Page 4: Use, Conclusion
Use
A disclaimer: Since we usually have a single editor doing a review, the sample size for the feel of an input device is far too small to be of use to many people. While we recommend products that are built well, it is very important that you try out an input device for yourself before buying it. Input devices are the most important devices you have for a computer (along with the monitor). You only get one set of hands... at least for the time being. If you don't like how a device feels, all the bells and whistles in the world won't make up for that. Don't compromise on an input device, ever.
The Verbatim Nano Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse has a very high DPI setting of 1600. To give you an idea of what this means, if you have a normal mouse that does 400 DPI, this will be four times as precise. In practice, it means that it will move four times faster than the lower DPI mouse. Make sure you can slow down the speed of the mouse since 1600 DPI is pretty fast. While it is good for twitch game play, it isn't that good for normal computing experiences. One thing we'd like to see is to turn down the DPI setting on the mouse like other mice do. We feel 1600 DPI is too fast for normal use. Just make sure your OS can slow down the mouse speed. You should be fine, then.
Some people may like the extra fast movement that this mouse provides. It is all subjective to the individual. Make sure you try it before you buy it. At the very least, make sure the store has a good return policy.
The see through holes on the sides allow for some extra gripping. This is a nice feature. The singular cut top with the buttons blended into the same piece of plastic works well. The button clicks are very springy. You'll know when you hit the button. The mouse wheel has divots to give you the normal feel instead of a smooth scroll. Personally, a smooth scrolling wheel isn't as good as a divot based wheel. The stops on the wheels aren't as pronounced as some other mice, but you will be able to feel them. Click action on the scroll wheel is easy. You won't scroll and click by accident.
For a notebook mouse, this gets the job done. It is small, reacts well, and the receiver fits in with the mouse. We would have liked to see the receiver married to the mouse in a way that would turn the mouse off, but perhaps the next product line will have this feature. The high DPI settings takes some getting used to. Once you do, it operates like any other quality laser mouse.
OS support is fine. It is a standard human input device and will be detected on all modern operating systems with USB HID support.
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Conclusion
The mouse has yet to hit retail stores at the time of this review. Verbatim has stated a MSRP of $34.99. This is a bit higher price than it should be. At retail, we gather it should fall into the $20-$30 range as most other notebook mice fall. If you can pick up the Nano at the lower end of the price spectrum, it is a very good deal. Paying MSRP wouldn't be a good deal, but if you tried the mouse out for yourself and liked it, you need to factor that in.
Buying an input device is a very important thing. Make sure you try out whatever you are considering before springing on the purchase. You use these input devices to interact with your computer. You only get one set of hands, treat them well. Personally, I found the mouse to be of a good size and shape (for a notebook type). While the DPI setting was a bit high, you do get used to it after a bit. Verbatim has a good product line with the Nano Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse. We expect more good things to come out of this company in the future. It is good to see healthy competition in the marketplace.
ASE Labs would like to thank Verbatim for making this review possible.
A disclaimer: Since we usually have a single editor doing a review, the sample size for the feel of an input device is far too small to be of use to many people. While we recommend products that are built well, it is very important that you try out an input device for yourself before buying it. Input devices are the most important devices you have for a computer (along with the monitor). You only get one set of hands... at least for the time being. If you don't like how a device feels, all the bells and whistles in the world won't make up for that. Don't compromise on an input device, ever.
The Verbatim Nano Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse has a very high DPI setting of 1600. To give you an idea of what this means, if you have a normal mouse that does 400 DPI, this will be four times as precise. In practice, it means that it will move four times faster than the lower DPI mouse. Make sure you can slow down the speed of the mouse since 1600 DPI is pretty fast. While it is good for twitch game play, it isn't that good for normal computing experiences. One thing we'd like to see is to turn down the DPI setting on the mouse like other mice do. We feel 1600 DPI is too fast for normal use. Just make sure your OS can slow down the mouse speed. You should be fine, then.
Some people may like the extra fast movement that this mouse provides. It is all subjective to the individual. Make sure you try it before you buy it. At the very least, make sure the store has a good return policy.
The see through holes on the sides allow for some extra gripping. This is a nice feature. The singular cut top with the buttons blended into the same piece of plastic works well. The button clicks are very springy. You'll know when you hit the button. The mouse wheel has divots to give you the normal feel instead of a smooth scroll. Personally, a smooth scrolling wheel isn't as good as a divot based wheel. The stops on the wheels aren't as pronounced as some other mice, but you will be able to feel them. Click action on the scroll wheel is easy. You won't scroll and click by accident.
For a notebook mouse, this gets the job done. It is small, reacts well, and the receiver fits in with the mouse. We would have liked to see the receiver married to the mouse in a way that would turn the mouse off, but perhaps the next product line will have this feature. The high DPI settings takes some getting used to. Once you do, it operates like any other quality laser mouse.
OS support is fine. It is a standard human input device and will be detected on all modern operating systems with USB HID support.
The Editor-in-Chief is on the stage for this video review. We'll have additional editors featured in video reviews soon. Please check out the video and subscribe to our Youtube channel.
Conclusion
The mouse has yet to hit retail stores at the time of this review. Verbatim has stated a MSRP of $34.99. This is a bit higher price than it should be. At retail, we gather it should fall into the $20-$30 range as most other notebook mice fall. If you can pick up the Nano at the lower end of the price spectrum, it is a very good deal. Paying MSRP wouldn't be a good deal, but if you tried the mouse out for yourself and liked it, you need to factor that in.
Buying an input device is a very important thing. Make sure you try out whatever you are considering before springing on the purchase. You use these input devices to interact with your computer. You only get one set of hands, treat them well. Personally, I found the mouse to be of a good size and shape (for a notebook type). While the DPI setting was a bit high, you do get used to it after a bit. Verbatim has a good product line with the Nano Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse. We expect more good things to come out of this company in the future. It is good to see healthy competition in the marketplace.
ASE Labs would like to thank Verbatim for making this review possible.