[citation][nom]Silmarunya[/nom]Odd picks on the mouse/keyboard front imo...The Lachesis is great and it's ambidextrous, but it's only comfortable to hold when you use a fingertip/claw grip and how many gamers manage to game for long periods holding their mouse like that? The Deathadder seems like a more logical pick - cheaper, exists in both left and right handed version and arguably one of the most comfortable gaming mice out there, no matter how you hold your mouse. For the keyboard, I never liked the Steelseries keyboards (too cramped and it just doesn't feel as nice as many competitors + I prefer mechanical keyboards), but that's purely a personal opinion. I just think you should list a few alternatives as well.And to finish: maybe add a set of speakers to the list too? Many people like to game with speakers rather than headset, especially in single player. Plus, you'll likely need them if you use your PC for more than just gaming.[/citation]
1) If you don't like the Shift form SteelSeries, check out this article on gaming keyboards that we just did:
http
/www.tomsguide.com/us/Keyboard-SteelSeries-Razer,review-1594.html
2) The Lachesis isn't for everyone, which is why we included a very versatile mouse in the Cyborg RAT 9 - purpose-built for the right-handed folk:
http/www.tomsguide.com/us/Christmas-Gaming-Accessories,review-1598-8.html
3) We have several other gift guides that are being published over the next few weeks, so look for speakers there!
[citation][nom]ct1615[/nom]this is easily the dumbest thing tom's does year and year out[/citation]
You certainly are entitled to your opinion, even if it's a silly and misguided one.
[citation][nom]Zerk[/nom]I didn't see anything I want. They said something for Every Gamer. No Deus Ex 3, No Crysis 2! No Sandy Bridge? Aw Man![/citation]
...and all of those things you listed aren't coming out this year...but we (or Hardware) will be sure to cover them in 2011! Believe me when I say I cannot wait for Deus Ex 3.
-Devin
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