SteelSeries Kinzu Optical FAQ:
Q: What is the difference between the Kinzu and the Xai?
A: Compared to Xai Laser, the Kinzu has way less options when it comes to customization, programmability and configuration, however the Kinzu is in a league of its own when it comes to reliability and stability. The two mice have two very different price tags, naturally making the list of differences between the Xai and the Kinzu enormous.
Q: Counts Per Inch? CPI? I haven't come across these expressions before, except for DPI (Dots Per Inch)?
A: DPI is an expression from the printing world and has nothing to do with mouse movement. DPI is meant to describe that for one inch of distance you move your mouse on any surface, the equivalent number of counts are sent to the PC - resulting in movement on your screen. CPI is the correct term for this as it actually is consistent with what you seek to describe with the abbreviation.
Q: I'm considering buying a Kinzu mouse - which mousepad is recommended for it?
A: Any mousepad that fits your playing style, really. The Kinzu is perfectly compatible with all gaming surfaces.
Q: I am a left-handed gamer - can I use this mouse?
A: Yes. The Kinzu Optical is ambitextrous.