Choosing a mouse always takes a long time.Of course, users who need a manipulator for work or study do not agree with this. But gamers will definitely complain about something. Some do not want to spend much time to choose, others say that manufacturers do not expand their range. Although the latter can be argued.
For several years manufacturers have been activeexpand their range, focusing on gaming devices. Some are developing a couple of models that would be liked by the players. And others in the whole "darn" manipulators, entire rulers and series. The latter can be said about the company A4TECH and its mice X7.
A4TECH is a Chinese private company thatwas founded in 1987. For 30 years, the manufacturer was able to become popular in the segment of controllers. Most likely, this is due to the fact that its founder, Robert Cheng immediately bet on the production of computer mice. When he succeeded in this field, he decided to increase the range.
Since the company is private, there are no internalthere is no information about it. It is not known how many owners there are, and what are their shares in it. There is no information about profit and loss. Therefore, to say exactly how successful the company is is difficult.
But this can indicate the sales data.In 2010, the company released information that it sold 80 million devices per year. In 2012, the Russian market was the second most sold product after the Chinese market.
In addition to computer mice X7 and other series, the manufacturer produces keyboards, web cameras, speakers, headsets, products for gamers and PC peripherals.
It is worth noting that all X7 mice aregaming segment, but not all of them really are. The situation is such that for some parameters, more budget models of this series can be office devices, since not all gamers suit the capabilities of devices.
Nevertheless, its production company startedslowly. Apparently, guided by the saying: "Quietly go - you will continue". It was decided to launch the mouse X-708 for the sample. Users already then happily met the model and demanded continuation.
When A4TECH realized that gamers are delighted with thenew product, decided to release several of the same manipulators at once, but with the changed parameters. The players liked this move, so it was decided to continue the game series.
As the market for gaming devices in 2008was not very extensive, the players chose from what was available. Therefore, the popularity gained the middle price segment of this series. This includes models: 710, 718 and 750.
Each of them had several more modifications,which were supplemented by an alphabetic index. Part of the mouse was LED, in part - already laser. The models differed in terms of maximum resolution, intermediate resolution, frame rate, processing speed and displacement.
Their special "chip" was the appearance.They were very similar to each other, but painted in different colors. Many models of those "old" still remain popular among users. Some X7 mice are already difficult to find on the market. But this series does not lose hope for success, despite the updated line of Bloody.
Each computer mouse X7 is packaged in a proprietarybox of the company. A4TECH is a company that was one of the first companies to pack their manipulators in large cardboard boxes with a plastic window, in which one could immediately consider the model. Each package contains information about the device, new technologies, basic parameters. Immediately printed a photo of the mouse with the buttons and their functional purpose.
Almost every box with the mouse X7 has a diskwith drivers, software and documentation. Previously, there was also an adapter from USB to PS / 2, now there is no such need, since all computers have a sufficient number of necessary connectors.
Depending on the model and its cost, the box can have spare legs, weighting, stickers and bonus disks with games.
The appearance of the mice of this series was also of particular interest.Regarding newer models, both from this company and from other manufacturers, the line stands out for its compact size. And looking at the mouse after a few years, you understand that for some gamers, it generally seems "baby".
The device is of type MF.Developers purposefully went to the conflict with the players, realizing that not all the guys will appreciate the compactness of the manipulator. The company decides to set a small size device as its dignity and indicates that the mouse can be moved with your fingers without the help of the palm.
On the one hand, this does not mean that everyone will be satisfied with such dimensions of the device, on the other - those who used to use a large mouse will get used to the new mouse for a long time.
Not many people know that the left-handed user is easycan cope with the manipulator. Of course, there is no special emphasis on the fact that the models are designed for left-handed people. But in appearance it is clear that it is universal.
Practically every manipulator has seven buttons. Mice X7 in addition to PCM, LMC and a wheel, have two keys on the side face, a double-click button and a small button under the wheel.
With each model, as already mentioned earlier, inA disk with software is supplied with the kit. Now the drivers on it are appearing less and less, because both the systems and the devices themselves have become adaptive. But without firm software sometimes it is not easy to do.
The X7 mouse program can be downloaded fromofficial site, if you do not have a floppy drive or you lost a disk with the software. The installation file weighs about 3 MB. To configure the X7 mouse, it is recommended to download the SerioSoft MKey utility.
In the auxiliary software there are bookmarks of buttons,various parameters for moving the cursor and scrolling the scroll, setting up the equipment and much more. You can use the utility intuitively. Here everything is clear and just in case is described in detail in the instructions to the mouse.
As mentioned earlier, the device hasseven buttons. One of them is under the wheel. Its function is to change the extension. In most models, this key is signed with the corresponding DPI parameter. There are devices in which when you press this button, the backlight changes from bright green to gray. In some models, the DPI shift can be felt only by the behavior of the cursor on the desktop.
Immediately it is necessary to say that the expansion can bedifferent. In some models, it is installed by default. For some, it will not be easy to get used to certain values. Therefore, it is recommended to find the extension of the old mouse and configure in the same way a new one.
The program for the X7 mouse is called "Oscar".You can install it from a special disk that came in the kit or from the official site. When you open this utility, the main screen will display a mouse image and an indication of all the function keys on it.
To the left will be the line "Installing the extension" andSpecify the number of the button on which this option is configured. So you need to click on it. The settings window opens with the settings changed. For office work, the smaller parameters are indicated, for games - large.
In the Oscar for the X7 mouse, you can configurepolling rate level. What does this parameter mean? It helps to specify the necessary amount of information, which is transmitted in 1 second from the device to the PC. Soft also allows you to customize the functions for a particular button. For example, to one of the side keys you can quickly open the browser or run your favorite game.
The rest of the mouse settings are performed separately in the games, since individual parameters are used there.
If the gamer installed macros on the mouse X7, itcan face various kinds of problems. For example, when the system starts, all the settings will be lost. In this case, the user needs to change the resolution and other characteristics each time. Similarly, I can reset macros, especially if they were installed from an untested source.
To cope with this problem, you need to findHardware ID driver. You can install it from the official site. After the installation is completed, we immediately start the Oscar program. If you select DPI, you must turn off the memory reset and confirm this operation. Then it will be enough to reconfigure all the values.
Using macros for any X7 mouse is enoughgo to the Internet or for help to friends. By the way, not all players believe that macros - this is useful or honest in relation to other gamers. In some games, they can become real cheats. Nevertheless, such a function is also implied by many developers. The only thing that each user will have to independently find the right file and download.
After you find the macro, you need to run the proprietary software and go to the "Macro Manager" section. It is enough to specify the location of the downloaded file and save the changes.
An even more advanced macro setting is available in the Macros Effect program. This utility is suitable not only for X7 mice, but also for other models of manipulators.
Since almost every X7 Gaming mousehas won a gamer audience, many envious producers decided to earn money on this business. It so happened that the market turned out to be "gray" and "white" devices.
The main problem was that A4TECH -the Chinese company, and therefore, to find some necessary details for forgery the rest is very simple. It is difficult to distinguish devices outwardly, and even looking inside the case. Counterfeiting is almost identical to the original. But if you run into problems with the management and braking of the device after the purchase, then it's very likely that a "gray" mouse has got into your hands.
What to do in order not to be deceived?Look closely at the packaging. In the CIS region, it is easy to determine fraud. If the box does not have a Russian translation of the specifications, then it's a forgery. Almost all the information on the Russian-language market has been translated, which means that there should not be any hieroglyphics.
The material for the box should be soft and smooth. The package says what's inside it. Also a good sign is the offer of the seller to issue a guarantee.
Having brought a mouse home, you need to unpack it andexamine carefully. Previously, almost all original models were supplied with white legs, now, unfortunately, this factor is not an argument in anyone's favor. But what really should always be on the bottom of the case is a 14-digit code and a sticker with specifications.
One of the most popular models of this seriesbecame the mouse X7 750BK. This manipulator can still be found on the shelves in the shops, but it's rarely used as a second-hand device, since gamers rarely want to part with this device.
In the package and bundling nothing unusual.Together with the device inside the box, you can find removable feet, software and instructions. Many people did not have enough mouse pad for X7. A4TECH very seldom stacked its proprietary surface with the device. The exceptions were sets.
This model seems to be one of the largest. At first glance it is very difficult to define it for gaming devices, especially when looking at the bright current models, with highlights and graphic design.
This version is very similar to the model A4TECH N-70FX. The mouse is considered an office device and has small dimensions, but it looks very similar to the game model, except that there is no "X7".
The reviewed device is made in black.The name of the series is indicated under the palm of your hand. On the sides there are glossy inserts. Under the left thumb is made a groove and a ribbed rubber "island." Above this area are two buttons. As a template, in addition to these keys, two more are located next to the wheel.
On the case is clearly allocated a red button, which became the brand for this series. It performs the famous "triple click" function. This option is especially popular with fans of shooters.
You do not need to install the driver on the mouse.It is automatically determined by the system. To make the settings, you need all the same proprietary program Oscar. Conveniently, the utility is Russified and understandable. If there are difficulties, you can use the instruction.
This manipulator was universal amongall. It does not have fanciful skulls or bright red highlights, which now has the next gamer series. Someone likes this design, but many players still look for convenience and reliability.
Therefore, the model has become so popular amongplayers. Of course, she had her own modifications, which were also sold. Now the mouse is rarely bought by players, since its parameters are obsolete objectively, and after paying 1000 rubles you can get a newer device.
Many usersthe moment that the mouse is oriented under the right and left hand, which happens quite rarely. It works with a laser sensor. The resolution range is 100-3600 dpi. Many were delighted with the built-in memory, which allowed to install macros.
Как уже упоминалось ранее, игровая мышь X7 was not always so. There were models in this series that were more suitable for office work. Most often, such devices are represented by sets. In general, the idea to combine a mouse, keyboard and pad is a good one. In this case, the user gets the desired device, but at a slightly reduced price.
В момент выхода обозреваемый набор продавался just 850 rubles. The cost is so low due to the fact that the keyboard in this case was not included. The manufacturer decided to limit the X7-200MP mouse pad and the X-710BK device itself. The set was delivered in one package. And this was the main drawback.
Дело в том, что размер поверхности составлял only 25 x 20 cm. For work such parameters of the rug will fit perfectly, but in games you can feel discomfort, which once again refutes the fact that the X7 series was focused only on gamers.
The mouse is very similar to the model X7 750BK.It had slightly smaller dimensions, there was no pronounced depression under the thumb, as well as a rubberized insert. For the rest, outwardly, these are almost identical devices.
Такой вариант действительно стал удачным due to its price. Of course, not all players believed that this is a game set. And the mouse seemed too small for virtual battles. Nevertheless, there were people who really found everything in this model.
Were satisfied with the resolution range - 400-2000dpi. The switch button of this option is highlighted. Of course, not all the guys could get used to the size of the mouse, because this is exactly the model that you control with your fingers, without the help of your palm.
