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Chevron
24-08-2007, 10:45 AM
Razer kicks Microsoft in the mouse with the 4000 dpi Lachesis

Most gamers understand the value of a good mouse when it comes to optimizing their game play. Certainly, a good mouse won?t make a bad player better, but a good mouse can help a decent player have more fun.

This week Microsoft revived the SideWinder name with a new SideWinder Mouse (http://www.dailytech.com/Microsoft+Introduces+SideWinder+Mouse+for+Gamers/article8555.htm) that had a paltry 2000 dpi. Paltry compared to the new Razer Lachesis (http://www.razerzone.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=72), which is equipped with the new Razer 3G Laser engine good for a whopping 4000 dpi non-interpolated sensitivity setting. In addition to the high-sensitivity, the Lachesis also has a tracking speed of 60-100 IPS and can withstand acceleration of up to 25G during play.

http://images.dailytech.com/nimage/5755_razerlachesis-lrg.jpg

Razer also uses the familiar on-the-fly sensitivity adjustment with one notable improvement, rather than using software to adjust the sensitivity levels, all adjustments on the Lachesis are done with hardware. That means you get true sensitivity settings, not settings resulting from interpolation.

The Lachesis uses an ambidextrous design that Razer optimized for a ?claw? grip. Razer?s Synapse software handles the mouse programming and the Lachesis also has 32kb of onboard memory to store game profiles.

Ultrapolling at 1000 Hz provides a 1ms response time and the mouse has nine independently programmable Hyperesponse buttons. The data path on the mouse is 16-bit ultra-wide and uses the always-on mode to reduce lag.

The Lachesis only comes with a black body and is available with two lighting colors, Phantom White and Banshee Blue. The Lachesis will be available in October 2007 globally for $79.99.

http://www.dailytech.com/Razer+Announces+4000+dpi+Gaming+Mouse/article8578.htm

Miktar
24-08-2007, 10:46 AM
Because playing Quake 1 at like 30dpi on a ball-mouse was a completely horrible experience... ;)

Azimuth
24-08-2007, 10:57 AM
Y'know, I'm really happy with my 800dpi mouse.

Frozenfireside
24-08-2007, 01:14 PM
MY 2000DPi mouse actally is too sensitive but I keep it at 2000 and tune down the sensitivity in a game.
That way I get smooth movement but its not annoying.
I have to say that 4000DPi might just be too annoying fer me-I think I would rather have improved specs that allows the mouse to use all of the DPi.

Banlam
26-08-2007, 08:29 PM
It's not a very pretty looking mouse is it? In my opinion anyway.
And for what I do I'm quite happy with my 800dpi, i personally don't see the point of 4000dpi, but everyone has their own needs

Karuji
26-08-2007, 10:09 PM
is it just me or does that mouse look like razer crossed a boomslang and a diamondback?
anywho im fine with my diamondback

Fredder
27-08-2007, 09:56 AM
Sigh - I like all these nice mice, but I have one problem. I am left handed and although I play with a right-hand configuration one problem always persists:

Most of these high tech mice are designed for people who use their right hand as their "mouse-hand". Now I know there are a few symmetrical mice available, but then the placement(and disabling of) of side buttons become an issue.

I would love to have a nice new Razor mouse, if it does not bugger me around . . .

Aesir
27-08-2007, 10:24 AM
I run my G5 at 800dpi and when I'm playing an FPS I run it at 400dpi, I never go to 2000dpi. 4000 would be a tad to sensitive for me thank you.

Azimuth
27-08-2007, 01:11 PM
Sigh - I like all these nice mice, but I have one problem. I am left handed and although I play with a right-hand configuration one problem always persists:

Most of these high tech mice are designed for people who use their right hand as their "mouse-hand". Now I know there are a few symmetrical mice available, but then the placement(and disabling of) of side buttons become an issue.

I would love to have a nice new Razor mouse, if it does not bugger me around . . .

Behold, the Logitech MX610, available locally. I am a happy customer.

http://img.shopping.com/cctool/PrdImg/images/pr/177X150/00/01/d6/bc/cd/30850253.JPG

Fredder
27-08-2007, 02:28 PM
Thanx Azimuth, I'll check it out!!!