Razer DeathAdder 3G Infrared Gaming Mouse
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Customer Review: Best shaped mouse around!
Summary: 5 Stars
A gaming mouse (high dpi laser and wired rather than wireless) has a quickness and consistency that wireless laser mice just cannot match. I have owned a number of gaming mice over the years and while I have liked them all, I think this one is the very best so far.
The most important issue here is the shape of the mouse. The top (left and right) buttons of this mouse are a continuous part of its top surface rather than being separate buttons like on the Diamondhead or the Copperhead. For me, this is important because it makes the mouse feel much smoother when my hand rests on it. As a result, my hand rests more naturally on this mouse than any other.
Another important issue is the carefully thought-out shape of the basic right and left buttons on this mouse. Note that these buttons have a subtle up-and-out curvature that allows one's fingers to rest more naturally and to click faster and with greater precision than with the uniformly downwardly curved (or convex) buttons on mice made by manufacturers like, say, Logitech.
Previously, I liked the shape of the Microsoft 6000 gaming mouse (not to be confused with the ubiquitous Microsoft 6000 wireless mouse) the best. But the shape of this mouse is clearly better.
Many gamers do like the Logitech mice, but I have always felt that the curvature and shape the G5 and MX518 mice is a bit off. The problem is that the fingers do not rest as naturally relaxed and yet poised on a downwardly curved surface as they do on a surface with a slight and subtle upturn at the front edge of the basic right and left buttons.
Speed and control:
This mouse is extremely precise and it is easy to adjust its sensitivity with the proper drivers.
Vista Drivers must be downloaded:
My operating system is Vista Premium Home. While the print on the box that the mouse came in proclaimed that this mouse was Vista ready, it turned out that there were no Vista drivers on the CD ,so I had to download drivers from the manufacturers support site. This proved fairly easy though so I do not consider this a serious issue.
Adjustable Lights and the Look:
I do not like the purple lights on the wheel and on the logo that are always shown in the pictures of the Razer mice. Accordingly, I was delighted to realize that turning these lights off is a simple matter of clicking on two buttons in the driver setting panel. Once the lights have been turned off the mouse looks much plainer (and much better too in my opinion).
Customer Review: In love with this mouse, even after coming from Logitech
Summary: 5 Stars
I had been using the Logitech G9 mouse for about a year when I started thinking about getting a new mouse. I spent about 1-2 months browsing Amazon and looking at all the different gaming-grade mice, and reading reviews, their specifications and asking friends about the mice they use.
I'm really heavy into gaming, specifically World of Warcraft and Left 4 Dead at the moment. I'm also a software developer, so I need a mouse that is comfortable to use all day long. I also need the mouse to not be so crazy fast that I can't use it, but fast/precise enough that I won't skip a beat during those fun fragfest moments in Left 4 Dead, or in WoW.
I finally settled on purchasing this mouse, since I also own a Razer eXactMat (which I love). I must say I am incredibly impressed with this mouse.
It has an incredibly natural feel in my hand (my hands are not very big.) The hand covers most of the mouse, and rests very comfortably on top of it. My thumb naturally fits right underneath the side mouse buttons (Mouse 4/5) and I've never accidentally clicked them. You have to move your thumb ever so slightly up to click them.
The mouse itself feels very light and easy to move around the mat. There is no option to add in extra weight, but I did not find it necessary. It glides across the mat with ease and never skips around the screen. It's also always ready to move. There is no risk of that initial "wakeup" lag, like in some wireless mice.
Visually I really like the way the logo glows. It lights up and off very slowly. Looks very cool for when I game at night.
I wish the mouse had the "free scroll" like Logitech mice do, but it's not something I really miss. If I ever have to scroll tons of pages, I simply move the scroll bar, or use PageDown or PageUp keys.
I was very worried about moving to a non-Logitech mouse, because I've been using them since the beginning of time it feels like. But honestly I am very happy with this mouse and would recommend it to anyone!
Customer Review: Deathadder vs. the slim Razer mice
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been using the Razer Viper(close to similar to all the slim line Razer mice) for a year, which I will be comparing to the Deathadder. I have been using the eXactMat w/ wristrest as well.
The finger positioning is considerably different, the Deathadder slightly raises your 2 front fingers and spreads out your thumb and finger that hold the mouse(speaking as a fingertip user). Although it feels a little bigger the size is a little more comfortable and gives more of a controlled feeling. Also the Deathadder has a very steep slope off of the back of the mouse even though the picture makes it appear like a much larger mouse with a big rear.
The weight of the slim mouse is so light that it couldn't be any lighter without removing essential components, which they may have changed between the different models of their slim mice. While the Deathadder has a distinctly noticeable weight to it, the weight completely disappears when you start using it. The most interesting part of this is that I can have great control of the Deathadder without having my pinky down vs. the slim line mouse which I feel a loss without it down, likely due to the weight and size difference.
The primary buttons both have a very tuned amount of pressure, both are near perfect. The scroll wheel of the Deathadder is my favorite scroll wheel I've ever encounter. The wheel gives you a very controlled feeling with minimal pressure to turn it. The scroll wheel click is right on as well, which will not cause you to turn the wheel while clicking.
The thumb buttons on the inside have a little too much travel for my taste but are undoubtedly usefull and you will not accidently push them while moving the mouse with your thumb on them. They also are mounted up high enough that your thumb can sit underneath them, which is a big negative if you are looking to use these 2 buttons and want to sit your thumb close to the surface, like myself. My Viper has no side buttons but some of the slim line mice do.
Customer Review: Gamer that switched from a G7 to this and couldn't be happier.
Summary: 5 Stars
I had been using a Logitech G7 wireless mouse for a few years until the right mouse button gave out on me. I read many reviews and had it down to the Logitech G9, G5, MS Sidewinder and the Razer DeathAdder. After using the G7 for a few years I had realized the wireless function was more an aesthetic/gimmick than a truly beneficial feature. Reviews had them fairly side by side, so I went to some local stores to put my hands on a few different mice. The feel is what set the Razer above the others. I am 6'4" with rather large hands and this mouse just felt the best. I also suggest going to the Razer site and reading up to see what type of 'grip' you use with your mouse to aid your decision.
Having now been using this mouse for over 2 months, I'm extremely happy with the decision, and will likely continue to buy Razer mice in the future as I am that pleased. It feels great, the resolution is great and it not only meets but exceeds my expectations for a mouse. I use this mouse on both IceMat and XTRAC Ripper XL mouse pads and it glides like a champ over both.
I primarily game on my PC, mostly FPS and RPG, would consider myself a hardcore gamer and have been since the Tandy days. Note that I do not use the additional software or driver utilities that come with this mouse, I never do with any mouse. I let the games and the OS do manage the functions, button mappings and profiles. I also never use any on-the-fly resolution switching while gaming (for the DeathAdder you must install the software utility for this functionality).
The product was packaged great and just reaffirms you've bought yourself a quality product. And for anyone wondering or thinking of going back to wired themselves, I do not miss the "no wires" one bit... and certainly do not miss swapping out a battery once or twice per day depending on usage. This mouse is lighter than my G7 was and in retrospect trading the weight for the wireless wasn't worth it. Even though for years I was content with the G7, I am now better off.
Customer Review: The Most: Durable, Reliable, Comfortable, Colorful Mouse I Have Ever Used
Summary: 5 Stars
The moment I put my hand on this mouse at best buy I knew it was the mouse for me. I purchased this mouse around two years ago, and have used it for 10-16 hours (I take online classes and game heavily) six days a week since then. I have abused it, angrily thrown it at walls, smashed it in to the table, attempted to crush it in my hand, bent the left and right mouse buttons up effectively bending and separating the pieces. I have pounded my hand furiously in to this mouse for the last two years, and it has taken everything and continued to work perfectly.
Around two weeks ago, my push to talk button for ventrilo finally began to become finicky. I downloaded the handy program keycounter, which counted my keystrokes and clicks before writing this review over the two weeks. By multiplying the 4800 mouse button 5 clicks in the last two weeks, I can tentatively say this button was clicked 250 thousand times before it began to fail. As for the left click button, it was clicked 113 thousand times in the last two weeks, which means I have clicked it approximately six million times. It still works perfectly.
This mouse has never given me cramps or been at all uncomfortable to use even after some twenty hour work/gaming sessions. (I'd estimate that I have a slightly smaller than normal hand for a male geek)
This mouse has been extremely resistant to grease and food residue as I have carelessly eaten food while in the middle of six hour raids on World of Warcraft.
This mouse has worked like a dream through all the horrible things I've done to it. I gave no thought to the decision to get another. If you are looking for a bomb proof mouse that is extremely comfortable, impeccably durable, and outstandingly reliable, this is it. I wouldn't get any other mouse (I've used friends Logitech G5 Laser Mouse (Blue/Black)) even if they were the same price as this one. You'd be crazy to buy anything else.