So, my Zowie seems to by "dying" as in buttons are starting to double click and you can't actually bend the springs that are responsible for those buttons back. So I'm looking for a new general use/fps-mouse. I actually really loved the Zowie (driverless, just 2 extra buttons, etc.) especially with that extremely accurate sensor. But it was a bit too small for me, I couldn't palm it correctly. I would really like something like the good old MX-518 where your hand can rest properly on the entire mouse without sliding off at the side.
With that out of the way, I know of most companies and I mostly know what they have to offer, I just want to make sure that I'm not missing an obvious choice.
So, thanks for any recommendations, just to sum it up again: big, good for palmgripping, driveless would be nice, not too many buttons, I prefer optical over laser, no acceleration, minimalist looks if possible, I don't need LEDs or any of that stuff, it would be nice if the mouse just worked at 2300 DPI just like my Zowie, but I can also adjust to a different "natural" DPI of a new mouse as long as it isn't crazy high.
Well, I could recommend the G600, it's pretty large IMO and I palm it most of the time. I've got small hands though. Pretty much fits everything but your "not too many buttons" criteria - it's got 12 macros around your thumb, backlit by RGB LEDs; a ring finger button, tilting scroll wheel and two buttons behind the aforementioned scrollwheel.
To quote pistol:
I would say the G600 is good for anyone with medium to large hands. Probably best for large hands in my opinion, but not unusable for someone with smaller hands.
Tek syndicate review of it where the aforementioned quote is found (in the comments, on the site): HYPERLINK WOAH
I'm really not looking for an MMO mouse, but thanks for the suggestion. I guess the easiest transition would still be a Logitech G400s, but it looks awful for one thing and many people are complaining about the cable breaking off after a year or so of normal use. Which doesn't sound too thrilling.
Looks interesting, especially at that price-point, but tracking complaints and a laser sensor (which I don't necessarily trust to begin with) is a bit of a turn-off.
The Avior 7000 is nice. Some people complain about excessive smoothing. At the very least, there's no acceleration. The 3310 sensor gets 5 stars from me.
What about the Naos 7000? The shape and size seem pretty interesting. If the sensor is accurate and if I can just use it at my usual 2300 DPI then that would be awesome. Is the smoothing noticeable? I really want 1:1 movement or as close as I can get to that tbh.
I have used the NAOS. It has the same software and sensor. But my hand felt the fatigue from trying to lift the NAOS. It's hard to get a firm grip on the sides if you have large hands. It is very low in height. It would have been nice to have some rough-touch pads on the side. As you probably know, Mionix use soft-touch material. I quickly switched to the AVIOR.
The issue you may take from these Mionix mice is the drivers. Sometimes, I have to reinstall my OS to get the buttons working. It is something of a rarity. But I am particular about sensors, and the 3310 and firmware seem ok to me. I'm very much the same as you, I cannot use laser mice.
Opinions will differ. I am more of a fingertip grip gamer. Even so, I did try to palm the NAOS, and my hands were too big to place flat on the NAOS chassis. Tips of my fingers would perch over the edge.
Other than that, it is quite an expensive piece. Doesn't have a metallic chassis, nor any weight system. Consider the 3310 on something a little cheaper.
I'll see if I can find the Naos at a shop here somewhere. If I like the shape I'll probably try it out. From what I've read it performs best at lower CPI anyway (which is fantastic since I'll be using it at 2300) and the shape should be preference/taste at the end of the day. Thanks for your input, assuming I have no driver issues and it works properly this should hopefully work out. I also checked the spring that holds the button that is currently double-clicking on my Zowie, and it seems like they use a better system for that as well. It doesn't look like it would just bend over time and flatten out since it is captive in the middle.
It is a very satisfying click. The driver issue only affected the middle mouse button, which some people seldom use.
I use a DPI of anywhere between 700 and 2500. There's a three-step switch. Very easy to build muscle memory. It has the predictability that anyone would want from an optical mouse. If you like the chassis; the mouse/sensor will compliment your style, I'm certain
Not every sensor is accurate at all CPI, even if they are freely adjustable. And no, some mice (like my Zowie) only give you a few settings that work perfectly for that specific sensor.
Okay, tried it out at a store and took it with me immediately. The Naos, that is. I really like the shape, it fits my hand really well. No software issues either. Dialed in my 2300 DPI and it works just fine. Thanks for the recommendation, this is exactly what I was looking for.