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Siretu
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
151 Posts
October 09 2010 19:42 GMT
#1
I'm getting a razer mouse as a thanks for helping my father. I know there are some to choose from and I would like some input from TL.

uglymoose89
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States671 Posts
October 09 2010 19:48 GMT
#2
I have a razer Diamondback 3g. It's a good lower/mid level for a gaming mouse. I love the on-the-fly sensitivity adjustment. And the mouse has never given me any problems at all. You just have to make sure you take care of it and don't drop it or sling it around by the cord. I also have the Salmosa but I prefer the palm grip while the Salmosa is primarily a claw grip.
HaGuN
Profile Joined April 2010
United States154 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-10-09 19:51:04
October 09 2010 19:49 GMT
#3
Not too sure but most of the mouses conform to dpi and sizes, also button configuration preferences. I myself am looking into getting a Razer Naga for the button config.

Edit: oh yah forgot about grip thanks above poster, i have a liking to the fingertip grip also cause it comes naturally to me.
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endy
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Switzerland8970 Posts
October 09 2010 19:50 GMT
#4
It all depends on the size of your hand, your way of holding the mouse, and other personal preferences.
The best way to choose is to go to a gaming store and try to ask the mice. You won't be able to see the accuracy in your favorite game, but I can assure you that every Razer mouse is very accurate.
I personally own a Krait and love it.

You should use the search function to get more infos, there are already dozens of threads about choosing a mouse.
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Dromar
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
United States2145 Posts
October 09 2010 19:50 GMT
#5
I'm pretty satisfied with my Razer Viper. I got it on sale really cheap, and it's just a normal mouse but better (ie no gimmicky shape and buttons). I like traditional mice.

BUT, if you're getting one as a gift you might want something better.
sammler
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United Kingdom381 Posts
October 09 2010 19:53 GMT
#6
Don't worry about the statistics (DPI etc) too much, not for Starcraft. I play with a Logitech Mini Optical and an Abyssus/Deathadder and the Optical feels a lot better most of the time (in SC2) because of its shape. So pick one based on your hand size and how you grip. Abyssus/Salmosa/Salmosa Pro Gamer for the claw/small hand and Deathadder for the bigger hand.
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trevabob
Profile Joined May 2010
United Kingdom350 Posts
October 09 2010 20:06 GMT
#7
The Deathadder is a great mouse BUT it's very heavy - IMO too heavy to properly play RTS with. If you want a mouse for general use or FPS games, go for a Deathadder. If you want a ballin' SC mouse, use the money from the Razer mouse to buy like 5 Logitech Mini Opticals (I also own one of these) which are hands down the best mouse for RTS play imho.
gillon
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Sweden1578 Posts
October 09 2010 20:06 GMT
#8
I use an abyssus and it's great for claw/fingertip grip. Quite affordable aswell, atleast compared to other Razer mice.
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DoctorHelvetica
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
United States15034 Posts
October 09 2010 20:15 GMT
#9
salmosa is the way to go. simple and sleek but very functional and responsive.

personally i hate bells and whistles, shiny lights, all that crap.

size/shape is the most important thing and the salmosa is very comfortable and light
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Ryps
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Romania2740 Posts
October 09 2010 20:17 GMT
#10
I suggest you go to http://www2.razerzone.com/MouseGuide/index.html and do the configurator to suit your needs.

Personally I suggest deathadder.
avilo
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
United States4100 Posts
October 09 2010 20:19 GMT
#11
I use lachesis it's awesome
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invisible.terran
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States280 Posts
October 09 2010 20:23 GMT
#12
If you got small hands like me, you should go try salmosa, i own one, it's so great
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Terrakin
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States1440 Posts
October 09 2010 20:25 GMT
#13
If you do not claw grip I suggest the DA, it may be heavy, but it glides so easily. Also the build of the mouse is great, nice to hold for a while.
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HwangjaeTerran
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Finland5967 Posts
October 09 2010 20:26 GMT
#14
If you got huge hands like me (ctrl to 9 ez) go with Salmosa, although I guess I´d want a bit more sensitivity so maybe Abyssus?
It´s the new Salmosa as far as I know.
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Geo.Rion
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
7377 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-10-09 20:50:14
October 09 2010 20:42 GMT
#15
i'd take a deathadder over any other mouse
On October 10 2010 05:26 HwangjaeTerran wrote:
If you got huge hands like me (ctrl to 9 ez) go with Salmosa, although I guess I´d want a bit more sensitivity so maybe Abyssus?
It´s the new Salmosa as far as I know.


that's not a big hand, i dont have a big hand yet i can reach form control to over the 9th key easily.
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MrBitter
Profile Joined January 2008
United States2940 Posts
October 09 2010 20:50 GMT
#16
I use a Lachesis. The shape is a little bit different from more traditional mouses (mice?) but now that I'm used to it, I can't imagine ever using anything else.
Jibba
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
United States22883 Posts
October 09 2010 20:54 GMT
#17
Deathadder and Abyssus have the best sensors of any mice on the market.

Deathadder is shaped like a Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0, while the Abyssus is smaller and designed for a claw grip. It's the successor to the Salmosa.
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tube
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States1475 Posts
October 09 2010 21:16 GMT
#18
On October 10 2010 05:42 Geo.Rion wrote:
i'd take a deathadder over any other mouse
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On October 10 2010 05:26 HwangjaeTerran wrote:
If you got huge hands like me (ctrl to 9 ez) go with Salmosa, although I guess I´d want a bit more sensitivity so maybe Abyssus?
It´s the new Salmosa as far as I know.


that's not a big hand, i dont have a big hand yet i can reach form control to over the 9th key easily.

depends on your keyboard
maybe his is hella spread apart
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Cham
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
797 Posts
October 09 2010 21:19 GMT
#19
I have a Diamondback 3G and I love it. I find it a lot more comfortable and less gimmicky than Razer's newer mice. Before my 3G I had a Krait, I don't even know if they sell those anymore but that was even better than the 3G, but I pinched the cord in something and snipped it T^T
bokchoi
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Korea (South)9498 Posts
October 09 2010 21:56 GMT
#20
Depending on what you like want.

If you prefer a smaller mice: an Abyssus or Salmosa is the way to go. (depending on your price range). Obviously, the Abyssus is the newer and more advanced (3500 dpi sensor), but that doesn't necessarily make it better for your needs. If you're looking at smaller mice these are the two you want to look at. Smaller mice are more ideal for RTS games (IMO). Perfect for if you use the claw or fingertip grip.

If you prefer a bulkier mice: the Deathadder is the way to go. Having a similar shape to Microsoft IME 3.0. Perfect if you're a palm grip user.
Kashll
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
United States1117 Posts
October 09 2010 22:08 GMT
#21
Token Logitech MX518 is better post
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OutlaW-
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Czech Republic5053 Posts
October 09 2010 22:10 GMT
#22
Just for reference of something that might be helpful, Moon uses Krait, Lyn Deathadder and Soccer diamondback 3g
I have had my diamondback 3g for about 3 years now, still very smooth but I am thinking of upgrading as well. Might try the deathadder and the other mice and see how they feel, that's the most important thing
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Treva
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States533 Posts
October 09 2010 22:12 GMT
#23
I use the DeathAdder and it is amazing. On Razer's site they say it's a palm grip mouse but I fingertip grip with it and it's still great. However I would go to a store that may allow you to hold one or use one so you know which one feels best, good luck!
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mardi
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States1164 Posts
October 09 2010 22:18 GMT
#24
go for the razer death adder. a solid mouse. if you can, get the 3g version due to a lower liftoff distance.
Siretu
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
151 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-10-09 23:21:21
October 09 2010 23:08 GMT
#25
Thanks for all the input. At the moment, I'm using a cordless logitech VX nano(http://www.pcforce.co.nz/images/MILOGITECHVXNANO.jpg)

When, I first got it, the first thing I noticed was that it was too small for my hand. My hands are quite big and I was uncomfortable with that mouse. Since then, I've gotten a bit used to it but I still prefer a larger mouse with a palm grip instead of a fingertip grip.

I think I might go for the deathadder. As someone mentioned in this thread, is it too heavy for a game like Starcraft?

Edit: Either a deathadder or a mamba.
Entropic
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Canada2837 Posts
October 09 2010 23:54 GMT
#26
I never thought the Deathadder was heavy until people mentioned it in this thread. That said I guess if heavier mice bothers you, then I'd probably get the mamba.
Dooba
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
Croatia588 Posts
October 10 2010 00:54 GMT
#27
I like my Salmosa just fine. The Abyssus might be a good choice seeing as it's newer and updated.

Just make sure you try the mouse out before you actually buy so that it fits you nicely. Doubt you can go wrong with a razer mouse.
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Jibba
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
United States22883 Posts
October 10 2010 04:05 GMT
#28
Mamba is not a good mouse. Don't bother with any of their laser mice, just get a DA.
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kaleidoscope
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Singapore2887 Posts
October 10 2010 09:31 GMT
#29
get a razer abyss - mirror edition

though personally i've used salmosa and i prefer salmosa, but for mirror edition of abyss can really preserve it's looks and everything..

it's not like my salmosa that literally looked like a "rotten" mouse.. yes, rotten..
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Siretu
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
151 Posts
October 10 2010 14:57 GMT
#30
On October 10 2010 13:05 Jibba wrote:
Mamba is not a good mouse. Don't bother with any of their laser mice, just get a DA.


What's so bad about the mamba? I think I'd prefer a mouse without a cord.
.kaz
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
1963 Posts
October 10 2010 16:37 GMT
#31
Lachesis is a really sick mouse, and its the "muta muta"!
Almost have to buy it with a nickname like that
But for real, its sexy, thin, pretty light weight, and wicked fast
tons of dpi / sens settings to play around with to get the right feeling for you, probably about a hundred combo's to choose from, and then you have in game sensitivity to change to fit in with that, so you can really really customize the speed, dpi, and accuracy of the mouse. I also suggest gettign an exactmat, as it has "speed" and "control" surfaces so you can even further customize

Ive had my set for about a year now and i dont ever want to go back to a normal mouse

That being said, the mouse is for claw grip, it is a very small mouse compared to most bigger, flatter mice, and it takes some use to get used to the buttons on the side and on the fly sens changes, but as with any mouse to a certain degree, its how you use it and personal preference, not the specs and stats.

Also, a lot of people would agree that razer mice are like alienware computers, in the sense that they are overpriced and just a brand name, and there are better, cheaper mice available that can do the job just as good if not better, but dont have shiny green or blue lights.

Goodluck in your choice!
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TheAngelofDeath
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States2033 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-10-10 17:57:04
October 10 2010 17:15 GMT
#32
I'm looking to getting a new mouse as well. After this thread I will probably get the Deathadder. Thanks all.
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PaPoolee
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Netherlands660 Posts
October 10 2010 23:46 GMT
#33
i had a Naga for a year, it was great i loved that mouse! then suddenly one day it just decided to break, all the buttons on the mouse were working but the pointer/laser =/ tried everything and even contacted Razer customer support... now I'm happy with my Logitech G5... you should think about getting a Logitech G5 instead of a Razer.
Kinky
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States4126 Posts
October 11 2010 00:08 GMT
#34
I had a deathadder for about 2 years before I got my salmosa. I love them both to death but recently I've been choosing the salmosa over the deathadder because of how much lighter it is, it makes my deathadder feel obese.
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