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Razer Mamba Wireless Gaming Laser Mouse 5600 DPI | 
| Brand: Razer
List Price: $129.99
Buy New: $104.49
as of 11/23/2009 13:54 CST details
You Save: $25.50 (20%)
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Seller: GoGamer
Rating:  38 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: DOS
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1
CPU Type: AMD Athlon
Processors: 1
System Memory: 128000
Memory Type: DRAM
Hard Drive Size: 1
Graphics RAM: 256
Native Resolution: 640x480
Display Size: 669.2913385826772
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8
Dimensions (in): 4.8 x 4.8 x 9.5
nv:Device Type: Gaming Mouse
Device Type: Wireless Mouse
Device Type: Laser Mouse
Connection Type: Wireless
Tracking Method: Laser
Resolution: 5600 DPI
Buttons: 7
Scrolling Capability: Yes
Legal Disclaimer: Shipping is 3-5 days FedEx or UPS with tracking number. Brand New. Continental USA street address ONLY, we do not ship to P/O box, APO, AE, or international addresses
MPN: RZ01-00120100-R3U1
Model: RZ01-00120100-R3U1
UPC: 879862000455
EAN: 0879862000455
ASIN: B001WAKR3W
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Gaming-Grade Wireless Technology | | • | Dual Mode Wired/Wireless Functionality | | • | Razer Synapse¿ Onboard Memory | | • | Charging Dock |
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Product Description
The Razer Mamba mouse features gaming grade wireless technology with a hybrid system that enables instant wired/wireless functionality. Coupled with an industry leading 1ms polling rate, it is the fastest performing mouse both on and off the cord. Delivering true wireless freedom, lag-free speed and ergonomic comfort, the Razer RZ01-00120100-R3U1 Mamba Wireless Gaming Laser Mouse is in a league of its own.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 38
 Disappointed November 4, 2009
Ummm no (Texas)
Before I rant, I want to inform everyone that this is a very nice mouse, BUT has some serious flaws.
Pros:
Incredibly comfortable. if your scores in games increase, this is probably why. the mouse feels really natural in my hand at least. has a high arch in the middle, so if someone likes flat mice like the boomslang ce then this isn't for them.
Most of the buttons are easy to reach.
Very accurate (with some exceptions). reach out and touch someone as this thing usually can.
Is very pretty mouse. With nice rubberish coating and glossy shine.
Its well obviously wireless (most of the time).
Cons:
Loses tracking when picked up and put down. If when playing i have to pick up the mouse, put it back, the mouse sometimes takes a few seconds to recognize its on the move. i thought maybe it was dirt, or mouse pad incompatibility(i have the razer exact mat). Maybe it is one of those, but I never lost traction while it stays on the mat with no liftoffs. That is when using the control side of the exact mat (my preferred), try using the speed side, and lose almost all tracking. This is one of my 2 MAJOR dislikes about this mouse. also should note that this does have this problem wired or wireless. (-EDIT- I had some cheap foam mats, the kind use for arts and crafts, cut out a square of that and works perfectly. still all my othe razer mice like the exactpad(copperhead,diamondback ce,boomslang ce) didn't need special treatment, but o well.)
Battery is alright, lasts like 12hrs in one sitting. My philosophy is that if a person is using the mouse to the point that it loses a bar or too, then they need to rest as much as let the mouse charge. Also dont expect to know the mouse is fully charge if charging the mouse in the on mode. I have firmware 1.08 or something, and still does it. If turned off the battery meter looks fine. Probably understandable as it is always draining while charging.
Charging is a pain at first, but becomes second nature later. When i first received the mouse i had to wait 4-6 hours until I was recommended by the manual to use it (i.e. full charge). If i lose a bar, to charge it usually takes 1hr or so, maybe less. but this also means that I keep a wingman mouse near by for when the mamba needs a nap. basically only taking out the mamba when something needs dying.
While charging the mouse is either useless, or a pain to use. The cord is similar to that which is found on old electrical appliances where it has some type of cloth-like material around it. It has more recoil than any other mouse I own.
Disconnecting and reconnecting the cord is a complete nuisance. ANYONE expecting to switch quickly between wireless and wired with this mouse is deluded. there is a safety catch that requires accidental mashing of the top buttons to release. The mouse then takes time to be recognized while whichever OS you are using re-recognizes it. Having the mouse set to on before unplugging it helps a little, but not enough to save you in a firefight. from wireless to wired is where the true slowness is. Plus with the clicking and hooking involved, time taken will always be unruly.
Activating the mouse after removing it from docking station is timely. Sometimes it comes alive right away, other times the mouse buttons are the only things to work. Sometimes the lights are on but nothing works. Have to turn off the mouse for a second, then back. wait for it to start tracking and then can play. that to me is unacceptable. also should note that even while the mouse is off and docked, its live. by that i mean if tap or move the mouse, the cursor will move too. at least mine does.
Pairing. Yes this mouse has to be paired with the docking station. Some might say "duh", but my feeling is this should have already been done. minor inconvenience (unless missed this step in manual and then weep mamba is not working), especially since pairing can fail.
my mouse came with the teflon o-ring near its eye. yay me. bad thing is though, the mouse collects dust faster than a cpu fan.
Over all i love the mouse, but at same time it annoys me immensely. I do think its over priced with its flaws. A few tips for it are:
keep mouse pad and mouse clean.
keep mouse on pad (no lift, drop, move), which is great for people who's wrist can turn an entire 360 degrees.
if one surface doesnt work try another.
stay wireless.
keep a decent mouse on side in case of emergencies.
turn off the fancy lights to conserve battery life. i've managed to get close to 30-1hr more play time by not having it shine like the north star.
I really wish this mouse was better made. because when it does work, it is godly. when it doesn't, your digi-self dies.
Finally a wireless mouse suit for gaming. November 4, 2009
Mantas M. (New Jersey, USA)
I've tried many wireless mice before but always had to go back to using a wired one due to input lag. Well this mouse solves that problem, though at a price premium.
The Good:
The Mamba fits comfortably in my hand, the sensitivity is pretty high and accuracy is great both wired and not. Seems to ACTUALLY maintain 1ms response time in wireless mode according to dx_mouse_timer_dialog.exe (Direct Input Mouse Rate). I can charge the mouse when I go to sleep by putting it on the charging dock. My PC has powered USB ports when off (as long as it's plugged into the wall) so it charges overnight with the PC off.
The Bad:
Battery life could be better, but since I charge it every night it's not really an issue.
The rubbery things on the side are coming now coming off, not that some glue can't fix that.
Overall, if you have the money and want a nice wireless gaming mouse. Get this one!
 guess i got one of the bad ones October 27, 2009
Isaac Fischer (sacramento, ca United States)
I REALLY wanted to like this product. Like the previous reviewers have said, the packaging is almost a work of art in itself. It was really impressive. I was tempted to keep it, but I threw it away (the packaging that is). I bought this mouse to replace a Logitech G5, which is sort of worn out. I play a lot of Call of Duty, so I need a good mouse for that. Anyway, the Mamba was pretty easy to set up and use. It was very responsive, for the most part. One of the programmable buttons sometimes didn't always respond though. But I let that slide and kept using it. The battery life did seem kind of spotty and it would surprise me at times by dying unexpectedly. I would switch to my G5 in such cases instead of switching to the power cord. However, one time I did switch to the usb cord for power when the battery died right in the middle of a map. The directional part of the mouse worked (meaning I could move the cursor), but none of the buttons would respond. Now the entire mouse won't work and I get a "device not recognized" message from Windows. I've tried to reinstall it several times and I think it is officially DOA. I'll be switching back to my old G5 mouse and will probably just get another G5 mouse after getting over the dismay of throwing away $100+ on this one, since I'm not returning it to amazon. Apparently, reading these reviews, most of the mouses (mice) work. But be ware you might get a lemon like I did and like another reviewer did. This could have been a great product I think.
 The best of the best October 25, 2009
Patrick C. Pleter
If you have the money, this mouse is a great -- if not, indeed, the greatest -- choice. If you're an average Joe, you'll notice it's a little smoother than the everyday mouse, out there; if you're a heavy gamer and have reflexes that need supplementing by some sexy, top-of-the-line hardware, you'll see - feel - and quickly love something that'll up your Starcraft stats tenfold! There's mice with more buttons than the Mamba's 4, but I found I never needed much more than that. At first, it'll take a little getting use to, but once you find your comfort zone (especially after tweaking the settings), you'll never want to go back to anything else. The drivers and firmware are easy to update, not that I had any problems before doing so. Turning off the mouse before racking it on the charge port seems like a chore, but it's just the flip of a switch on the bottom.
I've only noted one problem, and only the first few weeks of using it; every once in a while, the cursor would only move vertically or horizontally, and the mouse generally wouldn't respond in the other direction. I've stopped seeing that, though, and it might've been the fact that I didn't fully charge it back then (2/3 bars seemed enough for me). Other than that, this baby's preformed excellently for me. On top of that, it looks amazing and, if you dig quality, I wager you'll be happy with it, too -- providing you can stop drooling over the packaging. XD
 Mamba fails the Razer name October 24, 2009
J. Jenisch (Kansas USA)
The stats on the Mamba make it look great. As a game and Razer fan I thought this was the mouse of al mice to be had... I wish.
I am a input device junky having many Logitech and Razer mice in my arsenal. I liked Razer mice so much I purchase two of each that I deemed the best like the Boomslang, Diamondback and Copperhead mice. The Mamba is not worthy of that classification. And since the price tag is about double that of the copperhead I figured I needed to let the rest gaming community know.
Unlike the copperhead this laser is glitchy on all sufaces that I use (Thunder 8 pad, S&S Steel and my Razer Exactmat). You can stabilize it by reducing the DPI but you end up having to go below 1800 DPI so what is the point.
My advise is to steer away from this mouse go with the Copperhead. You will save money and have a better mouse.
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