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'../banner.php' ?> </h2> <h2 align="center">MonsterGecko PistolMouse FPS (cont.)</h2> <p align="left"><strong>Description:</strong></p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/pistol_mouse/06.jpg"><img src="atruereview/pistol_mouse/06th.jpg" width="250" height="101" border="0" alt="MonsterGecko PistolMouse FPS"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p align="left"> MonsterGecko's PistolMouse FPS, as the name suggests, is a pistol shaped mouse. At first glance, it might be mistaken for a marksman's trophy. It consists of a hand gun replica mounted on top of a long base. The majority of the mouse is a black military grade, high density ballistic plastic with burgundy colored triggers, scroll wheel, rubber side grips, and bottom base. The main trigger is made of anodized aluminum and functions as the left mouse button. A secondary trigger is located where the bottom of the trigger cage and front of the grip meet. This trigger is also made of anodized aluminum and functions as the right mouse button.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/pistol_mouse/07.jpg"><img src="atruereview/pistol_mouse/07th.jpg" width="250" height="200" border="0" alt="MonsterGecko PistolMouse FPS"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>Both sides of the pistol handle are equipped with Gecko Gel grips that can be removed for users with smaller hands. Above the grip is a wide (13mm) rubber scroll wheel. The barrel of the gun is corked with a plastic orange plug.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/pistol_mouse/08.jpg"><img src="atruereview/pistol_mouse/08th.jpg" width="118" height="250" border="0" alt="MonsterGecko PistolMouse FPS"></a><a href="atruereview/pistol_mouse/09.jpg"><img src="atruereview/pistol_mouse/09th.jpg" width="99" height="250" border="0" alt="MonsterGecko PistolMouse FPS"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p>PistolMouse's bottom features 5 slick black round feet. As listed in the features, the optical sensor is placed closer to the front of the base, about 47mm down. The base of the PistolMouse FPS is transparent. This makes visible the circuit board around the optical sensor as well as a rectangular steel weight at the back of the base.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/pistol_mouse/10.jpg"><img src="atruereview/pistol_mouse/10th.jpg" width="150" height="250" border="0" alt="MonsterGecko PistolMouse FPS"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p align="left"><strong>Usage and Performance:</strong></p> <p align="left"> Ergonomically, the PistolMouse FPS is a very well designed mouse. This is mainly because it allows your hand to be positioned perpendicular to the mouse pad, which is natural for the wrist. The smooth curves of the handle and Gecko Gel grips make gripping the PistolMouse's handle very comfortable. The main and secondary triggers as well as the scroll wheel are all well positioned within easy reach. The mouse is vertically symmetrical which makes it very comfortable to use with either hand.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/pistol_mouse/11.jpg"><img src="atruereview/pistol_mouse/11th.jpg" width="250" height="177" border="0" alt="MonsterGecko PistolMouse FPS"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p>Ergonomics aside, the PistolMouse FPS takes quite a bit of time to get use to. Moving the cursor left and right can be very easily done with a simple flick of the wrist to pivot the mouse. The offset optical sensor and weight at the rear base make this very simple. Moving the cursor up and down; however, requires full arm motion. This means the two axis of cursor movement is done with separate hand and arm movements. It is mainly because of this that the PistolMouse FPS will take a lot of time to get use to.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/pistol_mouse/12.jpg"><img src="atruereview/pistol_mouse/12th.jpg" width="215" height="250" border="0" alt="MonsterGecko PistolMouse FPS"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p>Another thing that will take some getting use to is the main trigger has about a half inch squeeze of meaningless light resistance before the actual click occurs. No hair trigger here. The secondary trigger can be pressed by lifting the middle finger (the most likely finger in position) and pressing up on the button; or as MonsterGecko suggests, by simply squeezing the grip. The scroll wheel is nicely implemented with a slight slant, therefore, the thumb can easily access it. The wheel features 24 clicks per revolution and can be clicked on both sides. Unfortunately, the scroll wheel feels like it's rubbing against something and the clicks do not feel very defined.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/pistol_mouse/13.jpg"><img src="atruereview/pistol_mouse/13th.jpg" width="250" height="113" border="0" alt="MonsterGecko PistolMouse FPS"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p>Once I got somewhat use to the PistolMouse FPS, it became fun to use. It is suggested to lower the mouse sensitivity of games played because the offset optical sensor makes the mouse very sensitive. Some time should be taken to adjust the sensitivity to the preferred optimal level. Comparatively, the base of the mouse is quite large, so using it on a big mouse pad is ideal. The slick feet worked very well on most surfaces, especially on the speed side of my test mouse pad the <a href="http://www.atruereview.com/exactmat/index.php">Razer eXactMat</a>. </p> <p>A few rounds of Medal of Honor and FryCry demonstrated to me that the PistolMouse works very well during stationary fire like when manning a stationary machine gun, close quarter combat, or long range snipering where the subject is not moving very much. However, when the subject is moving a lot or is small, I found it difficult to quickly aim and track the subject. In addition, though it is nice to be able to make quick left and right turns with the flick of a wrist, whenever I turned and went in that direction, I had to re-center the mouse so the front is pointing forward again. It is great to be able to use the scroll wheel without having to take a finger off any of the triggers. Plus, the feeling of offing enemies with a pull of a trigger is very satisfying.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/pistol_mouse/14.jpg"><img src="atruereview/pistol_mouse/14th.jpg" width="250" height="197" border="0" alt="MonsterGecko PistolMouse FPS"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p>Needless to say, beyond FPS games the PistolMouse is not an ideal mouse choice. For RTS and RPG games, a standard mouse is still your best option. Unless you really like the feel of "shooting" icons, normal everyday cursor navigation with the PistolMouse is just plain awkward.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong></p> <p> Quality and comfort wise, the PistolMouse FPS is a great product. The mouse has a very sturdy feel and holding it is very comfortable, for either hand. The placement of the buttons and scroll wheel allows for separate fingers to operate them. Using the mouse, however is not as pleasant as I would have liked. The separated horizontal and vertical cursor movement takes a while to get use to, if ever. In addition, the main trigger has a somewhat long and redundant pull. </p> <p>Overall, if you feel the idea of fragging aliens, mercenaries, and zombies with a pull of a trigger is worth the time you need to invest for the learning curve, then the PistolMouse is for you. The MonsterGecko PistolMouse FPS is a very unique product that will help enhance the realism of your favorite FPS games.</p> <p><strong>Pros:</strong></p> <ul> <li> Great build quality</li> <li> Very comfortable</li> <li> Removable handle grips for smaller hands</li> </ul> <p><strong>Cons:</strong></p> <ul> <li> Takes a lot of time to get use to</li> <li> Redundant trigger pull</li> <li> Rough scroll wheel scrolling</li> </ul> <p><strong>Ratings:</strong></p> <table border="0"> <tr> <td width="95">Esthetics: </td> <td width="88">Excellent</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Performance: </td> <td> Good</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ergonomics:: </td> <td>Excellent</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Packaging:</td> <td>Excellent</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Price: </td> <td> Very Good</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Overall: </td> <td>Very Good </td> </tr> </table> <p>(Ratings Possible: Terrible, Very Bad, Bad, Fair, Good, Very Good, Excellent)</p> <p align="left"><a href="atruereview/pistol_mouse/index.php"></a> <a href="pistol_mouse/index.php">Previous (Introduction & Features)</a></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <div id="footer" class="clr"> <div class="rk-1"> <div class="rk-2"> <div id="the-footer">  </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html>

MonsterGecko PistolMouse FPS

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MonsterGecko PistolMouse FPS

MonsterGecko PistolMouse FPS

MonsterGecko PistolMouse FPS

MonsterGecko PistolMouse FPS

MonsterGecko PistolMouse FPS

MonsterGecko PistolMouse FPS