Showing posts with label hot mice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hot mice. Show all posts

1/03/2013

Razer Diamondback Plasma Limited Edition - Ice Blue Review

Razer Diamondback Plasma Limited Edition - Ice Blue
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I'm not a gamer.

I bought this mouse for ergo reasons. And because I spend enough of my life at the computer that there's no reason to have anything other than the hottest equipment.

I switched from the Logitech MX-510, the other hot gamer's mouse series. They're functionally very similar, but the Razer Diamondback has been far superior (for me) in practice! Here's the breakdown:

Razer Diamondback pros:
- Better ergo I: Smaller size that fits more naturally in your palm, in better "at rest" position, than the Logitech. (At least for my desk and my hand.)
- Better ergo II: Also, the way your fingers rest on the (slip-proof) main mouse buttons is more relaxed. In particular, it feels like I'm easily using my whole finger. The Logitech in comparison was awkward, felt like I was using only part of my finger, or never quite was settled right.
- More buttons, or at least more buttons available for reasonable use.
- Left and Right side buttons much more comfortable to click.
- More programmable? At least in practice, more easily programmable, so I did customie more.
- Great driver and control panel applet to set options for the mouse. This really helped me get more use out of it.
- Nice work on software details; e.g. "on-the-fly sensitivity" adjustment, without going back to Control Panel, just with controls on the mouse.

Logitech MX-510 pros:
- The Logitech has two buttons, one each above and below the scroll wheel, that mean "keep scrolling in that direction." So you roll the wheel in one direction, and when your finger hits the end of the roll, you can just move to the button right there to say "keep going." Nice. I'll miss that. (But I've already adjusted the scroll speed conveniently several times on the Razer to where I'll miss it less; I never (or at most once?) adjusted the scroll speed on the Logitech.)

These kinds of choices can be very personal. But in my experience, you couldn't get me to go back to the Logitech now.

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Product Description:
After its launch 6 months ago at the World Cyber Games 2004 in San Francisco and sweeping every major gaming industry award including Hardware of the Year 2004 (Gamespot), Editor's Choice (PC Gamer), Editor's Choice (Computer Gaming World) and more than 200 positive reviews and awards worldwide, Razer is launching the new Razer Diamondback Plasma - Limited Edition. Featuring the world's first infrared sensor for demanding gamers, the Infrared Optical Engine Powered by Razer Precision provides the same top notch gaming performance that gamers have come to associate with the Razer Diamondback. Utilising a tracking engine that is invisible to the naked eye, the Razer Diamondback Plasma - Limited Edition can't get any cooler with its ice blue glow!High speed motion detection, up to 40ips and 15gButtons - 7 physical buttons optimized for gaming response and independently programmable Non-slip side rails and new ergonomic ambidextrous design Zero acoustic Teflon feet for smooth motion over any surface Gold plated USB connector for maximum conductivity Size -5.04 length x 2.5 width x 1.54 height 7 foot, lightweight, non-tangle cord Comes with custom designed Razer Diamondback Lan-Pack for storage

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1/01/2013

Logitech MX 510 Performance Optical Gaming Mouse (Red) Review

Logitech MX 510 Performance Optical Gaming Mouse
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I ordered this mouse from Amazon.com last week and it arrived the day after it shipped along with another item. They just keep getting faster and faster! Now, about the product itself. I am very picky on mice and, since I've never owned a Logitech mouse of my own, was really hesitant to purchase this model. I was really spoiled by my Intellimouse Explorer optical (one of the earliest models) and wasn't looking forward to upgrading, but since the mouse was dying I had no choice. The current generation of Intellimouse Explorers weren't getting such rave reviews and I also wasn't ready to jump into wireless mice just yet, since I feel the technology there isn't advanced enough for daily gaming (though, in the case of the MX1000, I could be wrong)

After weighing this mouse (the red version, the blue was more expensive for some reason) against the MX1000, the price difference and incredible reviews won me over, so I bought the MX510. After nearly a week's worth of use, here are my impressions.

1. The MX510 is both easier to move and more accurate than my previous mouse. It moves effortlessly around the screen and my hand never gets fatigued. This mouse is not only suited for gaming, but excellent for any task that requires LOTS of mouse activity, like graphics editing for example.

2. I actually thought I would never use the two cruise control buttons, but I find them very useful. It is true that the top cruise control button is high up, and you may need to reach a bit further to get to it, but with my hands (which aren't all that large) I don't find it problematic at all.

3. The Quick Switch Program Selector is nice, but I find ALT+TAB to be faster. However, like all buttons on this mouse, the MouseWare drivers from Logitech allow you to map this button to just about any task you like, so if you don't want to use the default setting I'm sure you could think of a more useful action for this button.

4. Forward and Back buttons are easier to reach and click easier than my old Intellimouse.

5. Unlike some people here, I found the sculpt of this mouse to be very form-fitting to my hand (if you're right handed!) I believe the people having problems with that are those with either really large or really small hands, and thus can't be helped.

6. The only cavet I've found is the scroll wheel, which does not scroll quite as smoothly nor click quite as easily as my previous mouse. I'm hoping that, as time wears on, it will get "worn in" and function more to my liking. It works fine, just takes more effort. I can live with it.

I would recommend this mouse to anyone looking for a high-performance, comfortable mouse. This is probably the best non-cordless model being produced today. Great job Logitech!

P.S. be sure to get the latest MouseWare drivers from logitech.com, the ones on the CD are outdated. As of this writing the latest are 9.80.

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Product Description:
Logitech has raised the bar on mouse precision, performance, and beauty... again! The Logitech MX510 features an improved version of our already-amazing MX Optical Engine that combines high resolution with high frame rates to deliver the best in mouse performance. This revolutionary 800-dpi sensor now captures an incredible 5.8 megapixels every second and is able to track up to 15 G's of acceleration. So you get instant response to your fastest movements, with no lag. Plus, a collection of advanced features will streamline frequent tasks like scrolling through long documents, switching between applications, and navigating the web. And with a beautiful holographic red finish, you'll enjoy the MX510's looks almost as much as its performance. Includes MX510 Performance Optical Mouse, CD with MouseWare software, Quick start guide, USB to PS/2 adapterWorks at a range of up to 10 feet (3 meters)

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11/21/2012

Logitech MX 510 Performance Optical Gaming Mouse - Blue Review

Logitech MX 510 Performance Optical Gaming Mouse - Blue
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I can't believe no one else has reviewed this mouse yet!I purchased the blue mouse, because well, blue is my favorite color.The MX 510 is fantastic- I love the placement of the buttons, and the auto-scroll buttons are especially handy in those situations where you have a very long document and the wheel button is too annoying to use.

The paint job on this mouse is amazing, no to mention that each paintjob is unique for every mouse.Overall, the mouse is surprisingly large, but it's comfortable and fits my hand well.Great buy!

So, I finally had a chance to test out the mouse.Wow, I used to use an old trackball, and this new one beats the living daylights out of it.It's TOO sensitive; in fact, I had to turn the sensitivity way down in order to shoot more accurately in various FPS games.However, I did not use the side buttons on the mouse for any first person shooter games because these can be hard to reach quickly during intense action moments.However, the big gain in accuracy and tracking is amazing; the fit and finish certainly doesn't hurt, and the mouse feels very solid.

I've been very happy with Logitech products, and this one is certainly a winner!For $40 by Amazon, what are you waiting for!Buy it!!!

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Product Description:
Logitech MX510 Gaming Mouse 931162-0403 - Most PC games use a mouse as a controller but many of the current mice aren't ready to tackle the advanced technologies and speeds incorporated into the latest action games. In fast-paced first-person shooter games, whether you live or die is decided by the accuracy of quick, sharp mouse movements. By employing 12 bit reporting over standard 8-bit technology, this mouse can be more responsive and agile for critical movements required in more complex, fast-paced PC games. The MX510 is equipped with eight programmable buttons -- the obvious left/right mouse buttons and clickable scroll wheel, complemented by two easy Web navigation thumb buttons (back/forward) and two cruise-control scroll wheels. On the very top of the chassis, you'll also find an application-switch button.

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11/19/2012

Razer RZ-1600 Diamondback Precision Gaming Mouse- Chameleon Green Review

Razer RZ-1600 Diamondback Precision Gaming Mouse- Chameleon Green
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I'm not a gamer.

I bought this mouse for ergo reasons. And because I spend enough of my life at the computer that there's no reason to have anything other than the hottest equipment.

I switched from the Logitech MX-510, the other hot gamer's mouse series. They're functionally very similar, but the Razer Diamondback has been far superior (for me) in practice! Here's the breakdown:

Razer Diamondback pros:
- Better ergo I: Smaller size that fits more naturally in your palm, in better "at rest" position, than the Logitech. (At least for my desk and my hand.)
- Better ergo II: Also, the way your fingers rest on the (slip-proof) main mouse buttons is more relaxed. In particular, it feels like I'm easily using my whole finger. The Logitech in comparison was awkward, felt like I was using only part of my finger, or never quite was settled right.
- More buttons, or at least more buttons available for reasonable use.
- Left and Right side buttons much more comfortable to click.
- More programmable? At least in practice, more easily programmable, so I did customie more.
- Great driver and control panel applet to set options for the mouse. This really helped me get more use out of it.
- Nice work on software details; e.g. "on-the-fly sensitivity" adjustment, without going back to Control Panel, just with controls on the mouse.

Logitech MX-510 pros:
- The Logitech has two buttons, one each above and below the scroll wheel, that mean "keep scrolling in that direction." So you roll the wheel in one direction, and when your finger hits the end of the roll, you can just move to the button right there to say "keep going." Nice. I'll miss that. (But I've already adjusted the scroll speed conveniently several times on the Razer to where I'll miss it less; I never (or at most once?) adjusted the scroll speed on the Logitech.)

These kinds of choices can be very personal. But in my experience, you couldn't get me to go back to the Logitech now.

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Product Description:
Razer Diamondback PC Gaming mouse in unique colors

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