Razer Mamba Gaming Mouse
Packaging & Accessories
Published: 10th April 2009 | Source: Razer | Price: £116.14 |
Packaging
The mouse comes packaged in a very stylish display box which shows the Mamba off like a fine work of art. Razer have opted for a minimalist design allowing your eyes to be drawn straight to the Mamba itself.
On the back we have the technical specifications in the usual Razer-esque font along with a small description on how the mouse works which is accompanied by a diagram. If you look closely you can see how the mouse is mounted to the plastic stand.
Removing the cardboard cover we are greeted with a small black sheet that reads "Welcome to the Cult of Razer." I didn't know I was paying to become a member of a cult. Buy hey, I'm not complaining. With the plastic shroud removed (which proved to be a task in itself) it was apparent how beautiful the mouse looked on it's stand. Love at first sight.
The accessories came in separate slide out boxes with tabs to help pull them out. From left to right we have the gold plated USB cable which has been fully sleeved, the charging station and the battery along with a battery cover. In the forefront we have a small folder full of warranty information, a quick start guide and the usual bundled leaflets that no-one reads.
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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!