In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and has been widely regarded as a bad move – Douglas Adams.

No, that quote doesn’t have anything to do with the following, but I heard somewhere that starting with a quote makes you seem smarter than you really are. Besides who doesn’t like Douglas Adams?

It has been a while since we updated this blogosphere with new reviews, and while this is hardly a satisfying excuse, there actually IS a reason. You see, we will be launching a couple of new products soon, products which might just end up being the most exciting products we have ever launched, in my humble opinion. Needless to say this has meant a lot of work for everyone, which leaves us where we are today; nearly ready.

My job will be taking care of reviewers all over the world, and making sure that they get everything they need to make the best reviews possible. That means that a lot of SteelSeries Ikari’s and SteelSeries Siberia Neckbands are going to be send out, and hopefully just as many positive reviews will find their way back to us.

Until then, here is the newest batch of opinions of our products:

SteelSeries Siberia In:Ear Headset
“If you need headphones for your MP3 or a headset for IP-telephony or the most important, a small and transportable headset with a good sound quality for your gaming SteelSeries Siberia In-Ear headset will be the best choice.”

SteelSeries S&S
“After tossing away my generic mouse pad and giving the S&S a whirl, I don’t think I could ever go back to a normal mouse pad. The surface is a hard, textured, plastic that enables you to use minimal but precise movements to excel in the games you normally play. The backside of the S&S is that of a soft, rubbery feel that firmly plants the pad and keeps it stationary on your desk. No more sliding mouse pads!”

SteelSeries SX
“That said, there’s no reason that a mat like the SX couldn’t last forever if you even gave it a little respect and the occasional wipe (you dirty buggers). The massive black slab is perfectly styled for those of us who like to have coordinated, all black desktops and I’ve never had a problem with my mouse on it in terms of tracking or response – everything has been perfect.”

SteelSeries S&S
“Although I started this review by saying that there is no perfect mousepad for everyone, the S&S is about as close to perfect as a hard pad can be. It is large, offers very little resistance due to the coarse texture, and grips the desk very well. It is thin, easy to clean of even comes with a carrying bag to protect it the next time you take it to a LAN. I haven’t seen another pad that has all these features and is this nice to use.”

\Thomas

As a new thing we will begin posting quotes from some of the weekly reviews of our products, here on the blog. Save to say there is a whole lot of love for SteelSeries products worldwide ;)

Team Excello
““The headset effectively blocks background noise” it says on the website and I totally agree. It REALLY blocks background noises which is great for those who listens to music on the metro or bus’ Icemat Siberia In:Ear Headset also includes a separate unidirectional microphone with a clip-on function. The microphone is really good and provides great sound…”

BCCHardware.com
“The QcK+ is a marvelous product that didn’t disappoint one bit. I was very impressed by the amount of surface area that you get with the product, and the quality is excellent. During my testing on my glass desk, there was no slipping of the mouse pad, and I didn’t have to worry about running out of room to move my mouse during gameplay.”
8.75 / 10

DT-Gaming
“The PadSurfers makes the mouse glide across the pad very smoothly and increases mouse tracking which is important when you are gaming. Accuracy was all there, my instagibbing and awping was more consistent then before and doing a 180°C to dodge them flashbangs has become child’s play.”
9.5 / 10

APHNetworks
“At roughly $60 USD MSRP, the SteelSeries SX claims to be one mousepad without compromise. Its aim is to create the ultimate gaming surface. We can see that — from an engineering and designing point of view, the SteelSeries SX is certainly a unique mousepad of its own. In general, although we do review our share of mousepads, it takes quite a bit for APH Networks to positively recommend one. The SteelSeries SX is certainly the kind of mousepad that we would positively rate and recommend!”

Entertainmentopia
“Once again testing the unit with our Logitech G5 mouse, the QcK performed great in World of Warcraft and everyday operations like browsing your desktop. Not once did we need to stop, and readjust the mousepads position on the desk because of pressure and slippage. The QcK is an excellent, affordable, and well manufactured mouse pad from one of the leaders in gaming-geared accessories.”
Editors Choice

The Web Log Experiment
“I absolutely love this pad. If you’re willing to shell out a little money for a great pad, then you can’t go wrong with the SteelPad 5L. I can comfortably say it’s the best mouse pad I’ve ever used, and I have absolutely no desire to use anything else.”

/Thomas

Every time we release a new product, there is one thing we always look forward to.. Well, we look forward to it, and we fear it at the same time: the first reviews.

29 days. That’s the average time from when we send a mouse pad to a reviewer, till the final review hits the net. 29 days is a long time to wonder. Did we do everything right? What will the reviewer focus on? Will he focus on the product features that we feel is important, or will he focus on something entirely different? 29 days. Then we know if we f*cked up, or if we did alright.
Reviewers don’t give a sh** about the man hours we put into a product, they only care about the performance of the product. Which is cool, our customers feel the exact same way. 29 days, the moment of truth.

The first reviews for SteelPad QcK heavy are in and so far they seem positive. There is nothing revolutionary about the heavy, it’s really just a thick (and heavy) addition to our QcK-line. We still think it’s a great mouse pad tho, and everyone at the office is really happy that we aren’t the only ones who feels that way. :)

Excerpts, reviews;

“The SteelPad QcK heavy is a giant, both in terms of size as in terms of quality. If you are looking for a mouse pad that offers comfort and robustness at the same time, you certainly have to consider the QcK heavy. Its size not only makes it a perfect mouse pad for gamers who love to play on low sensitivity settings, it is also an excellent solution for users who are simply looking for a reliable mouse pad.” - Telenet Games

“After extensive use, I was just as happy with the QcK Heavy as I was when I first set my mouse on it. It’s surface is excellent no matter what I was doing. It’s response on my mouse was also very good, sometimes using cloth pads I feel like I have slower movement, but that was not an issue for the QcK heavy. The SteelPad QcK Heavy is yet another great mouse surface in the SteelSeries line. It offers size, comfort and great performance at a price easily willing to be paid by any heavy computer user.” - Dreamware Computers

“Among all cloth pads, the QcK heavy is hands down the best in quality and feel.” - ESAI.cn

“Det er en oplevelse helt for sig selv at kunne sidde i flere timer med sit arbejde eller spil uden at skulle slås med smerter i håndled eller det nogle oplever, et koldt håndled som resultat af at man ligger på en kold og hård overflade.” - TweakUp.dk

/Kim