![]() ![]() Moreover, it does not seems to be directional unlike Hien (which has more friction for vertical motions than horizontal motions). Salmosa 6deg 7deg 6degGlide: Also between QcK mini and Hien Mid. Some might prefer the edge of their mousepad to be smoother, like the Goliathus's stitched edge.īelow is the Lift-off distance of my 3 mice on different mousepads. However, Zero (or other Artisan's mousepads) are quite edgy at the edge thanks to the sharp cut. Excellent build plus the fine textures of Zero makes it feel like an art work. Second, the edges are very nicely cut and there is no frays whatsoever. First, the flat card box package allow the pad to be stored flat unlike many other mousepads which are rolled up, and it stays completely flat upon the first time you take it out of the box. If your mousepad does not stick firmly to your desk, Artisan could be your choice of vendor of your next mousepad!īuild quality is one of the greatest attribute of Artisan mousepads. The anti-slip ability of QcK mini, 4HD, I-2 and 5L pale in comparison. This "sticky" effect is more pronounced on smooth surfaces (which allows air-tight chambers to be formed inside the Emboss texture), but even on less smooth surface like Galant, the anti-slip effect is still great. To move it, I would need to peel the whole thing off the desk first. ![]() Once you lay Zero flat on the desk and sweep its surface, the mousepad is like firmly stuck on the desk surface and cannot be pushed around. The bottom layer is the usual "Emboss" anti-slip layer. Moreover, this combination makes zero easy to be rolled up for ease of carry like QcK. Smooth surface and the tender middle layer makes it very comfy for the wrist. As I press my finger against Zero, the touch feels like memory foam/neoprene, but it returns to its shape upon release of finger. The XSoft middle-layer of Zero is very dense yet tender and bouncy. It is more flexible than surface material used in Hien/Shiden. The surface material feels just like QcK but less sticky and the texture is more pronounced. For detailed comparions with other mousepads, please read on.įirst impression: it feels like neoprene. However, I don't find any serious problem affecting the use of G500, Savu and Salmosa on Zero. V - EC Evo, AM (only work in higher sensitivity) Middle layer: Single-bubble rubber foam by a special structureĤ. Surface: knit ( polyester twisted yarn )Ģ. O/S: Windows XP (SP2, SP3), Windows Pointer Speed = 6/11, "Enhanced Precision" unchecked.Īpplications being tested: Word, browsing the Internet, LoL, MS Paint (Sorry I don't play much FPS)ĭescriptions: Feeling close to QcK, Glide is faster than QcK, slower than Hien Easy operability priority than the initial motionġ. Mousepads for comparison: SS QcK mini, Artisan Hien Razer Salmosa Asia Pro-Gaming Edition - 800DPI / Gaming - 1800DPI (All steps: 800, 1800) Within each product, there are usually a few hardness to choose from, ranging from Hard, Mid, Soft, to XSoft, giving different touch and operatibility, while VE stands for "value edition" with the hardness of Soft and using a cheaper, yet still strong, anti-slip bottom layer.ġ. ![]() Each product has its own special surface cloth. There are a few lines in Artisan g.3 mousepads: Hien, Hayabusa, Hayate, Shiden, Shidenkai and Raiden, and Zero is a new member which is still being tested. Plus, every Artisan mousepad is purely made in Japan, which I take it as an assurance of quality. (Apologies for my clumsy expressions - English is not my mother tongue)Īrtisan is a professional mousepad manufacturer and researcher. Some say "if you have no idea which pad to get, get QcK!" However, Artisan think that QcK is not good enough for eSports and probably does not deserve its popularity among FPS players, who Artisan thinks can improve their level by using better mousepads. QcK is the entry-level pad of Steelseries. (my QcK mini shows some wears from two months of use.) And here it is, my beta tester Artisan ZERO XSoft M. The campaign basically requires us to buy the pre-production Zero from their web shop at a discounted price, and to post a review after testing it for Artisan to improve their products. I immediately signed up for it for the want of testing something new before everyone. Some day in September, I read from Artisan's Facebook page about the "HIENKAI" monitoring campaign!! that they are making a new mousepad that is similar to QcK in feel but has better performance and quality. ![]()
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