{"id":11944,"date":"2009-10-08T04:39:22","date_gmt":"2009-10-08T04:39:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/?p=11944"},"modified":"2009-10-08T05:42:38","modified_gmt":"2009-10-08T05:42:38","slug":"cm-storm-cs-m-weapon-of-choice-ak-dm-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/cm-storm-cs-m-weapon-of-choice-ak-dm-review\/","title":{"rendered":"CM Storm CS-M Weapon of Choice AK DM Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px\" title=\"CS-M WoC AK DM\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/csmwocakdm-jpg.jpg?resize=500%2C200\" border=\"0\" alt=\"CS-M WoC AK DM\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Introduction<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In my previous article,the <a href=\"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/?p=11704\" target=\"_blank\">CM Storm Sentinel Advance<\/a> review, I gave a little teaser about this one. Today I will be giving you some more insight on this wonderful new gaming surface. Introducing the <strong>CM Storm CS-M Weapon of Choice AK DM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/CSMWoCAK471.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/CSMWoCAK47_thumb1.jpg?resize=500%2C152\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wow! What a mouthful! For the rest of the article I think I will just refer to it as the <strong>CS-M WoC AK47<\/strong>. Along with that mouthful, however, comes a product that will be sure to make those full mouths turn to broad smiles.<\/p>\n<p>The CS-M WoC AK47 is so called for its bold styling featuring an <em>Avtomat Kalashnikova 47 <\/em>or AK-47 for short.<em> <\/em>Designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov in the mid 1940s, the AK-47 and its many variants since then, have become the preferred automatic assault rifle for many military groups and insurgents alike.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/csmwocakdm1-jpg.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/csmwocakdm1_thumb-jpg.jpg?resize=500%2C375\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I advocate for keeping violence to an absolute minimum. I do, however, love weapons and emphasize that they should always be used in a safe, controlled and constructive manner. Today though, the focus is on game (read: legal) violence and one of the tools of the trade.<\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--pagetitle:Introduction--><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Features &amp; Specifications<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For those persons that prefer the more conservative M4 rifle, you may look into getting the CS-M Weapon of Choice M4 DM. The features and specifications are similar, except for the graphics depicting an M4 Carbine Assault Rifle instead of the AK-47 Assault Rifle as found on this one.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 550px;\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"275\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/csmwocak471-jpg.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/csmwocak471_thumb-jpg.jpg?resize=240%2C160\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"275\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/csmwocm4-jpg.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/csmwocm4_thumb-jpg.jpg?resize=240%2C160\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The main features of this gaming mat are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your weapon of choice \u2013 AK47 <\/li>\n<li>Specialized heavy duty weave for high sensitivity mouse control <\/li>\n<li>Engineered for pinpoint precision and highly responsive tracking <\/li>\n<li>Aggressive non-slip bottom grip \u2013 stick it on the table and forget about it <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The specifications are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Model Number: SGS-4010-KSM-1-GP <\/li>\n<li>Size:\n<ul>\n<li>405 x 285 x 3 mm <\/li>\n<li>15.9 x 11.2 x 0.12 inch <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Base: 100% Natural Rubber <\/li>\n<li>Surface Type: Duramesh\u2122 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/csmwocak475-jpg.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/csmwocak475_thumb-jpg.jpg?resize=400%2C300\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here is what <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cmstorm.com\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/www.cmstorm.com', 'CM Storm']);\" target=\"_blank\">CM Storm<\/a> has to say about their product:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>The CS-M Weapon of Choice AK47 professional-grade gaming surface offers a specialized heavy duty weave for high sensitivity players. Engineered for pinpoint precision, the boosted tracking response makes even the smallest mouse movements count. The aggressive non-slip 100% natural rubber base makes thorough contact with most desktop materials, ensuring that your gaming surface stays firmly in place in the heat of battle. To top things off, the iconic graphics send a decisive message to your fellow gamers that you mean business and won&#8217;t give up in difficult situations.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--pagetitle:Features &#038; Specifications--><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Actual Usage<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Using this mouse pad was an absolute pleasure. First off, it looks great. It really stands out and your friends <em>will<\/em> notice. Secondly, after setting it in place, just as advertised, it never moved! Right throughout all my gameplay, it did not budge. The 100% natural rubber that makes the underside really is non-slip and this was a welcome experience.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 550px;\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"275\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/csmwocak473-jpg.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/csmwocak473_thumb-jpg.jpg?resize=240%2C180\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"275\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/csmwocak474-jpg.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/csmwocak474_thumb-jpg.jpg?resize=240%2C180\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>While playing a few of my favourite shooters, I realized that it was a bit easier to aim due to the pad being so accurate. I was better able to follow moving targets and even line up a headshot with a sniper rifle that much quicker.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/csmwocak476-jpg.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/csmwocak476_thumb-jpg.jpg?resize=400%2C300\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The pad tracks well but I did notice that a laser mouse performs a bit better than an optical mouse. This determination was achieved by turning the DPI settings on the laser mouse down to about 800dpi, which is about the same as a high performance optical mouse. I then tested by repeatedly moving from one stationary target to the next and noting, by means of seeing and feeling, how easily I was able to acquire that second target in my sights.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/sentinelinhand1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/sentinelinhand_thumb1.jpg?resize=240%2C162\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Both did well but my findings show that the laser mouse tracked a little better but if you have an optical mouse there should be no worries. What\u2019s even better is that my kill counts have actually gone up a bit. Lol. What more could I ask for?!<\/p>\n<p>The transitions from black to white and back, against the adorned AK design, did not affect mouse tracking. The mouse movements were always true, smooth and consistent.<\/p>\n<p><!--pagetitle:Actual Usage--><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--pagetitle:Conclusion--><\/p>\n<p>I will readily agree with CM Storm\u2019s Performance Chart. They pretty much have it dead on. This is the best mouse pad I have ever used.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/performancechart-jpg.jpg?resize=500%2C333\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>CS-M Weapon of Choice AK DM<\/strong> gets solid marks for control and accuracy. Tracking is perfect down to the last pixel. Both laser and optical mice perform exceptionally well on this gaming surface. The design itself is amazing and the materials used show genuine durability. The non-slip rubber underside is the \u201cset it and forget it\u201d for your battle station.<\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Pros:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Great looks, really makes a statement <\/li>\n<li>Never slides around <\/li>\n<li>Really does improve control and accuracy <\/li>\n<li>Mouse movements are very smooth and consistent <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Cons:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>May be too big for persons with a small desk space <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With this gaming surface all shots should fly true, but the skill part is really up to you! This product will not disappoint. Playing on this surface with the <a href=\"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/?p=11704\" target=\"_blank\">CM Storm Sentinel Advance<\/a> has been an absolutely amazing experience. I have tested it with other mice as well and they also ran well and gave a top-notch feeling.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/Recommended1.png?resize=150%2C251\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With an MSRP of US $15.99 at their online store, CM Storm has delivered another winning product that gets my full recommendation.<\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Leon Hyman<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Senior Editor<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Please join us in our <a href=\"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/abt\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">Forums<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Become a Fan on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/AlienBabelTech\/123268467142\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/AlienBabelTech\/123268467142', 'Facebook']);\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow us on <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/alienbabeltech\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/twitter.com\/alienbabeltech', 'Twitter']);\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For the latest updates from ABT, please <a href=\"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/?feed=rss2\" target=\"_blank\">join our RSS News Feed<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Join our Distributed Computing teams<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Folding@Home &#8211; Team AlienBabelTech &#8211; 164304 <\/li>\n<li>SETI@Home &#8211; Team AlienBabelTech &#8211; 138705 <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.worldcommunitygrid.org\/reg\/viewRegister.do?teamID=3P39R3SRV1\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/www.worldcommunitygrid.org\/reg\/viewRegister.do?teamID=3P39R3SRV1', 'World Community Grid &#8211; Team AlienBabelTech']);\" target=\"_blank\">World Community Grid &#8211; Team AlienBabelTech<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/?p=11944\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=top title=\"Author: Leon Hyman\" src=\"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/CS-M-WoC-AK-DM.JPG\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":11945,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7814,5],"tags":[2375,2377,2379,2378,182,23,2372,2376,2380,2381,87,2373,2374],"class_list":["post-11944","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-gaming","tag-ak","tag-ak-dm","tag-ak-47","tag-ak47","tag-cm-storm","tag-cooler-master","tag-cs-m","tag-dm","tag-m4","tag-m4-dm","tag-review","tag-weapon-of-choice","tag-woc"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11944","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11944"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11944\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11945"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11944"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11944"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11944"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}