NZXT Avatar Gaming Mouse Review

Posted by: Vinh Thai (SirMango) on: 05/23/2009 01:53 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Packaging
As like most NZXT products, the Avatar is sold in an attractive packaging. The box itself is made of carton, and it is narrow and tall. In terms of colours, NZXT has opted for black, a shade of purple and white. At the front, the picture of the mouse and the name “Avatar” are embossed and reflective, putting emphasis on the product and creating a nice contrast effect. There is also a quick blurb of the product’s main features. At the back, the product’s features are given in four languages: English, German, French and Spanish. Specifications and system requirements are found at the bottom of the box.

The box has a cover, which is held in place by Velcro. Behind the cover, a diagram indicates the various buttons and the DPI indicator of the Avatar. The mouse itself can be seen, and it is fairly exposed so that curious eyes may gaze at its beauty.

Inside the cover, one can find the manual and the driver CD. Some might have trouble finding them, however, seeing as they are hidden in the foam. Nevertheless, NZXT has been thoughtful to maximize space usage of the box by placing the manual in the cover. It is also appreciated that NZXT used a mini-CD and not a regular CD. No doubt, they were looking to reduce cost and maximize space, but reducing resource usage is welcomed too.

Taken out of the box, the mouse is enclosed in an elaborate carton shell. A more economic shell that uses less paper might have been preferable, though it may be argued that the current design provides additional protection.