Selling the sound of silence
RAPOO: HUMBLE MOUSE HAS ‘SILENT CLICK’ AND THE LATEST WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY
Computer accessories we take most for granted are the ones that contribute the most.
Anyone who works on a computer for a living has wrestled with this dilemma: a machine with great specs can provide a disastrous user experience because the keyboard is too harsh, too gentle, or too loud. Which is another way of saying, everyone has a specific style of use of a keyboard and other accessories and what may be perfect for one user, could spell working doom for another.
This was the conundrum that Chinese peripheral manufacturer Rapoo decided to tackle when it revamped its product line of keyboards and other peripherals. Aside from aiming to make the
mouse and keyboard comfortable for any user, it also went on a mission to remove cables.
The Shenzhen-headquartered company understood that, as the first point of contact for desktop and some laptop users, a mouse and keyboard needs to suit one’s style of work.
For example, some like a mouse with a prominent clicking sound, while others prefer a silent mouse click.
Some would prefer to connect their devices directly via Bluetooth, while others don’t mind a small USB dongle that allows the device to connect to any machine.
Rapoo’s product options include separate keyboard and mouse options, along with bundles that include both devices, for a cost-effective route to wireless productivity.
However, the stand-out device of those we tested was a humble mouse.
The Rapoo M300 Silent is a nonslip, mid-range mouse with fine-grade tracking.
It comes with Rapoo’s latest multimode wireless technology, featuring Bluetooth 3.0, 4.0 and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity.
This means it has both builtin Bluetooth and a wireless USB dongle for connection to computers and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. A small USB receiver is stowed in the base of the mouse.
The most significant comfort factor in its compact design is a silent click feature, which one can choose if trying to avoid disturbing anyone nearby.
Says Rapoo: “The silent mouse switches allow you to use your mouse freely without disturbing others.
“This mouse is perfect for late night projects at home, use at public places and while travelling.”
It features a high-performance sensor, adjustable from 600 to 1600 DPI, depending on whether one wants to prioritise accuracy or fast movement. Its power-saving technologies offer up to nine months’ battery life. It can connect to three devices, and switches between them at the click of a button.
Other products include:
Rapoo M100 Silent, an entry-level mouse with high quality specs. It comes with Bluetooth and wireless USB dongle, which enables the mouse to be connected to Bluetooth-enabled computers and Android devices like tablets and smartphones.
Rapoo MT350 mouse, with similar specs to the M300, including Bluetooth and dongle, but 12-month battery life.
Rapoo MT550 mouse, as with the M300 and MT350, but allows switching between four devices.
Rapoo MT750 mouse, takes the mouse game a step further, with optimised laser for uneven surfaces, and doubles tracking speed, to 3200 DPI, for precise navigation on almost any surface. It also features a rechargeable battery that lasts 30 days per charge.
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