Keep your palms warm: Zephyr Pro gaming mouse with built-in fan introduced

The creators known as Marsback have introduced a new, "sweat-proof" gaming mouse called the Zephyr Pro.

Zephyr Pro is a fairly unremarkable looking gaming mouse with the necessary RGB backlighting and a "breathable" case to reduce weight and increase airflow. The main band of RGB lighting runs along the bottom edge of the mouse.

Pro doesn't expand on the input capabilities of its predecessor, last year's Zephyr. There's still the standard arrangement of two side buttons and one top button for DPI sensitivity control. The design is understandably lightweight, but not the cheapest.

The main change is in the operation of the fan itself. On the original Zephyr, users occasionally turned it off due to noise and vibration, but in the Pro both have been greatly reduced. It's not completely silent, but unlike the previous version, it's hard to hear over the hum of a regular PC or laptop.

According to the manufacturer, a quieter fan doesn't mean less cooling power. The fan now points straight up instead of at a 45 degree angle, which seems to make a difference. You shouldn't expect to feel like your palm is being blown around by an air conditioner, but the overall cooling effect is palpable.

Zephyr Pro has built-in memory and software to customize button functionality and RGB backlighting with ample options. Surprisingly, there is no ability to adjust the fan speed here - it simply turns on and off with a button on the bottom of the mouse.

The Zephyr Pro is priced at $59 on the manufacturer's website at . But there's an additional $10 discount for first-time buyers of something from Marsback.

Source: marsback