Razer Mamba Wireless Gaming Laser Mouse 5600 DPI

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• 6 stars

  Okay, but has some poor design decisions

  by yngndrw on September 4, 2011

  Pros: Quite physically robust
  Feels nice to hold
  Works on pretty much any surface
  Reasonable battery life

  Cons: The sensor algorithm - If you lift the mouse up and down vertically, the cursor moves towards the bottom right of the screen. If you tap on the top of the mouse, this issue causes the cursor to slowly drift in that direction.
  
  The little rubber pads on ea

  Summary: It's okay, but the number of flaws is inexcusable especially for this price.
  
  I preferred my old Logitech G7 which, while was not quite as physically robust, didn't ...

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  Summary: It's okay, but the number of flaws is inexcusable especially for this price.
  
  I preferred my old Logitech G7 which, while was not quite as physically robust, didn't suffer from any of these issue and much more thought seems to have gone into it.
  
  From my experience with their products and their technical support, Razer seems to be a company where they think of a few key features that people may want, then rush out a product and don't care about solving any of the issues the users have reported.
  
  Updated on Sep 4, 2011

  It seems the cons didn't send properly:
  
  The sensor algorithm - If you lift the mouse up and down vertically, the cursor moves towards the bottom right of the screen. If you tap on the top of the mouse, this issue causes the cursor to slowly drift in that direction.
  
  The little rubber pads on each side - As your fingers press against these, the ends of the pads lift away from the double-sided tape holding them on and they slide out from the little cutouts. It's quite annoying to have to keep sliding them back into place.
  
  The battery - The lack of easily inter-changeable "Hot swappable" batteries means that if you forget to leave it on charge overnight, you will need to plug the mouse in in-order to use it. It's quite annoying to not be able to use it wirelessly indefinitely.
  
  The drivers / firmware - My mouse has an issue where sometimes when it's turned on, the buttons will work but mouse movement does not. I also find the configuration software to be a bit too messy and flashy.

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• 4 stars

  A gaming mouse but not a wireless gaming mouse

  by Kaykool101 on July 26, 2010

  Pros: The mouse is very quick and comfortable to use.

  Cons: Wireless is not actually wireless at all.

  Summary: I play World of Warcraft and I do so on a gaming laptop. As I play on a laptop my goal is to minimize wires. I alreay have to deal ...

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  Summary: I play World of Warcraft and I do so on a gaming laptop. As I play on a laptop my goal is to minimize wires. I alreay have to deal with wires to my cooling device and power cord. Adding a wire for a mouse is not desirable. But I need a wireless mouse that performs. Previously, I was using a Logitech MX Revolution which with set point allowed for great customization of the buttons. However at only 800 dpi the speed was limiting. So when I broke the receiver for the second time I decided it was time to get a gaming wireless mouse.
  
  I have a logitech G500 and it basically performs similar to that. The razer software was not as easy to use, but I imagine if I spent more time with it I would figure it out.
  
  But I won't be spending more time with it. If I wanted a wired gaming mouse I would be just fine with my Logitech G500. And so would any of you that are considering this mouse for wired purposes. I bought the mouse because it was 'wireless' which was compeletly unture.
  
  The wireless option requires that you plug the charging base into your computer. And the charging base has to be connected via the very same wire I was trying to get away from. I didn't get it. I still don't get it. There is no place for this brand of wireless on a laptop and why would you use a wireless gaming mouse on a desk top. I suppose if you use the wired while gaming and the wirless for entertainment, such as watching movie on netflix or something.
  
  At a suggested retail price of 130.00 you shouldn't be having to deal with trade-offs. The mouse is beautiful and performs very well. It fits comfortably in your hand. But so do alot of other gaming mice at lower price points. It doesn't even have some of the expected features of the high end gaming mice, like changable weights and grips. It is most easily compared to mid-priced gaming mice like the logitech G500 or some of the cheaper razers. Without true wireless, it does not offer a single feature that justifies it 130.00 price tag.
  
  They have alot of stats on the packaging about speed and sensitivity. While I am sure they are not lying about its stats, they seem to be unneccsary enhancements as I could not tell an improvement from the G500 or steelseires World of Warcraft mouse (which I also have).

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• 7 stars

  Solid Device

  by sc0rp10nz on March 17, 2010

  Pros: Comfortably fits in hand. feels very sold. the wireless functionality is great - i have experienced absolutely no delays or hesitations while in wireless mode. well crafted and sits easily in charger when used wirelessly.

  Cons: It is difficult to remove the cord from the mouse in order to allow for wireless functionality.

  Summary: I really like this mouse. if you are not an advite gamer, the price may be to expensive, but otherwise. it is well worth the money.

  Summary: I really like this mouse. if you are not an advite gamer, the price may be to expensive, but otherwise. it is well worth the money.

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• 10 stars

  simply put, this is amazing

  by reclaimer0719 on September 1, 2009

  Pros: extremely sensitive mouse, a battery saving sleep mode, works from like twenty feet away, and it has four customizable buttons for gaming.

  Cons: sometimes when using the mouse for normal usage, it is a bit too sensitive when you first start using the mouse. other thanthat its great.

  Summary: with a steep price range, its probably better to get one of the wired mice, but i love the mamba, it is the best mouse i have ever used.

  Summary: with a steep price range, its probably better to get one of the wired mice, but i love the mamba, it is the best mouse i have ever used.

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• 6 stars

  Not too bad - not too great either

  by jeeves86 on June 6, 2012

  Pros: --extraordinarily comfortable
  --easy setup
  --long-lasting battery
  --charging base included
  --wired/wireless mode

  Cons: --expensive
  --quality could be better
  --charging dock is obtrusive
  --switching from wireless to wired not exactly easy

  Summary: I've used this mouse for about a year and a half until it died. It was pretty expensive to buy, but I wanted a wireless, full size Razer mouse. ...

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  Summary: I've used this mouse for about a year and a half until it died. It was pretty expensive to buy, but I wanted a wireless, full size Razer mouse. It's comfortable to use and fits my hand perfectly with a long-lasting battery and glides like a dream. Adjustable dpi settings are also great.
  
  However, the build quality could be so much better, particularly for the price. After a year and a half of moderate usage, it needs to be replaced. The buttons are over responsive, double-clicking at random points. For buttons that are already a little too sensitive, this is an issue. And for the price, it's an even bigger issue.

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• 10 stars

  using razer mamba for 3 years now

  by kakarlus on January 24, 2012

  Pros: sexy mouse
  nice grip and weight
  wired and wireless mode
  durable

  Cons: sweaty hands destroys the matte
  the dock design does not match the mouse's and its bulky

  Summary: great mouse

  Summary: great mouse

• 7 stars

  Good wireless gaming mouse with few flaws.

  by ggoro on July 29, 2011

  Pros: Wireless is speedy, very reliable with almost no cut-outs. Has wired mode which I feel is easy to switch to if the battery dies while you are using it. I like the weight of it, which is very light. When playing FPS games, I notice no difference between th

  Cons: Will sometimes not connect when turned on. Will sometimes not be able to move mouse when turned on, despite the ability to click. My right mouse button was way too loose and I had to stick some foam in there, otherwise the dead weight of my finger would d

  Summary: This a good mouse, and I have been happy with it for over a year now. I bought mine refurbished from woot.com so that may be the cause of ...

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  Summary: This a good mouse, and I have been happy with it for over a year now. I bought mine refurbished from woot.com so that may be the cause of some of my cons. Regardless of those, I still recommend this mouse to a gamer who wants a wireless mouse

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• 8 stars

  Certainly the best mouse I've ever used.

  by BenIVXX on May 15, 2011

  Pros: The single millisecond polling is probably unnecessary, but compared to a standard mouse - It feels more like an extension of my hand/mind.

  Cons: It's expensive.

• 7 stars

  Glorified mouse!

  by jurraikken on March 24, 2011

  Pros: Blue lights
  On the fly dpi adjustment
  wireless/wired option
  looks awesome
  battery life is AMAZING

  Cons: sometimes slow to wake up, like 1 second though.
  at varying times the mouse locks in position like vertically or horizontally (might be a mouse pad issue)

  Summary: It's an amazing mouse, I paid $150 for it from Razer themselves. It's pretty good, just that sometimes it locks up, that gets annoying however. it is a ...

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  Summary: It's an amazing mouse, I paid $150 for it from Razer themselves. It's pretty good, just that sometimes it locks up, that gets annoying however. it is a freakin dust magnet. (that's a general issue for all things lol) I love how I can make it wired and wireless.

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• 6 stars

  Should be way better for the price

  by Mergatroid Mania on December 3, 2010

  Pros: Nice feel, nice buttons. Looks sleek.

  Cons: Doesn't always wake up, no tilt on the scroll wheel, horrible charging cable, very low battery capacity.

  Summary: I had a Logitech MX Revolution. It is an awesome mouse but after four or so years I have worn out the buttons. I went out looking for the best ...

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  Summary: I had a Logitech MX Revolution. It is an awesome mouse but after four or so years I have worn out the buttons. I went out looking for the best wireless mouse and I came home with the Mamba. I set it all up and got it charging. I noticed how much of a pain it is to plug the cable into the charging base/receiver. I played and played, moving it around and wiggling it. Eventually it FINALLY plugged in. After setup I plugged the cable into the mouse to charge it up good. It worked great while it was charging but using it I found I really missed the side to side rocker movement of the Revolution scroll wheel. I used the mouse for the night. When I removed the cable after charging I found it was a very delicate procedure. I was afraid something might break when I was trying to pull the cable out of the mouse (yes, I did use the little button). I have read several complaints about this same thing (including the CNET review). Next night I was using it wirelessly, and I couldn't get the computer (win 7 64) to "wake up" the mouse. All I could get was the right button to work. I had to unplug the receiver several times before the mouse started working. I looked around on the 'net and I found quite a few people having the same problem.
  The final straw for me was coming home the next day (after letting the mouse charge all night and all day), and started gaming. The battery only lasted from 5:30pm to 11:00pm. That's only 5.5 hours. I'm sorry, but that's simply not good enough. My MX Revolution would last 4 days when it was new (heavy gaming), and now after about four years it still lasts two days of heavy gaming. In this day and age there is no excuse for a device like this not to be able to last at least a couple of days on a charge.
  I took this mouse back and bought the Logitech G700. So far it feels every bit as good as the Mamba, and it was about 1/3 of the price. It has the same polling rate and the same sensitivity. It has more buttons, and the superior Logitech scroll wheel. It also plugs in for charging the same way the Mamba does without being afraid to break it when you remove the cable from the mouse.
  
  I hear people say the Mamba is for "serious gamers" (whatever that is). I play computer games a TON. 5-6 hours a night after work, and 15 hours per day on the weekend is not uncommon for me. A "serious gamer" requires a mouse that will not conk out in the middle of gaming. Even with a cable, you still have to stop and plug the cable in. On top of this the poor cable attachment, basic scroll wheel and poor battery life means don't bother with the Mamba. I have a roomate with the Razer Naga, he likes it but he has a similar problem with the mouse being picky about what USB port it's plugged into. He HAS to plug it into his keyboard or it will not operate properly. On Razer's site and other sites more people also have the same problem with this mouse. I think Razer needs to work on their electronics.
  If I have any problems with the Logitech G700 I'll take it back and try the Microsoft Sidewinder X8.
  
  Updated on Dec 5, 2010

  Well, I have had a weekend to play with the Logitech G700. It suffers from the same battery problem the Mamba does. It only lasts 5 or so hours on a charge. At least it uses standard AA NiMH batteries so you can swap them out, but it's still a step backwards for wireless gaming mice. I am going to return it and try a Microsoft Sidewinder X8 on Monday. CNET and MS claim the battery will last 30 hours (another standard AA NiMH). We'll see....

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