CM Storm Recon and Skorpion Review

Optical mice offer value over the more expensive laser mice but up until recently, suffered due to the comparatively low dpi range. Today however with advances in optical sensor technology, optical mice are competing again. Take for example today's review sample, the CM Storm Recon. It has the Avago technologies ADNS-3090 optical mouse sensor which is capable of sensing high speed motion and acceleration up to 20g which equates to 60 inches per second. The dots-per-inch rating of this particular mouse weighs in at an impressive 800-4000 which for all intents and purposes goes beyond the 'playable' range for a mouse unless of course you have the reflexes of a psychic cat!

While it is true that laser tracking technology has had this dpi range (and above) for some time now, laser mice are inherently more expensive both to produce and retail so it goes without saying that a mouse that is both capable and doesn't break the bank will be welcomed by the gaming market. The CM Storm Recon fits this bill well, retailing at under £40 yet still affording the performance demanded by serious gamers. It will be intriguing to see if the CM Storm Recon has made sacrifices to refrain from breaking the £40 barrier.