Razer updates Diamondback gaming mouse with "3G" sensor
by Donald Melanson 
posted Jul 25th 2007 at 5:33PM
Ever the sticklers for mouse precision, the folks at Razer have now gone and updated their Diamondback gaming mouse with their third generation (3G) infrared sensor, which was first put to use in the company's unfortunately-named DeathAdder mouse. As with that mouse, the Diamondback will give you an impressive 1800 dpi resolution, along with on-the-fly sensitivity adjustment, seven independently programmable buttons, and a rubberized non-slip finish, not to mention a choice of colors to light up your desk. Look for it to be available at the beginning of next month for $60.
Filed under: Gaming, Peripherals
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
robothouse @ Jul 25th 2007 6:09PM
That makes no sense! It should be on the EDGE network!
horst @ Jul 25th 2007 6:34PM
Their mice are all named after snakes. Given that, I don't think DeathAdder is a bad name, but AgkistrodonContortrix would have been so much cooler.
strider_mt2k @ Jul 25th 2007 6:40PM
I'm still waiting for the Rowan Atkinson-approved "Blackadder" gaming mouse.
jon @ Jul 25th 2007 6:57PM
uhh. correction, i have this mouse, and it can go up to 2000dpi, not 1800.
and its a great mouse i would say.
razer ftw
Paul @ Jul 26th 2007 9:57AM
I was going to say, because I have the Copperhead mouse and it goes up to 2000 dpi, I thought it would be kinda odd if a newer version of their mouse would only go up to 1800 dpi
Russ @ Jul 25th 2007 7:15PM
razer ftw.. they put out outstanding devices.. i've got the copperhead.. maybe i should give it to my little brother and trade up for this?
oohh.. glowy.. ;)
Fant @ Jul 25th 2007 7:24PM
Why hasnt Logitech bought out Razor by now?
pbmwatstein @ Jul 25th 2007 7:30PM
The DeathAdder mouse is actually from what I can see is the Microsoft Habu mouse which Razer made but this mouse has the ability to have different colors other than blue otherwise the same specs, and probably same driver.
Selachii @ Jul 25th 2007 8:10PM
@jon, the earlier Diamondback featured 2000dpi (with the 2G sensor), the 3G sensor in this updated version, however, is 1800dpi.
The amount of dpi doesn't necessarily mean it's a better mouse. Below is a very nice review of the DeathAdder, using the same 3G sensor. They also give great feedback on why it's such a good sensor.
http://www.esreality.com/?a=longpost&id=1300293&page=2
Also, the Habu, doesn't feature a 3G sensor, so it's not just a DeathAdder with a Microsoft shell.
jon @ Jul 25th 2007 11:29PM
lol, sorry.
i totally mixed up MY copperhead, with a diamondback, lol, sorry, they used the wrong pic so i was confused, the diamonad back is clear, so yea.
sorry. lol
Anthony @ Jul 25th 2007 9:01PM
Too bad Logitech products are damn ugly and extremely uncomfortable. Razer FTW.
Oh, and from the looks of the pictures, the side buttons are now on the glowing area... not sure if I like that. And the glowing tri-snake logo is gone? Com'n now! I also am not sure if I like the whole rubberized thing... the old version of the copperhead (which I'm using now) had it on the buttons and they got nasty really easy, then if you cleaned it off you could scrape some of the rubberized portion off.
jon @ Jul 25th 2007 11:29PM
yea, this is the diamond back their talking about, not your copperhead, as i have one too.
this photo isnt right, the diamondback looks alot different.
Anthony @ Jul 26th 2007 1:33PM
Jon, actually, the pictures are correct. It's not a copperhead because of the differences I mentioned. I guess they want it to look more like one. Wish they'd have kept the glowing tri-snake, though.
Natedog @ Jul 25th 2007 9:14PM
Logitech mice use lasers which, although laser sounds much cooler, results in some technical acceleration something or other, I'm not gonna pretend to understand it. 200 dpi is negligible, does anyone actually keep their sensitivity all the way up at 2000?
Razer also has a 2000dpi mouse, the Copperhead. Get your facts straight.
I just bought a DeathAdder fairly recently because I wanted the 3G sensor, but I liked the look and feel of the DiamondBack more. Oh well, the DeathAdder isn't a bad mouse.
jon @ Jul 25th 2007 11:29PM
and so has razer, lol
g5 also has less dpi choices, it only offers 2000, 800 and 400
while my copperhead has 200, 400, 800, 1600, and 2000.
razer just has technically better products.
razer is just more meant for hardcore gamers.
BeekaaY @ Mar 31st 2008 4:34AM
You are mistaken sir. The G5 has five DPI-level settings. Three in hardware, and two additional ones you can set up in software. All five work on the fly. Great for when you need to lower the dpi to a minimum for some precision sniping in BF2 ;)
Sure Razer make awesome products, but I'm not a big fan of the design of their mice, I much prefer the design of the G5. Razer is probably a better bet if you're a lefty though. :p
Kizul Emeraldfire @ Jul 26th 2007 1:06AM
I happened to get a Razer Diamondback for Christmas just last year, and I'm wondering — is the upgraded DPi (mine only goes up to 1600, I think) the only thing different about it? >.>
I must say, out of all of the mouses I've ever had, I loathe and despise the ones with balls in them — give me a castrated (i.e., optical) mouse any day! :D
JSK @ Jul 26th 2007 4:28AM
Actually you are totally wrong. The G5 offers 3-5 customizable settings from 450DPI to 2000DPI in increments of 50.
Bella @ Jul 26th 2007 9:05AM
As an owner of the new Razor mouse my opinion on it is that it is a great mouse. The rubber adds for a better grip and the precision is great.
http://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/
Anthony @ Jul 26th 2007 4:46PM
I don't see any miscomprehension. You're arguing that it's not worth $60. I'm arguing that it is. If you think that there is much in terms of "additional components" required for a wireless mouse, you must be crazy. Furthermore, Razer had to develop their own laser system, so would that not "justify" the price as developing a wireless USB mouse would "justify" that price?
But yeah, you're right... I would totally pay $150 for this Logitech mouse that's wireless and I can use in the air!
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/mice/devices/3443&cl=us,en
Or maybe I'll just limit myself and go with the $100 mouse that's nearly identical to this mouse but is wireless!
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/mice/devices/163&cl=us,en
And sorry I said it poorly, but you understood what I meant about latency. But my opinion on whether latency is a big deal clearly differs from yours as well. What's the point of having a precision mouse if you have to deal with the wireless latency?
Oh, and congratulations, by the way. You made a funny! "gheymer gimmic"? Oh my, your mommy must think you're so funny! I wonder if she'll put print that out and put it up on the fridge.
Ken @ Jul 26th 2007 11:03AM
What's that long string thing coming out of the top? Surely it isn't a wire because wired mice aren't worth $60.
Anthony @ Jul 26th 2007 1:41PM
Wired > Wireless
I'll take wired any day of the week over a wireless. Because, you know, I really want to spend more money buying batteries, or waiting for it to recharge.
Ken @ Jul 26th 2007 1:47PM
So you're paying the premium price so you don't have to bother with batteries? I could then sell you a bicycle for $10,000 on the pitch that you don't need to put gas in it.
Anthony @ Jul 26th 2007 3:15PM
That is quite possible the dumbest analogy ever. Furthermore, if you're going to use that analogy, then the wired mouse would be a car and the wireless a bicycle, as the input speed is faster on a wired mouse. Furthermore, a wireless mouse does exactly what better? If I want to sit an amazing 10 feet away from my computer I can use my mouse? Oh yes, just what I've always wanted!
"Paying a premium" is a silly way of putting it, as it comes down to personal preference. I don't exactly see wireless mice as good as this going extremely cheap. So you're "paying a premium" to get an extra 5 feet of distance between yourself and your computer?
Ken @ Jul 26th 2007 3:37PM
Take a good look at my first post because I think that there has been some serious miscomprehension here. $60 is too expensive for this mouse, period. I don't care if it's "better" than a wireless mouse or even better than a banana, the price is still not justified.
The extra price that wireless devices command is justified by the additional engineering and components they require. The extra price Razor mice command is not justified when competing products (wired and wireless alike) offer the same performance and more fuctionality for less. Razor is a gheymer gimmic.
Input speed is no different on a wired mouse than a wireless mouse. Both are limited by the USB 2.0 specs, which go far above and beyond whatever is required for an accurate mouse. Latency, however may lag for wireless devices. This can be a particular problem with cyborgs using the device with fine motor control speeds nearing C, but for humans, it can be overlooked.
Anthony @ Jul 26th 2007 4:46PM
I don't see any miscomprehension. You're arguing that it's not worth $60. I'm arguing that it is. If you think that there is much in terms of "additional components" required for a wireless mouse, you must be crazy. Furthermore, Razer had to develop their own laser system, so would that not "justify" the price as developing a wireless USB mouse would "justify" that price?
But yeah, you're right... I would totally pay $150 for this Logitech mouse that's wireless and I can use in the air!
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/mice/devices/3443&cl=us,en
Or maybe I'll just limit myself and go with the $100 mouse that's nearly identical to this mouse but is wireless!
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/mice/devices/163&cl=us,en
And sorry I said it poorly, but you understood what I meant about latency. But my opinion on whether latency is a big deal clearly differs from yours as well. What's the point of having a precision mouse if you have to deal with the wireless latency?
Oh, and congratulations, by the way. You made a funny! "gheymer gimmic"? Oh my, your mommy must think you're so funny! I wonder if she'll put print that out and put it up on the fridge.