Razer Naga MMOG Laser Gaming Mouse (RZ01-00280100-R3)
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Manufacturer: RazorbillAudio: English (Original Language)
Release Date: 2010-03-01
Model: RZ01-00280100-R3U1
Color: Black
Product features:
- 5600dpi Razer Precision 3.5G Laser Sensor
- Optional MMO-specific software AddOns
- 1000Hz Ultrapolling / 1ms response time
- AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to A-Female Extension Cable (3.3 Feet/1.0 Meter)
- AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to B-Male Cable (6 Feet / 1.8 Meters)
- AmazonBasics Ultra-High-Speed HDMI Cable Braided (9.8 Feet/3.0 Meters)
- AmazonBasics IEEE 1394 4-Pin/6-Pin FireWire Cable (6 Feet/1.8 Meters)
- AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Braided Cable (6.5 Feet/2.0 Meters)
Digital camera reviews of Razer Naga MMOG Laser Gaming Mouse (RZ01-00280100-R3)
Digital camera Review: 1 star now...
Summary: 1 Stars
Mouse review: One, the mouse is not comfortable. If the left click was moved to where the right click is and move the right click to the pinkie rest, it would be an awesome mouse. Unfortunately, it's not.
Apparently Razer has issues with non-greased/lubed scroll wheels. But even worse is the latency spikes their drivers caused. I did not connect it with the mouse, since resetting the computer after disabling the mouse did not stop the redlines. Download DPC Latency Checker and double check that your mouse is not causing you horrible pain/latency like me. I noticed none of my audio would play correctly after installing. I disabled the mouse, and reset. The latency continued. You have to shut down, wait a few, then turn on the computer - and issues are gone. However, replugging in the mouse every time is not convenient just to use a mouse that is not very comfortable.
Macro ability review: I wrote this review for people who want to use the mouse mostly for the macro capabilities. This is more of a software and less of a hardware review. The mouse, the buttons, the shape, weight, all of that is fine. What is not often discussed is the macro capabilities in depth.
The Naga does have an update now that allows you to map any keys to the buttons, which is what users wanted for a long time...but....
After picking this mouse up to replace a Cyborg mouse, I can say I am quite disappointed. The only problem with the mouse is not hard to hit buttons or anything physical - it's the programming ability.
With Cyborg, you could do many things with macros. Loop (repeat), edit without erasing your macro, latch (basically, your button acts like it's pressed down until you press it again, allowing you to spam that button but stop it whenever you feel like it, great for healing spells or attacks). This basic macro functionality is lacking. Also, more advanced macro ability, such as running another macro once the button is released, is not available on the Naga.
So the shortfalls of this mouse (which can be easily fixed by some programmers):
0. What I consider the biggest downfall: You can't use a modifier to change any of the macros in non-gaming use since you have to use an addon for that, specifically run in Wow or the game. So forget about trying to use the 17 buttons again using alt as a modifier in anything else when not in game. What a let down. Surely they can add this functionality into the programming! I want to have a profile that is only activated when I hit a modifier - so no matter what program I'm working in, if I choose to use a modifier (let's say alt but w/e you want) then hit a button on the mouse, it opens up Opera. Or Photoshop. Whatever. Being able to open up 12 different programs no matter where I am, or run 12 different macros, at the press of a button....that's priceless. The mouse currently also has no option to open up any program that I can see - you would have to macro opening it.
1. No latched macros. Also called toggle. This is sorely lacking and limits the usefulness of macros. (Imagine spam healing an attack pet during a bossfight. The games I play, I do this - sometimes for 10 minutes. Having the ability to press down a button w/o actually pressing it takes the strain off my thumbs, at least it used to with my old mouse).
2. No way to edit a string of macro commands. Once you record, you can edit or delete the timing, insert timing, but not rearrange commands in the timeline, nor can you just pick a spot and start recording again. You have to delete, and go through a bunch of hoops to do what you should simply be able to rearrange. Creating macros can be much easier than this.
3. No abilty to run a macro after your first macro finishes. Not such a big deal, but nice. Also, the ability to run another macro after you are done pressing a key (after you let go of the key).
4. The macro does not repeat if you hold down the button. There should be an option for each macro to enable this if you like.
You might think so what, just record your macros as long as you need them to be. Okay....and how do I stop the macro? What if my pet is healed already? So I not only have no way to spam a heal button infinitely, but I can't even hold down the button to repeat it? :/
I feel that if Naga wants to get into the macro game, they should be paying attention to what other manufacturers offer. My $60 Cyborg can do so much more than what this mouse can, though I was hoping it might at least match it. The profile switching is awesome on this mouse, but will only truly matter if they allow modifiers outside of games.
There is also no way (that I can see, I may be wrong) to change the amount the mouse scrolls. Oh well, no big deal.
I'm on the fence here. I can't even find where to ask for improvements on the mouse, since they don't have an official forum. If they do I certainly missed where it is.
Summary of Razer Naga MMOG Laser Gaming Mouse (RZ01-00280100-R3)
The Razer Naga is the ultimate Massively Multiplayer Online Gaming mouse that shifts the balance between keyboard and mouse by putting an unprecedented number of in-game commands in one place. A multi-button thumb grid and Razer's MMO game interface add-on combine to place every command in the palms of your handsMice
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