Ideazon has long been associated with the Zboard gaming keyboard. Now they seek to carve their own name in the gaming mouse market as well with the release of the Reaper. The Reaper gaming mouse carries an impressive list of features and combines that with an extremely competitive price point ($39.99). Here's a quick rundown of the Reaper's features:

• 1600 DPI maximum resolution

• Real-time resolution switching

• Illuminated body design

• 6 programmable buttons

• Teflon coated feet

• Rubberized non-slip mouse buttons

Getting the Reaper running is as easy as plugging it in to an available USB port. Windows will immediately recognize it and enable you to start using the Reaper in your favorite game right away. For advanced functionality you'll want to install the included software that allows you to program custom functions to each button on the mouse, as well as tweak resolution settings. The software is a breeze to install and very lightweight. There's very little bloat in the software package, which is always appreciated.

Using the Reaper is a comfortable experience, at least if you're right handed. Sorry lefties, this one isn't ambidextrous. It's a larger mouse, designed to be palmed rather than held with your fingers. The left and right buttons provide good feedback upon depression, as does the mouse wheel. The wheel action itself is a little loose, especially if you're used to something like the Logitech G3, but it still functions just as well. The only real issue with the layout is the side buttons. The 3 buttons placed on the inside of the mouse just aren't in an ideal location to be used. The distance that you have to lift and retract your thumb to press them just isn't natural or comfortable. It's not as apparent when using the first 2 buttons, but I guarantee you'll have a hard time using the third one.

The Reaper's 1600 DPI optical engine can't quite match up to the accuracy of a laser, but it comes pretty close. You'll have a hard time making the Reaper skip a beat, and in my experience gaming I never had any complaints about the performance. It may very well be the best optical mouse I've ever gamed with in terms of accuracy. By combining excellent tracking, simple and intuitive software, and an attractive price point, Ideazon has created one of the most attractive gaming mouses on the market. If you're looking to gain a competitive edge over your buddy still using his Emachines mouse without having to spend a fortune, the Reaper is definitely worth considering.