Razer Mamba Gaming Mouse
Introduction & Specifications
Published: 10th April 2009 | Source: Razer | Price: £116.14 |
Introduction
Razer are well known for their accomplished range of gaming peripherals. However they have yet to set foot into the wireless market until recently. This is likely down to views of many hardcore gamers on wireless technology. The general perception is that wireless mice will lag and therefore put you at a disadvantage against your opponent. This along with fears of the battery depleting mid game and interference with other wireless peripherals has led to the wired mouse dominating the gaming market.
Today I am looking at the Razer Mamba wireless gaming mouse, which Razer claim is the fastest mouse in the World. Offering a whopping 5600 DPI and a 1ms response time this mouse has been engineered for the hardcore gamer looking to have the best equipment possible. Apparently the Mamba has been years in the making, designed to offer the best gaming experience possible, so let's take a look at the mouse in action.
Specification
The specifications were taken from Razer's product page:
• Dual Mode Wired/Wireless Functionality
• Razer Synapse™ On-board Memory
• Seven independently programmable Hyperesponse™ buttons
• 5600DPI Razer Precision™ 3.5G Laser sensor
• 1000Hz Ultrapolling™ / 1ms response rate
• Up to 200 inches per second*/ 50g acceleration - Depends on surface used
• Approximate size: 128mm x 70mm x 42.5mm
• Battery Life: 14hrs (continuous gaming); 72 hours (normal gaming usage)
Windows® 2000 / XP / X64 / MCE 2005 / Vista / Vista64
Available USB port
CD-ROM Drive (for drivers)
At least 35MB of hard disk space (for drivers)
A very impressive specification on paper. The combination of 5600DPI, 1ms response rate and 50g acceleration should provide a very accurate basis for gaming. Battery life is good, but a remarkable difference between continuous and normal gaming is noted. As for the dependency on what surface is used, I find this rather bemusing, however the laser may have less work to do on a dark surface as opposed to a light coloured surface.
Most Recent Comments
Great review mate, enjoyed reading that. I liked the way you chose 3 different classes in TF2 as they are all handled very differently.
Interesting to see that the disadvantages of wireless have been cancelled out, but that price is rediculous!
It would seem microsoft have already made a wireless gaming mouse, and judging by the reviews I have read, it works pretty well.
I think it's so nice, I may even buy one :)
Linky
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I'm guessing the wireless in this is pretty powerful, do you know if it affects speakers in the same way as a mobile phone?
I'm guessing the wireless in this is pretty powerful, do you know if it affects speakers in the same way as a mobile phone?
There is no interference whatsoever with my speakers thus far. I don't think I would keep a mouse if it did cause problems :)
It would seem microsoft have already made a wireless gaming mouse, and judging by the reviews I have read, it works pretty well.
I think it's so nice, I may even buy one :)
Linky
I wouldn't buy wireless anyway, I have a thing against it :p
Also, I hope theres some sarcasm there because that mouse is fugly!
looks amazing and im sure it performs amazing
- The weight is good, with a solid feel about it.
- The size is a tad small and I find that my hand is still resting on the mouse pad as opposed to being completed supported by the mouse. I don't have big hands either i.e., medium sized gloves fit me ok.
- Button feel on the left and right mouse buttons is the best I have come across. Tactile and responsive at the same time.
- DPI adjust buttons don't feel like they are in the right spot. The idea is good but I end up usually clicking the LMB at the same time.
- The forward/backward buttons seem too far forward but this could just be the way my hand is shaped.
- Scroll wheel has nice weighting and feel.
- I am unable to detect any lag of any sort when wireless.
- The on/off button is a good idea.
- Surface of the mouse feels good but am concerned that the surface coating will wear off in time.
- The LED's on the side is a good idea which I have used for checking which DPI setting I am on.
- The software that comes with it is not that hard to use. I am using version 1.07 and firmware 1.13 so maybe it has improved with the later releases.
- In-game performance is good and I forget I am using the mouse which is a good sign as it means that the mouse is doing its job and not fighting me. However I am not using the backward/forward buttons.
- Other reviews have mentioned that the USB lead is fiddly to plug into and out of the mouse but I have found it works well. You need to use the cable release button which is why some people may have had a problem.
Overall a good mouse. Was it worth the money?....not really. I suspect I can get a mouse at half the cost with pretty similar specs and performance. Time will tell on the longevity of the product and the cost will be forgiven if it lasts as long as I hope.
Thanks guys for the article/review and as a newbie to the site I hope I can add my 2 cents worth on product that you have reviewed that I have purchased and used.
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Interesting to see that the disadvantages of wireless have been cancelled out, but that price is rediculous!