Sunday 29 April 2012
Unboxing the Roccat Savu [Photos + First Impressions]
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If you haven't heard about the Roccat Savu before, it's a medium-sized gaming mouse which aims to achieve both performance and fancy features in one robust design. Along with it is also the debut of a one-of-a-kind, world-first gaming mouse 'stats-system', particularly named as the Roccat Achievement Display. The Roccat Savu was unveiled back in February and is set for an official release on May 1st; however, Roccat was really kind to allow us a review unit before its launch but before that, let's start unboxing it! :D
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I particularly like the 'spark' on the cover design, but the quality of the packaging could honestly have been much better and firmer as it can be squashed if you exert a big force on it. However, it will definitely not affect the mouse though so no worries. (:
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The side of it showing its specs and packaging contents.
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And the top of the box....
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The bottom of the box...
Now you've seen it's overall packaging, let's dig in deeper and find out what's inside!"Combine your strengths into a seamless unit operating in perfect harmony - and watch the sparks fly"- Dr. Erik J. Dale, Roccat Scientist.
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My Roccat ID-card (you can't see my id right.....)
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Installation guide. Pretty simple, classic steps.
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And the Roccat Savu held in packaging. Time to unleash its freedom.
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And say hello to the Roccat Savu! Damn it looks so good haha.
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Another angle..
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And finally, in its ultimate form. One note to the guys in Roccat though - a bigger area for the light will definitely make the mouse more attracting, especially for gamers with big hands as the light is easily covered.
Roccat Savu, unboxed.
Related: Roccat Savu Review + Hands On