Trust GXT 782 Mini-review! | Geek Node Archive

Manufacturer Trust
Release Date 1 January 2016
Where we got our copy Apex Interactive
Where to buy Loot

TheStrangerHAZ

Published May 3, 2017

Trust is a brand you may have never heard of before and prior to using the mouse, neither had I. However, they seem to have been making the rounds in the International market for many years before finally landing on our shores (with an entire lineup no less). The specific model I used was the GXT 101 which when bundled with the mousepad, as in this case, becomes the GXT 782.

Confusing naming conventions aside, the GXT 101 demands attention and with its 4800 DPI capable, optical sensor; it certainly had mine. The GXT 101 really sets itself apart from the rest of the budget-oriented competition in this regard (most of which exclusively use laser sensors at this price range) and honestly, provided an incredibly solid gaming experience. I never had any issues with random jumps or lag in the cursor at all.

The GXT 101 also sports a braided, 175 cm long cable and two extra thumb buttons. A DPI shift button is also included and has four different options (namely 600/1200/2400 and 4800). The mouse is exclusively right-handed although the design itself is symmetrical. A single LED behind the Trust logo cycles through 7 (give or take) different colours giving some extra bling to the simple design.

My only gripe with the GXT 101 is the materials used which give the mouse a very cheap feel and light weight. There also seems to be shiny plastic on nearly every surface which gave the buttons a slippery feeling and loved to attract fingerprints.

Lastly, the mousepad included in the GXT 782 bundle is rather simple and has a size of 245x210mm; making it quite average. Honestly, there is nothing special about it but it adds extra value to an already fantastic value proposition.

All in all, the GXT 782 bundle (and the GXT 101 more importantly) may be my favourite budget-oriented mouse on the market. With a retail of R360 from loot.co.za; it provides a great experience and an optical sensor which honestly makes it the best choice in this price segment.

Possibly the two largest barriers of entry to those just starting out their journey into the gaming sphere are these: Cost and Choice. “How would choice ever STOP someone from getting into something?” I hear you saying. Indeed, this may sound ridiculous as we usually complain about a LACK of choice in nearly everything we do; however, when breaking first ground in an area you have limited knowledge about, choice equates to a scary and pressuring force. What if I buy the wrong thing? What if I waste my money? These are questions which challenge the newbie gamer (and expert, I might add) when they are in their most vulnerable state. Today I look at a budget mouse solution which may resolve some doubts in the minds of those who have a limited amount to spend but aren’t looking for a compromise in quality; the Trust GXT 782 bundle. Trust is a brand you may have never heard of before and prior to using the mouse, neither had I. However, they seem to have been making the rounds in the International market for many years before finally landing on our shores (with an entire lineup no less). The specific model I used was the GXT 101 which when bundled with the mousepad, as in this case, becomes the GXT 782. Confusing naming conventions aside, the GXT 101 demands attention and with its 4800 DPI capable, optical sensor; it certainly had mine. The GXT 101 really sets itself apart from the rest of the budget-oriented competition in this regard (most of which exclusively use laser sensors at this price range) and honestly, provided an incredibly solid gaming experience. I never had any issues with random jumps or lag in the cursor at all. The GXT 101 also sports a braided, 175 cm long cable and two extra thumb buttons. A DPI shift button is also included and has four different options (namely 600/1200/2400 and 4800). The mouse is exclusively right-handed although the design itself is symmetrical. A single LED behind the Trust logo cycles through 7 (give or take) different colours giving some extra bling to the simple design. My only gripe with the GXT 101 is the materials used which give the mouse a very cheap feel and light weight. There also seems to be shiny plastic on nearly every surface which gave the buttons a slippery feeling and loved to attract fingerprints. Lastly, the mousepad included in the GXT 782 bundle is rather simple and has a size of 245x210mm; making it quite average. Honestly, there is nothing special about it but it adds extra value to an already fantastic value proposition. All in all, the GXT 782 bundle (and the GXT 101 more importantly) may be my favourite budget-oriented mouse on the market. With a retail of R360 from loot.co.za; it provides a great experience and an optical sensor which honestly makes it the best choice in this price segment. [taq_review]

Tech Review: Trust GXT 782 Mini-review!

2017-05-03

TheStrangerHAZ

Worth It

Good quality optical sensor on an average body with an exceptional cost

User Rating: 4.6 ( 1 votes)

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