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I just built a new system and figured I'd try one of those razer mice out. I bought the Razer boomslang
collecter's edition (link below) and it's nice but the side buttons are extremely easy to press. It's kind of
annoying really. Do gaming mice really make that big of a difference? Might I be better off with just a
regular microsoft mouse?



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I use a Logitech G5 and yes they do make a very big difference....along with RAM upgrades to 4GB its the best value upgrade imo

Reply to pr2thej
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exactly what he said!

Reply to mi1ez
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So does the one I got suck?

Reply to kortex
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Judging by the picture i wouldnt even let my cat crap on it. There is supposedly a decent Razer but i forget the name...aint that one though. Never heard of it.

Reply to pr2thej
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i love my G9 people say its ugly but i cant find a better gaming mouse, G5 is a great choice aswell.

isn't the razor Diamondback meant to be there good one?

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Reply to Flakes
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Yea thats the one.
G9 = Wireless G5, yes?

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Message edited by pr2thej on 03-26-2009 at 03:28:46 PM
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pr2thej wrote :

Yea thats the one.
G9 = Wireless G5, yes?

 

No. that's the G7. G9 is wired and has a new design. It's geared towards "finger" users. G5 is tailored to palm users.

 

I use G5 and i'm absolutely happy with it.

 

I haven't heard much about the boomslang series but if I was to choose between Razor and Microsoft Razor Wins.

 

My last Microsoft mouse was the IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0. It was marketed to have best egronomic design for its time and I got hand cramps after using it for 3 years or so. So far, nothing yet from my Logitech G5.

 

I haven't actually used a razor mouse so I can't say but Logitech makes pretty nice mice too. It depends what you need really. If you need the extra profiles Razor does it a lot better.

 

Design wise Logitech and Razor comes pretty much head to head.


Message edited by murdoc on 03-26-2009 at 03:50:13 PM
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I use the G5 as well, would never choose another model from here on out.

Reply to tsd16
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I prefer Razer mice because I'm a finger mover and they've always designed towards us types, whereas Logitech have always been better for palm users. Not sure what that means? Put your hand on your mouse and move it. Is your palm on it or are you moving it with your fingertips?

I have a Razer Lachesis and wouldn't part with it (unless I got my hands on a Mamba).

Reply to Kraynor
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When I get home tonight I'll have to try and see how I move the mouse :).

Reply to kortex
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If you can get to a shop where they're willing to let you feel how the sit in your hand, that's the best way to buy. No amount of reading or recommendations will get you the right mouse.

Reply to mi1ez

I think I finally figured out why I don't like my G5 after reading the palm/finger comments. I always thought it felt like a lazy casual gamer mouse for someone who played WOW. Guess its just not made for me.

Reply to mcmonsterkill

Kraynor wrote :

I prefer Razer mice because I'm a finger mover and they've always designed towards us types, whereas Logitech have always been better for palm users. Not sure what that means? Put your hand on your mouse and move it. Is your palm on it or are you moving it with your fingertips?

I have a Razer Lachesis and wouldn't part with it (unless I got my hands on a Mamba).



same here, i have a red lachesis, and i upgraded from a logitech G5, i'v tried various mice.
and i would not upgrade unless i get my hands on a mamba ( i will soon enough =)

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Reply to stevensl2
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I went for the blue one because it matches my tarantula and antec 1200 :)

Reply to Kraynor

MMM i <3 my g9. its only like 72 dollars now too?

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Reply to shiftstealth

Not sure about the G5 my buttons on the side went out and cple of other buddies same thing happened. I bought Razor Deathadder and im sad i went with G5 first then this.

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