Razer Deathadder Infrared Gaming Mouse (RZ01-00151400-R3)
by Razorbill
List Price:
Our Price: $45.83
You Save: $14.16 (24%)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Buy Used: from $38.99 (click here)
Category: CE
See more product details
Customers in the UK,
Buy this product at amazon.co.uk
for British Pounds
Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: RazorbillAudio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD-ROM
Release Date: 2010-06-02
Model: RZ01-00151400-R3U1
Color: Black
Product features:
- Ergonomic Right-Handed Design
- 1000Hz Ultra polling / 1ms response
- 7 Foot Lightweight, Braided Fiber Cable
- Gold-plated USB Connector
- AmazonBasics Ultra-High-Speed HDMI Cable Braided (9.8 Feet/3.0 Meters)
- AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Braided Cable (6.5 Feet/2.0 Meters)
- AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable (9.8 Feet/3.0 Meters) [Supports 3D + Audio Return Channel]
- AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable (6.5 Feet/2.0 Meters)[Supports 3D + Audio Return Channel][OLD MODEL]
- AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to A-Female Extension Cable (9.8 Feet/3.0 Meters)
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Razer Deathadder Infrared Gaming Mouse (RZ01-00151400-R3)
Customer Review: A higher learning curve, a satisfying experience.
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this mouse because I wanted a gaming mouse to go with my new gaming keyboard, the Razer Blackwidow Ultimate. Since the keyboard was by Razer, I decided to try a Razer mouse. I settled in on this one because it had the right balance of price and functionality. I was previously using the Logitech M500 mouse, a great mouse but not a gaming mouse. After learning about all the features of this mouse and experimenting with the settings, I can see where this mouse has huge potential for a wide variety of uses. The mouse frustrated me at first, but as I learned more about it my experience and satisfaction with it grew.
This mouse is very comfortable in my hand. I use more of a palm/flat style to hold my mouse, and this works well with the shape of the Deathadder. Users who are more claw-style holders may have more of a challenge with this than palm-style users (google mouse grip styles for more information). I like the light-up scroll wheel on the top of the mouse, and the side buttons are nice and large, so they are easy to press. They are also noticeably more smoother than the buttons on the Logitech M500, which are stiffer to press down. The light-up scroll wheel is cool, also the light-up Razer logo on the body of the mouse is a nice 1337 touch. The Deathadder has a braided USB cable and a gold connector to reduce latency. The top of the mouse is made out of a neat rubbery material that has a nice, smooth feeling. Like the other reviewers said, the sides of the mouse and the two side buttons have a shiny plastic finish that can attract finger grease, but I don't mind wiping it off every now and then. The feet of the Deathadder are made of a Teflon material that makes the mouse literally glide across your mousepad! This helps the sensitivity of the mouse and makes its movements smooth.
The mouse does come with a bit of a learning curve if you are not used to gaming mice. The Deathadder will work fine with no drivers out of the box, but in order to get the full range of options available you need to go to Razer's website and download the drivers for the mouse. There is also a firmware update there as well. Navigating the Razer website for the correct drivers leaves much to be desired. It is a little tricky to find the correct drivers but after that, installing them is no problem. Once the drivers are installed and you restart, then you have access to the full configuration options for the mouse. This is where things can get a little confusing if you are new to the world of gaming mice.
The driver software is not very visually appealing at all--the font is small, boxy, and the whole interface is a very dark and more than a little cramped. But beneath the ugly exterior of the driver software lies the mouse's true potential. Don't get discouraged here. If you take the time to learn what each of the configuration options means, you will find that the mouse has a lot of power in it. I initially did not like the mouse and was getting ready to return it to Amazon because it skipped around on my computer screen a lot (and I did remove the film from the bottom). I couldn't understand why the mouse would not work smoothly, but after I educated myself I found out that the polling rate on the mouse defaulted to 500Mhz, but the normal rate for most mice was 125Mhz. Also, the two USB ports on my computer that were reserved for the keyboard and mouse were USB 1.1. Combined, those two things accounted for the mouse skipping. I created a profile for the mouse with a polling rate of 125Mhz, and adjusted the sensitivity and the acceleration of the mouse, and the skipping problem went away. I also created a faster profile for when I am gaming.
Again, this mouse does take a learning curve as far as the configuration goes if you are not into gaming mice. Please don't give up on the mouse until you have put the time it to learn about all the setting options and how they work together. I would have sent back a perfectly fine mouse if I had went with my initial feelings about it. Now I love the fact that this mouse can accommodate a wide variety of uses, from gaming, to everyday web browsing, to even photo editing (with the high DPI settings)! The only two features that this mouse doesn't have that I miss are horizontal scrolling and hyper-scrolling (like my M500). Still, I do give the scroll wheel on this mouse its credit as the clicks on the scroll wheel of the M500 were not as defined due to the unlocking feature of the mouse. Also, on the M500, using the mouse as a button was tricky because actually pushing down the scroll wheel required much more force and was not nearly as crisp as the Deathadder.
I am now very happy that I did get this mouse. This was a good place for me to start learning how to improve my game with gaming mice. If you are looking for a mid-range gaming mouse that has some premium features but doesn't break the bank, this is the mouse for you. Just be sure to learn how to use it to its full potential.
Description of Razer Deathadder Infrared Gaming Mouse (RZ01-00151400-R3)
The Razer DeathAdder is the weapon of choice for gamers seeking a combination of comfort and unbridled gaming precision. Enjoy extended gaming sessions in comfort with its right-handed ergonomic form factor crafted for the world of competitive gaming. When the difference between victory and defeat is determined in between heartbeats, the 3500dpi Razer Precision 3.5G infrared sensor translates your every movement into frags with pinpoint accuracy.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
Similar Digital Cameras & Photo Products
Razer Goliathus Standard M-Speed (Fragged)Razer Inc.; Release date: 2010-06-22; CE
Best price: $14.96
Price in other shops:
Razer Lycosa Mirror Gaming Keyboard - Special EditionRazorbill; Release date: 2009-08-01; Windows; CE
Best price: $79.99
Razer Vespula Dual-Sided Gaming Mouse Mat (Dark Grey)Razorbill; Release date: 2010-06-22; CE
Best price: $26.99
Price in other shops:
Razer Arctosa Gaming Keyboard- SilverRazorbill; Release date: 2009-08-01; Windows; CE
Best price: $40.20
Price in other shops:
SteelSeries QcK+ Gaming Mouse Pad (Black)SteelSeries; PlayStation2; CE
Best price: $14.09
Price in other shops:
Razer Kabuto Mobile Mouse Mat (Black)Razer Inc.; Release date: 2009-08-01; CE
Best price: $12.17
Price in other shops:
Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Mechanical Gaming KeyboardRazorbill; Windows; CE
Best price: $118.00
Price in other shops:
Razer Lycosa Programmable Backlit Gaming KeyboardRazorbill; Release date: 2009-08-01; Windows XP; CE
Best price: $63.99
Price in other shops:
Razer BlackWidow Mechanical Gaming KeyboardRazorbill; Windows; CE
Best price: $69.98
Price in other shops:
Razer Goliathus Omega S - Control (Fragged)Razer Inc.; Release date: 2010-06-22; CE
Best price: $13.25
Price in other shops: