers consistent, fast movements without technical difficulties of any kind.
Specifications for SteelSeries Ikari Optical:
- Frames per second: 6.500
- Inches per second: 40
- Counts Per Inch (CPI): 400 - 1600
- Acceleration: 15 G
- Buttons: 5
- Cord: 2 m / 6.5 ft (braided to improve durability)
- Polling: 1000Hz
- Lift distance: 3,5 mm
- CPI high/low indicator
- Gold-plated USB connector
- Large pressure points that reduce friction for optimized glide
- Driverless, plug-and-play feature for LAN gamers
- Measurements: 130 mm x 83 mm (5,1 x 3,3in) - height 36 mm (1,4in)
- Operating systems: Win XP/Vista/Win 2000/Win 98/Win ME/Mac OS
PRODUCT COMPOSITION
The packaging has a cutout to display the mouse in all its glory. SteelSeries packaging is always classy and this is no different.
Inside the box is SteelSeries standard package containing a driver CD, the manual, a case badge and a product leaflet.
Last out of the box is the mouse itself, don't be fooled by the picture this thing is huge but more about that later. The finish on the mouse is very shiny. You can see my office window reflected on the mouse. You can also clearly see the sleeved cable, a very useful addition to any peripheral you will be connecting and disconnecting frequently. SteelSeries really are on top of things in the quality department.
The 5 buttons on the mouse are well placed so as not to get in the way whilst still being accessible easily.
