Previous mice operate on a two-dimensional level and differ mainly in the number of additional buttons. However, the Z aims to add a third dimension by recognizing tilts of the device.
3D Control
By tilting the mouse, additional features are unlocked. For example, one could navigate documents larger than the monitor much more easily. Instead of using the horizontal or vertical scroll bars, you simply tilt the mouse a bit and can then freely move the field. This technique also works well for games. It allows you to lean left or right in a shooter. Or to better steer the tires in a vehicle.
If that were all the mouse is capable of, it might be a bit too little. After all, separate buttons could be used for these functions alternatively. The Z can be lifted and allows for more precise control for planes or helicopters. Thus, the mouse becomes a kind of joystick. If you want to use it this way for a longer time, there is an extension so that you don’t have to keep the mouse in the air. After all, that tires the hand in the long run.
Numerous Buttons
By being able to tilt the mouse, you have numerous buttons available. Probably more than one could ever assign. Because not only tilting, but also swinging is registered, so the same button can be assigned up to 5 times. This can certainly lead to confusion.
Deep Click is the feature that is somewhat new for the users. The device recognizes how deep you press a button. This allows multiple functions to be assigned to the button, depending on how much force you apply.
Swiftpoint is not entirely unknown. With the GT, they have already had a successful Kickstarter campaign and released the product. So one can certainly hope that the Z will find its way to us. For $159, you could get one, as the Kickstarter campaign is still ongoing for a while.
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