Cooler Master SPAWN mouse review

CM Storm SPAWN gaming mouse

You know, in the gaming arena there is much diversity in the selection of mice that you can purchase. And for good reason. See, a good gaming mouse can bring you more advantages in a game as you play in the field more smoothly, or simply can work faster. I mean, over the years the development of something as simple as the PC mouse has increased nearly at the same development of a graphics card.

What, you don't believe me? Well hear me out then. First we had the mouse, then we got new color schemas, better ergonomics, we went from optical to laser mouses, then dual-lasers, DPI sensitivity jumped over 6000 DPI, braided cords for less friction, input controllers over multiple buttons, 5-way scroll-wheels, LEDS added, then programmable LEDs with different colors, weight systems to balance the mouse or make it more heavy and then mouses got software, to control macros and profiles. To make that even faster, manufacturers added ROM memory into the mouse. And as of late we even can see little ventilators in the mouse to cool your hand palm, and if we look back at Cooler Master in particular, even small LCD screens have been embedded into that simple peripheral input device... the mouse.

So ten years ago the mouse was grey, dull... plastic rubbish with a rubber ball and two buttons. And look now... just focus on the stuff I just mentioned. Yeah, now you'll agree with me that the mouse has come a long way to meet perfection. Simply put, there aren't any really bad mouses anymore unless you go real cheap, you know... the 15 USD Labtec keyboard/mouse combos and such. But even these have evolved into something quite acceptable.

Today we peek at a new offering from Cooler Master, the Spawn mouse that falls into the CM Storm series. It's a mouse that fits guys like myself really well, big hands thus big mouse (is that what the ladies say? -Ed), good rubberized grip and not too much fuzz with LEDs and pro-active stuff. It does come fully programmable and the memory inside the mouse to save it in. Anyway, nuff said... have a quick peek at the mouse and then head onwards to the next page where we'll review this product.

Alright, let's get started with this review -- let's get through the marketing skinny first:

The Spawn gaming mouse is lightweight, ergonomically designed and forged with a reassuringly solid design. It is built for professional FPS gamers that prefer a claw grip. Engineered to execute precise in-game tactics, Spawn comes loaded with an ultra high-performance 3500 DPI sensor that includes on-the-fly adjustment, an ultra-step wheel encoder, providing extremely accurate scrolling, and Japanese-made Omron micro-switches that are meant to endure up to five million clicks.

Model	SGM-2000-MLON1
DPI Display	3500 DPI Optical sensor 800, 1800, and 3500 DPI Presets
Memory	32 kb
Programmable Buttons	7
Max Speed	60 IPS
Polling Time	1000 HZ
Response Time	1ms
Maximum Acceleration	20G
Cable Length	2m
USB	Gold-plated
Full Speed USB	Yes
Software	Included
Warranty	1 Year

Presented in an eye-catching crimson red high-gloss finish, Spawn compliments a gamer's setup by adding an interesting peripheral.

Anti-Drift Control Sensor
The Spawn gaming mouse utilizes a high performance optical engine that ensures extreme stability. Built with an anti-drift system, it provides lossless performance during lifts and drops. With a built-in angle snapping option, one can formulate the perfect flick shot to maximize their kill rates with sheer accuracy.

Onboard Sentinel- X 32 KB
The Sentinel-X microprocessor safeguards your mouse setting by storing button assignments, advanced macros and other mouse customization - allowing gamers to plug and play on any other system without losing their initial settings.

Omron Micro Switches (5 Million clicks)
Ultra tactile mouse clicks for in-game fragging is afforded through the utilization of Omron’s patented micro switch technology. Backed by a minimum guarantee of 5 million clicks, the Spawn gaming mouse offers an extended gaming life-span for the avid gamer.

Japanese-Made Ultra-Step Wheel Encoder
Ultra precise stepping encoder allows gamers to navigate small distances with the scroll wheel while establishing great control and precision.

DPI On the Fly
Comfortably placed under the scroll wheel, gamers can switch DPI settings easily to 800, 1800, and 3500.

Anti-Slip Rubberized grip Design
Sweat proof and highly slip resistant, Spawn includes two thick rubber grips that have been deployed on both sides of the mouse. This affords full control to lift-off style gamers during game play.

So yeah, though the mouse might look simple on the outside, it really is a complex piece of machinery ticking and tocking at up-to 3500 DPI, fully programmable with its profiles stored in a 32KB cache (inside the mouse).

I'd like to take you through a series of photos now showing you the ins and outs of the mouse, and later on we'll give it a little test spin and then head onward towards our conclusion. But let's move onwards to the product gallery.