Saitek Obsidian 1000 dpi Wireless Rechargeable Optical Mouse

by Saitek

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.7 x 3 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000K4TWIM
• Item model number: PM20
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 14, 2007

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The ultimate rechargeable wireless mouse has an optical sensor for high speed, ultra accurate tracking and groundbreaking design with outstanding ergonomics and highly tactile materials. The Obsidian features innovative technology, with a four-mode, touch-sensitive scroll, recharge dock and two battery packs for 24/7 use.

• Superb design, complements any home/office environment
• 4-mode, touch-sensitive scroll function
• Recharge cradle with wireless transmitter storage and spare battery recharge
• 5 buttons
• 1000 dpi resolution minimum
• Interference-free 2.4GHz wireless technology
• Smooth glide action
• 24/7 recharge solution using 2 x Li-ion battery packs
• Plug and play; ease of use and set-up

Product Description

Recharge cradle with wireless transmitter storage and spare battery recharge4-mode touch-sensitive scroll function and 5-button commands 1000dpi resolution minimum Interference-free 2.4GHz wireless technology

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A smarter recharge solution, June 28, 2007

By 

Specter (Fremont, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Saitek Obsidian 1000 dpi Wireless Rechargeable Optical Mouse (Personal Computers)

I've been using my Obsidian mouse for a few weeks and I've really grown to love it. I've had other mice and it always seems it needs recharging or new batteries at just the wrong time. With this one, I swap out the fully charged battery in 5 seconds and I'm back at it. I never worry about whether the mouse was put into a cradle each night.

I also like the new scrolling method over the old wheel type. I can tap it and do more tricks than I could with oter mice. Besides that. its just plain cool looking.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Great style and feel < bad functionality, September 17, 2008

By 

Eric W. Downing - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Saitek Obsidian 1000 dpi Wireless Rechargeable Optical Mouse (Personal Computers)

I found the mouse and the peripherals to be highly aesthetically pleasing. In addition the weight of the mouse is perfect: heavy enough to provide just the right amount of kinetic resistance. The batteries and lights are not only cool looking, they do a great job of providing visual feedback as to the remaining charge.

However, the middle scroll button is such a hindrance that it cancels out all of the positive things about this mouse. I really wanted this to work and figured that there must be some proprietary method of operation. I worked... er...struggled with this mouse for the better part of a work day before giving up. I tried varying amounts of pressure as well as varying amounts of surface area of my finger on the sensor. The scroll simply does *not* work. As a matter of fact, it works against you. On the uncommon occasions it does detect that you are attempting to scroll, more often than not, the scroll speed will be excruciatingly slow (or fast!), that is if you can get past the fact that it quite often will scroll in the wrong direction.

Sorry Obsidian, I really wanted to love this mouse but scrolling is an extremely important part of my day to day. It sure is a pretty mouse though. Better luck next time.

2.0 out of 5 stars Good but huge, January 7, 2009

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Triniman "Casual Buyer" (Caribbean) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Saitek Obsidian 1000 dpi Wireless Rechargeable Optical Mouse (Personal Computers)

This mouse is smoothe but if you have a small hand you will be uncomfortable using it. It is huge.