Razer DeathAdder 3G Infrared Gaming Mouse by Razer
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Digital camera reviews of Razer DeathAdder 3G Infrared Gaming Mouse
Digital camera Review: Best shaped mouse around!
Summary: 5 Stars
A gaming mouse (high dpi laser and wired rather than wireless) has a quickness and consistency that wireless laser mice just cannot match. I have owned a number of gaming mice over the years and while I have liked them all, I think this one is the very best so far.
The most important issue here is the shape of the mouse. The top (left and right) buttons of this mouse are a continuous part of its top surface rather than being separate buttons like on the Diamondhead or the Copperhead. For me, this is important because it makes the mouse feel much smoother when my hand rests on it. As a result, my hand rests more naturally on this mouse than any other.
Another important issue is the carefully thought-out shape of the basic right and left buttons on this mouse. Note that these buttons have a subtle up-and-out curvature that allows one's fingers to rest more naturally and to click faster and with greater precision than with the uniformly downwardly curved (or convex) buttons on mice made by manufacturers like, say, Logitech.
Previously, I liked the shape of the Microsoft 6000 gaming mouse (not to be confused with the ubiquitous Microsoft 6000 wireless mouse) the best. But the shape of this mouse is clearly better.
Many gamers do like the Logitech mice, but I have always felt that the curvature and shape the G5 and MX518 mice is a bit off. The problem is that the fingers do not rest as naturally relaxed and yet poised on a downwardly curved surface as they do on a surface with a slight and subtle upturn at the front edge of the basic right and left buttons.
Speed and control:
This mouse is extremely precise and it is easy to adjust its sensitivity with the proper drivers.
Vista Drivers must be downloaded:
My operating system is Vista Premium Home. While the print on the box that the mouse came in proclaimed that this mouse was Vista ready, it turned out that there were no Vista drivers on the CD ,so I had to download drivers from the manufacturers support site. This proved fairly easy though so I do not consider this a serious issue.
Adjustable Lights and the Look:
I do not like the purple lights on the wheel and on the logo that are always shown in the pictures of the Razer mice. Accordingly, I was delighted to realize that turning these lights off is a simple matter of clicking on two buttons in the driver setting panel. Once the lights have been turned off the mouse looks much plainer (and much better too in my opinion).
Digital camera Review: Best. Mouse. Ever.
Summary: 5 Stars
From PlayingWithMyWeiner.com:
[Note: This review concerns the PAX '08 Special Edition, which is the same mouse with a Penny Arcade paint job.]
The DeathAdder is like butter. Within seconds of plugging it in I was experiencing the silkiest, smoothest mousing experience of my life. It had better be, with a 1800dpi Razer Precision(tm) 3G infrared sensor and a 1ms response (compared with 8ms for standard mice). This thing has pinpoint accuracy, and its almost a waste to be clicking on lootable bodies rather than fragging the heck out of some sucker in TF2.
Again, the form factor is nice. The DeathAdder is a little larger than the Revolution, but not overwhelmingly so. The cord is 210cm long, so I never feel that I'm pulling at it. If anything, it may be a little too long, because I had to find a place to tuck it out of the way. The exclusive PAX `08 paintjob isn't really that great looking, but there were only 400 made and I got one, so the smug feeling of dork accomplishment compensates for the bowling shoes design. This is my desktop mouse of choice.
In the end, it really does come down to the right mouse for the right job. For high-tension gaming, particularly in a desktop setting where mobility isn't a factor, it's going to be the DeathAdder every time.
Digital camera Review: Blows everything else away.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the Zeus of gaming mice. Look no further if you are trying to improve your game or just want a comfortable mouse while you're already owning. I've never had a mouse that fit my hand as perfectly as this one does. The dpi adjustability is great but really this mouse should be bought alone because of how sleek and comfortable it is. Physically this mouse beats any out there. It slides the best across any mouse pad soft or hard top. On top of how comfortable and great the optics are the side buttons are easy to use and light on the touch. No mouse would be great without great driver support and this is no exception. The drivers let you adjust anything from dpi to y and x axis sensitivity to allowing you to turn on or off your acceleration. Don't be fooled into buying any other more expensive mice, this is as far as you need to go.Digital camera Review: Comfortable and solidly built
Summary: 5 Stars
I'll preface this by stating I am an avid PC gamer, so my review is slanted towards gaming. I suppose most people reading this are looking at this product for game usage as well, since it's labeled as a gaming mouse.
While looking to upgrade my boring mouse to something more tailored for games, I found this beauty. The DeathAdder has a pretty over the top name, but don't let it fool you into thinking that the cheesy moniker means it's a cheesy product. The DeathAdder is comfortable, with pleasing light to accentuate it, and the well placed buttons are easy to operate and are strategically within easy reach of the fingers on the hand operating the mouse. Its heavy construction let's you know it's a mouse that doesn't mess around. Also worth mentioning is the cool way the logo on the top pulses on and off.
The only "drawback" is the high DPI this mouse reports. Some games that don't have a good mechanism to scale the DPI are difficult to control. I don't blame the mouse though, it's the fault of the game for not having a way to adjust this.
After hours and hours of gaming, it's still operating just as well as when I first plugged it in. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a sturdy cool looking mouse with a decent number of buttons on it for gaming purposes.
Digital camera Review: Comfy, but wears out quickly
Summary: 3 Stars
I had bought the Death Adder because I am an avid gamer and constant computer user. I tested it in a store, and it was soft, smooth, and extremely comfortable. I couldn't believe how nicely my hand felt as it rested there on the mouse. It was so nice!
However, my Death Adder only lasted me a few months. It has degraded with such constant use faster than any mouse I have owned previously. My left mouse button has become sticky to the point where sometimes it thinks I have double-clicked when I have not, and sometimes, when clicking and dragging or clicking and holding, it will release wihtout me and stop its action. Very frustrating!
Also the smoothness has faded. My mouse now jumps around, and when I used it to freehand write or draw, there are segments of my lines that do not show up, as the mouse does not register that my finger is pressing the button the entire time.
Overall, for the price, I think this product should last longer. I loved it, while it lasted, but I'm not paying for a new one every few months.