iOne Lynx-Q5 High Precision Gaming Mouse Review

A few months back I bought hubby a new mouse because he'd been complaining about how much he missed having a gaming mouse. I decided to pick up the iOne Lynx-Q5 high precision gaming mouse for him to use, and he's loved it.

I haven't really had a chance to use it since the day he took it out of the box, but I finally got around to testing it out myself today. I borrowed it to use with my new computer while he was at work, and since he didn't run home to play Battlefield I got in a little extra testing time. I can see why hubby loves this mouse, but honestly it's just not for me. Here is a list of the features.

• 7-Button Ergonomic design
• High performance mouse for gaming
• Accurate and instant positioning of cursor under high speed movement
• Image processing speed: 5.8M/second
• Highest speed: 1m/second
• Highest acceleration: 15g
• 1600 dpi optical sensor rate with 3 adjustable sensor rate (400dpi, 800dpi, 1600dpi)
• USB interface with PS/2 adapter
• 2 meter non tangle cable
• Super smooth Teflon feet

Ok I see where this mouse has it's high points. I do like the 7 button design. You can easily scroll through websites while going forward or back with the click of a button. You can also control the scroll speed directly from the mouse with a quick click up or down without having to load your mouse settings via your computer to change them. The fact that you have a three-tier resolution of 400, 800, or 1600dpi that can easily and quickly be changed with just a click is also an added benefit.

The mouse really is a great mouse for the cost of around $14.95, but here's where I have a problem with it. The ergonomic design is nice, but it's not made for small hands. After a friend used hubby's computer I heard her complaining that his mouse was just too bulky and hard to use. After spending the day testing it out I have to agree. This mouse is made for larger manly hands. I know I'm a small woman, but the bulky design leaves me stretching my fingers to reach some of the buttons.

Informal Critique Rating? Stay away from this mouse if you've got smaller hands. I'll give it 4 stars for all the great features packed into the small price with just the one flaw.