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Thoughts on the Zowie FK1

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Can't find a whole lot about this mouse but what I've found has been overwhelmingly positive, anyone here had any experiences with it? Or about Zowie in general? Thanks.

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Who the hell is Zowie?

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Uses one of the best optical sensors out there.. Cant go wrong with Zowie.

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I know a lot of cs pros have used zowie for a long time due to their quality and really good optical sensors.

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their lmb and rmb are slightly stiffer then many mice. Many people consider Zowie's cords the best in the industry.  The fk1 uses a new shape, and it seems to be a big hit. They look a bit utilitarian, which i like, but some people want their flashy lights. No drivers means super simple use, but slightly reduced customization. Also, their implementation of the 3310 seems to be the best. And Zowie refuses to take part in the max DPI wars that are misleading consumers into buying inferior mice. So thats a plus.

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Looking into buying one, was originally gonna go with an M45 from corsair but the ergonomics looked a bit uncomfortable and the FK1 has a very similar shape to my current sensei which I find very comfortable.

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yeah, seems like a lot of people that like the sensei shape really like the fk1 shape. And the fk1 has a much better sensor.

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Nice, I'm petty much sold.

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