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Gamers are an extremely particular lot about the kind of gaming hardware that they use, ranging from the video cards to the motherboards and processors. Of course, as you move up the ladder in terms of the gaming world, you would also need to look the part – that is, to have a decent or at least upmarket gaming keyboard as well as mouse. While most of the modern gaming mice these days are able to work on just about any kind of surface (we would not recommend shiny glass though), it is always nice to have a mousepad accompany the mouse. ROCCAT knows this, which is why they have just announced their cutting-edge gaming mousepad that is known as the Siru.

The Siru from ROCCAT boasts of a unique, blade-thin gaming surface which measures under a millimeter thick. That is really, really thin, of course, and it would also end up being one of the thinnest mousepads that have been created to date. This ultra-thin, single-layer Siru is made up of a battle-ready, easy-to-clean top which provides high glide and outstanding control, where it will also be accompanied by a reusable, non-slip backing that anchors to your desktop. The innovative design of the mousepad is said to deliver direct desktop feedback, paving the way for exceptionally precise tracking as well as lightning-fast aim corrections.

The Siru itself will measure 13.35” x 9.84” x 0.01”, which more or less makes it nearly invisible from the desktop surface. Since it is already so thin, the mouse will be able to sit on the exact same level as your desktop, which results in providing gamers with a superb direct response that will result in exceptionally true and precise tracking, in addition to the ability to make rapid, accurate cursor corrections. Apart from that, the Siru’s innovative surface has been field-tested with over 80 laser and optical mice so that you know for sure you are in for precise control at all times, being stylish and deadly simultaneously.

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[ ROCCAT Siru mouse pad is super thin copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Hate swapping out the drained batteries in your mouse during intense Battlefield sessions? Then Logitech’s vying for your dough with its new G602 wireless gaming mouse. The latest G-series entrant’s battery is rated for 250 hours in gaming mode, and up to a whopping 1,100 1,400 on its endurance setting. Around the mouse you’ll find 11 buttons, all of which are assignable via Logitech’s Gaming Software. As you’d expect, this kit also features the company’s ultra-fast 4,000 DPI Delta Zero optical sensor and a minuscule wireless USB dongle for computer hookup. The G602 is set to launch in September for $80, alongside the $30 G440 Hard Gaming Mouse Pad for “high-DPI gaming” and the $20 G240 Cloth Gaming Mouse Pad for “low-DPI gaming.” You’ll find the press info after the break. %Gallery-slideshow73529%

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If you are a gamer who takes your vocation seriously (oh yeah, about that 9 to 5 gig that you have to slog through each day for five days a week? That’s just a necessity in life so that you are able to do what you love when you reach home), then surely you would know that having the right kind of hardware is definitely one of the first and most basic of steps to take. After all, having all the skills in the world without being supported by decent hardware is not going to bring you to the top of any frag list for sure. Apart from a high performance rig, the choice of peripherals are also crucial – such as a gaming mouse, keyboard, and of course, the humble mousepad. German-born Roccat has just announced their latest Hiro gaming mousepad whose selling point is this – it boasts of edges that will never, ever fray.

This is truly a next generation mousepad that will boast a special kind of vulcanized silicone surface so that you will be able to experience unrivaled control and accuracy, in addition to a patented construction which makes sure the letdown such as fraying edges will be relegated to a thing of the past, while delivering maximum durability throughout your gaming career. Touted to be the first mousepad of its kind in the world that relies on this advanced new manufacturing process, the patented build process results in an inseparable “power bond” between upper and lower surfaces.

ROCCAT Founder and CEO, René Korte, said, “With the Hiro, we are yet again bringing true innovation to gaming. Frayed edges are a thing of the past with this mousepad. And its groundbreaking, one-of-a-kind surface delivers speed and precision that will thrill even the most demanding gamers. We built the Hiro using only the most advanced materials and construction methods – so gamers can rest assured their pad will provide max battle durability and performance, mission after mission.”

There is also an advanced Force Field protective coating that makes the Hiro’s surface water resistant as well as easy to clean, making it far simpler to prepare yourself for the next round of fraggests. It measures 350mm x 250mm, making it large enough for those who play with low sensitivity levels, and has a thickness of just 2.5mm, now how about that?

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When our eyes first landed upon the device from Gigabyte you see above, it took them a few seconds to work out exactly what they were looking at. There’s a reason for that, though, as the Aivia Xenon — as it is known — lives a double life. By day, it’s an ordinary PC mouse, with support for multi-touch gestures. By night (well, and day too, if you choose) it’s a portable touchpad. The hybrid device offers 1000DPI resolution, can be used up to 10 meters away (for presentations etc.) and comes with software that lets you create custom gestures. If you have two birds, but only space for one stone, head down to the source link for more info.

Gigabyte launches Aivia Xenon dual-mode touchpad mouse originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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