Glorious Model O Minus Gaming Mouse Review: Price Perfect Precision
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Tom’s Hardware Verdict
FPS enthusiasts will love how this feels in their hand. The Glorious Model O Minus is the complete package at a great price.
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Pros
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Super lightweight
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Tried and tested sensor
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Great RGB implementation
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Extra large PTFE feet
Cons
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Looks and cable style may turn off some
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Ambidextrous design could be problematic
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No dedicated sniper button
With branding referencing snooty PC gaming redditor memes, a striking perforated look and a crazy light 58g (0. 13 pounds) weight, the Glorious Model O Minus is for a specific type of audience. This is a performance-focused gaming mouse for the type of player who visits 3Daimtrainer.com before every round of CS:GO Competitive, cracks a rye smile when they see the Pixart PMW-3360 sensor on the spec sheet and has genuinely considered fitting their mouse with aftermarket PTFE (a synthetic fluoropolyme for which the most common brand name is Teflon) feet. In short, it’s a hardcore product for the hardcore seeking the best gaming mouse .
The price isn’t anything as elitist as the subreddit which inspired the Glorious brand, though. It’s available for $50/£45 from the Glorious website (cheaper than most BenQ Zowie models and well below Razer’s RGB-equipped Elite series). And if you’re not perturbed by its unusual appearance, there’s a lot packed into the Model O Minus you’d ordinarily expect from pricier mice. In addition to that ubiquitous PMW-3360 optical sensor, there’s a metric ton of RGB lighting in there, a unique ultra-flexible cable, Omron switches and optional software for tweaking the lighting and DPI modes.
Glorious Model O Minus (Matte) Specifications
Sensor Type | Optical |
Sensor Model | Pixart PMW-3360 |
Sensitivity | 12,000 CPI |
Polling Rates | 1,000 Hz |
Lift-off Distance | 0.7mm (0.03 inches) |
Programmable Buttons | 5 |
LED Zones and Colors | 3 RGB zones |
Cable Length | 6.5 feet (2m) |
Measurements (LxWxH) | 4.72 x 2.28 x 1.42 inches (120 x 58 x 36mm) |
Weight | 2.05 ounces (58g) |
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- Glorious Model O Minus (White) at Amazon for $49.99
This Model O Minus, as the name alludes to, is smaller than the regular Model O (same pricing, $49.99 for matte / $59.99 for glossy). The differences are minimal, but subtle differences in shape and size can make a big difference to a mouse’s overall feel. The Minus measures 120mm long, 63mm wide and 36mm tall, while the regular version is 128 x 66 x 37.5mm. The Model O Minus also weighs less than the Model O. The Minus’ matte (the version we’re reviewing here) and glossy versions weigh 58g and 59g, respectively, as opposed to the Model O’s respective 67g and 68g.
Palm grip gamers or those with great big dinner plates for hands will probably be more comfortable with the regular Model O, while those with more delicate digits and claw grip gamers who aim at the wrist, rather than with the forearms, will very likely find this immediately natural to control.
My personal preference for a gaming mouse’s shape is that of the Microsoft Intellimouse or Zowie FK1 . While the Minus felt smaller beneath my hand, it was just as comfortable to use as those other mice. Like many ambidextrous mice, the Minus ‘ control layout isn’t perfectly symmetrical. It’s two small browser navigation buttons are on the left side, which will be harder for lefties to reach. But besides that, there’s isn’t really anything getting in the way of comfortably enjoying the feel of the Model O Minus.
We did have initial reservations about the perforations in the body. It doesn’t look like the most immediately comfortable mouse at face value, but then again neither did the original Mad Catz R.A.T. mouse with all its gaps and ridges, and that turned out to be a veritable massage table for gamer palms. If you’re a particularly clammy-handed gamer, then cleaning will be an issue in the long-term. But even though this isn’t exactly a wipe-clean mouse, the matte finish model we’re testing doesn’t show greasy marks or fingerprints.
The downside is the Model O Minus has a little bit of lateral movements on the left and right mouse buttons (this was also a complaint of online users of the larger Model O version). There’s some give side-to-side if you’re looking for it, but this is only noticeable during typical usage if you’re holding down one of those buttons for a long time. At that point, holding the left or right mouse button (LMB or RMB) while moving the peripheral around with that extra give made the mouse feel fractionally less precise. That said, I never experienced accidental or missed LMB or RMB inputs during testing, so I don’t consider it a significant problem.
Gaming Performance
To put the the Model O Minus through its paces, I fired up 3Daimtrainer.com for a test-drive in flick-aiming and overall precision, followed by a few rounds of CS:GO. Having this new equipment at my command didn’t suddenly make me as skilled as pro gamer S1mple, but the benefit of that super-lightweight design did make itself known, round by round.
Paired with a 144Hz gaming monitor the Model O Minus really did feel like eSports-grade equipment, tracking flick shot movements beautifully and giving a smooth response at a low DPI (dots per inch) setting. At the max 12,000 DPI setting, it was way beyond my usable range (but likely more fitting for highly skilled hardcore gamers), but the sensor was still smooth.
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I’m splitting hairs here, but I wish the Model O Minus came with a dedicated low DPI/sniper button. I honed my sniping skills with a dab of blue sticky tack on my monitor screen many years ago, but if you’re looking for a quick DPI adjust button, you’ll be left wanting.
However, with the optional software (more on that later), it’s possible to program your usual DPI and a lower sniping mode and use the button behind the mouse wheel to cycle between the two (who makes use of more than two DPI presets in the wild anyway?).
Donning our lab coats in order to embark on the super-scientific portion of our testing procedure, we load up MS Paint to draw some circles. You can learn a lot from those circles, and compared with the Alienware AW958 I use daily, I did see a slight difference in the regularity of the curves I was able to produce. Given that the two mice use the same sensor, I suspect this was due to the Model O Minus’ super sprightly weight and large PTFE feet. The mouse feels exceptionally zippy on a hard hard mouse mat.
Features and Software
This humble reviewer has never really boarded the RGB hype train. Hopped on to get from A to B, maybe, but always hid in the toilets to dodge the ticket check. Multicolored flashing lights don’t add value to a product for all gamers, but even I have to admit that the RGB lighting’s implemented especially well on the Minus. It’s all about the delicacy of the lighting zones.
The three lighting zones are only partially enabled by default. RGB zones within the body of the mouse itself are enabled using the Glorious Model O software , which takes up about 5MB of storage and presents all options on one simple page. You can really go to town on lighting schemes. I personally found it distracting to have all lighting zones active and madly cycling through colors, even with my hand over the mouse, so the default scheme’s probably a happy middle ground.
Elsewhere on the app, you can set the DPI sensitivity steps and save profiles. The Glorious Model O software has everything you’d want a peripheral program to do without any unnecessary bells or whistles.
Honestly, it’s hard to find fault with this mouse. The build quality feels excellent, and although there is some slight lateral movement on the LMB and RMB, it never bothered me while gaming.
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However, I do wish there was a button for easily switching DPI settings, especially for FPS games. But most of its downsides are totally subjective and cosmetic. The hole-filled design doesn’t do much for me visually, but I love the ultra-lightweight feel. And that looser cable cover looks messy, but it’s admittedly ultra-flexible.
If you’re looking for a new FPS peripheral and play with either a claw grip or smaller hands, put this underneath your trigger finger and enjoy.
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Glorious Model O Review — A Mouse Delivering On Excellence
GloriousPCGamingRace are not messing around with their first entry into the gaming mice scene. The Model O is a top 3 mouse for any claw or fingertip player.
☆☆☆☆☆ 4.5/5
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Verdict
A serious entry for GloriousPCGaming and any claw or fingertip player should definitely give it a try.
- 3360 Sensor
- Extremely lightweight
- Paracord light cable
- Great aesthetics and RGB
- Tactile mouse 1 and mouse 2
- Great scroll wheel
- G-Skate Feet
- Easy to use software
- Unbeatable for the price
- Scroll wheel steps could be better
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The Glorious Model O has taken the gaming mice market by storm, offering the same amount of value as some of its competitors at a fraction of the price. But how does the Glorious Model O really compare to the likes of a G Pro Wireless or Zowie FK/S series?
In this Glorious Model O review, I am going to take you through everything you need to know and show you why this mouse is a serious entry for PCGamingRace into the gaming mice market.
If you would prefer to watch the review then check out the video from the YouTube channel below and don’t forget to subscribe!
Glorious Model O Specifications
Features:
- Grip Style: Claw/Fingertip
- Sensor: PMW3360
- DPI: 400-12,000
- Buttons: 6
- Polling Rate: 1000Hz
- Connectivity: Paracord cable
Size & Dimensions
- Length: 12.8cm / 128mm
- Width: 5.9cm / 59mm
- Height: 3. 75cm / 37.5mm
- Weight: 67/68g (68g glossy)
- Ambidextrous: No
The guys over at PCGamingRace have done their research and have tried to find what works on the existing mice on the market. They have then taken each of these features and blended it into one.
For example, the hexagonal holes were borrowed from the controversial Finalmouse series. This reduces the weight of the mouse which can improve accuracy and reduce fatigue.
The shape of the mouse is heavily influenced by the popular Zowie FK series. In fact, when you have both these mice side by side it is clear to see how similar they are in shape and dimensions.
Let’s get into the details to see what the Glorious Model O mouse has to offer.
Sensor
The sensors of most high-end gaming mice now tend to be close to perfect. It used to be that the sensors ranged in quality meaning you had to be sure that you were selecting a quality mouse.
The Glorious Model O doesn’t disappoint, it uses the PMW 3360 sensor which is a great, it provides smooth pixel by pixel tracking with no jitter skipping or spin-outs.
The DPI can be anywhere between 400 -12,000 DPI and can be toggled using the DPI button on the top of the mouse or selected within the software. Generally, most users will stick to the normal 400, 800 and 1600 settings though.
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As said previously, Glorious has borrowed a lot of the shape design from the Zowie FK series. From the dimensions alone you can see the resemblance. This is has paid off because many of the gaming mice community have wanted a Zowie FK1 remake with a better sensor and the Model O fits that need.
The mouse lends itself towards any grip style whether you use a palm grip, claw grip or fingertip grip. It is more suited towards claw and fingertip grip players with medium to large hands due to its low hump.
The hump is very gradual, it won’t provide a great deal of support for palm grip players. The base of the hump is flat which is perfect for claw grip players to rest the base of their hands against.
The sides of the mouse are sloped in from top to bottom and have gentle grooves for your thumb on the left and pinky on the right.
Grip Style & Size Recommendations
The Model O is a medium-sized mouse and therefore lends itself more towards medium to large hands. At 12.8cm it is longer than the G Pro wireless, G403, Zowie FK1 / EC2-B. But it is very low lying at only 3.75cm high.
This is why it would be a great pickup for a fingertip of claw grip player thanks to its low-profile design.
One of the biggest attractions of the Model O is its weight. Gaming mice are becoming lighter and lighter thanks to the popularity of the FinalMouse air and G Pro Wireless. A lighter mouse can improve your accuracy and reduce fatigue over long gaming sessions.
At 67g the Model O feels like a feather in your hand. Even going back to my G Pro Wireless feels weird due it being 13g heavier. You can really notice the difference.
Buttons & Side Grips
The Model O has 6 buttons overall which consist of the primary mouse 1 and mouse 2, dpi button on the top, two side buttons and scroll wheel click. The primary buttons are separate from the shell and give a crisp audible click.
The clicks are louder than the likes of the G Pro wireless, G403/G703 but the same as a Zowie FK / EC series. Glorious have used Omron switches which are rated at 20 million clicks.
They feel sharp and responsive and have a short travel time. Some people have noticed their left mouse button has been wobbly which Glorious have fixed in the newer batches of the Model O.
The side buttons are very similar to the Zowie FK series, they are small and thin but are in the perfect position for my hand size (17.5 x 9). They have a very short travel time and are a little mushier compared to the Zowie FK or G Pro Wireless.
Aside from the Finalmouse Ultralight / air series the Model O is one of the few mice on the market that come with a stock paracord cable. A paracord cable is much more lightweight compared to the standard rubber or braided cable you would get on a Logitech or Zowie mouse.
It isn’t quite as lightweight as a third-party paracord but there are regulations in place that mice manufacturers have to adhere to with their cables to ensure they provide enough protection and thickness.
However, the paracord that comes with the Model O is great and really adds to the lightweight feeling of the mouse. The cable fits inside a Zowie Camade easily too which almost makes the mouse feel wireless.
It is great to see stock mice now being shipped with lighter and more flexible cables. There are other mice manufacturers that are starting to notice this trend too which is a great sign for the future.
Mouse Feet
Glorious has gone the extra mile with the mouse feet. These are not your standard mouse feet you get with a Zowie or Logitech mouse.
Glorious has partnered with G-Skate to offer their signature ‘G-Skate Feet’. Which are PTFE rounded and definitely add more prestige to the mouse. They feel extremely smooth on both the Steelseries Qck+ and Zowie GSR.
This is what I like to see, a mice manufacturer bringing in quality third-party additions to a standard off the shelf mouse.
Durability
Having tested the mouse for a while now I have had no issues so far. The build quality feels great especially considering the price. There have been reports that you can activate the side buttons by squeezing the shell hard.
While this is true, you have to squeeze considerably hard for this to happen and even then it is inconsistent so I don’t see this as a problem. The honeycomb shell is a lot more sturdy than initially thought.
Software
Finally, software done right! The Glorious team have developed software that just works without unnecessary features or bloatware that nobody cares about (looking at you Razer).
Within the software you can assign macros to buttons, customise the DPI at each colour setting and configure all the specs on the mouse.
This includes adjusting the lift-off distance to accommodate different mouse mat thickness and texture. Changing the ‘debounce time’ which is effectively the delay between a mouse click and registration. However, this is barely noticeable so I would recommend leaving it at the stock 10ms.
You can also customise the lighting effects to your heart’s content. There is a range of presets to choose from such as Glorious mode, breathing, single colour and even ‘rave’. Either way, you can make the Glorious Model O match your setup aesthetics.
Mice Comparisons
You may have a few other gaming mice on your radar that you are interested in. The following section aims to help you decide between the other likely contenders on your list
Glorious Model O VS Logitech G Pro Wireless
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Mouse
Glorious Model O
Logitech G Pro Wireless
Sensor
PMW3360
Length
12.8cm / 128mm
12.5cm / 125 mm
Width
5. 9cm / 59mm
5.9cm / 59mm
Height
3.75cm / 37.5mm
4cm / 40mm
Weight
67/68g
Buttons
Ambidextrous
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Glorious Model O
Sensor
PMW3360
Length
12.8cm / 128mm
Width
5.9cm / 59mm
Height
3.75cm / 37.5mm
Weight
67/68g
Buttons
Ambidextrous
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Mouse
Logitech G Pro Wireless
Sensor
Length
12.5cm / 125 mm
Width
5.9cm / 59mm
Height
4cm / 40mm
Weight
Buttons
Ambidextrous
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The G Pro Wireless has had huge success thanks to its lightweight design, great shape and solid sensor. But how does it compare to the Glorious Model O?
The first thing to consider is the price difference. The G Pro Wireless is considerably more expensive but it has its reasons.
It boasts Logitech’s new sensor, the HERO which is just as good as the Model O’s PMW3360.
But the main attraction is the fact that it is wireless and the battery life is the best of any wireless mouse on the market at around 60 hours.
Related: G Pro Wireless Review
Logitech is, in my opinion, the best for their mice clicks. All of their mice have crisp, clear and responsive clicks. The Model O clicks are still fantastic I just prefer the G Pro’s.
The G Pro Wireless is slightly smaller than the Model O and has more of a hump. It is still primarily a claw or fingertip mouse but is also great for palm grip players with smaller hands.
If you are coming from a Zowie FK you will be more at home with the Model O compared to the G Pro Wireless. Even though the G Pro Wireless was nicknamed the ‘Logitech FK’ before it came out, the Model O is basically a mould of the FK shape.
Thanks to the extra height the G Pro Wireless has over the Model O it provides a little more support to palm grip players. If you are a fingertip or claw player though you likely won’t see much use of the extra hump support.
Overall these two mice are very similar. The main thing you need to decide is whether or not the wireless aspect of the G Pro Wireless is a big deal to you. If not then I would recommend the Model O since it is comparable in specs and much more affordable.
If you find the Model O is too low or even too light then definitely consider the G Pro Wireless as an alternative.
Glorious Model O VS Logitech G502
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Mouse
Glorious Model O
G502 Lightspeed(Wireless) or HERO (Wired)
Sensor
PMW3360
Length
12.8cm / 128mm
13.2cm / 132mm
Width
5.9cm / 59mm
7.5cm / 75mm
Height
3.75cm / 37.5mm
4.0cm / 40mm
Weight
67/68g
114g (Wireless) 121g(Wired)
Buttons
Ambidextrous
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Mouse
Glorious Model O
Sensor
PMW3360
Length
12. 8cm / 128mm
Width
5.9cm / 59mm
Height
3.75cm / 37.5mm
Weight
67/68g
Buttons
Ambidextrous
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Mouse
G502 Lightspeed(Wireless) or HERO (Wired)
Sensor
Length
13.2cm / 132mm
Width
7.5cm / 75mm
Height
4.0cm / 40mm
Weight
114g (Wireless) 121g(Wired)
Buttons
Ambidextrous
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Unfortunately, I don’t have a G502 at hand to show you side by side comparisons. But these mice are so different from one another it wouldn’t help you decide anyway. To decide which of these two mice are for you you have to ask yourself a few questions.
Do you prefer lightweight mice or heavy mice?
If you prefer lighter mice then obviously you are going to prefer the Model O since the G502 is HEAVY. The G502 comes in at around 120g and can be adjusted with additional weights. That is almost twice the weight of the Model O.
Do you need lots of extra buttons on your mouse?
You might play games that require you to have your keybinds on your mouse, or that is what you are used to. Since the Model O only has two side buttons, if you need more than that then you need to look at the G502.
Do you prefer wired or wireless mice?
The G502 can either be wired or wireless depending on the version you buy. However, the wireless version is going to cost you around the same as a G Pro Wireless. So you have to take that into consideration depending on your budget.
The Model O paracord feels extremely lightweight and in my opinion, almost feels wireless when you have it in a bungee.
Verdict
A serious entry for GloriousPCGaming and any claw or fingertip player should definitely give it a try.
- 3360 Sensor
- Extremely lightweight
- Paracord light cable
- Great aesthetics and RGB
- Tactile mouse 1 and mouse 2
- Great scroll wheel
- G-Skate Feet
- Easy to use software
- Unbeatable for the price
- Side buttons could be crisper
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The Glorious Model O is a big statement by Glorious PC Gaming Race, showing that you can create a quality, durable, top-end mice and not need to charge insane prices. It really puts the likes of Logitech and Zowie in the spotlight in relation to the prices they charge for their mice.
The Model O provides an incredibly popular shape, at a fraction of the weight. If you are a Zowie FK fan this is your next mouse without a doubt. It’s lighter and has a better sensor
In general I would recommend it to any claw or fingertip player with medium to large hands. For this price, it is an absolute steal, and you won’t be needing to look at another mouse for a while to come!
Glorious’ smallest and lightest mouse yet
Glorious has completed their lineup of mice with wired and wireless versions of their four designs. We’re taking a look at the Model O- Wireless today, but they’ve also opened up pre-orders for the Model D- Wireless. Be sure to hit the video below to check out all of the details of this tiny wireless gaming mouse.
Glorious sent over both color variations of the Model O- Wireless. It comes in black and white, just like the rest of their mice. Included in the box are an ascended USB-C to USB-A cable, the adapter and wireless receiver, and some assorted literature.
If you’ve been following Glorious or have my Model O Wireless review, the overall design of the Model O- Wireless will look very similar. It’s a right-handed ambi-shaped mouse that’s been scaled down from its bigger brother.
Weighing in at 65g, this is the smallest and lightest gaming mouse in Glorious’ lineup. The Model O- Wireless measures 128mm long with a grip width of 58mm that expands to 63mm at the widest point near the back of the mouse. Height-wise, the hump is pretty squarely in the middle of the mouse at 35mm.
Compared to the bigger Model O, the Model O- Wireless shaves 8mm off the overall length, 1mm off the width, and 3mm off the height. The older brother was a comfortable mouse for me. I even made a video about how it changed me from an ergo user to an ambi user, thanks to the shape and light weight.
And that’s the thing – mice are a pretty personal preference. What feels best to you is going to depend heavily on your hand size and grip. For me, I love the lightweight of the Model O- Wireless, but the small size doesn’t fit me well.
I typically game with my hand in a relaxed claw shape. I like my palm to be against the back of the mouse some, but I don’t have my fingers aggressively pointed down toward the mouse buttons. With the Model O- Wireless, to have this grip, my palm often isn’t in contact with the back of the mouse. It ends up riding on my mousepad quite a bit.
Model O- Wireless: review
I think that the Model O- Wireless is too small for my hand and grip style. Even going to the bigger version adds enough room to the back that I’m able to leave my palm on the back of the mouse a bit more.
Build-wise, the small mouse feels solid. There aren’t any squeaks or creaks when pressing hard on the body or shaking the mouse. The honeycomb shell over the back feels plenty solid. Mouse 1 and mouse 2 don’t wiggle much and all of the buttons feel solid.
Sensor
Spec-wise, most of the mice in Glorious’ lineup are pretty similar. Glorious is just offering a variety of sizes and shapes. For the sensor, the Model O- Wireless is using the same BAMF sensor that’s made in collaboration with Pixart. It can reach up to 19,000 DPI, 400IPS, and a 1,000hz polling rate. For me, it tracked perfectly, and I haven’t had any issues with this sensor on any of the Glorious mice I’ve tried.
Model O- Wireless: new switches
One noticeable difference between the Model O Wireless that I’ve used quite a bit and the newer Model O- Wireless is the switches. The bigger Model O Wireless is using Omron switches rated at 20 million clicks while the newer Model O- Wireless is using Glorious Switches, which are Kailh switches rated to 80 million clicks, and the difference is one you can hear and feel.
The new switches are much crisper both in feedback and sound. Granted, I’ve spent a lot of time using the older Model O Wireless with the Omron switches, but the new Glorious Kailh switches feel and sound much better to me.
On my older Model O Wireless, the scroll wheel has developed an intermittent squeak, but the scroll wheel on the O- Wireless feels a bit more solid. Time will tell if it develops the same noise, but my initial impression is that it feels better.
Glorious Core
Within the Glorious Core software, you can set different profiles that adjust lighting, key bindings, and performance.
For lighting, Glorious has some of the best RGB on a gaming mouse, in my opinion. The two strips on either side of the mouse are easily visible even when you’re holding the mouse. They have a few zones that allow a rainbow effect with Glorious Mode and all of the other RGB modes you would expect, like static and breathing.
In the performance tab, you can set your DPI levels as well as the color that is associated with each setting. That color is visible in a small light on the bottom of the mouse next to a sensor for a quick reference. You can also adjust the lift-off distance and debounce time.
Wireless + battery life
As a wireless mouse, it performs flawlessly. Really, all of the wireless mice from the major gaming companies have been great without any perceptible lag.
Battery life is rated to the same 71h, but that will depend greatly on RGB lighting. If you want to get the most out of your charge, be sure to tweak the brightness in the Glorious Core app.
9to5Toys’ Take
While the Glorious’ latest lightweight gaming mouse might be a little small for me, I really like the improvements it’s made over the bigger size in the way of crisper switches and a better-feeling scroll wheel. I also really enjoy the 65g lightweight feel.
I love that Glorious has completed their lineup of gaming mice with wired and wireless versions of all of their shapes and sizes. It’s making it easier to pick out exactly what fits your needs and budget.
Speaking of budget, the Model O- Wireless comes in at $80, just like all of the other wireless mice from Glorious. That makes it a great budget option for a small wireless mouse. If you want to get something even lighter or with more features, check out the Razer Viper Ultimate or the Logitech G Pro Superlight, which comes in at a lofty $150 but is even lighter than the Model O- Wireless.
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Determine which Apple Watch model you are using — Apple Support (UK)
This article describes how to determine which Apple Watch model, collection, and color you are using.
Finding the model number you are using
The Apple Watch model you are using can be identified by the model number.
- Open the Apple Watch app on iPhone.
- Go to the My Watch tab and select General > About device.
- Locate the Model field. It must contain an article number that begins with the letter «M».
- Click the «Model» field. Once the field is updated, it will display a five-digit number that starts with the letter «A». This is the model number.
- Compare your model number with those listed below.
In Japan, Apple Watch Series 2 watches with part numbers ending in «J/A» can use Apple Pay to pay for transportation and purchases in stores.
Apple Watch SERIES 1
Apple Watch (1st generation)
Apple Watch Ultra (GPS+Cellular) 9000 9000
Building 49 mm (Models: A2622-North America, A284 — Europe, Asia-Pacific and A2859 — China mainland)
Light titanium with orange ring on Digital Crown
Sapphire crystal, Retina display and ceramic back
Apple Watch Series 8
Case size and other details are engraved on the back of your Apple Watch.
Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
41mm Case (Model Number: A2770)
45mm Case (Model Number: A2771)
Dark Night, Shining Star, Silver, or (PRODUCT) Aluminum ) RED
Ion-X Glass, Retina Display & Ceramic Back
Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular), Aluminum
41 mm case (model number: A2772 — North America, A2773 — Europe, Asia-Pacific and A2857 — mainland China)
45 mm case (model number: A2774 — North America, A2775 — Europe, Asia-Pacific) A2858 — Mainland China)
Dark Night, Star Shine, Silver, or (PRODUCT) RED Aluminum with Red Ring on Digital Crown
Ion-X Glass, Retina Display, and Ceramic Back
Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Stainless Steel
41mm Case (Model Number: A2772 — North America, A2773 — Europe, Asia Pacific, and A2857 — Mainland China)
45mm Case (Model Number:
Silver, Graphite or Gold Stainless Steel with Red Ring on Digital Crown
Sapphire Crystal Cover, Retina Display and Ceramic Back panel
Apple Watch Series 8 Hermès (GPS + Cellular)
41mm Case (Model Number: A2772 — North America, A2773 — Europe, Asia Pacific and A2857 — Mainland China)
Case 45mm
Silver or space black stainless steel with red ring on Digital Crown
Sapphire crystal finish, Retina display and ceramic back with Hermès 9 logo0083
Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)
Case size and other details are engraved on the back of your Apple Watch.
Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) (GPS)
40mm Case (Model Number: A2722)
44mm Case (Model Number: A2723)
Dark Night, Star Shine, or silver
Ion-X glass, Retina display and molded nylon composite back
Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) (GPS + Cellular)
40 mm case (model number: A2726 — North America, A2725 — Europe, Asia-Pacific and A2855 — mainland China)
44 mm case (model number: A2727 — North America, A2724 — Europe, Asia-Pacific) A2856 — Mainland China)
Dark Night, Shining Star, or Silver Aluminum with Red Ring on Digital Crown
Ion-X Glass, Retina Display, and Molded Nylon Composite Back
Apple Watch Series 7
Case size and other details are engraved on the back of your Apple Watch.
Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
41mm case (model number: A2473)
45mm case (model number: A2474)
Dark night, shining star, green, blue, or (PRODUCT) aluminum ) RED
Ion-X Glass, Retina Display & Ceramic Back
Apple Watch Nike (GPS)
41mm case (model number: A2473)
45mm case (model number: A2474)
Dark night or shining star aluminum
Ion-X glass, Retina display and ceramic back with Nike logo
Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) Aluminum
41mm Case (Model Number: A2475 — North America, A2476 — Europe, APAC & Mainland China)
45mm Case (Model Number: A2477 — North America) Americas, A2478 — Europe, Asia-Pacific and mainland China)
Dark Night, Starlight, Green, Blue, or (PRODUCT) RED Aluminum with Red Ring on Digital Crown
Ion-X Glass, Retina Display and Ceramic Back
Apple Watch Nike (GPS+) Cellular)
41 mm case (model number: A2475 — North America, A2476 — Europe, Asia-Pacific and mainland China)
45 mm case (model number: A2477 — North America, A2478 — Europe, Asia-Pacific) and mainland China)
Dark Night/Shining Star Aluminum with Red Ring on Digital Crown
Ion-X Glass, Retina Display and Ceramic Back with Nike Logo
Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) Stainless Steel
41 mm case (model number: A2475 — North America, A2476 — Europe, Asia-Pacific and China mainland) China)
Silver, graphite or gold stainless steel with red Digital Crown ring
Sapphire crystal, Retina display and ceramic back
Apple Watch Hermès (GPS + Cellular)
( Case model number: A2475 — North America, A2476 — Europe, Asia Pacific — China mainland)
45 mm case (model number: A2477 — North America, A2478 — Europe, Asia Pacific — China mainland)
Silver or space black stainless steel with red ring on Digital Crown
Sapphire crystal, Retina display and ceramic back with Hermès logo
Apple Watch Edition (GPS + Cellular), titanium
41 mm case (model number: A2475 — North America, A2476 — Europe, Asia Pacific and China mainland)
45 mm case (model number: A2477 — North America, A2478 — Europe, Asia Pacific and China mainland)
Light or space black titanium with red ring on Digital Crown
Sapphire crystal finish, Retina display and ceramic back
Apple Watch Series 6
Case size and other information engraved on the back Apple Watch.
Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
40mm case (model number: A2291)
44mm case (model number: A2292)
Space gray, gold, silver, red, or blue aluminum
Ion-X glass, Retina display and ceramic back
Apple Watch Nike (GPS)
40mm case (model number: A2291)
44mm case (model number: A2292)
Space gray aluminum » or silver
Ion-X glass, Retina display and ceramic back with Nike logo
Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) aluminum
40mm case (model number: A2293 — North America, A2375 — Europe, Asia-Pacific and mainland China)
44mm Case (Model Number: A2294 — North America, A2376 — Europe, Asia Pacific & Continental China)
Space Grey, Gold, Silver, Red, or Blue Aluminum with Red Digital Crown Ring
Ion Glass -X, Retina display and ceramic back
Apple Watch Nike (GPS + Cellular)
40mm case (Model number: A2293 — North America, A2375 — Europe, Asia Pacific and mainland China)
44mm Case (Model Number: A2294 — North America, A2376 — Europe, Asia Pacific & Mainland China)
Space Gray or Silver Aluminum with Red Ring on Digital Crown
Ion-X Glass, Retina Display and ceramic back with Nike logo
Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular), stainless steel
40 mm case (Model number: A2293 — North America, A2375 — Europe, Asia Pacific and mainland China)
Case 44mm (Model Number: A2294 — North America, A2376 — Europe, Asia Pacific, and Mainland China)
Silver, Graphite, or Gold-colored stainless steel with red Digital Crown ring
Sapphire crystal case, Retina display and ceramic back
Apple Watch Hermès (GPS + Cellular)
40 mm case (Model number: A2293 — North America, A2375 — Europe, Asia Pacific and mainland China)
Case 44mm (Model Number: A2294 — North America, A2376 — Europe, Asia Pacific & Mainland China)
Silver or Space Black stainless steel with red Digital Crown ring
Sapphire crystal, display Retina and Ceramic Back with Hermès Logo
Apple Watch Edition (GPS + Cellular), Titanium
40mm Case (Model Number: A2293 — North America, A2375 — Europe, Asia Pacific & Mainland China)
44mm case (Model Number: A2294 — North America, A2376 — Europe, Asia Pacific & Continental China)
Light or Space Black titanium with red Digital Crown ring
Sapphire crystal, Retina display and ceramic back
Apple Watch SE
Case size and other details are engraved on the back of your Apple Watch.
Apple Watch SE (GPS)
40mm case (model number: A2351)
44mm case (model number: A2352)
Space gray, gold or silver aluminum
Ion-X glass, Retina display and ceramic back
Apple Watch Nike (GPS)
40mm case (model number: A2351)
44mm case (model number: A2352)
Space gray or silver aluminum
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Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) Aluminum
40mm Case (Model Number: A2353 — North America, A2355 — Europe, APAC & Mainland China)
44mm Case (Model Number: A2354 — North America) Americas, A2356 — Europe, Asia-Pacific and mainland China)
Space Grey, Gold or Silver aluminum with red Digital Crown ring
Ion-X crystal, sapphire crystal coating, Retina display and ceramic back
Apple Watch Nike (GPS + Cellular)
40mm Case (Model Number: A2353 — North America, A2355 — Europe, Asia Pacific & Continental China)
44mm Case (Model Number: A2354 — North America, A2356 (Europe, APAC & Mainland China)
Space Gray or Silver Aluminum with Red Ring on Digital Crown
Ion-X crystal, sapphire crystal coating, Retina display and ceramic back with Nike logo
Apple Watch Series 5
Case size and other details are engraved on the back of your Apple Watch.
Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
40mm case (model number: A2092)
44mm case (model number: A2093)
Space gray, gold or silver aluminum
Ion-X glass, Retina display and ceramic back
Apple Watch Nike (GPS)
40 mm case (model number: A2092)
44mm Case (Model Number: A2093)
Space Gray or Silver Aluminum
Ion-X Crystal, Sapphire Crystal Coating, Retina Display, Ceramic Back with Nike Logo
Apple Watch Series 5 ( GPS + Cellular), Aluminum
40mm Case (Model Number: A2094 — North America, A2156 — Europe, Asia Pacific & Mainland China)
44mm Case (Model Number: A2095 — North America, A2157 — Europe, Asia-Pacific and mainland China)
Space Grey, Gold or Silver Aluminum with Red Digital Crown Ring
Ion-X Glass, Sapphire, Retina Display and Ceramic Back
Apple Watch Nike (GPS + Cellular)
40 mm case (Model number: A2094 — North America, A2156 — Europe, Asia Pacific — Mainland China)
44 mm case (Model number: A2095 — North America, A2157 — Europe, Asia Pacific — Mainland China)
Space Gray or Silver Aluminum with Red Ring on Digital Crown
Ion-X Glass, Sapphire Coating, Retina Display, Ceramic Back with Nike Logo
Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular), stainless steel
40 mm case (model number: A2094 — North America, A2156 — Europe, Asia-Pacific and mainland China)
44 mm case (model number: A2095 — North America, A2157 — Europe, Asia-Pacific) and mainland China)
Stainless steel, space black or gold stainless steel with red ring on Digital Crown
Sapphire crystal, Retina display and ceramic back
Apple Watch Hermès (GPS + Cellular)
Case 40083 (Model number: A2094 — North America, A2156 — Europe, Asia Pacific — Mainland China)
44 mm case (Model number: A2095 — North America, A2157 — Europe, Asia Pacific — Mainland China)
Silver or space black stainless steel with red Digital Crown ring
Sapphire crystal, Retina display and ceramic back with Hermès logo
Apple Watch Edition (GPS + Cellular), titanium
40 mm case (Model number: A2094 — North America, A2156 — Europe, Asia Pacific — Mainland China)
44 mm case (Model number: A2095 — North America, A2157 — Europe, Asia Pacific — Mainland China)
Titanium (colours: dark, light) with red ring on the Digital Crown
Sapphire crystal coating, Retina display and ceramic back
Apple Watch Edition (GPS + Cellular), ceramic
Case 40 mm (number Models: A2094 — North America, A2156 — Europe, Asia Pacific — Mainland China)
44mm Case (Model Number: A2095 — North America, A2157 — Europe, Asia Pacific — Mainland China)
White ceramic with red ring on Digital Crown
Sapphire crystal, Retina display and ceramic back
Apple Watch Series 4
Case size and other information engraved on the back of Apple Watch.
Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS)
40mm Case (Model Number: A1977)
44mm Case (Model Number: A1978)
Space Grey, Gold or Silver Aluminum
Ion-X glass, Retina display and ceramic back
Apple Watch Nike+ (GPS)
40mm case (model number: A1977)
44mm case (model number: A1978)
Space gray aluminum » or Silver
Ion-X Glass, Retina Display and Nike Logo Ceramic Back
Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Aluminum
40mm Case (Model Numbers: A1975 — NA — A2007 — Europe, Asia-Pacific and mainland China)
44mm Case (Model Number: A1976 — North America, A2008 — Europe, Asia Pacific & Mainland China)
Space Grey, Gold or Silver Aluminum with Red Digital Crown Ring
Ion-X Glass Coated sapphire glass, Retina display and ceramic back
Apple Watch Nike+ (GPS + Cellular)
40 mm case (Model number: A1975 — North America, A2007 — Europe, Asia Pacific and mainland China)
44mm Case (Model Number: A1976 — North America, A2008 — Europe, Asia Pacific & Mainland China)
Space Gray or Silver Aluminum with Red Digital Crown Ring
Ion-X Crystal, Sapphire Coating glass, Retina display and ceramic back with Nike logo
Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular), stainless steel
40 mm case (model number: A1975 — North America, A2007 — Europe, Asia Pacific and mainland China)
Case 44mm (Model Number: A1976 — North America, A2008 — Europe, Asia Pacific & Mainland China)
Stainless steel, space black or gold stainless steel with red Digital Crown ring
Sapphire crystal cover , Retina display and ceramic back
Apple Watch Hermès (GPS + Cellular)
40 mm case (Model number: A1975 — North America, A2007 — Europe, Asia Pacific and mainland China)
44mm case (Model number: A1976 — North America, A2008 — Europe, Asia-Pacific and mainland China)
Silver-colored stainless steel with red ring on the Digital Crown
Sapphire crystal cover, Retina display and ceramic back with Hermès logo
Apple Watch Series 3
Case size and other details are engraved on the back of your Apple Watch.
Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
38 mm case (model number: A1858)
42 mm case (model number: A1859)
Space gray, gold, or silver aluminum
Ion-X glass, Retina display, and composite back
Apple Watch Nike+ (GPS)
38mm Case (Model Number: A1858)
42mm Case (Model Number: A1859)
Space Gray or Silver Aluminum composite materials
Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Aluminum
38mm case (model number: A1860 — Americas, A1889 — Europe and Asia Pacific, A1890 — mainland China)
42mm case (model number: A1861 Americas, A1891 Europe & Asia Pacific, A1892 Mainland China)
Space Grey, Gold or Silver Aluminum with Red Digital Crown
Ion-X Glass, Retina Display and Ceramic Back
Apple Watch Nike+ (GPS + Cellular)
38mm Case (Model Number: A1860 — Americas, A1889 — Europe & Asia Pacific, A1890 — Mainland China)
42mm Case (Model Number: A181 — A181 Americas, A1891 — Europe & APAC, A1892 — Mainland China)
Space Gray or Silver Aluminum with Red Cap on Digital Crown
Ion-X Glass, Retina Display and Ceramic Back with Nike 9 Logo0003
Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular), stainless steel
38 mm case (model number: A1860 — Americas, A1889 — Europe and Asia Pacific, A1890 — mainland China)
42 mm case (model number: Models: A1861 Americas, A1891 Europe & Asia Pacific, A1892 China Mainland)
Space Black Stainless Steel or Stainless Steel with Red Cap on Digital Crown
Sapphire Crystal Cover, Retina Display and Ceramic Back
Apple Watch Hermès (GPS + Cellular)
38 mm case (model number: A1860 — Americas, A1889 — Europe and Asia Pacific, A1890 — mainland China)
42 mm case (model number: A181 — Americas, A1891 — Europe and Asia-Pacific, A1892 — mainland China)
Silver-coloured stainless steel with red cap on Digital Crown
Sapphire crystal, Retina display and ceramic back with Hermès logo
Apple Watch Edition (GPS + Cellular)
38mm Case (Model Number: A1860 — Americas, A1889 — Europe & Asia Pacific, A1890 — Mainland China)
42mm Case (Model Number: A181) Americas, A1891 — Europe and Asia-Pacific, A1892 — Mainland China)
Ceramic (Colors: White, Gray) with red cap on Digital Crown
Sapphire crystal cover, Retina display and ceramic back
Apple Watch Series 2
Case size and other details are engraved on the back of your Apple Watch.
Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminum
38mm Case (Model Number: A1757)
42mm Case (Model Number: A1758)
Space Gray, Rose Gold, Gold, or Silver Aluminum
Ion-glass X, Retina display and ceramic back
Apple Watch Nike+
38mm case (model number: A1757)
42mm case (model number: A1758)
Space gray or silver aluminum
Ion-X glass, Retina display and ceramic back with Nike logo
Apple Watch Series 2 stainless steel
38 mm case (model number: A1757)
42 mm case (model number: A1758)
Space black stainless steel or
stainless steel Sapphire crystal finish, Retina display and ceramic back
Apple Watch Hermès
Building 38 mm (Model Number: A1757)
Corps 42 mm (Model number: A1758)
Stainless steel
Sapphire glass coverage, Retina display and ceramic downtime with the Hermès
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Apple Watch Edition
38mm case (model number: A1816)
42mm case (model number: A1817)
White ceramic
Sapphire crystal, Retina display and ceramic back
Apple Watch Series 1
Case size and other details are engraved on the back of your Apple Watch.
Apple Watch Series 1 Aluminum
38mm Case (Model Number: A1802)
42mm Case (Model Number: A1803)
Space Gray, Rose Gold, Gold, or Silver Aluminum
Ion-glass X, Retina display and composite back
Apple Watch (1st gen)
Case size and other details are engraved on the back of your Apple Watch.
Apple Watch
38mm Case (Model Number: A1553)
42mm Case (Model Number: A1554)
Space Black Stainless Steel or Stainless Steel
Sapphire Crystal Cover, Retina Display and Ceramic Back
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38mm case (model number: A1553)
42mm case (model number: A1554)
Space Grey, Rose Gold, Gold or Silver
Ion-X Glass, Retina Display and Composite Back
Apple Watch Hermès
38mm Case (Model Number: A1553)
42 mm case (model number: A1554)
Stainless steel
Sapphire crystal, Retina display and ceramic back with Hermès logo
Apple Watch Edition
38 mm case (model number3): A91530083 42 mm case (Model Number: A1554)
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what they really look like
It seems that everyone is already used to plus-size models in the fashion industry, the new photos of Tess Holliday have ceased to cause holivar in the comments, and, in general, we should have already accepted the thesis “Love yourself like this, what you are, because we are all beautiful ”as the truth. But they didn’t accept it. Because we’ve been lied to again.
Snezhana Gribatskaya
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Photos of plus-size models sometimes cause controversy on the Internet. And this is not surprising. Girls with forms that are not standard for the fashion industry should urge you to love and accept yourself for who you are. However, the effect turned out to be the opposite: the same Photoshop, glossy sheen and masking of imperfections.
Plastic girl
It must be admitted that the development of modern technologies has played a cruel joke on the fashion industry and mass media. Back at the beginning of the century, women were encouraged to strive for the image of impeccably beautiful, but still living models, and a decade later, the doll became the ideal of beauty: retouchers played so much in creating the ideal image that there was simply no real, living woman behind him. Neither natural data, nor sports, nor healthy nutrition, nor procedures — nothing else could help a woman get closer to a glossy ideal, it is simply unattainable.
The nuts were tightened too tight, and the thread was predictably torn off: any action gives rise to a reaction, and the gloss gave rise to body positivity — an idea that returns women to their real, living body, with all its shortcomings. We are just tired of the chronic stress caused by the endless race for unattainable standards imposed on us, and the standards, meanwhile, have gone so far from real life that they began to seem caricatured. But in this way, we, what good, would indeed stop endlessly consuming all those means that sell us an ideal plastic image, and the industry could not allow this. And then plus-size models appeared.
Give us back our body!
The very idea of “non-standard” sizes appearing in gloss and on the catwalks was completely revolutionary, but at the same time frighteningly logical: well, why on earth are we offered to look at clothes of the size that the majority of the female population of the planet last wore in puberty, years like at thirteen? It just defies common sense! This very common sense, backed up by the ideas of feminism and body positivity, forced the industry to offer us a new standard: a woman who wears a clothing size other than XS, but at the same time she is beautiful, and most importantly, she is pleased with herself and does not want to change anything in herself, does not wants to break himself for the sake of fashion. We said «Give us back our body!», and famous plus-size models did it.
«I won’t let others dictate how my body should look, and I don’t recommend it to you either,» says plus-size model Ashley Graham as she poses for an untouched commercial. Another plus-size model, Erica Loren, also shoots without photoshop and asks her social media followers to remember that any body should be treated with love and respect. Body positivity icon Tess Holliday never tires of reminding the public that being overweight doesn’t have to be ugly, unhappy, or sick. But even she is not honest with her audience. All this is just another scam.
Another unattainable ideal
We are told “Any woman is beautiful”, but at the same time, unattainable ideals are again imposed: these are the same model parameters, just now of different sizes, and everything else remains the same. Beautiful plus-size models always have thin, perfectly sculpted faces. Of course, there is a certain percentage of women in whom adipose tissue is almost not deposited on the face, but this percentage is completely negligible. Models simply remove the so-called Bish fat lumps (due to which they get sunken cheeks), do liposuction of the chin (due to which the second chin instantly disappears), and then polish the result using makeup and photoshop. Voila — we see an ideal face that an ordinary woman does not and will not have.
Each model is a woman with an X-shaped figure — she has full breasts, a thin and long waist, a flat stomach, steep hips, long legs and a round butt (like plus-size model Venetia Cruz, for example). Ideal figure! There are no models with an O figure, when fat is mainly deposited on the waist and abdomen. There are no models with a T-type figure — with large shoulders and narrow hips. Ordinary models — yes, there are, but plus-size — never: we are told that a body with a large amount of adipose tissue can only be attractive when a strict standard fits in: an X-girl, and nothing else!
Photo shoots allegedly without photoshop, in which we can see cellulite on the hips and wrinkles on the waist of the model, is another deception. Retouching in these pictures, of course, is present — for some reason, models always have a perfectly even skin tone, not a single hair is knocked out of their hair, and skin folds are present only at the waist — the rest of the body is perfectly smooth, and even mimic wrinkles are absent. Take photos of the same plus-size model Laticia Thomas — gloss from head to toe. As a result, we get almost the same ideal picture, with a couple of «flaws» that only emphasize the perfection of everything else. What does this lead to?
Everyone is beautiful except you
This leads us to the same result: no plus-size woman, looking at models, feels beautiful. On the contrary, the feeling of inferiority imposed on her is aggravated: before, she understood that she could not achieve a model ideal simply because nature gave her a completely different type of body, and, in addition, she understood that beautiful pictures from magazines exist only in magazines and not have nothing to do with real life.
What does she see now? She sees incredibly, inhumanly beautiful plus size women. She also has a large size, but it is impossible to reach the beauty standards of foreign and Russian plus-size models! She doesn’t want to wear the clothes they advertise because the dress fits differently on an O-figure than on an X-figure: she looks at herself in the mirror and feels ugly.
What fits perfectly on models with flat stomachs and steep hips, on her figure is stretched in one place and sagging in folds in another. She takes a selfie and sees a double chin and plump cheeks, and in the social networks of famous plus-size models she is shown chiseled faces with high cheekbones (taken, of course, from a favorable angle). She feels that now all the women in the world are beautiful — except for her: even with a lot of weight you can be a dazzling beauty, but, unfortunately, it is not given to her. What does it mean?
This means that nothing has changed: she will again run after an unattainable ideal, leaving her money in the pockets of the industry along the way. The world has shaken up and got back on track: we are again being told that we are all terribly ugly and we urgently need to do something about it. Only now it’s served with a «Love for Yourself» sauce. No, no, in no case do not lose weight, dear, you are beautiful and so! Well, almost perfect. It remains only to polish you all from head to toe, and, perhaps, still remove fat from the abdomen, increase the chest and buttocks, tighten muscles, smooth the skin, raise the cheekbones, draw in the cheeks, emphasize the lips… Well, you understand. Onward to beauty, baby!
All bodies are beautiful, but some are more beautiful
The most annoying thing about all this is that the plus-size models themselves constantly utter body-positive slogans — love yourself for who you are; any body is beautiful; do not allow anyone to drive yourself into the framework of invented beauty; — but at the same time they themselves are within invented limits. The models of the past era were at least honest: they directly said that their bodies are the result of exhausting work on themselves and severe restrictions, and not everyone can achieve this.
The world is unfair, nothing can be done. But the modern world, filled with feminist ideas, no longer wants to hear this about itself: we are tired of suffering and feeling inferior, we wanted to truly love ourselves. And they immediately slipped us the same dish, but with a different sauce, but now this is a particularly cynical deception: an ideally beautiful woman (that is, one who fits perfectly into the new beauty standards) tells us that she has overcome the pressure of standards and has fallen in love with her real self. What are you talking about! Wow, what heroism — to fall in love with a new ideal that billions of women will never be able to achieve. Bravo!
What they want to convey to us with the help of plus-size models is the same deception. It’s just that earlier they told us “The models are beautiful, but you are not, do something with yourself!”, And now they say “Even plus-sized women can be beautiful, but you, by the way, are ugly, do something with yourself!” «. Previously, there was one standard of beauty, now there are two of them — that’s the whole difference.
The slogan “Love yourself” still means “do what you want, but fit into the standard!”. Naturally, all this has nothing to do with the actual acceptance of oneself, one’s body, one’s beauty. And it is important to understand this at the moment when you compare yourself with an ideal plus-size lady and feel that you are not beautiful enough. A new glossy bubble has simply been blown in front of you, which can burst just like the previous one, and this is, perhaps, only a matter of time.
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How to choose the right e-book for reading: parameters, model, size, diagonal
Why do you need an e-book in the presence of modern tablets and smartphones? After all, they combine not only the function of reading from the screen, but also the ability to listen to audio, watch videos, use social networks. All in one device. However, readers have a number of advantages and not only over fashionable gadgets, but also over favorite, familiar paper books:
- protect eyesight as the screen does not flicker;
- matte screen does not glare and retains brightness even in bright sunlight;
- a simple device practically does not break, it lasts from 5 to 10 years;
- saving energy: several weeks of work without recharging;
- save money: e-books are cheaper than paper books, and sometimes they can be downloaded for free;
- save space: replace the whole library, free up space in the apartment.
So, if you are a big fan of reading and read every day, you might consider purchasing an e-reader. It remains only to figure out how to choose the right e-book.
Screen characteristics
What are the criteria for choosing an e-book? First of all, by the type of display. The vast majority of reader screens are created using E-Ink technology (“electronic ink”). Its essence is that when flipping, the electrical voltage forms an image on the screen, and then energy is consumed only when the picture changes, so readers do not require frequent recharging. Such a screen does not flicker, which makes it look like plain paper.
So it’s definitely worth picking up an e-reader with an E-Ink screen. Almost all of them are black and white, but there are also color ones (for example, E-Ink Kaleido).
There are several generations of such readers on the market, which differ in resolution, contrast and cost.
- E-Ink Pearl is one of the first. Its resolution is small — 800 x 600, so the letters are not very clear. But it is also the most affordable.
- E-Ink Pearl HD is a slightly improved next generation with a resolution of 1024 x 758 and increased contrast.
- E-ink Carta is the most modern display, which is already produced by all major manufacturers of readers. It has the same resolution as the E-Ink Pearl HD, but with even greater contrast, so the image looks as clear as possible. Consumes very little energy.
Screen size
What size e-book should I choose? What are you going to use it for. On the market there are devices with a diagonal of 5, 6, 7.8, 10.3, 13.3 inches. The larger it is, the higher the price of the reader.
- 5″ Lightweight and portable, loved by travelers and young adults. But it is difficult to find it today, since production has already been discontinued.
- 6 inches is a universal size for everyone, especially for lovers of fiction, close to the usual paper editions.
- From 7.8 to 13.3 inches — suitable for people with low vision, as well as those who read technical, educational texts with graphic information (tables, diagrams, drawings) and illustrations, notes. On the big screen they are better displayed.
Screen resolution
Which eReader to choose so that the image of the letters on it is as clear as possible? With higher screen resolution. At low resolution (800 x 600), letters are not as clear as at high resolution. In advanced 2019-2022 reader models, the pixel density (the number per inch of the screen) reaches 300 ppi. This is a very clear image, incomparable with other gadgets. But even a budget reader will have a higher resolution than a tablet of a similar class, because the requirements for text clarity for e-books are higher.
Built-in memory size
The internal memory size determines the size of the electronic library. Standard built-in memory — 4 GB. It will be enough for more than 1000 books. However, there are models with 8, 16, 32 and even 64 GB of internal memory.
If you are a big reader and don’t want to constantly delete books you read, choose at least 8 GB of memory. When storing «heavy» books in PDF format, audio files, the built-in memory should be 16 GB or more. In this case, you can also use additional memory cards if your device has slots for them. This allows you not to overpay for the built-in memory.
Operating system
How to choose an e-book reader depending on the operating system? Modern readers are controlled by either Android or Linux.
It is possible to install third-party programs on Android e-books. That is, you can remove the standard program of the book and install the program for Android. This brings it closer to the capabilities of the tablet.
There is an opinion that the Android reader consumes less power. However, power consumption is more dependent on the presence of backlighting and other additional features.
Linux has the advantage of being cheaper because the system is less demanding on hardware. But the development of programs based on Linux for readers is much less than that of Android. Therefore, when choosing a Linux system, check if the installed software suits you, as it will probably not be possible to replace it.
Battery life
The device’s battery life is determined by the number of pages read. For example, with a diagonal of 10 inches, they will be 2000 mAh and 15,000 pages, respectively. When reading for one hour a day, such a device will need to be recharged once a month. However, if you use additional functions (backlight, Biuetooth, Wi-Fi), then the operating time without recharging will decrease.
Control: buttons or sensor
Readers with a touch screen are most often found on sale. There is also a push-button control or a combined version.
Which e-book model to choose depends on the habit. If you usually use touchscreen gadgets, then it will be more comfortable with a touchscreen screen. But they use more electricity.
For two categories of users, it is still worth preferring push-button control: these are the elderly and children. The former are afraid of touch screens, buttons are more familiar to them. For the latter, the possibility of limiting the Internet is sometimes relevant. Button readers are often not designed to connect to Wi-Fi, which means that children will not be distracted by social networks and prohibited sites.
Operation speed
In terms of operation speed, e-books are definitely inferior to tablets and smartphones. It takes a second at best to turn the page. If you want a faster e-reader, choose one with high rates of RAM required for the operation of the internal programs of the device, and the frequency of the processor.
The RAM range is from 12 to 1024 MB. Up to 256 MB there is a risk that the reader will often slow down and freeze. And with a memory of 1024 MB, you are provided with fast and stable reading.
Processor frequency ranges from 600 MHz to 2000 MHz. Comfortable reading speed at 1000 MHz. At 1500 MHz, you will no longer notice page turning.
Book file formats
It’s good if the reader reads all formats (and there are 18 of them), because not everything can be converted. However, in practice, the number of recognized formats is still limited. What is the best format for an e-book? If you often read:
- fiction books, choose the most common FB2, EPUB, MOBI;
- technical texts with illustrations — PDF and DJVU;
- Viewing Word and Notepad files — DOC, DOCX, and TXT.
Additional useful options of readers
When deciding which e-book to choose for reading, pay attention to useful additional functionality.
Backlight
Unlike other gadgets, the reader’s backlight does not hit the eyes, but illuminates the screen from the side or from below. Without lighting, you will have to use outdoor lighting. Its presence does not greatly affect the cost of the device, so this option is definitely worth using.
Tip: When choosing an e-reader with backlight, take the additional option «Color temperature». It offers not only ordinary white light, but also colored light — yellow, orange.
Wi-Fi support
This function allows you to access the Internet. This is convenient because you can:
- Download electronic publications directly from online libraries or stores.
- Synchronize with a PC to transfer files from it.
- Synchronize with a smartphone to use applications. For example, they started reading a book on the way home in transport, and finished at home on the reader.
Water resistant
The water resistant option is perfect for those who like to use the book in the bath, on a seaside vacation or shopping for kids. There are two types of protection: fully sealed and water-repellent.
The sealed reader is not afraid of falling into the pool, or even washing in the washing machine. Water-repellent coating ensures splash protection.