14 DAY TRIAL // While Gigabyte may be better known for its many motherboards and video cards, it figured it would be time to unveil a new mouse, so it created the M5650, coincidentally around the same time as Smartfish delivered the Whirl Mini.
Gigabyte and Smartfish seem to have focused on different aspects of their respective products.
Whereas Gigabyte went for a simpler design, no doubt aiming for the masses, Smartfish spiced things up with what looks like a 'mouse stand'.
What that 'stand' really is is the embodiment of the Ergo Motion pivot system, a technology that the company used in order to make its mouse more comfortable.
Essentially, it gives the hand and wrist a high freedom of movement and reduces the risk of Repetitive Stress Injury.
Of course, the outfit made sure the capabilities of the mouse were worthwhile as well, choosing a 1,600 dpi laser sensor and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity.
Gigabyte, as already mentioned, chose the more traditional approach, which means that it uses a regular cable to connect to the PC, instead of a wireless technology.
Still, the product utilizes the USB connectivity instead of the legacy PS2 that common mice are equipped with.
The M5650 measures 104 (L) x 66 (W) x 38 (H) mm and has a laser sensor as well, though it is a bit less extraordinary, of 1,000 dpi to be exact.
All in all, Gigabyte's device weighs 75 grams and has just the two obligatory buttons and a scroll wheel.
No doubt hardcore gamers will look elsewhere for mice with myriads of programmable buttons and and LEDs in order to sate their gaming desires, but the regular user should find this newcomer convenient.
Regardless, the price of the M5650 (Glossy Black or Modern White color options) was not provided, though it will likely be lower than the $49.95 that Smartfish Whirl Mini costs (Carbon Fiber, Black, Blue, Silver, Red, and White).