Razer Deathadder 3500 Review by Peter Brennon

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The Razer DeathAdder 3500 is the upgraded version of the Razer DeathAdder 1800. Just as the older 1800 dpi model it really is a great mouse, and at a very realistic price. If accuracy were the only criteria, the DeathAdder might win a contest against even the best competitors. Even though there are many other factors to consider, this model remains in outstanding company.

Outstanding ergonomics is one major reason. Fit and feel are always personal factors but the rubberized coating on the top of the DeathAdder makes it comfortable and easy to control.

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You get plenty of control in other respects, too. The Razer DeathAdder supports up to 3,500 dpi, a number that generally exceeds by a wide margin the sensitivity anyone will need. The most vigorous FPS game will present no overwhelming challenges to this gaming tool.

That high sensitivity is also valuable for non-gaming activities too. “Non-gaming?” Yeah, we know. But even gamers have to do other things sometime. It’s ideal for detailed work in Photoshop, for example. Pick out a pixel or two and do whatever you want with them.

Better still, you can control sensitivity on the fly. Knock the level down a peg with a quick flick of the switch. That way your mouse won’t drive you crazy while editing photos, browsing the web, and so forth. It’s no effort to cut it to 1,800 or 900 or even 450 dpi.

The DeathAdder can move up to 120 inches per second (or, alternately described, it takes only 8 ms to move an inch) and with up to 15 g of acceleration. Besides the internal electronics, one thing that helps it do that are the Ultraslick Teflon feet. Low friction means the ability to move fast over multiple surface types.

Save your settings in a profile and you can toggle between them to best suit your immediate needs. Set on high for an FPS, lower for other activities. That profile saving feature is handy for lots of other controllable aspects, too, not least the ability to record macros.

Save up to five different profiles, four different dpi settings (450 dpi – 900 dpi – 1800 dpi – 3500 dpi) , three polling rates (from the default 125 Hz up to 500 Hz or 1000 Hz), and tons of other selections. Those profilable settings include programming the five large, non-slip “HyperResponse” buttons, as well. With a total of 5 different profiles this gives you a total of 25 distinct programmable buttons.

Terms like “HyperResponse” may be marketing buzzwords, but it applies here. The Razer DeathAdder offers a 1,000 Hz (1 MHz) polling rate. Put another way, every millisecond, the mouse is sensing where it is. If you can operate your fast-twitch muscle fibers faster than that, more power to you Superman.

Read what other users of the Razer Deathadder 3500 have to say about it:

Jason M.,
“I like this mouse. It’s stylish, comfortable and customizable. I play a lot of fps and spend a lot of time on the computer in general. I have pretty big hands. I’ve found this mouse to be true to its claims on comfort and ergonomics. I can use it for long hours with no fatigue. The exception to this is my right ring and pinky finger pressed against the right side of the mouse can get sore after many hours of intense gaming. This may just be an issue with my personal grip style, I don’t know. The software is easy to use and there is every setting you could ever want to adjust on a mouse available….” Read full review

J. Mcgrath,
“I’ve loved this beautiful thing since the moment i got it. It’s REALLY cool. The left/right click on the mouse is really easy and sensitive, but not too sensitive. It’s just perfect for my COD4 MW2 playing. I love the feel that my hand has when it rests on the mouse. The cord is a lot better than my old [G5] mouse. The mouse lazer is awesome, and it moves with the SLIGHTEST movement of your hand…” Read full review

Paul G.,
“I played with a Logitech G9 and MX518 as well as the Razer Salmosa, which all felt like solid and accurate mice, but they lacked the feel the DeathAdder has. The arc of the mouse is by far the most comfortable I’ve ever used, in that it actually follows the curve of one’s hand how it instinctively would grab a mouse. I can’t say I know what the mouse grip is made out of, but it is completely slip resistant and oil resistant/absorbent. The sides of the mouse are a hard plastic and between the teflon feet and light weight of the mouse there is almost no resistance to movement…” Read full review

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Logitech G700 Review by Peter Brennon

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The Logitech G500 is a superb gaming mouse. Hard to see how it could be beat. Well, if any unit can, it would be the Logitech G700.

The look is quite different from the other model. Among other things, it lacks the silvery surface. But it retains the roughened texture and features equal control along with some great extras.

Going beyond the G500′s ten programmable buttons, the G700 offers 13 – 4 by the thumb, 3 by the forefinger, 3 for the scroll wheel, 1 under the scroll wheel, and of course, the left and right buttons. It can scoot the cursor along at 165 in per sec (or, more helpfully described, takes only 6 ms to travel an inch).

Ergonomics is always a personal affair, to be sure. But despite all those controls, you won’t find buttons getting in your way during active play. Logitech did its homework and the buttons are close to hand, but not intrusive. Pressing any of the four triggers on the left is sure-fingered, thanks to their thoughtfully designed ridges.

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While built with the right-hander in mind, the curves will fit most everyone pretty well. Logitech wisely placed the buttons slightly away from where your thumb naturally rests, so you can grip the mouse as tightly as you want and still play plenty fast.

That also makes the G700 a great tool for ordinary computing tasks. No need to swap mice when you’re not playing to get optimal office-task efficiency. And, with the ability to program the buttons to perform Windows functions, you could enable multiple-step tasks like copy/paste to execute in one press.

Like the G500, the G700 includes the Setpoint software to control and program everything imaginable. Adjust the laser sensor’s dpi setting on the fly up to a breathtaking (and probably overkill) 5,700 dpi. Set it individually for each of the x and y axes. Configure individual macro functions for each button. Create up to five profiles to tailor your experience for individual games. Use a small button behind the scroll wheel to move with a tap from clicky to freewheeling for long scrolls.

Going where the G500 can’t, the G700 is wireless or wired, as you wish. In wireless mode, you insert the receiver into your PC (sorry, no Mac support) and you have a lightweight gaming mouse at your disposal. Plug the micro-USB connector into a free USB port and the wireless feature is automatically disabled and the battery recharges while you continue to play.

Don’t worry about battery life in wireless mode, though. You can play a couple hours a day on a week-long vacation and still come back with 70% of your battery available. Of course, if you plan on playing more than a couple of hours a day, maybe you should stay home for your vacation. You won’t see the sights anyway. Still, some users report up to 14 hours a day of gaming over a 2 week period before having to recharge.

There’s also something lacking in wireless mode that will please gamers: delay. There isn’t any. You get maximum flexibility and still enjoy all the rapid, responsive moves you want.

The Logitech G700 just might be the perfect gaming mouse… until the clever designers there come up with the next one.

Read what other users of the Logitech G700 have to say about it:

Tomthumb,
“Logitech has another homerun hit with this mouse. Buttons are placed perfect for quick access. I cannot say one bad thing about it!! Love the cord for charging. Like the warning for battery low to help me stay in play. Easy macro and button configurations with the set point software included with this mouse. The new G series products are just awesome… ” Read full review

Eric S.,
“The G700 is certainly the most complex mouse I’ve ever used, but it’s highly customizable and great for both gaming and productivity. If you’re seeking just a productivity mouse, go for the MX revolution. If you’re out for a gaming mouse, the G700 should definitely be on your list of mice to consider as its feature set is quite impressive…” Read full review

Slitt3r.,
“Okay, I was looking for a decent gaming mouse and I gave the G700 a shot and I am not regretting it. The mouse is very smooth, no drop outs, no lag in the mouse movement. I used to have a bluetooth mouse and it used to lag in its movement. the G700 is working like a charm. I mainly use it to play games online like bad company 2. With High DPI the mouse is even smoother…” Read full review

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