 "happy" | 2009-11-17 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1GDRWTFHGC5XF |
| this device allows for precise gaming controls while plugged into USB (which features high quality gold plating and a fabric cord) or you have the option to unplug to bluetooth control. it features 4 side buttons and the regular 3 top buttons with scroll wheel. the scroll wheel is smooth as is the top skin of the device (it has that rubberized/shark skin feel). its portable and accurate. this mouse is def the way to go if you have a gaming laptop. |
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 "Feels good, but small" | 2009-11-13 |
| - Reviewed By User: A32YO3HN3TPTNG |
I like this mouse and it's my third mouse from Razer. It linked by bluetooth to my Macbook Pro in about 5 seconds and was extremely responsive right off the bat. It uses regular AA alkaline batteries and actually comes with a brand name set so you can start using it right away. That's a nice touch.
My biggest complaint is the size. Even though it's a "laptop or travel" mouse, its very small for an average mans hand.
Closing note: These guys use extravagant packaging. While it might exude a "cool factor" to kids, it's a waste and a pain in the butt for adults. |
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| "Perfect Portable Mouse" | 2009-11-11 |
| - Reviewed By User: A38KSFVKYWTTAY |
I'm not a gamer, I just wanted a nice bluetooth mouse with right-click, forward, and back buttons for my MacBook running on Boot Camp. I found those in the Razer Orochi and more.
The connection is very robust. I read about some problems with the mouse going to sleep and having a slight lag when waking up but I did not notice that at all. The buttons are responsive and provide good feedback. I'm sure the wired connection will come in handy when the batteries run out and there aren't any handy.
The only fault I could see with this mouse is that the forward and back buttons are a little too recessed and not quite easy to get to. They're still usable though and I may just need to get used to their placement.
I love this mouse! The price is on the high side but I think it's well worth it.
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| "Perfect with usb, broken with bluetooth." | 2009-10-30 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1G876GJ7RFXSF |
Maybe it's just an issue with MacBook Pro.
When I connect the mouse using bluetooth, it will "fall asleep"(lights off) after about 3 seconds in still. Then when I move it again, there will be a noticeable lag......
I tried under OS X 10.6 and bootcamp running Win 7. Both have this issue.
However, the wired mode is awesome under win 7. As for OS X, well, the driver is too basic, you can't even assign button functions......
I saw a similar case with the bluetooth on another website. That guy was using a Dell.
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| "Solid Wireless laptop mouse" | 2009-10-21 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3JN8CUQXOI264 |
By far the best portable mouse i have ever owned, on the fly sensitivity, 7 buttons to configure, and mac drivers to boot! If you play games on a laptop, do yourself a favor and buy this mouse. It is easy to use for long gaming sessions and feels solid without being heavy, works on most normal surfaces without trouble, and glides like a dream!
The addition of usb connectivity just adds to the greatness of this mouse. Playing WOW and dont care about a little mouse lag here and there wireless works great, want to play some Team fortress and need it to be accurate, plug it in and immediately it switches over to wired mode!
I say with no hesitation that this mouse is one of the best i have ever owned, wired, wireless, portable, or desktop.
Buy it now! |
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| "A nice portable mouse that makes me re-think my want list" | 2009-10-16 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1IQM3ETHAAZBM |
I purchased this mouse after having lag issues with my Microsoft Mobile Memory Mouse over bluetooth. The MS mouse would lag behind my movements. Really bad when using my bluetooth headset on Skype or MS communicator. The Orochi totally fixed that issue for me! :) I recently bought a Razer Naga and was convinced of the quality of their mice. This is definitely a Razer mouse. Things you expect like a braided cable for wired mode, solid construction and the soft matte finish on the top with glossy sides are all there.
In thinking of a good way to review this mouse I realized a pattern. What I thought was my mobile mouse wish-list turned out to not be quite what I really wanted. The design of the Orochi had the features I didn't know I wanted.
It is a little larger than my previous mobile mouse, BUT it sits better in the hand and is more comfortable in long term use.
It isn't specifically ergonomically designed for right hand use, BUT the excellent ambidextrous design ends up feeling like it was custom designed for whatever hand you use.
It isn't rechargeable, BUT the AA batteries last longer.
The battery compartment is under the top buttons and not on the bottom, BUT it attaches via 3 magnets and is much easier to open/close.
Sure LEDs eat battery power, BUT they come on only when you move the mouse and go off when you stop (this is really fun to watch haha!) - note: you can also disable them for maximum battery life
There are a few key things to know when choosing this mouse
1) When not in wired mode the polling rate and dpi can not go as high. This is due to the bluetooth protocol design and not Razer's. They could have used a custom dongle like on the Mamba, but that would mean something else to carry and use to have wireless connectivity. Bluetooth was a good tradeoff. If you want ultimate performance, plug in the cable. You've got it in your included carrying case right?
2) The mouse's settings are stored on the mouse itself (very cool). If you want to reprogram them you have to plug in the cable. Again a tradeoff for bluetooth. Not bad, just something to be aware of. You can have 5 application profiles which change according to the game/app in use (or manually).
3) There are two buttons on each side. The ones on the opposite side from your thumb are not so easy to reach in the heat of action. This however allows for the ambidextrous design. By default these step through your pre-defined dpi sensitivity stages and are well designed to stay that way or use for actions you don't need as frequently.
I'm grasping to think of any real "con" against this mouse. If I had to say two things I would like changed it would be: Make it so the wheel can both ratchet and free-scroll (I got used to free scrolling when not gaming) and have the side buttons not recess quite so far as the bottom edge of the top matte part is kind of sharp.
If you are looking for a portable sized gaming mouse or have a Razer on your desktop already and want to take the experience with you pick one up!
Small update:
I just got my Kabuto mouse surface and I noticed that the on/off switch on the bottom of the mouse is a bit loose in the on position. This won't make it accidentally turn off, but it does make it jostle around a little on a surface that isn't perfectly flat (the kabuto is a bit bumpy from being rolled up in the package). This doesn't affect the mouse use or performance at all, just makes a little rattling noise when mousing. |
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