Just got this combo and having mixed feelings as to if it was worth it. I been using the original Sidewinder mouse (the hunchback 
) along with Gen 1 Logi G15 kb for a while. Decided to try the new Sidewinder x6 kb and x8 "Blue" mouse.
First the kb. It has nice heft and is very well built. The adjustable back lite is red and comes thru each of the keys and around them. A lot of programing macro's (not being used) and media keys (vol, play/pause, next/ prev/ mute). Main feature is the detachable key pad that can be positioned either on the left or right side. Held on by magnets...very strong mag's. The keypad has all the typical functions and can Also be set up to run macros' (which I do not use) and a quick calculator launch icon/button. I don't even have the pad attached since the kb with out the pad is very compact and I don't really have a need for the pad anyway. As with all MS kb, there is the quick windows launch button on the left. This can be disabled via SW (G15 was via HW on the kb). Also as with all MS kb, the keys are well spaced and precise and have a good tactile feel. Over all a very good keyboard. Only real issue I have with it is that it does not have a keyboard tilt/legs so it lies kind of flat with no possible adjustment. You either going to luv it or hate it. One thing, I do miss my LCD display on the Logi G15.
Now the new x8 "blue" mouse. "Blue" LED is suppose to track better according to MS, better focus (precision) then a RED LED and tracks better then laser on different surfaces. It does seem to work well on all surfaces, on surfaces that laser's don't work well on. It has a max DPI of 4000 and with three preset DPI buttons. Has a small LCD diaplay on the mouse like the original that shows DPI settings but added battery status and mode settings (?) display. A quick launch macro/360 turn button on top and a record macro button in front of the two upper/lower configured mouse buttons.The DPI increments are in fixed units and set up using the SW provide, just like the the other Sidewinder mouses. Side mounted bunk bed style buttons feels like plastic where the original were metal. Not as hunchbacked as the original Sidewinder and some may like it better. I am still trying to get the feel of it. Has a "Cylon" like red eye at the mid back that changes to amber when the mouse needs recharging. No red glow from bottom like the original. It runs at 2.4ghz and is recharged via a "puck" like receiver that is connected by USB to the PC. The charging is by a magnetic attachment that snaps on to the mouse. Extra feet comes with mouse and are inside the "puck" case/receiver/charger. Have not tested the battery life, but its reported to run about 30hrs. Over all a slight better feel then the original, less humped but thats all personal pref anyway. IT has no weight adjustmenst like the original. So you either like the weight or not, but for a wireless rechargable mosue the weight was not objectionble for me, but again its all a per pref anyway. Very quick and precise. But to my impressions the build quality does not seem as good as the original IMO.
Thats just a quickie overview of my new kb/m set up...will it replace my old one permently...only time will telll....but I do miss the G15 LCD Display...
) along with Gen 1 Logi G15 kb for a while. Decided to try the new Sidewinder x6 kb and x8 "Blue" mouse.First the kb. It has nice heft and is very well built. The adjustable back lite is red and comes thru each of the keys and around them. A lot of programing macro's (not being used) and media keys (vol, play/pause, next/ prev/ mute). Main feature is the detachable key pad that can be positioned either on the left or right side. Held on by magnets...very strong mag's. The keypad has all the typical functions and can Also be set up to run macros' (which I do not use) and a quick calculator launch icon/button. I don't even have the pad attached since the kb with out the pad is very compact and I don't really have a need for the pad anyway. As with all MS kb, there is the quick windows launch button on the left. This can be disabled via SW (G15 was via HW on the kb). Also as with all MS kb, the keys are well spaced and precise and have a good tactile feel. Over all a very good keyboard. Only real issue I have with it is that it does not have a keyboard tilt/legs so it lies kind of flat with no possible adjustment. You either going to luv it or hate it. One thing, I do miss my LCD display on the Logi G15.
Now the new x8 "blue" mouse. "Blue" LED is suppose to track better according to MS, better focus (precision) then a RED LED and tracks better then laser on different surfaces. It does seem to work well on all surfaces, on surfaces that laser's don't work well on. It has a max DPI of 4000 and with three preset DPI buttons. Has a small LCD diaplay on the mouse like the original that shows DPI settings but added battery status and mode settings (?) display. A quick launch macro/360 turn button on top and a record macro button in front of the two upper/lower configured mouse buttons.The DPI increments are in fixed units and set up using the SW provide, just like the the other Sidewinder mouses. Side mounted bunk bed style buttons feels like plastic where the original were metal. Not as hunchbacked as the original Sidewinder and some may like it better. I am still trying to get the feel of it. Has a "Cylon" like red eye at the mid back that changes to amber when the mouse needs recharging. No red glow from bottom like the original. It runs at 2.4ghz and is recharged via a "puck" like receiver that is connected by USB to the PC. The charging is by a magnetic attachment that snaps on to the mouse. Extra feet comes with mouse and are inside the "puck" case/receiver/charger. Have not tested the battery life, but its reported to run about 30hrs. Over all a slight better feel then the original, less humped but thats all personal pref anyway. IT has no weight adjustmenst like the original. So you either like the weight or not, but for a wireless rechargable mosue the weight was not objectionble for me, but again its all a per pref anyway. Very quick and precise. But to my impressions the build quality does not seem as good as the original IMO.
Thats just a quickie overview of my new kb/m set up...will it replace my old one permently...only time will telll....but I do miss the G15 LCD Display...
