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HyperX Double Shot PBT Keys September 10, 2019 - Mechanical keyboards have been pushed into the mainstream of the market. For years, membrane keyboards were the standard. It is now common place to see people have mechanical keyboards, even when the primary use is productivity. However, for those gamers that still want that extra bit of customization, what are you going to do when everyone has the same thing? Simple, upgrade your keycaps. Read full article

HyperX Alloy FPS RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard October 26, 2018 - Input devices are the most important and neglected things about computers. Think about this. When you interact with a computer, you use the keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Those three things should always be easy to use and comfortable. Don't be satisfied with the cheap, throwaway keyboards. We always recommend a mechanical keyboard. The new HyperX Alloy FPS RGB packs in lots of functionality beyond its older sibling and still retains the standard size package. This fits on a desk and performs very well with a new type of switch. Read full article

Contour Unimouse Wireless Ergonomic Mouse May 30, 2018 - In almost every input device review that we do, we mention that it is very important to make sure what you purchase feels good. Input device reviews are subjective because everyone's hands are different and just because a mouse feels good in one person's hands doesn't mean the next will feel the same. Enter Contour and the Unimouse. This is a highly customizable mouse that promises to make itself conform to your needs. Read full article

HyperX Alloy Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard September 11, 2017 - It was last year when we reviewed HyperX's first mechanical gaming keyboard, the Alloy FPS. While they showed off some designs for this keyboard at CES, the final product was different and lacked the RGB lighting. Sticking with the traditional red coloring, this keyboard is a worthy improved from its older sibling in a few key ways. Read full article

HyperX Pulsefire FPS Gaming Mouse August 14, 2017 - The Pulsefire FPS is HyperX's first entry into the gaming mouse market. The Pulsefire FPS is a mid-range device that aims to cover the majority of the consumers that are looking to purchase a good mouse for both productivity and gaming. The Pulsefire covers both, very well. Read full article

Cherry MX Board 3.0 (Red) May 19, 2017 - It's no surprise that mechanical keyboards are the best type of keyboard there is on the market today. However, your choices are so abundant and the price range is even larger. What if you just want a normal keyboard that works? That's what Cherry is providing with the MX Board 3.0 with Red switches. Read full article

HyperX Alloy FPS Mechanical Gaming Keyboard December 18, 2016 - Most of the readers and viewers here know that we love mechanical keyboards. We've always have. If you've never used a mechanical keyboard, it is like giving yourself a leg up on the competition in terms of typing. You know when you've pressed a key, the switches (usually) aren't mushy, and there's great tactile feedback. HyperX steps up with the louder Cherry MX Blue switches with a noticeable audible click. They also packed the keyboard with features that don't need any installed software. It also doesn't take up your entire desk. Read full article

Rosewill Apollo Mechanical Gaming Keyboard RK-9100xRBR February 18, 2016 - We are no strangers to input devices. We thoroughly enjoy reviewing products that deal with human input and will always recommend a mechanical keyboard over the cheaper membrane ones. Rosewill sent over an Apollo RK-9100xRBR for review and we enjoyed testing it. There are some quirks, but it is a good entry in the mechanical keyboard market. Read full article

Logitech G700s Wireless Gaming Mouse December 9, 2015 - We've always been fond of reviewing input devices. They are the tools that allow us to interact with computers. Having quality input devices should never be overlooked. Logitech is no stranger to this concept and they have a wide range of products to fit each market segment. Today, we're looking at the G700s wireless gaming mouse. Read full article

Logitech G710+ Mechanical Gaming Keyboard May 2, 2013 - You might be saying... "Another keyboard review?" This is a different type of product than just a normal keyboard. The Logitech G710+ may be a gaming keyboard, but it is much more. Mechanical switches control how this keyboard works and if you've never used one, run out and try it now. It is that good. Low noise and good tactile feedback make this product a winner. Read full article

Rapoo Wireless Touchpad Keyboard E9080 March 28, 2012 - Most products in the market are "me too" in design and features. Sure, it is good to stick with something that works, but trying something new and different could make the experience all the better. That is why Rapoo steps in with their new wireless input devices with some unique and space saving technology. Pair this with excellent industrial design and you have a winning product on your hands. Read full article

Logitech M570 Wireless Trackball September 12, 2011 - While we have many different input device reviews at ASE Publishing, we don't feature many stationary pointing device. This stops now as we bring the Logitech M570 Wireless Trackball for review and it brings new technology to this old style input device. Read full article

Cooler Master Storm Spawn Gaming Mouse March 1, 2011 - Cooler Master may not be the first name you think of when talking about mice, but they have released a couple well-received products in the past year or so under their Storm sub-brand. Today, ASE Labs has their most recent release, the Cooler Master Storm Spawn gaming mouse. This mouse is supposed to slot in below the Inferno, but is it able to stand on its own as a great mouse? Read full article

Swiftpoint Mouse For Laptops February 8, 2011 - If you own a laptop, you probably know what a pain it can be to use a trackpad or a nub. Sure, it works in a pinch, but you can't do much more on it than simple things. Ever played a game with a trackpad? Enter Swiftpoint with a mouse that brings true innovation to a crowded market. Notebook mice don't get much better than this product. Read full article

Cooler Master Storm Inferno Gaming Laser Mouse August 4, 2010 - Laser mice have been around for several years now and these days most peripheral manufacturers have more than one in their product stable. Today, ASE Labs has the Cooler Master Storm Inferno laser mouse, the second mouse in Cooler Master's Storm series of gaming accessories. Read full article

Arctic M551 Gaming Laser Mouse August 2, 2010 - ASE Labs prides itself on fair and honest reviews. We test many products and one of the hardest things to do is to write a review about a product that is lacking. What we have here is the M551 which we thought would be a good addition to the Arctic line up since the M571 was very good. We were wrong and it just proves you can't assume anything. Read full article

Arctic K381 Gaming Keyboard July 29, 2010 - Gaming keyboards are all alike. They are huge, have tons of extra keys, and did we mention they are huge? Arctic Cooling is shunning that design with the release of the Arctic K381 Gaming Keyboard. The K381 offers a minimalistic design with a laptop-like feel to offer a totally different experience. Arctic Cooling is certainly on the right track with these new input device products. Read full article

Cooler Master Choiix Cruiser Mouse July 26, 2010 - Notebook mice are fairly standard. What could possibly be so interesting about another entry into the market? Cooler Master's Choiix Cruiser Notebook Mouse with Blue Trace is hoping to get you excited about a notebook mouse once again. It offers some very unique features with an attractive price. Read full article

Arctic M571-L Gaming Laser Mouse July 26, 2010 - Arctic Cooling is the latest company to expand its market portfolio and create new products to crowd the consumer marketplace. Their first inputs devices are gaming inspired products. The Arctic M571-L is a laser mouse with features that make it run with the big boys, but not with their price. Read full article

Verbatim Nano Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse July 15, 2010 - While Verbatim may not be a brand you think of when discussing mice, they are rapidly making new product lines and inching closer to the market heavyweights like Logitech. Healthy competition is good and we have the newest notebook mouse for review; the Nano Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse. Read full article

Logitech G110 Gaming Keyboard May 17, 2010 - Logitech tries to refresh its product lines every once in awhile. This serves a few purposes. For Logitech, this means a steady stream of revenue. For the consumers, it usually means a better product than before. The G110 is just such a product. It takes over for the G11 that was released about three years ago and bests it in every way. Read full article

Verbatim Nano Wireless Notebook Mouse February 11, 2010 - Add a dash of color and style to your day, with Verbatim’s Color Nano Wireless Mouse. In six new colors, this mouse travels well in tight spaces. With a receiver that’s small enough to plug into your laptop and leave, it offers 2.4 GHz wireless performance - that means no delays in cursor movements and fewer cords to pack. The receiver also slides right into the bottom of the mouse for safekeeping. Its sleek design offers a smooth, contoured comfort grip for right or left hand and a programmable roller button. Small enough to fit easily in work totes, backpacks or even handbags, Verbatim’s Color Nano Notebook Mouse offers cool colors to match your laptop, your bag or even your mood. Read full article

Puretrak Mousepads November 15, 2009 - While mousepads may be dull and boring, there are a few things that you should be concerned about when purchasing one. ASE Labs has always had a fondness for nice mousepads ever since we got a Duke Nukem 3D mousepad way back when... Times have certainly changed and now you see pads that cost an arm and a leg. Thankfully, some companies offer quality products along with a good price. Puretrak is one of those companies. Read full article

Logitech G19 Gaming Keyboard October 15, 2009 - Logitech's newest gaming keyboard, the G19, has been released with much praise from reviewers. The color LCD and ability to change the backlighting color of the keys are just some of the features of this new gaming keyboard. Unfortunately, the keyboard seems to have taken a step back in one area critical to the intended use... the typing ability is worse than the older G15. The keyboard may pack a bunch of cool features, but is it worth it with that glaring problem? Read full article

Logitech diNovo Edge Mac Edition October 10, 2009 - Media center setups are now a part of many homes, and with that comes the need to have good input devices to handle the functionality of the setup. Logitech steps forward with the diNovo Edge and really brings home what it means to be a major player in the input device market. This product does pretty much everything right. Read full article

G-Cube Mini G Laser Mouse July 6, 2009 - G-Cube is a new company that produces myriad peripherals designed by women for female computer users. The G-Laser wired and retractable mouse appears small and cute while in the package, but we're going to find out if this mouse is all looks or actually performs like a champ. Read full article

Cables To Go TruLink 4-Port VGA/USB KVM June 3, 2009 - While KVMs have already invaded the server room and every datacenter, the home market is just getting into the mold of having multiple computers that are more server than workstation and the need to have multiple monitors and input devices becomes less of an issue. Enter the KVM for home use and Cables To Go is easily at home in the server room as well. Read full article

Logitech MX1000 Wireless Laser Mouse June 13, 2005 - The Logitech MX1000 Wireless Laser Mouse is the best mouse to grace my mousepad. If you are in the market for a new mouse this is the mouse to get. Read why within... Read full article

XTrac Hybrid May 6, 2005 - The Hybrid is a professional cloth gaming mouse pad made by XTrac. Does this cloth pad stand up to the superb quality of the Steelpad S&S? Read on... Read full article