Brand | Swiftpoint |
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Series | Swiftpoint Z |
Item model number | SM700 |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Item Weight | 4.1 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 3.54 x 5.12 x 1.57 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.54 x 5.12 x 1.57 inches |
Color | Black |
Power Source | corded electric |
Manufacturer | Swiftpoint Mice |
ASIN | B071RNRJTG |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 1, 2017 |
Swiftpoint Z Gaming Mouse, 13 Programmable Buttons, 5 with Pressure Sensors, Analog Joystick Control for FPS Peeking and Flying, 12K DPI, OLED RGB MMO, Black
- LIKE A GAMING KEYBOARD AND MOUSE COMBO ALL IN ONE - Loaded with 13 buttons, 5 pressure sensitive deep click buttons, side buttons, gyroscopic gesture control, vibration feedback, OLED screen, RGB LED & onboard memory - it’s not surprising the Z was voted best gaming mouse at CES. Unique button placement offers a better way of clicking buttons giving you unrivalled speed & precision. Access dozens of different actions while barely moving your fingers - Perfect for FPS, MOBA, RTS & MMO gaming
- PLAY LIKE A PRO: the Z mouse gaming software is powerful, customizable yet intuitive & easy-to-use. Start winning immediately with game detection & auto profile switching. Access 16 pre-made pro gaming profiles, source from our community or create your own. Any of the 13 buttons, deep click or gestures can become a keyboard, mouse, gamepad or joystick button. Record macros/combos like auto run, sniper mode (DPI shift), rapid reload / weapon switch, quick build, double click, or crouch jump
- PRESSURE SENSITIVE DEEP CLICK BUTTONS - add at least 5 extra buttons & new dimension to your game. Click for one action, deep click for a 2nd or use them together for a combo. Vibration feedback indicates you’ve triggered a deep click. Fly a plane with the analog joystick function powered by the gyro! Store your settings directly on the mouse's onboard memory & check the OLED display for quick config, DPI, profile & more. Match your color theme with the RGB LED and dominate the competition
- GAME LONGER IN COMFORT - Small, large, or XL hands the Z's ergonomic design fits like a glove. Play in comfort even during extended sessions. Further customize the Swiftpoint Z mouse by choosing your own button size & shape from the 4 included sets, 2 sets of adjustable bases/feet & a flight stick extender for joystick control. Wired to maximize performance & avoid the inevitable charging required with wireless gaming mice. Soft pads add side grip for the ultimate control. Glorious!
- TRIED THE REST? TRY THE BEST - Logitech, Razer, SteelSeries, HyperX or Corsair - Swiftpoint Z will rival them all. 13 buttons, 5 pressure sensors, 12K DPI PixArt PMW3360 Sensor, mechanical switches, PTFE skates, a gyro & onboard memory. Profiles: Apex Legends, Borderlands 3, COD War Zone, Cyberpunk 2077, Destiny 2, PUBG, CS:GO, Dota 2, FFXIV, R6 Siege, Fortnite, Overwatch, League of Legends (LoL), Team Fortress 2 (TF2), Valorant & World of Warcraft (WoW). This is the final mouse you’ll ever buy
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Product Description
Gaming Revolution - Pivot Tilt and Roll - Like a Joystick, Keyboard and Mouse 'all in one'.
Changing the Game
After more than three years of development, we are ready to launch The Swiftpoint Z.
Pivot, tilt and roll, with a brand new way of clicking buttons – meaning you can access dozens of different button actions while barely moving your fingers.
The Swiftpoint Z also senses how hard you click, giving variable speed/force control, and provides tactile feedback, so you know when you’ve made a ‘deeper click’. We built in an Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Force Sensor & Tactile Feedback to unleash a faster, more precise and highly intuitive mouse.
The Power of Deep Click
In a racing or flight sim, you can use Deep Click in an analog mode to have direct throttle or speed control. In a First-Person Shooter, right click to bring up your scope, click deeper to zoom in, then deeper again to hold your breath and steady your sights... now take the shot.
For games that have light and heavy attacks, use normal click for a light attack, or click harder to launch a heavy attack.
Design and Functionality - Stable Platform, Finger Tip and Trigger Buttons
Ergonomics and Design
The main mouse buttons are flat, creating a stable platform so you do not nudge the mouse while clicking. The Z can be customized so it fits your hand perfectly.
You can choose the fingertip and the trigger button caps to suit the size of your hand and your grip style. Included in your package you’ll see the alternative caps ready for customization.
Mouse Trigger Buttons
The trigger buttons under the index and middle fingers can be operated in two ways. Each button can be pressed down by slightly straightening the finger. It’s so easy that you can use the buttons for actions you use frequently.
In one natural movement curl your finger back and pull back on the buttons like a trigger for additional actions. The height of the buttons can be changed by selecting between taller or shorter button caps. For even finer adjustment, the button caps can be reversed so the contact point can be moved backwards or forwards.
Fingertip Buttons
The fingertip buttons can be configured to make reaching them easy. If you prefer to move your finger as little as possible, choose the larger button cap. If you prefer something smaller, the smaller button cap option can be inserted instead.
Through testing, the team suggested making alternative finger caps to give the user the choice on how these buttons feel. The smaller button cap has a raised portion, and the button cap can be inserted with the raised portion at the front or at the back. Try it for yourself and see what you prefer. To get it sitting perfectly for your hand we have allowed for further adjustment, slide the button cap forward or backward in its slot.
Product Specifications
What's in the Box?
In our retail box you’ll find:
- The Swiftpoint Z
- Long and short fingertip caps x2
- Tall and short trigger caps x2
- FlightStick Extender
- Adjustable tilt base x2
- Lock out base x2
- Printed user guide
- Sensor resolution: 200 – 12,000 DPI, 5G Pixart PMW3360
- Polling: 1000hz
- Braided cord: cable length 6 feet (1.8 meters)
- Scroll-wheel
- Number of buttons: 16 including deep click with tactile feedback
- Fast Access Fingertip Buttons: 12 buttons under finger tips with two thumb
- Button Actions: 60 combine clicks with tilt left/right and pivot left/right
- Wired: No Lag, No Drag
- Pivot and Tilt
- 6 Axis In-Air Control of Pitch / Yaw / Roll
- Analogue Force Buttons to Control speed / throttle / power: 4 Buttons (Left/right click, & left/right fingertip)
- Deep Click Buttons Multiple Threshold Levels with Tactile Feedback: 4 Buttons (Left/right click, & left/right fingertip)
- OLED Screen
- Automatic Configuration: Config mode is entered by tilting the mouse, see OLED screen.
- Replaceable Hand Grips
- Dimensions: 5.12″ x 3.54” x 1.57” (13 x 9 x 4 cm (L x W x H))
- Weight: 4 ⅛ ounces (117 grams) – without cable
- Supported OS: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7
- Optimized for right-hand use
Join Other Smart Gamers in Choosing the Swiftpoint Z
Join Thousands of other Early Adopters Changing the way they play by fully customing their gaming mouse
At Swiftpoint we play games differently. The Swiftpoint Z is now in the hands of thousands of gamers and power users, redefining the way they work and play games.
The Software was designed to put the user in full control of the mouse. Every game you play and can think of can have specific mappings and shortcuts assigned to one of many buttons or unique configurations that Swiftpoint Z offers.
The most popular FPS games are a perfect example of mapping grenade throws, sniper control, lean, crouch and prone all at easy fingertip access.
Flying sims and in game control of helicopters and jets are now fully analog in control like never before. Ditch the joystick and customize your experience so you can jump between a vehicle and first person with beautiful transitions.
You'll be hooked! Come play games differently....
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Customers like the quality and customization of the computer input device. For example, they mention it's an awesome CAD/Gaming mouse and allows a multitude of options and customization. That said, opinions are mixed on button layout, ease of use, build quality, performance, software, and value.
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Customers like the quality of the computer input device. They say it's amazing, fantastic, and the best mouse for gaming. They also appreciate the gyroscope, crispness, and response of clicks. Customers say the UI is incredible, and almost any gesture can be mapped to something. They like the mouse is very fancy with a few nice things going for it.
"...Software:No issues so far, seems good. Linking to apps is very easy and simple-mode settings are quite quick to change...." Read more
"...Talking about pushing buttons, these buttons feel great, they are snappy and give good feedback, there are no miss clicks with this setup...." Read more
"...of my mouse was inspiring, and intuitive, and it has made editing and designing speedier...." Read more
"...but this is just nitpicks.This mouse is amazing, and there is nothing else like it...." Read more
Customers like the customizable feature of the mouse. They say it allows a multitude of options and customization, with insanely customizable profiles and buttons. Customers also say that the feature set and adaptability are astounding. They mention that the mouse is extremely configurable and that the defaults can be altered.
"...The default profile is pretty cool with things like copy, paste and many other windows commands on your mouse, quite nifty!..." Read more
"...The ability to import/export profiles to/from the community for games or anything else really is great.-Price/performance..." Read more
"...Despite having thirteen buttons, every one is unique and distinct in its usage, leading to little confusion about which button you're pressing...." Read more
"...First, the software. Though it is powerful and does allow a multitude of options and customization, it comes at the cost of user friendliness...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the button layout of the computer input device. Some find the buttons great to click and useful, while others say that there are no knuckle-type buttons for the thumb and that the buttons are awkward to reach without moving their grip.
"...Most buttons are easy to get to in combat, with the two pull triggers being the hardest, so they're bound to 9 and 0 for less-common commands...." Read more
"...It feels like a premium product. The included extra button caps are useful for various reasons and I've found myself swapping them from time to time..." Read more
"...control profile settings, the logo backlight color settings, set up a repeated action, a wait command to space actions, two actions to alternate..." Read more
"...The lack of any knuckle-type buttons for the thumb really surprises me, especially as they have knuckle buttons for the left and middle fingers...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the computer input device. Some mention it's intuitive, easy to configure, and assign functions through the utility. The macro programming system is intuitive and dynamic, and the macros are easy to add. However, others say that the software takes some getting used to, is time-consuming, and difficult to navigate.
"...Software:No issues so far, seems good. Linking to apps is very easy and simple-mode settings are quite quick to change...." Read more
"...The configuration is a time-consuming and mostly manual, but is extremely powerful and not difficult to figure out...." Read more
"...-SoftwareSeems daunting, but is actually very easy to use. Stores enough profiles for me to use in a few different games...." Read more
"...You get extra buttons, complete freedom of key-mapping, and modular options that make sense...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the build quality of the computer input device. Some mention it really seems well made, while others say it's lesser than that of a $40 box-store mouse. Some say it has quality issues and feels cheap.
"...-Mouse hardwareThe mouse feels very sturdy in my hand. It feels like a premium product...." Read more
"...However, I’ve found the materials to hold up very well and the weak feeling is more a byproduct of lightweight materials used...." Read more
"...Love the touch features, but for what I do, unreasonable for extended use. Not for me. Returned.Magic Trackpad 2...." Read more
"...over a year now and it's still going strong, great construction, feels solid, one side grip piece came unglued about 6 months in, but that's not too..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the computer input device. Some mention that it has exceptional functionality, making CAD design so much easier. However, others say that it's having extreme hardware failure in less than a year, missing a few functions, and the scroll wheel broke almost immediately. Overall, the opinions are mixed, and it'll depend on individual preferences and experiences.
"...Sensor:Works perfectly fine so far, playing at 5k DPI.Deep clicks:..." Read more
"...The configuration is a time-consuming and mostly manual, but is extremely powerful and not difficult to figure out...." Read more
"...I had parts of the finger trigger button break off while swapping...." Read more
"...First, the software. Though it is powerful and does allow a multitude of options and customization, it comes at the cost of user friendliness...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the software of the computer input device. Some mention that it's great, in-depth, and excellent. However, others say that it is really buggy and full of bugs.
"...being said, the most powerful part of this is that the software does not need to be running while using the mouse as long as the profile you want is..." Read more
"...Logitech MX Master 2. Nifty idea. Input controls on buttons, software that works on Mac, including gesture controls, clearly there's a pattern I'm..." Read more
"...It sucked for a while. The layout is nothing like any MMO mouse on the market...." Read more
"...-Software is great. This mouse takes some tuning and time to set up, but once it’s done you’ll be excited with all the things you can do...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the computer input device. Some mention it's worth the price, while others say it'll never need to look for another mouse again.
"...-Final thoughtsOverall I think this is a great mouse and worth the price if you would use the features...." Read more
"...Long answer:Let's not kid ourselves, that price tag is hefty...." Read more
"...Regardless of the problems, I still think it's worth every penny...." Read more
"...me, this is what you've been searching for, the Swiftpoint Z. The price was high, but it's what I love about our age of consumerism, independent..." Read more
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Comfort:
My hands are on the smaller side and I do find the mouse is a bit big for me, coming from a Razer Naga Hex v2 (also have a Mamba, Naga Molten and Naga 2014). I need to change my grip to be full palm grip and adjust my hand a bit to reach all the keys well. This is most noticeable for me with the big finger-tip buttons getting accidently pressed instead of left or right click, but I really like how easily I can click them in games so I'm getting used to it and don't want to use the smaller buttons (so that's on me).
Software:
No issues so far, seems good. Linking to apps is very easy and simple-mode settings are quite quick to change. Expert mode can be confusing but it's the only way I could find to access some features and wanted to try as much as I could before reviewing.
The default profile is pretty cool with things like copy, paste and many other windows commands on your mouse, quite nifty!
All the buttons:
I've used the Razer Naga Molten, Naga 2014, Naga Hex v2 for many years and struggled a lot to reach all the buttons comfortably. The Hex was my most recent one because the 7 thumb buttons were enough for most games and could be reached more easily than the 12 button grids.
I currently have numbers 1-0 (10 buttons) bound to the Z which without using any deep clicks or tilt functionality, so plenty room to grow. Most buttons are easy to get to in combat, with the two pull triggers being the hardest, so they're bound to 9 and 0 for less-common commands.
I really like having the buttons more spread out.
Sensor:
Works perfectly fine so far, playing at 5k DPI.
Deep clicks:
Currently only using it on my right click for a 'sniper' button (drops my DPI while holding it down), so far so good. It does take quite a bit of force, but you can set it to be at the level you need.
Tilt:
Really interesting to play around with. Managed to fly some planes in Battlefield to test it out. Bit of a learning curve to think of it like a model plane.
It isn't supported in all games. Ones that need Xinput (xbox only) for example won't work right off the bat. They do suggest alternative programs for this.
I tried x360ce for GTA V and got it to work. GTA unfortunately switches inputs between keyboard and gamepad constantly, and if it's on gamepad then some keyboard functions don't work well (had some weird issues in menus for a mission, for example). I'd say that's more on GTA, but something to note.
Ghost Recon Wildlands had similar issues where I couldn't use my keyboard while flying with the mouse as a 'controller', which was a deal breaker for me. That is an old game though.
I would like to try it in more games as I play them.
Pivot:
Soft needs you to be pressing another button to use this (unless you modify some files) which was uncomfortable for me, so I might make a 'flying' profile and modify the files when I try it again.
Would I buy it again?
Short answer: yes.
Long answer:
Let's not kid ourselves, that price tag is hefty. But where else would I find something with so much functionality or with so many buttons that aren't on the thumb. I wanted the best mouse I could get for my needs, and I think I can say I found it.
Backed this mouse on kickstarter. Received it and tried to get used to it, but seemed like too much at first. Put it away as I was too used to the Razer Naga.
About a year ago my Naga (which I still love and ended up buying a Trinity) finally quit on me. I decided to give the Z another chance and learn not only the hardware, but the software as well. I play mostly Blizzard games (WoW, HotS, and Diablo). I found a great profile from the Swiftpoint forums to import for WoW and forced myself to get used to it. It sucked for a while. The layout is nothing like any MMO mouse on the market. After struggling to keep my groups alive (I play mainly healer/support) for a while, I finally trained myself to be comfortable with the Z.
I now find the button layout to be superior to anything else on the market. I am still comfortable using the Naga Trinity 12 side button layout, but using other fingers to perform actions now just makes more sense.
The software is another big selling point of the mouse. It seemed overwhelming at first, but it's actually very user-friendly. You can tell a lot of thought went into making it easy for people like me who only want to moderately tinker with controls, while still having options for those who want to go more in depth. Profiles are stored on the mouse as well which is nice, and are import/exportable to share with the community. I have different profiles I swap to when playing different games.
-Mouse hardware
The mouse feels very sturdy in my hand. It feels like a premium product. The included extra button caps are useful for various reasons and I've found myself swapping them from time to time when I need a different feel for a game or something. The included case is great for storing them so they don't get lost.
The Z feels comfortable to me. I don't have overly large hands, so if it were a bit smaller I would be ok with that. As is though it's not so large I have any issues using it.
I have no issues with the cord, but I've used a mouse bungee with all mice for years.
The button layout is great once you get used to it, which does take some time.
I find the sensor to be great and have no issues with it. I use the mouse on a XXL Glorious desk pad.
I think the most groundbreaking feature of this mouse is the Deep Click functionality. Once you use it you wonder why nobody else has/is using this. It feels "right" if that makes sense. I use deep clicks in WoW for keybinds and don't ever recall any misclicks because of it.
I'll admit I don't use the tilt functions much other than for the default ability to swap profiles. I attempted to use it as Shift/Ctrl modifier, but found myself tilting enough to enable them in hectic times on accident. I may go back in and play with it more later, but for now I'm happy without using the feature.
The Oled screen on the mouse-this is a weird one for me. I mainly use it for swapping profiles. Someone else may have other uses, but that's about it for me.
-Software
Seems daunting, but is actually very easy to use. Stores enough profiles for me to use in a few different games. The ability to import/export profiles to/from the community for games or anything else really is great.
-Price/performance
$150 (at the time of writing) is probably too much for most people, and most people don't need this mouse. There are other quality mice on the market at various price points that will suit their needs. After using it myself (and buying a spare during a sale- yes I own 2)though, I think if you enjoy the same or similar games and you have the money, you should at least consider the Z. I feel it is a premium product that at $150 is a phenomenal value.
-Final thoughts
Overall I think this is a great mouse and worth the price if you would use the features. This is my favorite and most used mouse I own. I also own a Razer Naga Trinity and Roccat Leadr. If I could change one thing it would be to make a wireless version. Also maybe a tiny bit smaller. If that version were made, Swiftpoint couldn't take my money fast enough.
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Les fonctionnalité Deep Clic, gyroscopique, la résistance de la molette, les touches positionnés sur le dessus, changement de profil très aisé et original, souris précise et un logiciel très agréable à utiliser + son mode pro qui lui est bien compliqué mais plus complet pour exploiter à fond toutes les capacités de cette bete.
Bref de toutes les souris que j'ai connue, je l'affirme sans crainte, c'est la meilleure des souris !
Attention toutefois, si vous cherchez une souris légère faut viser autre chose. Ici c'est une souris lourde. Pas taillée pour l'Esport et je la déconseille aussi si vous avez des petites mains.
This mouse is a god-send, You can feel the $$ put to making a good product versus paying $$ for brand-name.
I have used ALL the expensive mice I could try out with my Amazon Prime and this mouse by far feels totally worth its price, all the others always felt overpriced for what it offered.
I love how much you can do with this mouse!
- It has an OLED display that you can customize to show mouse specific things, a Profile name, random message.
- IT HAS A GYROSCOPE SO YOU CAN configure Tilt angles to button presses OR USE IT AS A FLIGHT-SIM JOYSTICK or in FPS Tilt to Lean out of corners.
- Buttons do take some getting used to but if your hands arent too HUGE you should be able to press all the buttons
- Push and Pull! are two different buttons! so 1 button can have 2 functions.
Cons:
- Dont buy this for FPS gaming, the weight of the mouse is noticeable, but that may be due to the fact I also have a Glorious Model D for FPS games where quick movements is key. Just settle. Buy the expensive mouse for every day use and just use another one thats way lighter if you need FPS.
After I tried a crap ton of mice I came to the realization that you can plug more than 1 mouse to your PC ;D you dont need 1 mouse that is both Light and Feature-fic! just get 2. 1 expensive 1 cheap and super light. I love this setup now, I use the Z for everyday use and the lighter mouse for fast gaming. works great!
Vorweg zur Qualität:
Makellos. Kein Kabeldefekt, nichts ausgefranst, keine Kratzer auf der Maus, nichts klackert... mehr gibt es fast nicht zu sagen. Der abgeraute Kunststoff fühlt sich sehr wertig und schon fast weich an, Gummipatches sorgen für passenden Grip an den richtigen Stellen. Alles super.
Ergonomie:
Ich hatte wahrscheinlich noch nie eine bequemere Maus in der Hand. Selbst die LG502, die von Vielen gerne ja als Referenz für bequeme Ergonomie hergenommen wird, hat hier das Nachsehen. Der Grund hierfür sind die geraden Maustasten. Diese sorgen dafür, dass die Finger ab dem ersten Gelenk fast flach auf der Maus liegen. Klingt merkwürdig ich weiß, aber das ist viel angenehmer als die Finger abgerundet auf der Maus liegen zu haben. Der runde Body hinten sorgt dafür, dass der Handballen bequem aufliegt.
Für Claw-Grip-User eine besondere Empfehlung sind die Fingertip-Tasten. Einfach als Maustasten umkonfigurieren und man hat die perfekte Claw-Grip-Maus.
Also auch der Punkt Ergonomie bekommt eine 1+.
Technik:
Hier wird es spannend und hier werden sich für viele die Geister scheiden, daher "nicht für jeden"... die Einstellungsmöglichkeiten sind immens, für manche vielleicht gar überfordernd.
Der Sensor ist quasi "Standard" für eine hochwertige Gaming-Maus, nichts besonderes, DPI-Einstellungen bis 10.000 DPI in 100er-Schritten frei einstellbar. Mausrad lässt sich schön bedienen, Mausradklicks sind hörbar. Die Maustasten lösen unfassbar schnell aus, allerdings niemals unbeabsichtigt! Ich bilde mir ein, dass die Mausklicks schneller an die jeweilige Anwendung übergeben werden als bei meinen bisherigen Mäusen, ist mir vor Allem beim Webbrowsing aufgefallen. Aber keine Gewähr auf die Aussage.
Viele Tasten der Maus (primären Maustasten, Mausrad, Fingertip- und "Knöchel"-Tasten) sind mit Sensoren ausgestattet, die den Druck auf die Taste messen und bei gewissen Punkten eine Aktion auslösen. Bspw. könnte man die linke maustaste so konfigurieren, dass sie ab einem Druckpunkt (Deep Click) von 20 % den gesamten Text markiert (bspw. einen Browserlink) und beim loslassen automatisch kopiert. Den linken Fingertip kann man dann so einstellen, dass er beim Klick den Link einfügt und wenn man den Druckpunkt von 30 % erreicht beim loslassen einen ENTER-Befehl ausführt. Ich hoffe das war nicht zu kompliziert erklärt, aber macht relativ deutlich, was mit der Maus so möglich ist. Die Druckpunkte sind variabel von wenigen Prozent bis hin in den 90er-Bereich einstellbar und komplette Tastaturshortcuts können auf eine einzelne Taste gelegt werden.
Das ist natürlich sehr praktisch beim Gaming, aber gerade als Creator jeglicher Art (von Bildbearbeitung oder auch Video oder Musikproduktion) ungeheuer praktisch. Die Maus hat auch noch eine Tiltfunktion (man kann die Maus nach links und rechts neigen, btw. auch variabel einstellbar, und auch hier gewisse Funktionen auslösen, in Shootern bspw. nach links und rechts lehnen), diese habe ich aber noch nicht ausführlich getestet.
Der große Nachteil: Man muss neu lernen, wie man eine Maus bedient und was man damit alles machen kann. Ich vergesse noch sehr oft, dass ich hier ein Deepclick-Gerät in der Hand halte und kopiere meine Texte sehr häufig noch mit Strg+C. Ist also ein gewisser Lernprozess, auf den man auch Lust haben muss. Aber es ist unfassbar befriedigend, mit der Maus zu arbeiten. Man kann ganze Workflows quasi automatisieren, sobald man eine für sich passende Konfiguration gefunden hat. Aber der Nutzer muss sich definitiv damit auseinandersetzen.
Fazit:
Wer mit einer Maus nicht mehr machen will als Links- und Rechtsklick und bisschen mit dem Mausrad scrollen, der bekommt zwar hier eine exzellente Maus (man kann alle Zusatzfunktionen auch einfach ignorieren), sollte sich aber nach günstigeren Alternativen umsehen, der hohe Preis ist es dann doch nicht wert, trotz super Ergonomie. Wer aber Interesse daran hat, sich gewisse Dinge neu beizubringen, dann aber auch davon zu profitieren, der ist hier goldrichtig. Die Maus richtet sich definitiv an Maus-Enthusiasten, denen gängige Mäuse "zu langweilig" und an Leute, die viel mit der Maus machen wollen und müssen (wie oben erwähnt bspw. Mediendesigner). Diese Menschen werden definitiv Gefallen an der Maus haben! Ich kann sie trotz des hohen Preises empfehlen, wenn man den passenden Anwendungsfall für sich findet
1.- MEMORIA INTERNA, con lo que puedes asignarle las macros en tu casa para luego llevártelo a la oficina y poder usarlas sin necesidad de tener que instalar ninguna aplicación de terceros en el PC conectado a la red corporativa. Esto que parece que no es nada especial, es MUY DIFICIL de encontrar. Casi todos los ratones con memoria interna que conozco solo dejan usar macros con la aplicación propietaria instalada (antes de comprarme este tuve que devolver un Razer Naga Trinity por este motivo, pero ocurre también con el Corsair Scimitar y otras marcas punteras).
La memoria solo sirve en esos ratones para la configuración RGB, DPI, binds (simples asignaciones de teclas a botones del ratón, pero que no son macros). Para un simple Ctrl+C hace ya falta el programa propietario instalado y corriendo, llámese G-Hub, Synapse, iCue, etc... Y cuando tienes que trabajar desde el PC corporativo, lo más probable es que el departamento de IT no te lo permita o tenga el ordenador capado para que no se pueda instalar nada, con lo que esos ratones no son una opción.
2.- DISPOSICION DE LOS BOTONES. En este ratón no están casi todos los botones amontonados con una mínima separación en el lateral, si no que se disponen a lo largo de los dedos índice y corazón/anular. Además con el software puedes hacer que cualquier botón active por sí solo la macro, o que sirva de activador para otro botón (como el botón G Shift de algunos Logitech). O que un boton sea activador de otro botón que a su vez active otro botón... Las combinaciones son inmensas, es muy difícil que el ratón se te quede pequeño en este sentido. Es mucho más práctico y mas sencillo desarrollar la memoria muscular con este sistema, para una mayor cantidad de macros.
También permite que el mismo botón o combinación active una macro en un programa, y otra diferente en un programa o aplicación distinto, mediante un sistema de carpetas que puedes cambiar tú desde el ratón, o dejar que éste lo detecte automáticamente. Casi infinitas posibilidades.
Por si esto fuera poco, además puedes asignar varias macros a algunos botones, que se activarán según la profundidad de la pulsación. O sea, asignar una macro con una pulsación simple, otra cuando pulses con un 50% de profundidad, etc... (la profundidad se puede configurar). También puedes asignar macros o usar de activador a: 1) La inclinación del ratón, pues tiene un giroscopio 2) Pivotando el ratón (girándolo ligeramente hacia la izquierda o la derecha). Estas dos características no las uso mucho todavía, me parecen un poco overkill... pero ahí están.
3.- SOFTWARE DE CONFIGURACION, es bastante potente, pero tendrás que echarle tiempo hasta configurar todo y hacerte con él. No es el más intuitivo del mundo, pero tampoco hace falta ser ingeniero del MIT. Solo hay que dedicarle su tiempo. Recomiendo antes pararse a pensar el replanteo de asignación de macros a las teclas.
4.- CALIDAD DE LOS MATERIALES, digamos que simplemente cumplen. No se ve como un ratón de los chinos, pero tampoco se ve tan premium. Lo que se paga es la tecnología que lleva, más que los materiales. Pero parece que enseguida van a salirle brillos, y que habrá que limpiarlo con frecuencia porque tiene muchos huecos y recovecos. Si se deja mucho tiempo sin limpiar y la porquería se acumula dentro, con el tiempo es probable que puedan aparecer problemas de dobles/click o teclas que no funcionen bien, y desmontarlo después para limpiarlo por dentro tiene que ser un dolor de cabeza.
5.- TAMAÑO/PESO. De tamaño es grande, si tienes las manos pequeñas no vas a llegar con comodidad a todas las teclas (no se puede tener todo). No pesa demasiado, porque no tiene batería (comparado con otros ratones orientados a la productividad, no para el gaming). Mi Logitech MX Master 3 se nota mucho más pesado. Tampoco tiene rueda central con scroll infinito como el Logitech, ni se puede tiltear la rueda central para scroll horizontal. Pero para ambas cosas se puede hacer un arreglo con el software de configuración.
En definitiva, de momento muy contento con el ratón. No conozco nada parecido en el mercado que se pueda considerar como alternativa al Swiftpoint Z. Espero que siga mucho tiempo y no termine como un producto descontinuado ya que está desarrollado por una pequeña empresa Indie.