Thermaltake announces Black Element Cyclone Edition
Thermaltake's Black Element Cyclone Edition builds on its predecessor with the inclusion of a hand-cooling external fan.
The Black Element Cyclone Edition is, in the surface, a fairly straightforward gaming mouse. Its traditional design is near-identical to the previous Black Element, including the use of a non-slip 'military-grade coating' - whatever that is - and a 6,500dpi Laser Sensor Engine driving the mouse itself.
Where it differs from its predecessor is in a small USB port on the top, next to the wired and braided USB cable itself. This port provides connectivity for a bundled 6,000rpm fan pointing directly at your sweaty mitt for a bit of light relief. To quote Thermaltake's official release: 'Simply Plug & Play the Fan Device to immediately enjoy the cooling effect on your hand.'
The Black Element Cyclone Edition is hardly the first gaming mouse to include technology designed to cool overheated users, but the removable nature of the fan may make it more popular than most - although we'd recommend not stretching your fingers out and poking the blades. Despite the fan's swift rotational speed, Thermaltake claims a whisper-quiet 21.7dB noise level and an impressive airflow of 2.6 cubic feet per minute.
As with the Black Element before, the Cyclone Edition also includes five 4.5g removable weights in the base, allowing gamers to customise the heft according to their individual preferences. The glowing parts - de rigueur for any gaming mouse - can also be customised for colour.
UK pricing for the Cyclone Edition has yet to be confirmed, but Thermaltake has stated it will be launching the device next month for around $80 in the US (approximately £51 excluding taxes.)
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I sincerely hope a mate buys one, so I can rip the piss out of him on a daily basis.
Who gets sweaty hands?!
But yeah that looks retarded.
Palmar hyperhidrosis, and its more common than you think.
That was exactly what I was thinking! :)
To have air coming up from inside the mouse onto the palm would be brilliant. This, however, is just absurd.
Hyperhidrosis of the hands usually affects the palms, I've never known or heard of anyone with sweaty knuckles. All this would do is ensure that not only do you still have sweaty hands, but that you also have cold fingers and knuckles to go with it.
Oh, and look like an idiot too...
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n109/PRTRINI01/Funny%20Myspace%20Pics/Towelie.gif
...or any conveniently placed tissues... :)
They got their inspiration from this:
http://waterbugairboats.com/images/177.JPG
This cements that impression.
the have one of the best cpu coolers on the market...
Indeed, is it self propelled?
I wonder what they were snorting the day this was given the rubber stamp?
I have a Thermaltake Theron, and its actually very good.
Fix'd.
Things like the Thermaltake Frio are some of the best heatsinks on the market. This, this is just failure.
http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2006/celebdatabase/charlizetheron/charlize_theron1_300_400.jpg
Check the fricking calendar! :P
(i.e they don't have pants on to wipe their sweaty hand on each time they get a short break lol )
Oh, I do hope so!
My palms have gone all sweaty now, if only someone would make a mouse that could combat that...
Sticks a fan on it
"we got a brand new mouse comin' out soon!"