Razer Copperhead
CNET Editors' Rating
| Editors' note: The Razer Copperhead will retail in August 2005. The local price has yet to be announced. Please check with your local distributor for more information. |
Upside: The new Razer boasts an unprecedented 2,000dpi laser sensor for even more precise tracking than the 1,600dpi optical-based Diamondback. By contrast to standard mice which offer 8ms response time, the Copperhead stakes its claim as the fastest mouse, with a 1000Hz polling rate and a very fast 1ms response time. Interestingly, the mouse incorporates 32KB of onboard memory which serves to accommodate up to five user profiles. You can deploy the useful Synapse Configurator interface to customize your settings. To illustrate this, all the seven mouse buttons are programmable; the dpi rate and even the polling rate can be adjusted. There's even a weights system which allows users to fit up to three different weight levels for their comfort, and the option to replace the side buttons with dummies to avoid accidental clicks. Aesthetically, the Copperhead is almost similar to the Diamondback with the exception of its non-see-though casing and the Razer logo which emanates a pulsating blue light, similar to the Creative Zen Micro. To top it off, the backlight of the Razer is available in three colors--tempest blue, anarchy red and chaos green.
Downside: Did we mention the cost? Well, we'd like to announce that the Razer will be made available at a price of US$79.99, not too affordable when compared with other mice, but hey, it is a gaming mouse. Another qualm we have is the inaccessability of the side mouse buttons. Assuming you're a right hander, reaching the two right-sided buttons is not an easy task, and if you're a lefty, the problem applies on the other side. If five buttons are enough for you, feel free to close one eye to our comment.
Outlook: Based on the specs, the Razer Copperhead looks like it's a worthy follow-up to the Diamondback. Its degree of customization will definitely suit gamers who would want different levels of sensitivity and response. We can definitely expect the Copperhead to be a hit with gamers with the coming of WCG 2005.
Latest comments
Pros: You rule when u can MODIFY every single part the you want
Cons: Nutting
Summary: Fear In Thy DARK
I wish the new mouse can change colour that i wan to be change.Peace No Wars
Pros: Extreme precision....
Cons: Nil
Summary: Razer Copperhead - Mean & Cool Fighting Machine
It is very precise and the movement is smooth... Not only does it fit well with my hand... it looks cool too....especially in the dark...
Summary: I love it
It moves fast. I like very much, yes, yes. It fell off desk tho and hit cat on head, made me unhappy. But very good, yes?
Summary: Very, very niceeee
Extremely powerful mouse, precise and slick. Buttons opposite your thumb (regardless if you are a lefty or righty) are not very easy to reach, tho.
Summary: Improves on my old Diamondback and that's saying someting
Summary: One Helluva Mouse "Coppy"
Coppy rocks... it's the ultimate gaming mouse with the most appropriate shape & sensitivity that rules the gaming world!!!
Summary: Razer Copperhead mouse
How can u even rate this mouse when it's not even out yet? And probably won't be out till october or so. They said end of August so i assume there's some malfunction or production isn't up to par. Anyway i probably will get one but the price is steep.
Summary: Based on the diamondback...
This is basically the diamondback with laser technology and higher DPI. Am I complaining? Certainly not because even though the side buttons are a chore to get used to it is still the smoothest and lightest mouse there is. I kid you not when I say that once you try a Razer you just will find it hard to go back to any other mouse. However, if cost is really, really a factor you probably won't find much of a performance difference, so may as well go get the diamondback on the cheap.
Summary: Maybe...
This mouse sounds good but who knows how heavy it will be. If it costs more that 60 bucks, no thanks. I hope they lower the price of the diamondback when the copperhead comes out.
Summary: I would buy this
This mouse licks ass! It looks amazing and has absolutely blown me off. The 20dpi optical thingy sounds very impressive. I can't wait to try it out on my spreadsheets. At $79.99 it's great value, too. I would definitely buy one when it comes out. The only downside I can see to this is having to clean the ball out every now and then as the dust tends to block things up.
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