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Introduction, Specs
The mouse is one of the most important input devices when it comes to gaming. There are hundreds of great wired gaming mice in all price ranges from major manufactures, but when it comes to wireless options for on-the-go gaming, the major brand options are limited and quite pricey. Today I'm going to review a very inexpensive alternative, the HDE M69 wireless gaming mouse.
With a price of just $13, the HDE M69 is a truly affordable alternative to any major brand's wireless options. It features 6 buttons including left/right click, scroll wheel, back/forward on the left side, and a double left click button.The 1000/1600/2000 DPI settings are chosen via a button right behind the scroll wheel. The 2.4ghz wireless usb 2.0 receiver provides this mouse with a 10 meter range, which is plenty for the average user. It also has a very comfortable full size mouse design, which is nice to see in a wireless mouse.
Look and Feel
Overall the fit and finish of this mouse is pretty outstanding considering the price tag. The matte black finished areas feel extremely smooth to the touch, and the glossy midsection seems to be less prone to scratching than most glossy plastic surfaces. Though it's probably not too surprising at this price point, none of the surfaces have any sort of protective coatings so the build up of "gamer gunk" is bound to happen over time.
The button actuation is nice and tactile all around, and the full-size mouse form factor fits well in even my over-sized hand. This is one thing I find very important in a wireless gaming mouse, having something to fill your hand keeps your fingers on the mouse instead of the surface below it, which can ruin accuracy and overall usability.
One of the features I find to be fairly useless is the "double click" button. Though some may find it useful, I have not ran into any instance where I felt the need to use it. I tried to make myself use the button, but my brain just wouldn't have it. In the end I think most users will have the same problem.
The battery compartment isn't the most easy to open thing, but it gets the job done. behind it you will find the USB dongle and room for a single AA battery. The door it self is probably the worst part about the whole mouse, as it takes a few tries to get it off.
Performance
As for the connectivity and performance, this mouse still keeps delivering.
When connected to my desktop computer, I'm able to use this mouse within the listed distance without issues. 10 meters is quite a distance for a wireless mouse, and probably not something most users will do, but it's nice knowing that this little $13 mouse uses some decent internal components.
The mouse feels very solid in the hand, and with a battery installed it has a nice weight to it making it feel even better. Though there are only three DPI settings, I found that I could "settle" for one of them even though I've been spoiled with a fully adjustable mouse for quite some time. There was also no noticeable latency issues which is always a concern with low priced wireless devices. The sliding pads on the bottom work really well on multiple surfaces, which is also a plus, since most wireless mice end up sliding across pants, couch cushions, and other odd materials.
One thing you might notice is that there is no on/off switch on this mouse, and that's a good observation. This mouse uses an auto turn-off function that in theory sounds like a great way to run your battery down, but in practice actually worked pretty well.
What happens is when the dongle stops putting out it's signal, the mouse automatically turns off. When the dongle starts sending a signal and the mouse is within range, it will wake up with a click of any button. I tested this function with both my laptop and desktop, turning the computer off, removing the dongle, putting the system to sleep, everything I could think of, and every time it worked.
Final Thoughts
After using this mouse with my laptop for a few weeks, I can safely say that this is a pretty decent wireless mouse, especially for the price. It's since replace my long lived Logitech M305.
The fit and finish is great, and the mouse looks like it should come with a higher price tag. Even when you hold it in your hand it feels like more than $13. Of course it also doesn't feel like $60 mouse, but you get the point.
In use I find the mouse to be a great companion for my laptop. It's inexpensive enough that I'm not afraid to just toss it in the front of my bag and go, but it also works well enough that I've since stopped bringing my Razer Naga MMOG to on-the-go gaming sessions.
There are of course a few downsides to a mouse like this. It's not likely that it will withstand years and years of use. It probably won't be the first choice for hardcore gamers because it only has 3 predetermined DPI settings. But in the end this mouse really isn't for someone who needs exactly 3100 DPI and a polling rate of 1000, this is for the user who wants an above average wireless gaming mouse at a below average price.
Availability:
amazon.com: $12.49
Thanks in advance to those who read this review. This is my first attempt at a written review and my first contribution to overclock3D.
The mouse is one of the most important input devices when it comes to gaming. There are hundreds of great wired gaming mice in all price ranges from major manufactures, but when it comes to wireless options for on-the-go gaming, the major brand options are limited and quite pricey. Today I'm going to review a very inexpensive alternative, the HDE M69 wireless gaming mouse.
With a price of just $13, the HDE M69 is a truly affordable alternative to any major brand's wireless options. It features 6 buttons including left/right click, scroll wheel, back/forward on the left side, and a double left click button.The 1000/1600/2000 DPI settings are chosen via a button right behind the scroll wheel. The 2.4ghz wireless usb 2.0 receiver provides this mouse with a 10 meter range, which is plenty for the average user. It also has a very comfortable full size mouse design, which is nice to see in a wireless mouse.
Look and Feel
Overall the fit and finish of this mouse is pretty outstanding considering the price tag. The matte black finished areas feel extremely smooth to the touch, and the glossy midsection seems to be less prone to scratching than most glossy plastic surfaces. Though it's probably not too surprising at this price point, none of the surfaces have any sort of protective coatings so the build up of "gamer gunk" is bound to happen over time.
The button actuation is nice and tactile all around, and the full-size mouse form factor fits well in even my over-sized hand. This is one thing I find very important in a wireless gaming mouse, having something to fill your hand keeps your fingers on the mouse instead of the surface below it, which can ruin accuracy and overall usability.
One of the features I find to be fairly useless is the "double click" button. Though some may find it useful, I have not ran into any instance where I felt the need to use it. I tried to make myself use the button, but my brain just wouldn't have it. In the end I think most users will have the same problem.
The battery compartment isn't the most easy to open thing, but it gets the job done. behind it you will find the USB dongle and room for a single AA battery. The door it self is probably the worst part about the whole mouse, as it takes a few tries to get it off.
Performance
As for the connectivity and performance, this mouse still keeps delivering.
When connected to my desktop computer, I'm able to use this mouse within the listed distance without issues. 10 meters is quite a distance for a wireless mouse, and probably not something most users will do, but it's nice knowing that this little $13 mouse uses some decent internal components.
The mouse feels very solid in the hand, and with a battery installed it has a nice weight to it making it feel even better. Though there are only three DPI settings, I found that I could "settle" for one of them even though I've been spoiled with a fully adjustable mouse for quite some time. There was also no noticeable latency issues which is always a concern with low priced wireless devices. The sliding pads on the bottom work really well on multiple surfaces, which is also a plus, since most wireless mice end up sliding across pants, couch cushions, and other odd materials.
One thing you might notice is that there is no on/off switch on this mouse, and that's a good observation. This mouse uses an auto turn-off function that in theory sounds like a great way to run your battery down, but in practice actually worked pretty well.
What happens is when the dongle stops putting out it's signal, the mouse automatically turns off. When the dongle starts sending a signal and the mouse is within range, it will wake up with a click of any button. I tested this function with both my laptop and desktop, turning the computer off, removing the dongle, putting the system to sleep, everything I could think of, and every time it worked.
Final Thoughts
After using this mouse with my laptop for a few weeks, I can safely say that this is a pretty decent wireless mouse, especially for the price. It's since replace my long lived Logitech M305.
The fit and finish is great, and the mouse looks like it should come with a higher price tag. Even when you hold it in your hand it feels like more than $13. Of course it also doesn't feel like $60 mouse, but you get the point.
In use I find the mouse to be a great companion for my laptop. It's inexpensive enough that I'm not afraid to just toss it in the front of my bag and go, but it also works well enough that I've since stopped bringing my Razer Naga MMOG to on-the-go gaming sessions.
There are of course a few downsides to a mouse like this. It's not likely that it will withstand years and years of use. It probably won't be the first choice for hardcore gamers because it only has 3 predetermined DPI settings. But in the end this mouse really isn't for someone who needs exactly 3100 DPI and a polling rate of 1000, this is for the user who wants an above average wireless gaming mouse at a below average price.
Availability:
amazon.com: $12.49
Thanks in advance to those who read this review. This is my first attempt at a written review and my first contribution to overclock3D.
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