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Offline dmbr

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What exactly is "smoothing" and why is it undesirable for gaming?
« on: Sat, 15 February 2014, 01:43:18 »
I'm a little hazy on both counts. How does smoothing differ from prediction or angle-snapping, and how might it hinder precision?

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Re: What exactly is "smoothing" and why is it undesirable for gaming?
« Reply #1 on: Sat, 01 March 2014, 11:49:57 »
Hey dmbr, I have added a "smoothing" section to the guide/overview, I hope it answers some questions.

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=53945.0
Mouse Guide 2.0: A list of mice with superior sensors and more.
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=56240.0

Offline dmbr

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Re: What exactly is "smoothing" and why is it undesirable for gaming?
« Reply #2 on: Mon, 03 March 2014, 16:29:53 »
Thank you! Love your guide.