Testseek.co.uk have collected 69 expert reviews of the Microsoft SideWinder X8 Mouse and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft SideWinder X8 Mouse.
March 2009
(82%)
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The editors liked
Resolution adjustable on the fly
Battery life indicator
Buttons logically arranged under the thumb
Extra pads in teflon and nylon
Original design
Hybrid wired/wireless design eliminates downtime between battery charges
BlueTrack sensor lets you use it on a wide variety of surfaces
Easy on-the-fly macro recording
4
000dpi maximum
Good performance. Great charging system.
The editors didn't like
Scroll wheel too stiff
Reporting frequency set at 500 Hz
Basic software
Scroll wheel needs a better grip
Signal drop-off in wireless mode at high sensitivity
Hybrid wired/wireless design eliminates downtime between battery charges; BlueTrack sensor lets you use it on a wide variety of surfaces; easy on-the-fly macro recording; 4,000dpi maximum
Scroll wheel needs a better grip; signal drop-off in wireless mode at high sensitivity
Microsoft's SideWinder X8 Mouse isn't the only mouse that can swap seamlessly between wired and wireless modes. But, with its BlueTrack sensor and on-the-fly macro-recording capability -- not to mention a competitive price -- we imagine plenty of PC g...
Abstract: The SideWinder X8 is Microsofts best gaming mouse since the IntelliMouse. Its sleek and comfortable to use, and the build quality is excellent. The feature set is very practical, with the cable tidying and securing puck a handy extra. While we suspec...
Microsoft's SideWinder X8 combines the best aspects of both wired and wireless mice, adds its funky, high-sensitivity BlueTrack technology and wraps it up in a slick, ergonomic package. Put simply, the X8 is the gaming mouse we've been waiting for Microso...
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