{"id":21877,"date":"2010-11-07T18:59:37","date_gmt":"2010-11-07T18:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/?p=21877"},"modified":"2010-11-09T14:09:12","modified_gmt":"2010-11-09T14:09:12","slug":"mionix-naos-5000-gaming-mouse-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/mionix-naos-5000-gaming-mouse-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Mionix Naos 5000 Gaming Mouse Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n   google_ad_client = \"pub-7021221536180758\"; \/* 468x60, created 11\/11\/09 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"1949837292\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60;\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>PC Gaming has come a long way in the last decade or so and aside from the games themselves, the hardware has contributed the most to this evolving landscape. You will find industry enthusiasts and developers in every corner of the world but today\u2019s feature comes to us from Sweden.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mionix.net\/index.php\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/www.mionix.net\/index.php', 'Mionix']);\" target=\"_blank\">Mionix<\/a> has developed a gaming mouse that is sure to fit the bill of many PC gamers out there. The gaming mouse of which I speak is the <strong>Naos 5000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos500011.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"title\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos50001_thumb1.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" border=\"0\" alt=\"alt\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Designed in Sweden and manufactured in China, this device has risen to prominence and is being put in the spotlight today. Before we get to the mouse itself, here is a little bit about the company behind it.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #99ccff;\">About Mionix<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #99ccff;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: inline; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"title\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/top_h_11.png?resize=300%2C90\" border=\"0\" alt=\"alt\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #99ccff;\">A STAR HAS BEEN BORN<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #99ccff;\"><br \/>\nStars have always been important to every culture or ideology. In many regions they were also identified with gods, spirits, mysticism and priests by their people. Stars have been used in religious practices but even for navigation for hundreds of years. Many stars and even our sun have their own myths and the most prominent stars were also given powerful names. In some cultures stars were thought to be the souls of dead kings and gods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #99ccff;\">Just like many prominent stars, our products have their own myths, characteristics and capabilities. This is why we give our products names after the most prominent stars and this is why stars are important to our culture and ideology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #99ccff;\"> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #99ccff;\">MIONIX \u2013 LIGHT-YEARS AHEAD OF THE GAME<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #99ccff;\"><br \/>\nOur goal from the very start is to develop quality products with an original design. It is also very important to us that we develop innovative products with unique features that users all over the world can identify themselves with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #99ccff;\">We love our work and Mionix will always stay true to gaming. Our products are not only the result of hard work, it is also our shared vision and a deep passion for what we do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n   google_ad_client = \"pub-7021221536180758\"; \/* 468x60, created 11\/11\/09 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"1949837292\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60;\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><!--pagetitle:Introduction--><!--nextpage--><!--pagetitle:Features &#038; Specifications--><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n   google_ad_client = \"pub-7021221536180758\"; \/* 468x60, created 11\/11\/09 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"1949837292\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60;\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Features &amp; Specifications<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The feature list is impressive and shows off the full capabilities of the Naos 5000. They are as follows:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"title\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Features1.png?resize=440%2C419\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Naos 5000 Features\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The technical specifications are even more exhaustive. They are as follows:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"title\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/TechnicalInfo1.png?resize=476%2C364\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Naos 5000 Specifications\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With most of this information being too technical for the Average Joe to care about, I will put it all into perspective in the rest of the review. Simply put, these specifications detail that this is a very capable gaming mouse and that we need to take a closer look.<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n   google_ad_client = \"pub-7021221536180758\"; \/* 468x60, created 11\/11\/09 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"1949837292\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60;\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><!--pagetitle:Closer Look--><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n   google_ad_client = \"pub-7021221536180758\"; \/* 468x60, created 11\/11\/09 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"1949837292\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60;\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Closer Look<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"2\" width=\"550\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"275\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos500021.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Naos 5000 - 2\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos50002_thumb1.jpg?resize=240%2C180\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Naos 5000 - 2\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"275\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos500031.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Naos 5000 - 3\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos50003_thumb1.jpg?resize=240%2C180\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Naos 5000 - 3\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The first thing you will notice is that the packaging is eye-catching. The picture and description on the front are nice on their own but one thing about the box itself stands out. It is held shut by a magnet and is just super nice to play with. After getting over this little fascination with the box, what greets you inside is a well thought out \u201cCool!\u201d The mouse and weight box are held in place under the protective plastic and it just simply looks great and is well presented.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos500041.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Naos 5000 - 4\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos50004_thumb1.jpg?resize=180%2C240\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Naos 5000 - 4\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When you remove the unit from the packaging, you feel the smooth rubbery grip surface of the mouse and its many contours. Holding the mouse in your hand is a real treat. The design allows for all five fingers to be slotted onto it in a palm grip setup. It is very comfortable to use and I am sure that comfort is a top priority for almost every user.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos50005.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Naos 5000 - 5\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos50005_thumb.jpg?resize=240%2C180\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Naos 5000 - 5\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"2\" width=\"550\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"275\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos500013.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Naos 5000 - 13\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos500013_thumb.jpg?resize=240%2C180\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Naos 5000 - 13\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"275\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos500014.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Naos 5000 - 14\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos500014_thumb.jpg?resize=240%2C180\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Naos 5000 - 14\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Upon closer inspection, we realize that there is a lot more to this mouse than meets the eye. The usual left and right click buttons flank the scroll wheel, which doubles as the middle click button. These have become the standard on not just gaming mice but on all mice.<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"2\" width=\"550\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"275\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos50009.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Naos 5000 - 9\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos50009_thumb.jpg?resize=240%2C180\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Naos 5000 - 9\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"275\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos500010.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Naos 5000 - 10\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos500010_thumb.jpg?resize=240%2C180\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Naos 5000 - 10\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"275\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos5000111.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Naos 5000 - 11\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos500011_thumb.jpg?resize=240%2C180\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Naos 5000 - 11\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"275\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos500012.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Naos 5000 - 12\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos500012_thumb.jpg?resize=240%2C180\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Naos 5000 - 12\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Now there are several neat features that we take for granted nowadays that still deserve mention. First and foremost are the two thumb buttons on the left side of the device (which are also becoming a norm). These buttons make Internet browsing an absolute pleasure. They allow you to go back and move forward through your pages without having to move the cursor to your toolbar.<\/p>\n<p>Next, there are two buttons located near the scroll wheel that are (by default) used for changing the DPI settings up or down. This is very convenient especially when you need to change the mouse sensitivity quickly; especially in a game.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos50007.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Naos 5000 - 7\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos50007_thumb.jpg?resize=180%2C240\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Naos 5000 - 7\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There are four large mouse feet on the Naos 500 and they are made of Polytetrafluoroethyl (<em>PTFE<\/em>). This allows for an extremely smooth experience when sliding the mouse around.<\/p>\n<p>The weight system employed on this device is very good. You can add up to 40g more weight to it in eight 5g increments. It is also possible to make one side of the mouse heavier than the other for more \u2018swing\u2019 in your movements to one side or the other. I found this to be practical in some applications and games. It is a very neat feature having the weights on either side; it streamlines the way the mouse feels when weight is added so that it doesn\u2019t feel back-heavy.<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"2\" width=\"550\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"275\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos50006.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Naos 5000 - 6\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos50006_thumb.jpg?resize=240%2C180\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Naos 5000 - 6\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"275\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos50008.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Naos 5000 - 8\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos50008_thumb.jpg?resize=240%2C180\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Naos 5000 - 8\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>These features are all great but most of all, they are packed in without taking away the simplicity of just using the mouse. While the hardware is definitely impressive, there is even more to be said about the software, as it is at the heart of this device\u2019s customization and functional prowess.<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n   google_ad_client = \"pub-7021221536180758\"; \/* 468x60, created 11\/11\/09 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"1949837292\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60;\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><!--pagetitle:Software--><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n   google_ad_client = \"pub-7021221536180758\"; \/* 468x60, created 11\/11\/09 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"1949837292\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60;\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Software<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The software that comes with the device is of a high standard and gives you control over just about everything you would ever need. The Naos 500 supports up to five profiles, each of which is independently configurable. These controls can be found under the first tab aptly called Mouse Settings.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/MionixNaos5000DriverMouseSettings.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Mionix Naos 5000 Driver Mouse Settings\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/MionixNaos5000DriverMouseSettings_thumb.jpg?resize=300%2C240\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Mionix Naos 5000 Driver Mouse Settings\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here you can configure what you would like each button to do, adjust the double click and scroll speeds, and also the polling rate. You can also enable pointer acceleration and adjust its sensitivity.<\/p>\n<p>With sensitivity in mind, the next tab is even more helpful. The Sensor Performance tab is where you set the sensitivity of the tracking laser in three configurable DPI steps. These presets can be selected on the fly during regular use by changing the DPI level from low to medium to high and back. These levels are what you predetermine within the software.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/MionixNaos5000DriverSensorPerformance.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Mionix Naos 5000 Driver Sensor Performance\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/MionixNaos5000DriverSensorPerformance_thumb.jpg?resize=300%2C240\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Mionix Naos 5000 Driver Sensor Performance\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This tab also gives you the opportunity to adjust the lift distance. This is the distance to which you can raise the mouse off the tracking surface and the laser still registers its movement. This is a great feature for those users that like to move their mouse around a lot.<\/p>\n<p>Next we have the Surface Quality Analyzer Tool, or SQAT for short. This simply does what it says. It analyzes the surface you use your mouse on and determines how good (or bad) it is for your mouse. This can play a factor in accuracy and consistency so try to use a surface that is as good (or excellent) as possible.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Sargas360Teaser.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Sargas 360 Teaser\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Sargas360Teaser_thumb.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Sargas 360 Teaser\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Editorial note: Keep an eye out for an upcoming review of the Mionix Sargas 360.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n   google_ad_client = \"pub-7021221536180758\"; \/* 468x60, created 11\/11\/09 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"1949837292\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60;\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><!--pagetitle:Software (continued)--><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n   google_ad_client = \"pub-7021221536180758\"; \/* 468x60, created 11\/11\/09 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"1949837292\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60;\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Software (continued)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/MionixNaos5000DriverColorSettings.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Mionix Naos 5000 Driver Color Settings\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/MionixNaos5000DriverColorSettings_thumb.jpg?resize=300%2C240\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Mionix Naos 5000 Driver Color Settings\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The next tab gives us the Color Settings and this is a much-loved section for many. Here you can select how you wish the LEDs to behave, whether all on, all off, or which ones to turn on or off. Then you can choose which of the twenty-four (24) colours you want to use. It is important to note that you may set different colour schemes for each of the five profiles.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/MionixNaos5000DriverMacroSettings.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Mionix Naos 5000 Driver Macro Settings\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/MionixNaos5000DriverMacroSettings_thumb.jpg?resize=300%2C240\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Mionix Naos 5000 Driver Macro Settings\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Macro Settings tab is straight forward and it allows you to create new macros (sequences) for execution at any given time thereafter, with just the push of a button. Very cool! I have made a few very useful ones such as \u201cCtrl + W\u201d to a single mouse button. That closes a tab for me while browsing and I don\u2019t have to move the mouse all the way to my toolbar!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/MionixNaos5000DriverSupport.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Mionix Naos 5000 Driver Support\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/MionixNaos5000DriverSupport_thumb.jpg?resize=300%2C240\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Mionix Naos 5000 Driver Support\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Support tab is simple and is the easiest way to get online product support or to update your firmware and\/or driver software. This is also a nice touch.<\/p>\n<p>The 128kb on-board memory allows you to keep your settings saved on the mouse itself. This means that although you make the settings in the software, if you take your mouse to another machine, you don\u2019t have to install the software to use it! In addition, all your settings migrate with it and are fully usable!<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the software is very well laid out and easy to understand. There are no hiccups in adjusting settings and everything takes effect as soon as you hit the Apply button. If for any reason you would like to remove your customizations, just simply click the Reset to default button (which is located in the lower left of all tabs), then confirm your request.<\/p>\n<p>There was only one weird issue I had while using this mouse though. Sometimes it would stop responding whenever I wake up the computer from Sleep mode or when the OS resumes from hibernation. This does not happen every time but it seems to happen whenever I\u2019m in a hurry. It is as if the mouse also goes into a sleep mode and I am just impatient with it \u2018waking up\u2019. Not a deal breaker at all really but it deserved mention. This issue should be fixed in upcoming firmware or software updates.<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n   google_ad_client = \"pub-7021221536180758\"; \/* 468x60, created 11\/11\/09 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"1949837292\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60;\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><!--pagetitle:Conclusion--><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n   google_ad_client = \"pub-7021221536180758\"; \/* 468x60, created 11\/11\/09 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"1949837292\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60;\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"closeup_naos_5000_laser_0\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/closeup_naos_5000_laser_0.png?resize=300%2C181\" border=\"0\" alt=\"closeup_naos_5000_laser_0\" align=\"left\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/> The Naos 5000 is a superior gaming mouse and is really a cut above the rest in so many ways. Mionix, through this mouse, has definitely made its mark on PC gaming. Being very easy to set up and get going, the Naos 5000 will show off its gaming prowess right from the start. Gamers will be very pleased.<\/p>\n<p>The Naos 5000 is also great for everyday desktop tasks with smooth tracking and programmable controls. This makes it very simple to execute common tasks with the press of a single button. There are so many nice things about this mouse that it is hard to find a reason not to get one. Mionix really did their homework on this device and it shows. The Naos 5000 is a great product.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"closeup_naos_5000_dpi_indicator_0\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/closeup_naos_5000_dpi_indicator_0.png?resize=300%2C181\" border=\"0\" alt=\"closeup_naos_5000_dpi_indicator_0\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pros:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Very comfortable ergonomic design<\/li>\n<li>Up to 5040 Dots Per Inch (DPI)<\/li>\n<li>Very accurate<\/li>\n<li>7 programmable buttons<\/li>\n<li>Up to 5 separate profiles<\/li>\n<li>User-friendly control software<\/li>\n<li>128kb of onboard memory<\/li>\n<li>Customizable LEDs (24 colours and off)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No horizontal scroll<\/li>\n<li>A bit on the expensive side<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It would have been nice to have horizontal scroll but that is not a deal-breaker, and neither is the resume issue. The Manufacturer\u2019s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) on the Naos 5000 is a pricey <strong>US $90<\/strong>* but it is totally worth it. It easily gets my recommendation.<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #99ccff;\">* &#8211; I originally made a mistake in quoting the MSRP of the Naos 5000 as US $50 when in fact, that is the price of the <strong>Naos 3200<\/strong>. A full review of the Naos 3200 will be published soon. Stay tuned.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"title\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Recommended.png?resize=150%2C251\" border=\"0\" alt=\"alt\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Leon Hyman<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Senior Editor<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n   google_ad_client = \"pub-7021221536180758\"; \/* 468x60, created 11\/11\/09 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"1949837292\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60;\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><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=21877\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=top title=\"Author: Leon Hyman\" src=\"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Naos-5000-Article-Image.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":21880,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2533,7814,5,7],"tags":[1595,1594,2121,3739,4279],"class_list":["post-21877","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-abt-news","category-articles","category-gaming","category-technology","tag-gaming-mouse","tag-laser-mouse","tag-mionix","tag-naos","tag-naos-5000"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21877","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21877"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21877\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21880"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21877"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21877"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21877"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}