How you describe it seems really nice, actually. Besides the pixel skipping (could I just max out dpi and slightly lower the sensitivity so it doesn't happen?)
the pixel skipping only happens when you go above the 6/11 notch on the windows multiplier.
but you should also know that the zowie fk does not perform well at the lower dpi settings.
2300 is the 'native dpi' of the zowie fk and the lower settings bring jitter to your cursor movement. i always used the 450 dpi in windows and then just upped to 2300 (and used a low in-game sensitivity) when i played games.
what're you guys' opinion on the Kana v2?
it sounds like one of the best mice to me, but am hesitant to get one after reading about the firmware (which adds some smoothing to the mouse).
most people will not notice the smoothing, and most of those who
do notice will most likely not be bothered by it. but i know i'm 'sensitive' to these kinds of things, so i'm not quite sure if i'll be getting one.
this smoothing is a known 'issue' found in more mice, but it's not discussed alot since most people don't feel the smoothing or just don't care about it.
if you care to know a bit more:
this thread sheds some light on it.
it does sound like a great mouse, though. the sensor and (omron) switches are the preference of alot of gamers.
the zowie fk uses huano switches, which are less tactile and feel lighter in general (compared to omron switches). the huano switches were not an issue for me, but (like most) i prefer omrons :j
I'd personally try to stay away from optical mice if you plan on gaming where any amount of twitch accuracy is necessary and can't work with 1600~1800 cpi comfortably, higher settings normally start to get increasing levels of jitter and coupling that with >6/11 Windows sensitivity setting could become frustrating.
i'd actually say the opposite. if you play games (competitively) where accuracy is of importance, you will want an optical mouse. you can read it anywhere: laser mice always have acceleration, and optical mice are more accurate if you move your mouse around fast.
i'm not saying i'd tell people to not get a laser mouse, but an optical mouse is just a safer bet if you need accuracy.
also; jitter tends to happen on interpolated settings, not 'higher' settings per se. for example the 450 and 1150 settings on the zowie fk are interpolated and are quite jittery. the amount of jitter experienced really differs per mouse, though. i know little about the technicalities, but i guess it has to do with (bad) coding(?)
Is it recommended to set the Windows setting as low as possible and turn the dpi up? Does that help with accuracy?
6/11 is the most reliable (it is the only perfect setting). i read that going as low as 3 is supposed to be okay as well, but i'd suggest to just google around a bit on the consequences of lowering/increasing the multiplier.
and, as i mentioned, for reliable accuracy you will want to use a native dpi step. you will be able to google the native dpi step of most mice.
i am pretty sure, though, that alot of stuff 'accuracy' stuff should only be taken
seriously if you want sharp accuracy in games or some kind of designing program (photoshop, maya, etc).. or if you just hate crappy mouse response :j