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Looking for beta testers for a new ergonomic based gaming mouse.
Posted: 11 Dec 2015, 22:15
by ergoguy
Hi Guys,
We are UK based company looking for beta testers for a new ergonomic gaming mouse. It's design is focused on accuracy and comfort.
We will need a short questionnaire completed. We will then look to send samples out for user feedback. Users involved will receive a free mouse if the design goes ahead.
Thanks guys.
Posted: 11 Dec 2015, 22:40
by chzel
Welcome, can you give any clue as to what the mouse is? Ambidexterous? Vertical? Give us a bit more info!
Posted: 11 Dec 2015, 23:32
by Spharx
A "gaming mouse ... focused on accuracy and comfort", sound interesting, esp. since everything that seems to be more comfortable than a traditional mouse design is totally not suitable for gaming.
Posted: 12 Dec 2015, 08:04
by JanitorJoe
I'm interested in giving it a try. I too am curious to know just what the heck it might be.
Posted: 12 Dec 2015, 09:20
by ImbaHue
Hi,
I'm also interested.
-imbaHue
Posted: 12 Dec 2015, 09:32
by gogusrl
sign me up
Posted: 12 Dec 2015, 10:02
by Findecanor
I'm interested. I have been using semi-vertical or vertical ergonomic mice for some years, and I play fast FPS games, (although not the latest ones because I'm still on older hardware.)
However, when you say "ergonomic" then you should expect that expression to be challenged. What could be considered ergonomic or not is not black and white. Stores that are more specialized towards ergonomic products are especially picky.
There are also lots of peripheral products out there that has got a "Ergonomic" sticker on them just because the maker could get away with it - while not actually being particularly geared towards better ergonomics at all. For instance, while a large name-brand would have put a sticker on their keyboard that said "This device can hurt your wrist" some less scrupulous brands have put an "Ergonomic" label to almost identical designs.
Posted: 12 Dec 2015, 12:32
by andrewjoy
Sounds interesting. I would be interested it giving it a good workout and see what its like.
Posted: 12 Dec 2015, 12:46
by chzel
Just in case it wasn't obvious from my earlier post, I'm interested as well, but I'd need a leftie or ambidextrous version!
Posted: 13 Dec 2015, 01:55
by Miko
I'm very interested as well.
Posted: 31 Dec 2015, 04:46
by seaworthy
ergoguy wrote: Hi Guys,
We are UK based company looking for beta testers for a new ergonomic gaming mouse. It's design is focused on accuracy and comfort.
We will need a short questionnaire completed. We will then look to send samples out for user feedback. Users involved will receive a free mouse if the design goes ahead.
Thanks guys.
I’m interested in helping beta test your mouse. I’ve been involved in user interface design and usability testing and could offer useful feedback.
Posted: 31 Dec 2015, 05:13
by ohaimark
Is this UK only? I'd love to contribute -- I am U.S. based, but I've been trained in usability studies, thus I could provide useful feedback.
Posted: 03 Jan 2016, 16:08
by ergoguy
Hi all,
Thanks for all taking the time to get back in touch.
We will be in back in contact next week to answer individual questions and advise on next steps.
Thanks for your time.
Posted: 03 Jan 2016, 17:31
by shreebles
If I'm not too late, I'm interested as well. I have written a few keyboard reviews on this forum here.
Posted: 03 Jan 2016, 22:13
by ramnes
Please sign me up!
I'm always in for new mouses, especially if they have a good sensor and no prediction.
I'm still searching for one with a better plastic texture, something like grainy thick PBT.
Posted: 04 Jan 2016, 01:31
by Elrick
ramnes wrote: Please sign me up!
I'm always in for new mouses, especially if they have a good sensor and no prediction.
I'm still searching for one with a better plastic texture, something like grainy thick PBT.
Same here, would love a 3988 sensor with an all PBT housing in a semi vertical position which would make it a first for Ergonomic Mice.
Really make something good but don't add another failure to the land fill sites, world wide.
Posted: 04 Jan 2016, 04:04
by Geroximo
My Zowie FK broke down just recently. I was not statisfied with the build quality at all.
The current market is lacking the right mouse for me, so I'm back on my old MX518.
I would be willing to test a new mouse, hopefully with a flawless sensor, good ergonomics and especially a solid build quality.
Re: Looking for beta testers for a new ergonomic based gaming mouse.
Posted: 04 Jan 2016, 05:21
by Touch_It
Sign me up if shipping to the US isn't an issue. Occasionally I struggle with pain and soreness in my right wrist and hand.
Posted: 04 Jan 2016, 19:47
by ergoguy
Findecanor wrote: I'm interested. I have been using semi-vertical or vertical ergonomic mice for some years, and I play fast FPS games, (although not the latest ones because I'm still on older hardware.)
However, when you say "ergonomic" then you should expect that expression to be challenged. What could be considered ergonomic or not is not black and white. Stores that are more specialized towards ergonomic products are especially picky.
There are also lots of peripheral products out there that has got a "Ergonomic" sticker on them just because the maker could get away with it - while not actually being particularly geared towards better ergonomics at all. For instance, while a large name-brand would have put a sticker on their keyboard that said "This device can hurt your wrist" some less scrupulous brands have put an "Ergonomic" label to almost identical designs.
Posted: 04 Jan 2016, 19:49
by ergoguy
Miko wrote: I'm very interested as well.
Hi. Tried to reply via PM but going into outbox. Please can you pm me?
Thanks
Posted: 04 Jan 2016, 19:50
by ergoguy
Elrick wrote: ramnes wrote: Please sign me up!
I'm always in for new mouses, especially if they have a good sensor and no prediction.
I'm still searching for one with a better plastic texture, something like grainy thick PBT.
Same here, would love a 3988 sensor with an all PBT housing in a semi vertical position which would make it a first for Ergonomic Mice.
Really make something good but don't add another failure to the land fill sites, world wide.
Hi. Tried to reply via PM but going into outbox. Please can you pm me?
Thanks
Posted: 04 Jan 2016, 23:45
by bvtton
Interested
would love to try an ergonomic mouse that is also good for gaming
Posted: 05 Jan 2016, 16:22
by KRKS
Did I REALLY get fucking spam about this mouse without ever going into this thread?
Normally I wouldn't come here, since I'm fine with my 3.1, but now that you went out of your way to throw junk at me, I'm going to throw junk at you now as well. And where did you get my email from anyway? If DT admins just gave it out so easily then I'm outta here and changing my mail(as well as making sure every single person that could hear about it will).
Posted: 05 Jan 2016, 16:26
by seebart
KRKS wrote: If DT admins just gave it out so easily...
I really don't think so, and I've been around DT for a while.
Posted: 05 Jan 2016, 16:30
by shreebles
KRKS wrote: Normally I wouldn't come here, since I'm fine with my 3.1, but now that you went out of your way to throw junk at me, I'm going to throw junk at you now as well. And where did you get my email from anyway? If DT admins just gave it out so easily then I'm outta here and changing my mail
I didn't get any mail from them yet and I signed up for this...
Posted: 05 Jan 2016, 16:32
by chzel
KRKS wrote: And where did you get my email from anyway? If DT admins just gave it out so easily then I'm outta here and changing my mail(as well as making sure every single person that could hear about it will).
Hey! Hold your horses...Don't rush to accuse people before you get your facts straight. No one gave out emails.
I guess you are talking about the same email I got, titled "Beta testing", notice who the sender is.
Also notice the following:
"To go ahead I will require an email address to send the Google Form
questionnaire too."
If they had your email, would they ask for it?
If they sent it to all members, even ones that didn't ask to participate, it's really bad form, but not a fault of the DT admins/mods.
Posted: 05 Jan 2016, 16:41
by KRKS
chzel wrote: KRKS wrote: And where did you get my email from anyway? If DT admins just gave it out so easily then I'm outta here and changing my mail(as well as making sure every single person that could hear about it will).
Hey! Hold your horses...Don't rush to accuse people before you get your facts straight. No one gave out emails.
I guess you are talking about the same email I got, titled "Beta testing", notice who the sender is.
Also notice the following:
"To go ahead I will require an email address to send the Google Form
questionnaire too."
If they had your email, would they ask for it?
If they sent it to all members, even ones that didn't ask to participate, it's really bad form, but not a fault of the DT admins/mods.
Touche.
But still, I'd be nice if they didn't clog up my email for no reason. Also, I need to update my profile.
Posted: 05 Jan 2016, 16:44
by chzel
True, and I'd prefer they didn't ask for an email and handled this via PM.
I'm still on the fence whether I should provide an email or not.
Posted: 07 Jan 2016, 08:54
by KRKS
So I just got sent the exact same message again.
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Posted: 07 Jan 2016, 09:14
by ImbaHue
Weird.
He has my email address which I sent to him and I have received the same email but via DT and not from other external sources. That's 2 emails but those are from the 3rd of Jan. Things are pretty quiet so far.