January 3, 2006
Taking a razer to the wrist
This is one of the episodes where I show off my toys which I just recently purchase. And yes, you can stop cursing me for my well known scheme of deliberately giving misleading titles for my postings.
*drumming, curtain rolls*
I present to you, the Razer Copperhead.
Technical specifications:
2000 DPI Laser Engine Powered by Razer Precision™
1000 Hz Ultrapolling™ with 1 ms response time as compared with 125Hz/8 ms response time used by other conventional gaming mice
32KB Onboard Memory Powered by Razer Synapse™
7 independently programmable buttons optimized with Razer’s Hyperesponse™ technology for ultra tactile button feedback and maximum actions-per-minute (APM) game play
Zero-Acoustic Ultraslick™ Teflon feet
16 bit data path, as compared to 8 bit and 12 bit data paths used by other conventional mice
High speed motion detection, up to 45ips and 20g / Over 7080 frames per second
Always-On™ mode pioneered by Razer™ - the laser engine sensor never powers down to provide instantaneous response at all times during game play
Award winning Razer™ drivers featuring On-the-Fly Sensitivity™ DPI adjustment pioneered by Razer
Size: 5.04″ length x 2.5″ width x 1.54″ height
GlowPipe™ non-slip side rails
Ergonomic ambidextrous design
Ultra large non-slip rubber coated mouse buttons
Gold plated USB connector for maximum conductivity
7 foot, lightweight, non-tangle cord
Source: http://www.razerzone.com/products/products_copperhead.php
I was supposed to get a mouse for my PS2 for FPS games. While browsing for a decent 800dpi optical mouse, this sleek black mouse in an oversize box that can fit at least three mice stood out of the crowd. It’s the Razer Copperhead gaming mouse. I was a Razer fanatic during the Quake 3 era where the first gaming mouse was introduced by the first gaming mouse producer Razer. Sadly, at that time, I couldn’t afford one and all I can do was ogle at pictures of it in the internet. I thought that my desire of owning a Razer would water down due to the in availability of such product at our local stores plus, it’s been quite a while since Razer has came up with something new. It’s not until recently after the WCG2005 at Singapore, a Malaysian marshal was caught selling stolen sponsored Razer Copperhead at nearly retail price. My lust for Razer has returned. So, fast forward to present time, I forked out RM249 for this first edition gaming mouse.
Built for the white man
My first impression of the Copperhead is it’s BIG. Since I’m above average for typical Asians, I don’t find any difficulties operating this mouse, except for the occasional use of the scroll which I find it too far north for my convenience. Mind you that before switching to the Copperhead, I was using a generic mouse, half the size of the Copperhead. So, it takes some time to adjust to.
Big is best
The main left and right buttons are big. And unlike other big button mice that are only sensitive at the tip (near the cord), the Copperhead‘s large buttons are not for show. It really works no matter where you press it. At the center or near the base, it responds to every single click.
There are many more things I like about this mouse but I’m getting lazy so I’ll just cut it short. The only way to experience a Razer is to own one simply because after testing it, you won’t want to give it back.
I got 2 words, ” It Ownz”
