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Razer ProSolutions v1.6 Mouse ( RP01-010100R1M1 ) | List Price: $59.99
Discount Price: $32.90
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Brand: Razer
Binding: Electronics
Features: - 1600 dpi, twice that of conventional high performance sensors
- Infrared engine powered by Razer Precision
- Frame rate over 6400 frames per second (5.8 megapixels per second)
- 7 independently programmable physical buttons with multiple macros
- Non-slip side rails and new ergonomic ambidextrous design
Works as expected with proper software [Posted on 2008-02-06]
I am a recent Windows convert (to an iMac). I love my iMac but was not crazy about the Apple Mighty Mouse. Unfortunately, there do not seem to be a lot of alternatives. The Razer seemed like a nice choice. A mouse that was highly configurable, worked with the Mac OS and had a nice scroll wheel and that most important right-click button. OSX has right-click menus so to me it seems a right-click button just makes life easier. After receiving the Razer I was initially frustrated after loading the included software drivers. The mouse worked but was not configurable. When that option was clicked, it produced a error because the driver was not written for Intel hardware. Fortunately, there is a new driver on the Razer site--v1.6.7 which did the trick. Now all is good. I like the feel of the mouse and it does have numerous configuration options for those who want precise settings--so I recommend this as a nice alternative to the Mighty Mouse.
Doesn't work in so many ways, it's almost impressive [Posted on 2008-02-25]
Cons:
The side buttons are absurdly small, fiddly, too close to the back.
The programmable side buttons won't learn show desktop or task switch macros because, if you press them in the programming menu, your PC will either show desktop or task switch.
I have programmed backspace for one of the buttons for web-browsing. It doesn't work but pressing backspace on my keyboard does.
When I turn the PC on, I sometimes have to unplug and replug the mouse otherwise it remains 'off'.
It's too small and flat. The Microsoft/Razer Habu is about perfect in this regard - if you really want a Razer mouse, I recommend that. The buttons programme correctly on the Habu as well.
It doesn't work on my desk - maybe something to do with the white surface. So I have an optical mouse for which I have to buy a mousepad.
It feels cheap.
Pros:
It looks nice.
Er, that's it...
Excellent mouse for PC or Mac [Posted on 2008-03-07]
I purchased this aesthetically pleasing mouse about 1.5 years ago. Although it did take a few days to acclimate to, I have enjoyed its precision and comfort through many, many hours of use. It looks great and functions beyond expectation.
The only minor setback (in my opinion) are the thumb buttons. First of all, I'm glad they exist (unlike on the Copperhead model) since I use thumb buttons frequently for both browsing and gaming. I'm used to them now, but at first I considered them too small and conservative. The buttons themselves are very thin and requires a precise touch. However, I have no problem now that I'm used to them.
A note on drivers: I've heard quite a few complains about Razer drivers. My advice to you is this: don't install them. I have used the default Windows and OSX drivers for this mouse and have never had a problem. The sensitivity is still there. The buttons are mappable either in-game or from within Windows. No problems whatsoever on that topic.
Conclusion: excellent mouse from a user that has certainly put it through the flames over the past 1.5 years. Get one!
Mac users beware. [Posted on 2008-04-27]
This mouse is marketed as a high precision mouse with good drivers for Apple Computers. This mouse fails on both counts. The drivers only partially work with several newer operating systems. The most annoying drivers related problem is that every time you plug in this mouse or restart your computer, the drivers will reset the system sensitivity to slowest. This means that when the computer is started, the user has the chore of resetting their sensitivity to a comfortable level. I can tell you firsthand that both 10.5.2 and 10.4.11 are not fully compatible with Razer's drivers. If you check their website's list of drivers for this mouse you will see that they only offer drivers for 10.4 and 10.5. This means that you may need to downgrade your operating system to use this mouse.
Software problems aside, the mouse I received also has very inconsistent clicking especially in the left button. It requires multiple clicks before it registers anything, sometimes it double clicks things after one click, once in a great while it will perform up to par. The side buttons are also poorly placed. the ones on the right side of the mouse are difficulty to reach, this reduces the usable number of mouse buttons to 5 counting the wheel.
I do not reccomend buying this mouse to anyone, Mac users in particular.
Great Mouse! [Posted on 2008-07-19]
I now have 2 of these mice - one for each computer. The light weight and responsiveness make this a perfect companion to large displays like my 30 inch Apple monitor. I use Steer Mouse to control the buttons and acceleration instead of the supplied mouse software.
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