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Mouse Review Roundup - NZXT, Razer, SteelSeries

Patrick "MACMAC" MacMillan

2009-03-20 09:43:00.0


DriverHeaven, Hardware Logic, and Viper Lair have reviewed various mice from NZXT, Razer, and SteelSeries.

Here's what they had to say:

  • DriverHeaven: Razer Mamba Wireless Gaming Mouse Review:

    "The Mamba is an excellent performer but at the moment the price is just too steep, reserving this product solely for those with considerable disposable income. The mouse is still technically a winner for Razer though, there is simply no other wireless mouse out there at the moment that can match the specifications. In closing, everything from the presentation of the product to the construction and design is executed with care and passion. It is certainly a head turner and a unique product to own but it has a way to go before the technology finds itself in the hands of most gamers."


    Click here to read the full review.


  • Hardware Logic: SteelSeries Ikari Iron.Lady Laser Mouse‏ Review:

    "SteelSeries developed the Ikari to be a gaming mouse for serious users, and they have achieved that goal. This particular model, the Iron.Lady, is clearly targeted towards the feminine crowd, but not in an overly obnoxious girly way. The pink is bold, but the Ikari is a boldly designed mouse, so it fits nicely.

    The comfort and shape are extraordinary; at first glance, we thought we had been given a lefthanded mouse, but found that the shape fits so nicely into our hand. The numbers from performance don't lie either: a DPI that is comparable with all top gaming mice and 40.000 samples per second (which is really just frames per second, but a slightly different way of measuring, just to iron out the technicalities).

    The design features meant for gamers are satisfying as well, with the programmable buttons and quick DPI adjuster. The wide mousepad compliments the wide mouse, and the wristband is a silly but cute addition to the whole package. Performance excelled as expected and we never had trouble using this mouse."


    Click here to read the full review.


  • Viper Lair: NZXT Avatar Gaming Mouse Review:

    "At the end of the day, if you're a serious gamer, you will want a gaming mouse. The question becomes, how much do you want to spend? The NZXT Avatar retails about $70, which is in line with what these sort of devices cost. If I didn't play video games daily, would I buy it? Probably not. However, as I do play daily, and at a competitive level a couple times a week, this is a relatively small investment in the grand scheme of things. The mouse is fully customizable, ambidextrous and well built. While the NZXT Avatar alone may not make you a better player, it will remove the mouse as a factor in why are not sitting on the top of the leader board."


    Click here to read the full review.

Enjoy!

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