J-Tech Digital ® Scroll Endurance Wireless Mouse Ergonomic Vertical USB Mouse with Adjustable Sensitivity (600/1000/1600 DPI), Removable Palm Rest & Thumb Buttons - Reduces Hand/Wrist Pain
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Brand | J-Tech Digital |
Color | Black |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless USB |
Special Feature | Ergonomic Design |
Movement Detection Technology | Optical, Laser |
About this item
- Unique ergonomic design with removable palm rest to reduce hand and wrist pain
- Two thumb buttons can be used for back/forward browser navigation
- Driver free 3-mode DPI shift:600/1000/1600DPI adjustable
- High-resolution optical sensor with adjustable sensitivity for accuracy and responsiveness
- Receiver Distance:10 meters Nano Receiver; The receiver is attached to the bottom of mouse.
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We are dedicated to providing the highest quality audio-video solutions that capture our sense of innovation, passion, and reliability. Our reputation is based on not only the high quality products we provide across an array of industries, but also our knowledgeable employees based in Stafford, TX. At J-Tech Digital, we go beyond the box with experienced and friendly AV industry professionals ready to assist & work with you!
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J-Tech Digital was founded in 2012 with the goal of supplying Audio-Video installers, integrators and end-users with high-quality products their AV systems deserve. With humble beginnings, J-Tech Digital has grown with our customers and the industry to continually accomplish our original goal; day-in & day-out.
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We understand that when creating an AV system, affordability must be taken into consideration without sacrificing performance or reliability. We help provide reliable and performance driven AV products that will fit in your budget.
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ASIN | B00TJ56XD0 | B00TJ4ZD28 | B084JL59XV | B08SC8C16X | B0977PSNFZ | B095634PPB |
Wireless | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Rechargable | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
DPI | 600/1000/1600 | 600/1000/1600 | 800/1200/1800/3200 | 800/1200/1800/3200 | 800/1200/1600/2400 | 800/1200/1600/2400 |
Removable Palm Rest | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
RGB Lights | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Orientation | Right | Right | Right | Right | Left | Left |
Wireless Vertical USB Laser Mouse
This superior J-Tech Digital wireless vertical laser mouse adopts scientific ergonomic design, it can effectively prevent the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Its unique shape supports your hand in an upright neutral posture that generally avoids forearm twisting. Using laser sensing technology, it has advanced mouse sensor performance. Compact size and excellent sensitivity, convenient to carry and easy to operate, all of these characteristics make it stand out from the crowd.With it in charge, you will operate freely.
Features: Material: Plastic ABS; Connectivity: Wireless; Operation distance: 10 metres; Interface: USB; Button: 3D5K+wheel+DPI transition; Resolution: 800-1600 dpi; Scanning Rate: 8000fps; Tracking Method: Laser; Max. Acceleration: 8G; Operation System: Windows XP / Win7 / Vista, Mac OS X 10.4; Battery: 2 x AAA Batteries; Voltage: 3V; Current: <=10mA; Dimension: 65 x 127 x 75 mm; Weight: 150g; Color: Black 100% Brand New;
Package Includes: 1 X Mouse; 2 X AAA Batteries;
This product is compatible with Apple Mac system but back/forward buttons will not work.
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Ergonomic | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.4 |
Comfort | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.3 |
Sleep mode | 3.9 | — | 4.1 | 4.6 | — | 4.5 |
For gaming | 3.2 | — | 3.9 | — | — | 3.2 |
Battery life | — | — | 4.2 | 4.7 | — | 3.4 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | J-Tech Digital, Inc | ECHTPower.USA | Delux Technology Co., Ltd. | Thousandshores Inc | ProtoArc |
connectivity tech | Wireless USB | USB, Wireless | Wi-Fi, USB | wireless | 2.4Ghz USB Wireless | Bluetooth, USB |
hand orientation | Right | Ambidextrous | Right | Right | Right | Right |
power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
tracking method | Optical, Laser | Laser, Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical |
range | 10 meters | 10 meters | 10 meters | 10 | 10 meters | 10 meters |
button quantity | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 4 x 4 x 3.75 inches |
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Item Weight | 5.3 ounces |
ASIN | B00TJ56XD0 |
Item model number | JTD-Wireless-Vertical |
Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #27,642 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #1,223 in PC Gaming Mice #2,333 in Computer Mice |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 12, 2015 |
Manufacturer | J-Tech Digital Inc. |
Country of Origin | China |
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Customers like the comfort and wrist support of the mouse. For example, they say it's comfortable, and the curved shape feels very natural in their hand. They're also happy with the quality and value of the product. That said, opinions are mixed on the button, performance, ease of use, and movement.
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Customers like the comfort of the mouse. They say it's comfortable and natural in their hand. They also say the ergonomic design is true and the size felt appropriate. The rubber feels nice and doesn't slip when their hands are sweaty. Overall, customers are happy with the comfort and functionality of the product.
"...It is just SO comfortable. There's certainly no pain in my wrist now. If I was basing this review on feel alone, I would have given it five stars...." Read more
"...The scroll wheel sits nicely where my middle finger is so I can use my index/pointer finger for left click, middle finger for scroll wheel, and ring..." Read more
"...a bit here, but truthfully, at least for my hand size, my right hand rests comfortably and naturally on the device and i'm able to use all the..." Read more
"...: This mouse has a more naturally curved hand shape that feels very natural in my hand. The Evoluent mouse was a simpler lump of rounded plastic...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the mouse. They mention it's a good physical product, solid, and reliable. Some say it'd be a decent mouse, with no obvious flaws. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...I really appreciate that it's a wired mouse with a good palm rest. Please continue manufacturing this product well into the future!" Read more
"...I think this mouse is the perfect introductory vertical mouse to see if the form factor/style works for you for general use...." Read more
"...Buttons: The buttons on this one feel much more solid and better placed under *my* fingers than any of the other three I've tried...." Read more
"...Top of the mouse has a DPI button, very handy. This lets you set how far the mouse pointer roams when you move the mouse...." Read more
Customers like the wrist and hand support of the mouse. They mention that it takes the strain off their hand and wrist, makes their wrist feel a lot better, and has excellent ergonomics. The strain relief is both immediately noticeable and noticeably less after prolonged use. Additionally, customers say that the wrist pad is ideally placed and keeps their wrist from dragging.
"Takes the strain off my hand and wrist." Read more
"...Other than that, the mouse works as I expected. It is helping my wrist and shoulder and alleviating the pain I had with a standard mouse." Read more
"...I can also pick up the mouse more easily to reposition it.The problem before was accuracy and speed of positioning the cursor perfectly...." Read more
"...Button presses are very light but tactile. I have tried other ergo mice with negative results...." Read more
Customers like the value of the mouse. For example, they say it's a great bang for the buck, well built, and worth the trouble. Some mention that it'll be a fun mouse for FPS games.
"...I think this mouse is definitely worth the trouble." Read more
"...The fact that the mouse wasn't expensive also helped make it easier for me to justify "giving it a try" on my quest for the right mouse for..." Read more
"...It's pretty good, and extremely simple. The mouse comes in a very basic cardboard box with more printing on the box than what's actually in the box...." Read more
"...However I grew used to it very quickly. Worth every penny you spend!IN USE: It takes a little bit of getting used to...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the mouse. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it sometimes doesn't work. Some say that the mouse pointer becomes unresponsive at times, and that there's noticeable lag in any fps or fast-paced game.
"...Mouse wheel acts like a button, works very well in Maya, and blender for meshing. As well as in Photoshop...." Read more
"...They all work beautifully after you get used to the change in button and hand placement...." Read more
"...Something happens with the battery compartment and they just kind of explode in there. Once that happens, it's dead...." Read more
"...The product is not bad, it works fine, but most importantly, this attitude of Aaron, who stands behind his product, makes me hate the company...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the mouse. Some mention that the buttons are intuitive, not needing much thought to use, and it's truly plug and play. However, others say that it takes a bit of getting used to, is odd to get used to and is very finicky and frustrating to use.
"...Sure, that makes it pretty easy to just plug in and use, but sometimes I wish there was a dedicated interface so I could easily change the function..." Read more
"...Far too low to move my finger to scroll.If I can find a way to reorient the directional, this mouse would have a lot of potential...." Read more
"...It's pretty good, and extremely simple. The mouse comes in a very basic cardboard box with more printing on the box than what's actually in the box...." Read more
"...Nothing is in the box other than the mouse. No instructions, etc...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the button. Some mention that the buttons all have a very nice, firm click to them. They say the buttons are right where their fingers are, and the scrolling is precise. However, others say that the side thumb buttons are annoying and the buttons located above and below the thumb are too close together.
"...The scroll wheel does click, but not audibly. What I mean is that it isn't a continuously spinning wheel. But it doesn't make a peep...." Read more
"...The DPI button is large and better placed than the DPI button on the Evoluent mouse (under the palm?)...." Read more
"...It is a bit too easy to accidentally tap the buttons near the thumb area, so beginners will probably finding themselves going backwards or forwards..." Read more
"...There are two standard buttons for middle and index fingers, on the right side of the column, and two thumb buttons on the left side of the column...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the movement of the mouse. Some mention that the movement is fast, and the mouse pad moves fairly freely. However, other customers say that it takes very little effort to move the pointer, and it can be hard to control. Some customers also report that the mouse would not move at all, and that the scroll wheel slips.
"...This is just so disappointing. If I pull out my tray, it gets stuck on the mouse, and if I wedge the mouse out and then try to close the tray later..." Read more
"...I don't seem to suffer from that, but I do use them. It glides smoothly across a mouse pad and easily...." Read more
"...which is very nice, makes it a bit slippery and therefore not so easy to hold...." Read more
"...I didn’t realize that until a day later when the drag on the mouse increased. I checked the bottom and saw that one of the papers was coming off...." Read more
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After having this for almost three years, the scroll wheel finally died. I use it a lot, so I'm not sure if that makes this a bad mouse. Is three years good for longevity? The wheel turns but doesn't do its clicky thing or scroll anymore. I thought I could just ignore that, but going all the way over to the scroll bar and clicking the arrows seems too archaic for me. So I'm about to buy this mouse again. That's how much I like it. My wrist hasn't felt any pain since I started using this. And even my kids have gotten used to this vertical mouse when they use my computer.
UPDATE: April 1, 2017 (over eight months of use)
I was just using my computer, thinking, "Man, I love this mouse so much," and it occurred to me that I should update this to reflect that. Originally I had given this four stars because it was too tall to fit on my keyboard tray as I pushed it in. Right after writing this review, I took the decorative panel off the underside of my desk in order to accommodate this mouse. I have a cheap fake-wood desk, and having that panel off doesn't bother me in the slightest, so it was definitely worth it. That's the main reason why I increased my review to five stars.
Also, I've developed a particular grip on this mouse that makes it so I never accidentally push the buttons near the thumb rest. I now grip it looser than I did in the pictures (my palm barely touches it), so I would have to actually stretch out my thumb in order to touch those buttons. I never use them, so this is a good thing. Sometimes my thumb naturally wants to sit closer to the top of this mouse (close to the DPI button). It changes based on how long I plan on holding it.
And lastly, I should mention that my wrist feels GREAT. There's no pain for me and hasn't been since I started using this mouse. That's worth five stars right there! Everything about this feels natural and easy to use for me.
ORIGINAL REVIEW: July 25, 2016
I work at my computer for several hours on most days, and my wrist had been fine until about a month ago. When it would start hurting, I would rest the right side of my hand on my desk and move the mouse around that way. I had no idea that they actually built a mouse that works with your hand in that position. As soon as I saw it, I had to get it.
I was looking at a few models, including the Anker one. This one just looked more comfortable to me. I liked how this one had a ribbed surface, and I also liked the separation of the left and right buttons. With the Anker one, I was afraid my middle finger wouldn't easily rest on the right button. I haven't tried holding the Anker one, so I don't know for sure if I was right, but I have a feeling I was, since my fingers rest perfectly on these buttons.
I love the feel of this mouse. I grab it right the first time, every time. It's a very intuitive design. The first few times I used it, it felt much like a joystick, but after using it for a week, it's definitely its own thing. It is just SO comfortable. There's certainly no pain in my wrist now. If I was basing this review on feel alone, I would have given it five stars. But, alas, there are some downsides:
-- It's too tall! I put my keyboard and mouse on a tray under my desk, and this doesn't fit! This is just so disappointing. If I pull out my tray, it gets stuck on the mouse, and if I wedge the mouse out and then try to close the tray later (it's a habit, so I keep forgetting not to), it falls right off. At least it's wired, so it never actually hits the ground. This mouse is 3.5" at its tallest point. This knocks off a star all by itself. I suppose I should have seen it coming, it being a vertical mouse and all.
-- This mouse takes much practice to use it well. It was frustrating to try to use it accurately (I'm a copy editor, so I need to be able to put my cursor in between letters in a document). I was getting a tiny bit better, little by little. It was a slow learning process. But something wonderful happened tonight, which greatly helped the accuracy: I decided to see what this would be like without the hand rest. Now all of a sudden my palm is resting on the desk, which helps me control where the mouse goes. I should have taken that rest off a long time ago. I knew this new mouse would take some learning, though, so I didn't feel I needed to take a star off for that.
Here are some details worth mentioning:
-- The scroll wheel does click, but not audibly. What I mean is that it isn't a continuously spinning wheel. But it doesn't make a peep. That probably makes some people quite happy, although I don't particularly care either way.
-- When I was first getting used to this, I would go to my mouse with my right hand after typing on the keyboard, and I would misjudge the height and bump into it. I stopped doing that pretty quickly, though. I just had to teach myself to raise my hand a little when I went to use the mouse, instead of going straight across.
-- There is no easy way to use this left-handed. Sometimes my toddler likes for me to hold her while I mess around on my computer, and that's when I usually hold her with my right hand (because the rest of the room is that way) and use the mouse with my left. That's very difficult to do with this mouse.
-- Twice while writing this review, I accidentally pressed the button right under the thumb rest. That is the equivalent of the backspace key in a browser, so Chrome went back a page and freaked me out, since I thought all the stuff I had written here was lost (luckily it wasn't).
-- There's no special software that comes with this mouse--you just get the mouse. Sure, that makes it pretty easy to just plug in and use, but sometimes I wish there was a dedicated interface so I could easily change the function of some of the buttons (like that one next to the thumb).
-- This slides very easily across my laminate desk. I don't need to use a pad for it.
-- I was afraid this wouldn't fit my hand (I'm a woman), but it's absolutely perfect for me. My hand is exactly 7" from the bottom of my palm to the top of my middle finger.
A few of those points I just made were negative, but I still don't want to take this review down to three stars. I'm still very happy that my wrist feels better and that this fits my hand. The fact that it doesn't fit on my tray bothers me enough to where I'll probably start using this mouse exclusively with my laptop. But I don't want to go back to a normal mouse for my desktop, so I'm conflicted. But now that I think about it, the underside of my desk has a panel attached to it, making the clearance shorter. I love this mouse so much that I may just take that panel off, which would completely solve my problem. I think this mouse is definitely worth the trouble.
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2016
After having this for almost three years, the scroll wheel finally died. I use it a lot, so I'm not sure if that makes this a bad mouse. Is three years good for longevity? The wheel turns but doesn't do its clicky thing or scroll anymore. I thought I could just ignore that, but going all the way over to the scroll bar and clicking the arrows seems too archaic for me. So I'm about to buy this mouse again. That's how much I like it. My wrist hasn't felt any pain since I started using this. And even my kids have gotten used to this vertical mouse when they use my computer.
UPDATE: April 1, 2017 (over eight months of use)
I was just using my computer, thinking, "Man, I love this mouse so much," and it occurred to me that I should update this to reflect that. Originally I had given this four stars because it was too tall to fit on my keyboard tray as I pushed it in. Right after writing this review, I took the decorative panel off the underside of my desk in order to accommodate this mouse. I have a cheap fake-wood desk, and having that panel off doesn't bother me in the slightest, so it was definitely worth it. That's the main reason why I increased my review to five stars.
Also, I've developed a particular grip on this mouse that makes it so I never accidentally push the buttons near the thumb rest. I now grip it looser than I did in the pictures (my palm barely touches it), so I would have to actually stretch out my thumb in order to touch those buttons. I never use them, so this is a good thing. Sometimes my thumb naturally wants to sit closer to the top of this mouse (close to the DPI button). It changes based on how long I plan on holding it.
And lastly, I should mention that my wrist feels GREAT. There's no pain for me and hasn't been since I started using this mouse. That's worth five stars right there! Everything about this feels natural and easy to use for me.
ORIGINAL REVIEW: July 25, 2016
I work at my computer for several hours on most days, and my wrist had been fine until about a month ago. When it would start hurting, I would rest the right side of my hand on my desk and move the mouse around that way. I had no idea that they actually built a mouse that works with your hand in that position. As soon as I saw it, I had to get it.
I was looking at a few models, including the Anker one. This one just looked more comfortable to me. I liked how this one had a ribbed surface, and I also liked the separation of the left and right buttons. With the Anker one, I was afraid my middle finger wouldn't easily rest on the right button. I haven't tried holding the Anker one, so I don't know for sure if I was right, but I have a feeling I was, since my fingers rest perfectly on these buttons.
I love the feel of this mouse. I grab it right the first time, every time. It's a very intuitive design. The first few times I used it, it felt much like a joystick, but after using it for a week, it's definitely its own thing. It is just SO comfortable. There's certainly no pain in my wrist now. If I was basing this review on feel alone, I would have given it five stars. But, alas, there are some downsides:
-- It's too tall! I put my keyboard and mouse on a tray under my desk, and this doesn't fit! This is just so disappointing. If I pull out my tray, it gets stuck on the mouse, and if I wedge the mouse out and then try to close the tray later (it's a habit, so I keep forgetting not to), it falls right off. At least it's wired, so it never actually hits the ground. This mouse is 3.5" at its tallest point. This knocks off a star all by itself. I suppose I should have seen it coming, it being a vertical mouse and all.
-- This mouse takes much practice to use it well. It was frustrating to try to use it accurately (I'm a copy editor, so I need to be able to put my cursor in between letters in a document). I was getting a tiny bit better, little by little. It was a slow learning process. But something wonderful happened tonight, which greatly helped the accuracy: I decided to see what this would be like without the hand rest. Now all of a sudden my palm is resting on the desk, which helps me control where the mouse goes. I should have taken that rest off a long time ago. I knew this new mouse would take some learning, though, so I didn't feel I needed to take a star off for that.
Here are some details worth mentioning:
-- The scroll wheel does click, but not audibly. What I mean is that it isn't a continuously spinning wheel. But it doesn't make a peep. That probably makes some people quite happy, although I don't particularly care either way.
-- When I was first getting used to this, I would go to my mouse with my right hand after typing on the keyboard, and I would misjudge the height and bump into it. I stopped doing that pretty quickly, though. I just had to teach myself to raise my hand a little when I went to use the mouse, instead of going straight across.
-- There is no easy way to use this left-handed. Sometimes my toddler likes for me to hold her while I mess around on my computer, and that's when I usually hold her with my right hand (because the rest of the room is that way) and use the mouse with my left. That's very difficult to do with this mouse.
-- Twice while writing this review, I accidentally pressed the button right under the thumb rest. That is the equivalent of the backspace key in a browser, so Chrome went back a page and freaked me out, since I thought all the stuff I had written here was lost (luckily it wasn't).
-- There's no special software that comes with this mouse--you just get the mouse. Sure, that makes it pretty easy to just plug in and use, but sometimes I wish there was a dedicated interface so I could easily change the function of some of the buttons (like that one next to the thumb).
-- This slides very easily across my laminate desk. I don't need to use a pad for it.
-- I was afraid this wouldn't fit my hand (I'm a woman), but it's absolutely perfect for me. My hand is exactly 7" from the bottom of my palm to the top of my middle finger.
A few of those points I just made were negative, but I still don't want to take this review down to three stars. I'm still very happy that my wrist feels better and that this fits my hand. The fact that it doesn't fit on my tray bothers me enough to where I'll probably start using this mouse exclusively with my laptop. But I don't want to go back to a normal mouse for my desktop, so I'm conflicted. But now that I think about it, the underside of my desk has a panel attached to it, making the clearance shorter. I love this mouse so much that I may just take that panel off, which would completely solve my problem. I think this mouse is definitely worth the trouble.
It didn't take too long for my hand to adjust to the mouse - maybe a couple hours or more completely a couple days. I was previously using an Anker ergonomic wired mouse, which I tried really hard to make work for me over a period of time (such as using different hand positions on the mouse, adjusting chair height / body position relative to desk, sitting in chair at desk and standing at desk) but for me, the J-Tech is a more natural fit that doesn't cause the forearm and other pain I noticed with the Anker. I have a coworker with an Anker mouse that really alleviated his pain compared to whatever previous mouse he had so I'm not criticizing that product. I'm just stating that for me the J-Tech is more comfortable and less painful. I'd say I have medium-large hand size. I'm a lean 6' 1" so I have decently long hands but they're not exceptionally "large" per se.
The design/layout of the mouse and buttons feels very natural. I like the position of the back/forward mouse buttons below/above the thumb. I don't have the problem of accidentally clicking them often that I thought I remember seeing on someone's post (either this mouse or another one). The scroll wheel sits nicely where my middle finger is so I can use my index/pointer finger for left click, middle finger for scroll wheel, and ring finger for right click. I think I maybe have used my index finger for scrolling on other mice in the past but I like being able to scroll without taking my index finger off left click button on this mouse. Even the palm rest (detachable if you don't like it) is pretty comfortable and I keep it own.
OS Compatibility: I use this mouse plug and play with macOS Sierra (haven't tried High Sierra) and with Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. No extra driver to install or major configuration needed to get buttons to work (I may have tweaked the number of lines scrolled at a time but that's optional). I'm not on my Mac right now but if I recall correctly, the back/forward buttons don't work in macOS (there may be a way to get it to work with custom key mapping/binding software but haven't tried) but do in Windows. IIRC, the left and right click and middle scroll wheel all work on macOS and Windows out of the box.
FYI: The scroll wheel is a clickable button.
The fact that the mouse wasn't expensive also helped make it easier for me to justify "giving it a try" on my quest for the right mouse for me, just in case it didn't work out. It was my 2nd ergonomic mouse try and I'm so glad I gave it a shot. It's a winner!
Great product J-Tech! I think I'll order another one just to have it on hand. I really appreciate that it's a wired mouse with a good palm rest. Please continue manufacturing this product well into the future!
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I think I have big hands and still find it comfortable to hold and use. I spend around 8 - 10 hours daily using this mouse
I have large hands and found the mouse a bit on the smaller side.
It has definitely helped with my wrist pain. Works alright.
Got used to it pretty quick.
Not able to notice any difference when using the DPI switch (but that could just be me).