December 3, 2012 at 13:07Review of Denn mice from the Black Fox line
Today, I review in my review several interesting mice from Denn. For reference: since 2008, headphones and computer peripherals, accessories for Apple devices, and accessories for TV have been released under this brand.
So, the first Denn DOM720BS mouse is part of the Black Fox line, which includes the company's premium solutions. The main feature of the model is design. The mouse has an unusual slim shape and does not exceed 2-3 centimeters in height. I note that the design of the device is symmetrical, so the mouse can be used both right-handed and left-handed.
Denn DOM720BS is almost completely made of black glossy plastic. It looks beautiful, but I would recommend immediately taking hygiene products to the device in order to get rid of fingerprints from time to time. On the edges of the DOM720BS there are rubberized inserts, thanks to which the mouse is fixed in the hand.
In general, when working with Denn DOM720BS it seems that you are moving your hand across the table. In addition, the mouse is practically weightless. Such ease would probably be appreciated by the girls. For brutal men, the manufacturer provided for the possibility of weighting the device. If desired, you can remove the top cover and install 1 or 2 AAA batteries.
In the work of Denn DOM720BS proved to be good. I must warn you that a 1.5-meter cable is not suitable for everyone with a laptop. This model is also presented in the wireless version - see the DMC920 line.
The second mouse, the Denn DMC910GP, is the exact opposite of the Denn DOM720BS. Unlike the "tailed relative", this representative of the Black Fox series is completely made of matte plastic. Such a surface is a kind of guarantor of a constant "presentation", even if you have to eat at a computer Denn DMC910GP can be called more practical than Denn DOM720BS.
In addition, if the DOM720BS seems flat, then the DMC910GP, on the contrary, has a convex rounded shape. As a result, it looks very unusual, and is more suitable for working with a laptop.
And now about the main thing: Denn DMC910GP is a wireless mouse, but one of the simplest in terms of its capabilities. The mouse has only three buttons (right, left and wheel). In my opinion, this is a classic, the most necessary minimum, especially given that, if necessary, you can change the resolution of the optical sensor. The mouse has four modes: 500 dpi, 1000 dpi, 1500 dpi and 1750 dpi, to switch between them you need to hold the right and left buttons for three seconds.
To power the mouse, one AAA finger-type battery is used, which should be installed in the corresponding compartment, covered by a lid.
Denn DMC910GP can run on a single battery or rechargeable battery for up to three months. The switch is located next to the optical sensor, but thanks to the auto-sleep function, it can be turned off automatically so as not to waste energy.
If you believe the description on the box, then the Denn DMC910GP can work at a distance of up to 10 meters from the computer, that is, from the 2.4 GHz transceiver. I don’t know if the manufacturer was deceiving when speaking of the maximum working range, but at a distance of 5 meters from the computer, the mouse copes with its responsibilities.
The third Denn mouse - Black Fox DOM710GO - is an almost exact copy of the DMC910GP. Exactly the same compartment for one AAA battery, which can be installed if the weight of the 710th seems insufficient.
As you probably understood, the Black Fox DOM710GO does not need its own power, as it is a wired mouse. Another difference from the DMC910 lies in the resolution of the sensor, which is fixed at around 1000 dpi.
The fourth mouse - Denn Black Fox DMC447 , is perhaps the most interesting of all considered. In design, it is similar to the DOM720, and in functionality it even surpasses the DMC910.
Like the previously discussed DOM720, the DMC447 is pretty flat.
The upper part of the body is made of glossy black plastic, which, of course, gives the mouse some sophistication, but not very practical.
The mouse has a symmetrical shape, so it is suitable for both righties and lefties.
The mouse has only two buttons. The classic wheel is missing. Instead, the Black Fox DMC447 has a touch strip that is very useful and performs up to 6 functions: you can turn pages, show and hide the desktop, scroll pages up / down, move page sideways, up / down, diagonally.
On the bottom panel of the mouse case you can find a large compartment for a pair of AAA finger batteries and a miniature USB dongle. Fortunately, this compartment is covered with a solid lid, and not a piece of cheap plastic, so there are no problems with installing batteries.
Please note that the switch has three positions: off, Win and Mac. That is, the mouse is compatible not only with Windows, but also with MacOS, which means that it can use some of the special functions of these operating systems.
Next to the switch is an optical sensor with a fixed resolution of 1200 dpi.
I also note that the three previous Denn mice have four Teflon legs, which are glued to the corners of their bases.
Instead of four legs, Denn DMC447 has two wide strips, which, as if they are part of the body, are not glued to the adhesive mass.
As for the use of Black Fox DMC447, during the testing I did not come to any unambiguous conclusion. The mechanical buttons had a rather harsh move, which, however, does not cause discomfort. But you need to get used to the scrollbar in place of the wheel - at first you willy-nilly miss and hit the buttons.
Blue Ray technology, which is used in the Black Fox DMC447 model, should allow it to work correctly on any surface, including fur, glossy surface, fabric. Testing confirmed this by 100%, it was simply not possible to find an unsuitable surface for this mouse.
In general, I personally, of all four mice, would have preferred Denn Black Fox DMC447. It is characterized by the most successful design, ergonomics, practicality, and most importantly - technical specifications and the ability to work on different surfaces. Nevertheless, it should be noted that fans of unusual design are more likely to be attracted by Denn Black Fox DOM710 / DMC910, as well as DOM720 / DMC920 and DMC930.
So, the first Denn DOM720BS mouse is part of the Black Fox line, which includes the company's premium solutions. The main feature of the model is design. The mouse has an unusual slim shape and does not exceed 2-3 centimeters in height. I note that the design of the device is symmetrical, so the mouse can be used both right-handed and left-handed.
Denn DOM720BS is almost completely made of black glossy plastic. It looks beautiful, but I would recommend immediately taking hygiene products to the device in order to get rid of fingerprints from time to time. On the edges of the DOM720BS there are rubberized inserts, thanks to which the mouse is fixed in the hand.
In general, when working with Denn DOM720BS it seems that you are moving your hand across the table. In addition, the mouse is practically weightless. Such ease would probably be appreciated by the girls. For brutal men, the manufacturer provided for the possibility of weighting the device. If desired, you can remove the top cover and install 1 or 2 AAA batteries.
In the work of Denn DOM720BS proved to be good. I must warn you that a 1.5-meter cable is not suitable for everyone with a laptop. This model is also presented in the wireless version - see the DMC920 line.
The second mouse, the Denn DMC910GP, is the exact opposite of the Denn DOM720BS. Unlike the "tailed relative", this representative of the Black Fox series is completely made of matte plastic. Such a surface is a kind of guarantor of a constant "presentation", even if you have to eat at a computer Denn DMC910GP can be called more practical than Denn DOM720BS.
In addition, if the DOM720BS seems flat, then the DMC910GP, on the contrary, has a convex rounded shape. As a result, it looks very unusual, and is more suitable for working with a laptop.
And now about the main thing: Denn DMC910GP is a wireless mouse, but one of the simplest in terms of its capabilities. The mouse has only three buttons (right, left and wheel). In my opinion, this is a classic, the most necessary minimum, especially given that, if necessary, you can change the resolution of the optical sensor. The mouse has four modes: 500 dpi, 1000 dpi, 1500 dpi and 1750 dpi, to switch between them you need to hold the right and left buttons for three seconds.
To power the mouse, one AAA finger-type battery is used, which should be installed in the corresponding compartment, covered by a lid.
Denn DMC910GP can run on a single battery or rechargeable battery for up to three months. The switch is located next to the optical sensor, but thanks to the auto-sleep function, it can be turned off automatically so as not to waste energy.
If you believe the description on the box, then the Denn DMC910GP can work at a distance of up to 10 meters from the computer, that is, from the 2.4 GHz transceiver. I don’t know if the manufacturer was deceiving when speaking of the maximum working range, but at a distance of 5 meters from the computer, the mouse copes with its responsibilities.
The third Denn mouse - Black Fox DOM710GO - is an almost exact copy of the DMC910GP. Exactly the same compartment for one AAA battery, which can be installed if the weight of the 710th seems insufficient.
As you probably understood, the Black Fox DOM710GO does not need its own power, as it is a wired mouse. Another difference from the DMC910 lies in the resolution of the sensor, which is fixed at around 1000 dpi.
The fourth mouse - Denn Black Fox DMC447 , is perhaps the most interesting of all considered. In design, it is similar to the DOM720, and in functionality it even surpasses the DMC910.
Like the previously discussed DOM720, the DMC447 is pretty flat.
The upper part of the body is made of glossy black plastic, which, of course, gives the mouse some sophistication, but not very practical.
The mouse has a symmetrical shape, so it is suitable for both righties and lefties.
The mouse has only two buttons. The classic wheel is missing. Instead, the Black Fox DMC447 has a touch strip that is very useful and performs up to 6 functions: you can turn pages, show and hide the desktop, scroll pages up / down, move page sideways, up / down, diagonally.
On the bottom panel of the mouse case you can find a large compartment for a pair of AAA finger batteries and a miniature USB dongle. Fortunately, this compartment is covered with a solid lid, and not a piece of cheap plastic, so there are no problems with installing batteries.
Please note that the switch has three positions: off, Win and Mac. That is, the mouse is compatible not only with Windows, but also with MacOS, which means that it can use some of the special functions of these operating systems.
Next to the switch is an optical sensor with a fixed resolution of 1200 dpi.
I also note that the three previous Denn mice have four Teflon legs, which are glued to the corners of their bases.
Instead of four legs, Denn DMC447 has two wide strips, which, as if they are part of the body, are not glued to the adhesive mass.
As for the use of Black Fox DMC447, during the testing I did not come to any unambiguous conclusion. The mechanical buttons had a rather harsh move, which, however, does not cause discomfort. But you need to get used to the scrollbar in place of the wheel - at first you willy-nilly miss and hit the buttons.
Blue Ray technology, which is used in the Black Fox DMC447 model, should allow it to work correctly on any surface, including fur, glossy surface, fabric. Testing confirmed this by 100%, it was simply not possible to find an unsuitable surface for this mouse.
In general, I personally, of all four mice, would have preferred Denn Black Fox DMC447. It is characterized by the most successful design, ergonomics, practicality, and most importantly - technical specifications and the ability to work on different surfaces. Nevertheless, it should be noted that fans of unusual design are more likely to be attracted by Denn Black Fox DOM710 / DMC910, as well as DOM720 / DMC920 and DMC930.