ZOWIE FK1 Review

#31

downpour

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my brother used to have a sensei raw
i used it for 5 minutes
it has built in accel for sure

#32

Jay

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Is the surface of the FK1 that much better than the FK2014, enough to upgrade? The FK2014 surface is the only complaint I ever had about it.

#33

mole

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caembermolehektikpovohatSensei Raw has an older laser sensor (Avago A9500)
Zowie FK1 has a current optical sensor (Pixart PMW3310H)
Sensei's sensor has accel, FK1's hasn't!
I don't get accel with my sensei raw. I ran Mouse Movement Recorder to test it.you can test your hardware accel like that: go into TF2, mark your mouse position with your thumb, move the mouse an arbitrary amount slowly, then move it back really fast until it hits your thumb again. If you end up in (basically) the same location, you don't have hardware acceleration

I've tried that and haven't noticed any accel.

[quote=caember][quote=mole][quote=hektik][quote=povohat]Sensei Raw has an older laser sensor (Avago A9500)
Zowie FK1 has a current optical sensor (Pixart PMW3310H)[/quote]

Sensei's sensor has accel, FK1's hasn't![/quote]

I don't get accel with my sensei raw. I ran Mouse Movement Recorder to test it.[/quote]
you can test your hardware accel like that: go into TF2, mark your mouse position with your thumb, move the mouse an arbitrary amount slowly, then move it back really fast until it hits your thumb again. If you end up in (basically) the same location, you don't have hardware acceleration[/quote]

I've tried that and haven't noticed any accel.

#34

Dave_

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molecaembermolehektikpovohatSensei Raw has an older laser sensor (Avago A9500)
Zowie FK1 has a current optical sensor (Pixart PMW3310H)
Sensei's sensor has accel, FK1's hasn't!
I don't get accel with my sensei raw. I ran Mouse Movement Recorder to test it.you can test your hardware accel like that: go into TF2, mark your mouse position with your thumb, move the mouse an arbitrary amount slowly, then move it back really fast until it hits your thumb again. If you end up in (basically) the same location, you don't have hardware acceleration
I've tried that and haven't noticed any accel.

then you're not trying hard enough

[quote=mole][quote=caember][quote=mole][quote=hektik][quote=povohat]Sensei Raw has an older laser sensor (Avago A9500)
Zowie FK1 has a current optical sensor (Pixart PMW3310H)[/quote]

Sensei's sensor has accel, FK1's hasn't![/quote]

I don't get accel with my sensei raw. I ran Mouse Movement Recorder to test it.[/quote]
you can test your hardware accel like that: go into TF2, mark your mouse position with your thumb, move the mouse an arbitrary amount slowly, then move it back really fast until it hits your thumb again. If you end up in (basically) the same location, you don't have hardware acceleration[/quote]

I've tried that and haven't noticed any accel.[/quote]
then you're not trying hard enough

#35

rakzbrbr

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Received my Zowie FK1 today, and i have zowie fk so i can make a sweet comparisson too.

The coating/surface on the mice is WAY better, and the clicking feels better!(omg huano actually are good) XD
Ill not even exchange to omron switches since i enjoy the clicking now

The sensor looks like flawless, as it make 5ms max speed in any dpi, both 500hz 1000hz stable, LOD is REALLY low and perfect for my artisan hien/hayate/puretrak talent/allsop xL

Also i dont know if anyone told ppl but there is 3 levels of LOD configurable in this mice.. 1cd 1,5cd 2cd

So, perfect right now, ill just take a while to be good with him, but it feels confortable and confiable.

>>>>zowiefk

Received my Zowie FK1 today, and i have zowie fk so i can make a sweet comparisson too.

The coating/surface on the mice is WAY better, and the clicking feels better!(omg huano actually are good) XD
Ill not even exchange to omron switches since i enjoy the clicking now

The sensor looks like flawless, as it make 5ms max speed in any dpi, both 500hz 1000hz stable, LOD is REALLY low and perfect for my artisan hien/hayate/puretrak talent/allsop xL

Also i dont know if anyone told ppl but there is 3 levels of LOD configurable in this mice.. 1cd 1,5cd 2cd

So, perfect right now, ill just take a while to be good with him, but it feels confortable and confiable.

>>>>zowiefk

#36

eli

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i want it :<

#37

povohat

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I got one recently too, and as an owner of all 3 FK mice my opinion is that this one is the best.

#38

Timo

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Ordered mine yesterday because my deathadder was broken from the beginning and i really hope it was worth my money but when i read all this i am pretty confident

#39

rakzbrbr

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povohatI got one recently too, and as an owner of all 3 FK mice my opinion is that this one is the best.

works even better with ql driver mouse accel <3
any tips configurating?

[quote=povohat]I got one recently too, and as an owner of all 3 FK mice my opinion is that this one is the best.[/quote]

works even better with ql driver mouse accel <3
any tips configurating?

#40

Jay

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still out of stock ;_;

#41

george

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Holy cow, the default feet is are super thin. I've only used this a week and I swear I'm scraping plastic. Why include a second pair of feet when the default feet are ridiculously thin? -.- Counter productive and really adds no value.

^ http://esreality.com/post/2620386/zowie-fk1-impressions/

[quote]Holy cow, the default feet is are super thin. I've only used this a week and I swear I'm scraping plastic. Why include a second pair of feet when the default feet are ridiculously thin? -.- Counter productive and really adds no value.[/quote]
^ http://esreality.com/post/2620386/zowie-fk1-impressions/

#42

Medusa

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georgeHoly cow, the default feet is are super thin. I've only used this a week and I swear I'm scraping plastic. Why include a second pair of feet when the default feet are ridiculously thin? -.- Counter productive and really adds no value.^ http://esreality.com/post/2620386/zowie-fk1-impressions/

Like he said a second pair is included. You can simply put it on without removing the feet to get some extra height. Would like to hear something about that from enigma/someone who used the mouse for a while.

[quote=george][quote]Holy cow, the default feet is are super thin. I've only used this a week and I swear I'm scraping plastic. Why include a second pair of feet when the default feet are ridiculously thin? -.- Counter productive and really adds no value.[/quote]
^ http://esreality.com/post/2620386/zowie-fk1-impressions/[/quote]

Like he said a second pair is included. You can simply put it on without removing the feet to get some extra height. Would like to hear something about that from enigma/someone who used the mouse for a while.

#43

george

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MedusaLike he said a second pair is included. You can simply put it on without removing the feet to get some extra height.

After a week of usage? No.

MedusaWould like to hear something about that from enigma/someone who used the mouse for a while.

Yes, please.

[quote=Medusa]Like he said a second pair is included. You can simply put it on without removing the feet to get some extra height.[/quote]
After a week of usage? No.

[quote=Medusa]Would like to hear something about that from enigma/someone who used the mouse for a while.[/quote]
Yes, please.

#44

Bubi

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MedusageorgeHoly cow, the default feet is are super thin. I've only used this a week and I swear I'm scraping plastic. Why include a second pair of feet when the default feet are ridiculously thin? -.- Counter productive and really adds no value.^ http://esreality.com/post/2620386/zowie-fk1-impressions/
Like he said a second pair is included. You can simply put it on without removing the feet to get some extra height. Would like to hear something about that from enigma/someone who used the mouse for a while.

I'm using extra mouse feet from Tiger Gaming for FK ebay [/url], with it mouse sliding a bit better imo and get even lower LOD. It's very cheap and have free shipping.

[quote=Medusa][quote=george][quote]Holy cow, the default feet is are super thin. I've only used this a week and I swear I'm scraping plastic. Why include a second pair of feet when the default feet are ridiculously thin? -.- Counter productive and really adds no value.[/quote]
^ http://esreality.com/post/2620386/zowie-fk1-impressions/[/quote]

Like he said a second pair is included. You can simply put it on without removing the feet to get some extra height. Would like to hear something about that from enigma/someone who used the mouse for a while.[/quote]

I'm using extra mouse feet from Tiger Gaming for FK [url=http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tiger-Gaming-Zowie-AM-FK-Mouse-Feet-0-45mm-/111026464015] ebay [/url][/url], with it mouse sliding a bit better imo and get even lower LOD. It's very cheap and have free shipping.

#45

Devon

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Zowie speedy skatez are a bit more thicker ~~(0.6 mm)~~*0.8mm ~~I believe.~~ link here

Zowie speedy skatez are a bit more thicker [s](0.6 mm)[/s][u]*0.8mm[/u] [s]I believe.[/s] link [url=http://www.zowiegear.dk/shop/zowie-speedy-skatez-3255p.html]here[/url]

#46

gls

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sp[eedy skatez are thinner

#47

Medusa

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georgeMedusaLike he said a second pair is included. You can simply put it on without removing the feet to get some extra height.After a week of usage? No.

I mean most mice don't come with extra feet at all so you might as well treat the FK1 as one of those mice.

[quote=george][quote=Medusa]Like he said a second pair is included. You can simply put it on without removing the feet to get some extra height.[/quote]
After a week of usage? No.[/quote]

I mean most mice don't come with extra feet at all so you might as well treat the FK1 as one of those mice.

#48

george

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MedusaI mean most mice don't come with extra feet at all so you might as well treat the FK1 as one of those mice.

So it's totally fine to have the "original" feets for 7 days and already replace them with the second pair in your opinion?

I fully understand that this might be some specific case, but holy shit 7 days, that doesn't sound good at all.

[quote=Medusa]I mean most mice don't come with extra feet at all so you might as well treat the FK1 as one of those mice.[/quote]
So it's totally fine to have the "original" feets for 7 days and already replace them with the second pair in your opinion?

I fully understand that this might be some specific case, but holy shit [b]7 days[/b], that doesn't sound good at all.

#49

Dave_

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georgeMedusaI mean most mice don't come with extra feet at all so you might as well treat the FK1 as one of those mice.So it's totally fine to have the "original" feets for 7 days and already replace them with the second pair in your opinion?

I fully understand that this might be some specific case, but holy shit 7 days, that doesn't sound good at all.

you could just use 2 sets of mouse feet or just put some puretrak hd feet on the mouse (mouse feet are pretty cheap to begin with)

or you can literally buy a thick roll of teflon, trace the old mouse feet on the backing, and proceed to cut the new ones out to whatever thickness you want. That always works.

[quote=george][quote=Medusa]I mean most mice don't come with extra feet at all so you might as well treat the FK1 as one of those mice.[/quote]
So it's totally fine to have the "original" feets for 7 days and already replace them with the second pair in your opinion?

I fully understand that this might be some specific case, but holy shit [b]7 days[/b], that doesn't sound good at all.[/quote]
you could just use 2 sets of mouse feet or just put some puretrak hd feet on the mouse (mouse feet are pretty cheap to begin with)

or you can literally buy a thick roll of teflon, trace the old mouse feet on the backing, and proceed to cut the new ones out to whatever thickness you want. That always works.

#50

enigma

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I don't think you can treat one user's experience as typical, especially since he seems to be using some sort of plastic pad.

I've been using it on the icemat for a few weeks with no problems.

I don't think you can treat one user's experience as typical, especially since he seems to be using some sort of plastic pad.

I've been using it on the icemat for a few weeks with no problems.

#51

Dave_

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enigmaI don't think you can treat one user's experience as typical, especially since he seems to be using some sort of plastic pad.

I've been using it on the icemat for a few weeks with no problems.

Makes sense; while my FK doesn't track on my icemat, it doesn't scrape like it did on my 9HD, propus, and zowie swift.

enigma, how is the malfunction speed on the icemat?

[quote=enigma]I don't think you can treat one user's experience as typical, especially since he seems to be using some sort of plastic pad.

I've been using it on the icemat for a few weeks with no problems.[/quote]
Makes sense; while my FK doesn't track on my icemat, it doesn't scrape like it did on my 9HD, propus, and zowie swift.

enigma, how is the malfunction speed on the icemat?

#52

george

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enigmaI don't think you can treat one user's experience as typical, especially since he seems to be using some sort of plastic pad.

I'm not, it's just strange to me. He's been using Hiro from ROCCAT if I'm not mistaken.

[quote=enigma]I don't think you can treat one user's experience as typical, especially since he seems to be using some sort of plastic pad.[/quote]
I'm not, it's just strange to me. He's been using Hiro from ROCCAT if I'm not mistaken.

#53

Bitta

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Any site where this is in stock, or does anyone know when it'll be in stock on Gamajava again?

#54

Decimate

3 Frags – +

Esea shop just got acouple in

#55

blew

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they're 74$ with shipping on the ESEA shop

#56

Aph

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I'm getting this!

#57

Antares

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Still have to wait for about 2 weeks to get mine. Hhhhnnnnnggg.

#58

cyzer

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Been checking Canadacomputers quite often for this but it has never been in stock which is strange considering it's now been put on sale.
Might go with a different mouse now, any other mice suggestions for big hands?

#59

Antares

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Has anyone tried the Zowie Camade mouse bungee ? Is it useful ? Since the FK1 doesn't even have a braided cord.

I'm buying a bundle which includes that with the mouse and it's gonna be essentially free.

edit: Zowie FK1 grab em' while you can finns

Has anyone tried the Zowie Camade mouse bungee ? Is it useful ? Since the FK1 doesn't even have a braided cord.

I'm buying a bundle which includes that with the mouse and it's gonna be essentially free.

edit: [url=http://www.jimms.fi/tuote/FK1-BUNDLE]Zowie FK1 grab em' while you can finns[/url]

#60

george

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AntaresHas anyone tried the Zowie Camade mouse bungee ? Is it useful ? Since the FK1 doesn't even have a braided cord.

I'm buying a bundle which includes that with the mouse and it's gonna be essentially free.

edit: Zowie FK1 grab em' while you can finns

Essentially 10€ free.

[quote=Antares]Has anyone tried the Zowie Camade mouse bungee ? Is it useful ? Since the FK1 doesn't even have a braided cord.

I'm buying a bundle which includes that with the mouse and it's gonna be essentially free.

edit: [url=http://www.jimms.fi/tuote/FK1-BUNDLE]Zowie FK1 grab em' while you can finns[/url][/quote]
Essentially 10€ free.