Final Thoughts and Conclusion
So we’ve played some dirty tricks in Photoshop, monkeyed about with our Windows Desktop, and waged war on two virtual battlefields. All this was done with the NZXT Avatar in tow. So where does that place our opinion about our latest gaming companion?
The NZXT Avatar certainly didn’t disappoint in any of the tests mentioned. During these tests, it was a decently comfortable mouse to use. The low profile lent to a natural position for my wrists, and and the small size made for a mouse that wasn’t overbearing in its presence. Speed and accuracy were what was expected in desktop usage, and I was able to try a couple different tricks I hadn’t tried before with Photoshop.
Desktop performance is all fine and dandy, but the bread and butter of the NZXT Avatar is gaming, and this is where it shines. The incredible range of DPI movement ensures that you can move and spin in-game without having to pick up you mouse. The accuracy of the mouse further enhances this by allowing you to stop jumping around like a Jack Russell Terrier, line up a clean shot, and make the virtual kill.
Although the NZXT Avatar seems to be a solid gaming performer, it still isn’t without room for improvement. The biggest one is the lack of 64-bit OS support in the software. This means you are stuck with defaults should you plug it into a system running XP 64 or Vista 64. Also the ambidextrous design and small size means the mouse may not fit your mousing hand perfectly, it really does come down to trying the mouse out for yourself. Mileage always varies when it comes to ergonomics, though for the most part, I think it would be hard to go wrong with this mouse.
In the end, I could say it’s hard not go with the NZXT Avatar overall as your next gaming mouse. It’s a comfortable, high performance mouse that looks good to boot. The price is also right, with it coming in at the same price point as many other top drawer gaming mice. As their first foray into the peripheral market, I think NZXT has really done their homework and has given us a great first impression. I can’t wait to see what they bring to the table for a keyboard. Until then, this mouse has all the right stuff and I’m happy to award it a Futurelooks Editors’ Choice.
Pros
- Unique design
- Comfortable to use
- Performs well in desktop and gaming
- Price is right
Cons
- Ambidextrous design might not fit all
- Software not 64-bit compatible
Overall Rating: 9.0/10.0
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