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Step up your game with the precision of this CORSAIR M65 RGB gaming mouse. Featuring a lightweight aluminum frame, this mouse offers smooth, balanced performance and boasts weight-tuning zones for custom weight distribution. This CORSAIR M65 RGB gaming mouse has an 18,000 DPI sensor that offers impressive precision on almost any surface.
 
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5
Solid
on July 8, 2022
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Love this mouse. The Ultra is a great follow-on too. No sticky, soft-touch coating to go bad. The glide, the buttons, the scroll wheel and even the cable are all top shelf IMHO. A great mouse @ MSRP ... a total steal at a sales price as low as 39.99.
Corsair has officially dethroned Logi for me. Corsair software isn't buggy and it just makes sense ... and their build quality is second to none.
Length of ownership: 1
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
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CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB PRO SL DDR4 memory lights up your PC while delivering peak performance in a compact form factor just 44mm tall for wide compatibility with CPU coolers. Every module boasts ten bright, individually controlled RGB LEDs for brilliant illumination. Take control with CORSAIR iCUE software and completely customize every module~s lighting to match your system, create your own custom lighting profiles, and synchronize lighting across all your CORSAIR products. A custom PCB provides superb signal quality for superb performance and stability on the latest Intel and AMD DDR4 motherboards, while tightly screened memory chips unlock superior overclocking ability. For mesmerizing, completely customizable RGB lighting and the best in DDR4 performance, equip your PC with VENGEANCE RGB PRO SL.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Corsair Quality
on June 30, 2022
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Excellent Ram for the price. The RGB feature is fully customizable and well controlled via the iCue software. I had issues with Team Group modules that didn't illuminate and T-Group blamed the motherboard but that wasn't actually true. So I opted for the Corsair Vengeance and everything is working great. Even @ C18 these are not much slower in real-world performance vs. C14 dimms and the iCue software doesn't throw Windows Event errors like other products. My Cinebench 23 scores are still way above 15k and everything runs smoothly - be it gaming or productivity.
My mobo is the Gigabyte X570 Aorus Xtreme and this 16x2 kit is just what I needed. Since I 'go dark' on the mobo's RGB zones, iCue gives me all the control I need and will come in handy using their keyboard & mice products.
Highly satisfied and highly recommended when on sale!
Length of ownership: 11
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
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The ARRIS SURFboard S33 is a DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem that delivers the fastest speeds and the latest technology. With a 2.5 Gigabit and a 1 Gigabit Ethernet port, the S33 enables a multi-gig experience for things like online gaming, 4K video streaming and more. It~s best for cable internet speed plans up to 2.5 Gbps and setup is simple with an easy-to-use app. It's compatible with any Wi-Fi router and saves you money on monthly rental fees. Upgrade your home network with an SURFboard S33 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem.
 
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Buyers Beware
on May 14, 2022
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Can't knock the speed on this thing; detected no measurable loses compared to my aging Netgear modem. In other words... I get all the speed I am paying for.
But the problem with this modem (and I suspect many others now...) is that if you have Comcast/Xfinity, they will provision this modem and download their boot module into it, which then locks you out of the 'Web Manager' internal status web page of the device. I thought something was fishy when I couldn't log into through my router arrangement @ 192.168.100.1 - so it prompted me to connect my laptop directly to it (as Arris recommends anyway). What I got was a login page that wouldn't allow access because the user name or password had been altered - meaning - the defaults were modified. It's important to be able to see the internal logs and the signal/bonding stats from time to time to see if your ISP is having outside infrastructure problems. With Comcast shutting things down, they are basically altering the device you paid for with no notification. Not cool. Not cool at all.
The other problem that prompted me to score this device low is the mobile app Arris prompts you to use to set up and configure your device. Don't waste your time with that on this particular device. It offers nothing of value beyond the information you already have access to on the bottom product label or the quick start card. It's these types of not-even mediocre attempts to promote 'mobile app' benefits that are pretty much deceitful - and that would otherwise prompt me to give this modem 0 stars if the BB review section allowed it. Coupled with the no-go Web Manager lock-out ... I can't recommend this product whatsoever.
Giving this modem 'average' scores on performance and connection quality only because I've used it for such a short period of time. If you sort the reviews by lowest score first, you will see that the S33 also has medium to long term reliability issues that the typical social media agents of Arris will reply to in recognizably unsupported ways. Take those for what they are worth!
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Connection Quality
3 out of 5
3
Performance
3 out of 5
3
Setup
1 out of 5
1
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Effortlessly charge your Surface Duo 2* with this versatile USB-C~ power supply, now with longer USB-C~ cord for easier connectivity, plus Fast Charging.
 
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5
Must Have
on May 6, 2022
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Verified Purchase:Yes
Microsoft quality albeit at an OEM price. Must have for Surface Duo 2 owners.
Length of ownership: 167
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
3 out of 5
3
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
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Keanu Reeves suits up as legendary assassin John Wick in this action-packed triple feature. Included here are John Wick (2014), John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017), and John Wick: Chapter Three - Parabellum (2019).
 
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5 out of 5
5
John Wick FTW
on May 6, 2022
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Excellent series. Outstanding visual and audio presentation. 4K is the only way to go with John Wick!
Length of ownership: 298
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Back-UPS Pro family offers guaranteed power protection for high performance computer systems, routers/modems, external storage devices, game consoles and other electronics in your home or business. These UPSs supply electronics with abundant battery backup during outages and stabilize unsafe voltage levels. They also provide power protection from damaging surges and spikes, and allow the use of management software so you get the most out of your UPS. Premium features of this family may include Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR), an LCD display, Smart Outlets, energy saving functions that reduce electricity use, network manageability, Watchdog, or configurable outlets. Together with the rest of the Back-UPS Pro's standard features, they are the perfect choice to protect your data and keep your system available.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Always APC
on May 6, 2022
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Top quality. Have never experienced and issues with APC backup UPS power products. The batteries are easy to replace after 5 or 6 years and it's a cost effective way to avoid recycling old units. The display is clear, bright and informative. I only wish this new generation of UPS's had the older feature of 'switched' outlets.
Length of ownership: 195
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
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5 out of 5
5
Great visual quality and sound
on May 6, 2022
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great visual quality and sound. Buy it on sale and save a bundle. Highly recommended.
Length of ownership: 14
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The R1280T powered bookshelf speakers have a modern look with quality audio sound. If you~re looking for affordable and versatile bookshelf, computer or home theater set of speakers with uncompromising sound, the R1280T speakers are your go-to 2.0 speaker system.   With a 4-inch bass driver and a calibrated, flared bass reflex port, this bookshelf speaker system delivers robust, rich bass notes and well-balanced audio for an immersive listening experience. Volume dials on the side allow you to control the bass and treble. The dual RCA input and included cables let you connect to various external devices such as laptops, tablets, smartphones, or record players. These Edifier powered bookshelf speakers come with a compact-sized remote control for easy operation. The faithful sound production and performance of the R1280T are any audiophiles dream. Many Edifier customers are use the R1280T for connecting turntables for the best audio experience.
 
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Not Energy Start Compliant
on May 6, 2022
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Computer speakers are usually 'green' in that they go into a sleep or standby level of power use without intervention. These speakers sound great once the have been through a 50 hour break-in period ... but the remote control doesn't have a power off function and the speakers don't go green.
If you want them off, you need to reach around and click the switch (not always convenient depending on your placement...) or by using a power strip. Not acceptable considering the price.
Length of ownership: 45
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Quality
4 out of 5
4
Value
3 out of 5
3
Ease of Use
1 out of 5
1
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In competitive gaming, every frame matters. Introducing Acer's XV271 gaming monitor - the Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution monitor that can keep up with your game play. This AMD FreeSync Premium monitor takes gameplay to the next level of smooth, the game~s frame rate is determined by your graphics card, not the fixed refresh rate of the monitor, giving you a serious competitive edge. Plus, users can enjoy comfortable viewing experience while gaming via flicker-less, low dimming and ComfyView display. The design saves space on your desk and lets you place multiple monitors side by side to build a seamless big-screen display.
 
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3 out of 5
3
Stuck pixels
on May 6, 2022
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Good color rendition, brightness and contrast. The slim bezel design is also very appealing and the unit is light weight without feeling cheap. My unit has a chain of stuck pixels which was surprising, because Acer QC is usually top-shelf.
For those wondering, if you use DP and connect to relatively modern GPU, this monitor will default to 280 HZ straight out of the box. And 280 HZ vs 240 HZ is indistinguishable without invoking 'over drive'.
Very minimum light bleed, almost zero IPS glow and looked fantastic even before using a Spyder X Pro. There is also an app called 'Acer_Display_Widget' that works really well if you're prone to wanting to switch display mode quickly without going into button presses on the rear of the monitor. This can be handy if you want to switch from gaming to content creation or to whatever else...
Wanted to love it but it's a return and I'm not interested in playing the panel lottery this time around. Stuck pixels!
Length of ownership: 1
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
Quality
3 out of 5
3
Value
4 out of 5
4
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Pressure cook, slow cook, sear, saut~, boil, simmer, and steam with the Crock-Pot Express Easy Release. The Easy Release Multi-Cooker lets you pressure cook foods up to 70% faster than a conventional oven but also lets you drop in your favorite ingredients for a delectable slow-cooked meal. It features 3 innovative functions that will take your cooking to the next level. Manual Pressure lets you customize recipes by setting any cook time plus high or low pressure. Simmer Function cooks gently and slowly and helps thicken sauces, and Boil allows you to create more one-pot dishes, such as pasta, poached eggs, and more. When used as a pressure cooker, it features a front steam release dial to keep your hand safe and away from the hot steam being released. The nonstick cooking pot removes for easy cleanup and 6-quart capacity can serve over 7 people, perfect for family meals or large gatherings. The Crock-Pot Express also includes a recipe book, steaming rack, and spoon.
 
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5
This is the One
on October 11, 2021
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
We love it. Easy to use, easy to clean and multi-functional. Probably gets the most use out of ALL of the kitchen appliances we own. Has never let us down... but that's what you get when you purchase Crock-Pot brand. It's big, so check the dimensions vs. your counter space arrangement. But the large capacity of this thing makes a world of difference.
Recommended!
Length of ownership: 156
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
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Get peace and quiet anywhere with these Sony truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds. An advanced HD noise-cancelling processor blocks distracting background noise so you can focus in noisy environments, and Bluetooth connectivity ensures easy use with smartphones and other devices. These Sony truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds include a convenient charging case that offers up to 24 hours of use per charge.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
Power Drain a Problem
By YourMainDude
Inconsistent battery drain during (off mode or standby...who knows) observed after several weeks of ownership. If you turn off the bud with the Sony mobile app and set them down on a table for several days, one bud will report high battery level while the other will report 20% upon their next usage. Within minutes of usage, the low boy will power down following a voice prompt.
This needs fixing.
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YourMainDude
The South
This was a follow-up report...
August 3, 2019
This was a follow-up report...
I'm a Tech Insider product reviewer for Best Buy. You can read my full, intial review from weeks ago.
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Get peace and quiet anywhere with these Sony truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds. An advanced HD noise-cancelling processor blocks distracting background noise so you can focus in noisy environments, and Bluetooth connectivity ensures easy use with smartphones and other devices. These Sony truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds include a convenient charging case that offers up to 24 hours of use per charge.
 
Overall4 out of 54 out of 5
Great for music and noise cancellation
By Rocky
These are the best earbuds for music and noise cancelation. People talk - I don’t hear them. My neighbors ac unit goes on - I don’t hear it.
The only downside is that they don’t do a great job of picking up your voice in phone calls - I’ve been told it sounds like I’m in a tunnel.
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YourMainDude
The South
@ Rocky
August 3, 2019
In case you don't see my response to your comment/lame question to my follow-up report -
I along with a bunch of others reviewed these buds weeks ago... as Best Buy Tech Insiders. Perhaps if you spent the time thoroughly reading original reviews - dating back to the pre-release - you'd understand.
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Get peace and quiet anywhere with these Sony truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds. An advanced HD noise-cancelling processor blocks distracting background noise so you can focus in noisy environments, and Bluetooth connectivity ensures easy use with smartphones and other devices. These Sony truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds include a convenient charging case that offers up to 24 hours of use per charge.
 
Overall3 out of 53 out of 5
Disappointed, overhyped
By OJSilk
Positives:
•Good sound (though not impressed).
•Solid Noise Isolation (for small buds – not near Bose QC35 II).
•No volume control (big miss IMO).
Neutral:
•No IPC rating for working out (perhaps due to technology limitations with NI – fair trade off).
•Large case (extended battery trade off).
Negatives:
•Unknown battery status for case.
•Must hold down each earbud (L&R) simultaneously for 7 seconds to setup additional bluetooth pairings (a big issue for someone with 1 arm or someone who’s arm is injured, like me).
•Sony headphone app is terrible (always needs to reconnect).
I’ve opted for Powerbeats Pro as my every day, go to headphones over these Sony’s. Disappointed as I bought into reviewers hype. As an IOS user, I prefer PBP – who offer excellent sound, battery & have an IPC rating. I also used & was happy with Airpods for a while but battery was subpar, especially after 2+ years of use.
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YourMainDude
The South
Quite telling ...
August 4, 2019
This product is getting an inordinate amount of 'thumbs down' responses to reviews, not to mention immature blather. Makes you wonder about the 'state' of those doing it. Quite telling - indeed.
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Get peace and quiet anywhere with these Sony truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds. An advanced HD noise-cancelling processor blocks distracting background noise so you can focus in noisy environments, and Bluetooth connectivity ensures easy use with smartphones and other devices. These Sony truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds include a convenient charging case that offers up to 24 hours of use per charge.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
Worked for 3 days
By Disappointed
I received this as a gift from my wife. It worked great initially, then after two days one of the earbuds quit working. It doesn't light up at all. I tried the "hard reset" that was recommended but it didn't do anything. There was no water damage and I didn't even take them outside. It just quit. I will have to decide if I want to roll the dice with a replacement unit or just return it and go with a different manufacturer.
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YourMainDude
The South
Buy Galaxy Buds
August 5, 2019
Buy Galaxy Buds
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Get peace and quiet anywhere with these Sony truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds. An advanced HD noise-cancelling processor blocks distracting background noise so you can focus in noisy environments, and Bluetooth connectivity ensures easy use with smartphones and other devices. These Sony truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds include a convenient charging case that offers up to 24 hours of use per charge.
 
Overall3 out of 53 out of 5
Doesn't achieve 5 stars...
By YourMainDude from The South
The Sony WF-1000XM3 True Wireless Noise Canceling In-Ear Headphones are an amazing leap towards perfection - but they fall short.
These ear buds are big. And in terms of 'ear'gonomics - they are uncomfortable, have a strange center-of-gravity and as such - they don't instill confidence when wearing them. Those are just the facts. Not quite sure what dictates the shape & size, perhaps it is the noise cancelling/ambient sound microphones and/or the battery, but It doesn't seem to make a whole lot of sense no matter how you look at it. I've tried the various ear pieces and none of the smaller ones, more suitable for my ear canal, stay snug or provide what I would deem a truly comfortable fit. It's kind of a shame...
The Sony Headphone Connection app for Android is actually one the best I've used. All the functions and status information is laid out in a nice linear fashion. You get battery status, a super logical EQ and various other setting controls. There's even a 'power off' function at the top of the screen. I don't believe I've ever seen that provided by the competition.
Pairing was quick, smooth and simple. I had these ear buds working with my S10 Plus in mere minutes.
Another area keeping these ear buds from achieving perfection is the presence of compression artifacts (high frequency noise) that is generated and sits dead center in the sound field. If you turn off all the sound enhancement features - which these have a nice set of for various use scenarios - the detection of the noise in the upper treble region is diminished. DSEE HX doesn't help but avoiding the brighter EQ settings does help mask the problem... as does disabling Adaptive Sound Control and Ambient Sound Control. One thing worth noting is that Ambient Sound Control keeps defaulting to 'On'. I'd prefer that it didn't to be honest. The sound quality vs. connection reliability control is also another that impacts the severity of the compression artifacts. So in the simplest of terms, the app is good - but the obvious stack up of DSP functions of this product is a bit over-the-top and combinations of them contribute to the distortion issues.
The voice prompting is pleasant and precise. The overall volume (gain) is also good - even considering the presence of the digital compression distortion. These headphones have excellent bass response. Clear, articulate and punchy!
Battery life is outstanding, the charging case is solidly constructed and intuitive to use - and I really appreciate the decision to use a USB-C connector.
Generally speaking, these ear buds sound good (almost great...) - assuming that you find the right settings to tone down the sharp & noisy treble region, but they are bulky and nowhere near what I would call 'ear'gonomic. Not what I expected to come away with for a pair of in ear, stereo headphones at this price point.
Pros:
Easy to set up.
Great battery life.
Excellent charging case.
Impressive bass response and plenty of sound volume.
Cons:
Digital, compression distortion in the treble region.
Bulky and not snug fitting.
Can be uncomfortable to wear for longer listening periods.
I wouldn't recommend these to anyone until such time that Sony cleans up the sound processing, after which I would say - see what you think about the fit & feel in your own ears. So they receive 3 stars as-is and I would bump them to 4 if they can clean up the noise issues. But with that said - there is no way these are a 5 star product considering shape, size & fit.
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YourMainDude
The South
Battery Drain Issues...
August 5, 2019
Inconsistent battery drain during (off mode or standby...who knows) observed after several weeks of ownership. If you turn off the bud with the Sony mobile app and set them down on a table for several days, one bud will report high battery level while the other will report 20%, upon their next usage. Within minutes of turning on, the low boy will power down following a voice prompt. With this follow-up, these are now a 1 star.
This needs fixing.
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LG 65EG9600 OLED Curved 2160p Smart 3D 4K Ultra HDTV: A curved screen, super-detailed resolution, rich blacks and bright colors will immerse you in your favorite movies and TV shows. The Smart TV feature lets you stream a wide range of content and surf the Internet.
 
Overall4 out of 54 out of 5
Beautiful Clarity, Uniformity could be better
By Derrick
Being a previous Plasma owner, I am surprised to say I am impressed. Overall this T.V. is absolutely stunning. The 3D performance is better than any T.V. I have owned. The colors pop, the blacks are inky, and the up-scaling is better than I expected.
My only complaint is the uniformity. On near dark scenes, you can easily see vignetting (vertical banding) across the screen. Its not terrible, but it is distracting. If it weren't for that, I would give it 5 Stars no doubt. Perhaps over time this will improve, if so I will update my review accordingly.
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YourMainDude
The South
Correction
September 11, 2019
Vignetting and vertical banding are two, completely different things. Vignetting is corner darkening...
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The ROCCAT Kain 200 AIMO Wireless RGB Gaming Mouse features a comfortable ergonomic shape and Titan Click technology for vastly improved click balance and precision. The accurate ROCCAT Owl-Eye optical sensor is adjustable up to 16,000dpi and lets you achieve perfect tracking. Its long-life battery is optimized to perform for up to 50 hours on a single full charge. The AIMO illumination eco-system provides RGB lighting and LED effects customizable in 16.8 million distinct colors.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
Not Ready For Prime Time ...
By YourMainDude from The South
The ROCCAT KAIN 200 AIMO is common form factor gaming mouse with one exceptional quality ... the scroll wheel.
Certainly there are other more extravagant offerings in the market, with elaborate RGB lighting schemes & custom weight configurations - but this mouse isn't one of the those. It's clearly targeted at a specific segment of the market, one that wants a familiar shape & feel to the hand and with design simplicity in mind. The left & right Titan buttons are touted as being strong & precise. Personally I felt that they are run-of-the-mill buttons in feel but no less precise. Where this mouse really stands out is the feel and action of the center scroll wheel. ROCCAT nailed it. I don't believe I've ever experienced any other consumer based wheel that rolls and clicks like this. It's in a league of its own. Mouse glide on a rigid surface is excellent but I wasn't nearly as impressed on cloth. Your impression may differ. I simply found the friction force to be too great, even with all the precisely positioned glide pads. I'm still surprised companies are not using USB-C connectors in their peripherals. What's up with that?
Overall I like the ergonomics of this gaming mouse - especially the killer scroll wheel - but where this product falls short is in the Swarm control software and cursor persistence in actual gaming.
First the software - The Swarm software crashes on me constantly. Randomly out of blue when using my computer and sometimes when actually manipulating the mouse settings & lighting. Sometimes it doesn't actually crash but simply closes out on its own. What?
The bigger problem I experience is what appears to be a cursor persistence issues during gaming. I've tried reinstalling the software a bunch of times to no avail. By cursor persistence I mean, pointer visibility. In various games I noticed that the pointer disappears, sometimes for a split-second ... other times for several seconds or more. And when it reappears, it can pop up in an unexpected position on my gaming monitor. I own a huge collection of gaming mice and none of them behave like this. I was able to verify this strange behavior with both wired & wireless connections ... so I know it's not a wireless interference problem. Perhaps future software updates will rectify the issue. One can only hope...
One last note - RGB control is one dimensional. What you set is what you get for both the wheel illumination & the ROCCAT logo.
That is a big oversight in my humble opinion.
Can't recommend this mouse at this time; not until ROCCAT addresses the pointer persistence issues.
Pros:
Simple yet elegant design.
Excellent hard surface glide.
Outstanding scroll wheel action.
Extensive power & DPI precision controls.
Cons:
The so-called "performance coating" just feels like smooth plastic.
Swarm software crashes constantly.
Single dimension of RGB lighting control.
Micro-USB connector. Yuk!
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YourMainDude
The South
Follow-up...
October 29, 2019
A correction to my original review but it doesn't impact the score. Although not intuitive straight away, you can customize the scroll wheel lighting independently of the ROCCAT logo. You can even adjust the brightness of each and drive either down to OFF. Took some digging to try all the settings, but they ARE there. And now that I've played with this mouse a bit more, I've noticed that the light phasing (gradient, breathing, etc...) is less than smooth. Some may find this 'look' to be subpar.
Still can't recommend this mouse.
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The ROCCAT Kain 200 AIMO Wireless RGB Gaming Mouse features a comfortable ergonomic shape and Titan Click technology for vastly improved click balance and precision. The accurate ROCCAT Owl-Eye optical sensor is adjustable up to 16,000dpi and lets you achieve perfect tracking. Its long-life battery is optimized to perform for up to 50 hours on a single full charge. The AIMO illumination eco-system provides RGB lighting and LED effects customizable in 16.8 million distinct colors.
 
Overall3 out of 53 out of 5
Nice Mouse - nonexistent instructions
By Waggly from Chillicothe, IL
OK...so I'm a casual gamer. I thought to myself "hey..maybe I'll like a fancy gaming mouse". I wasn't wrong, it is nice, but I'm not sure I understand all of the hype.
When I opened the mouse, I was surprised to find no instructions in the box. Just a mouse, dongle, charging cable, and some other piece that I'm still not sure what to do with.
I plugged the dongle into my laptop and it fired right up. No issues there are all. The mouse has a very nice feel and fits nicely in my hand. The length of the mouse was nice. I was able to relax my hand nicely and didn't have cramped fingers. The buttons are well placed and very responsive. I definitely like having the DPI button right on the mouse so I can quickly switch between the 5 preset options. I can see where this will be helpful in certain games when I'm moving between close quarters combat vs long range sniping.
Here is where I got confused by the lack of instructions. I knew that a mouse of this quality had to have some type of configuration software utility but there was nothing in the box. So I looked up the mouse online and found the manufacturers website. I was able to navigate through their products and find my mouse. The site then prompted me to download their utility software.
Once the software installed, it immediately wanted to run an update. I found it odd that they don't have the most current version set up as the default download, but the update ran smoothly enough, so no big deal. As soon as the software had updated, it told me that both the dongle and mouse needed to be updated as well. It said to update the dongle first, and then the mouse but didn't tell me how to do that. I was sitting at an update screen with the update button grayed out. It wasn't until I actually connected the mouse to the charging cable and plugged the cable into the USB port on my computer that they update button because available.
Once I clicked the update button, it ran through it's paces and then said everything was up to date. So, after they told me to do things in a certain order, the software just did it all however it wanted anyway.
OK...so I'm still trying to like this thing at this point. Then I start looking around in all the settings. I find lots of cool features such as multiple profiles that you can customize for different games and such. Plenty of cool things to do with the lights on the mouse. Highly customizable PDI settings and easy key bindings with Shift Click options. Looking good.
I start to play around with these setting only to realize that nothing I change seems to stick. I'm now confused and frustrated. I messed with DPI and lights and couldn't make the changes hold. I kept looking for a save or OK button but didn't see one. Finally, as a last ditch effort, I maximized the software window. Low and behold, there was an OK button at the bottom. The default window size and placement for the software had put that section of the frame under my taskbar, so even if I scrolled down, I still would never see the OK button. It was a horrible UX experience for me and really killed my excitement over this product. Maybe if you know all of this ahead of time you can enjoy your new mouse a lot more than I did.
Anyway, once I finally figured out the UI and started playing around with settings I found it to worked very well. Lots of toys to play with.
There is one odd piece of hardware in the package that I just don't get. It is like a converter that seems to change the charging cord from a mini usb to a full size usb when it's not being used to charge the mouse. I'm not sure I understand why I want that or what they intend for me to do with it. I can't really review that piece because I have no idea what it is meant for.
Unfortunately, I found myself thinking "this is cool, but why do I need all of this stuff on a mouse"? My conclusion is that I really don't. While it's fun to play with and gives me some Nerd Street Cred, it's just not necessary for a casual gamer. I'm not good enough for a 16ms different in click response time to matter. Perhaps a professional gamer would notice...I couldn't.
So, I like how it feels. I like how it responds. I like the DPI button. I like the profiles I can save in the software. I don't like the lack of instructions. I don't like the updating processes. I don't like not knowing what the other piece of hardware is meant to be.
Overall I think it's a fine mouse, but probably too expensive for what I'll actually do with it and way overkill on customization settings for most people. Perhaps if the experience had made me feel smart instead of dumb I would feel differently, but I just can't find a lot to be super excited about.
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Apart from Steelseries...
October 31, 2019
Apart from Steelseries who seem to keep a solid grasp on maintaining software that works, most other gaming peripheral companies are having huge issues with software that makes sense or that works reliably. Logitech is probably the worst of the bunch. Their 'Hub' software is utter garbage.
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Terrible Social Media Response from Asus
April 22, 2020
The US based support page for the GU-502GV no longer exists.
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Internet connection? can it handle 1gb or more? and if more how much

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can this be paired with a linksys ea9300 router

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I have the same issue as many other described over here and LG website. The sound of the voices is NOT laud enough during the surround sound action scenes. I chated with LG & they could not help. Could you please advise if someone has found a solution?

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I have an Alienware Aurora R4 with a GTX 760. i know this card will be a huge upgrade but im wondering if my possessor will handle the 2070? i have Intel i7-4820 CPU @ 3.70GHz. also my power supply is a Alienware™ 875 Watt Multi-GPU.

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Should i upgrade from a 1080 to the 2070? IS it worth it?

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Would this fit in a phanteks p300 case? Also would it bottleneck my Ryzen 1400 3.2ghz

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Will this card be good with a 550w power supply i am using an i7 8700k and i want this card but i only have a 550w power supply

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Will this card work with asus h170 motherboard?

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Hello, May I ask how many Pin Connectors does the Nvidia RTX 2070 have? I want to get head start before building my pc.

1 eight pin power connector. That is the beauty of this card.
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