Razer Lachesis gets new 5600dpi sensor, customizable LEDs, new lease on life
By Darren Murph 
posted August 5th 2010 7:10AM
posted August 5th 2010 7:10AM
Nearly three years to the day after its original introduction, Razer's Lachesis (also known as a sniper's best friend) is seeing its first major upgrade. The most significant of which is the 3.5G Precision sensor, which bumps the dpi from 4,000 (previously) to 5,600 (now). For the eye-candy lovers, there's also a functionally worthless customizable multi-color LED lighting system, but it's bound to extract a few oohs and aahs at your next LAN party. Other than the new threads and the enhanced eye, the critter is remaining the same as it ever was, but mama always said not to worry over reinventing the (scroll) wheel. Check it later this month for $79.99, and feel free to start scoping out an appropriate burial spot for your original. RAZER™ Revamps The Razer Lachesis™: Familar Form, More Function
Monday, 02 August 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RAZER™ REVAMPS THE RAZER LACHESIS™: FAMILAR FORM, MORE FUNCTION
Carlsbad, Calif. – August 3, 2010 – Razer, the world's leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming and lifestyle peripherals, is pleased to announce the much anticipated refresh of the legendary Razer Lachesis. Equipped with a new 5600dpi Razer Precision™ 3.5G laser sensor and a customizable multi-color LED lighting system, the newly updated Razer Lachesis maintains its original form, comfort and price, while advancing power, performance and precision.
"The all new Razer Lachesis is about giving gamers more personal choice and customizable options," said Robert "Razerguy" Krakoff, president, Razer USA. "With a multi-color LED for customizable color and a built-in variable dpi, the Razer Lachesis gives gamers everything they need for this three-year fan favorite."
Gamers now have the choice to customize the LED lights on the mouse from a range of 16 million colors. To top it off, the Razer Lachesis allows gamers to customize those colors individually, so each of the illuminated areas can glow a different color.
About the Razer Lachesis
Razer Lachesis Refresh
The new Razer Lachesis is an upgraded replacement for the original ambidextrous mouse and is now equipped with a massive 5600dpi Razer Precision 3.5G laser sensor and nine programmable Hyperesponse™ buttons. Featuring 1000 Hz Ultrapolling for minimal latency, On-the-Fly Sensitivity™ adjustment and large, non-slip buttons, the fully loaded Razer Lachesis has all the original features that have been verified and vetted by gamers for years. With several options for complete customization including a full, multi-color LED that allows gamers to choose from 16 million glowing hues, as well as a variable dpi setting that can be adjusted in 125 dpi increments for true precision and control, the updated Razer Lachesis is the ideal option for gamers that value the art of tweaking to their exact specifications.
Razer Lachesis
Price: $79.99 / €69.99
AVAILABILITY:
Razerzone – August
Worldwide – Q3
Product Features:
* 5600dpi Razer Precision™ 3.5G laser sensor
* Adjustable Multi-Color LED(Up to 16 million colors)
* Variable true dpi setting adjustments in increments of 125dpi
* 60KB Razer Synapse™ onboard memory
* Nine independently programmable Hyperesponse™ buttons
* 1000Hz Ultrapolling / 1ms response time
* Tracking up to 200 inches per second
* Seven-foot, lightweight, non-tangle cord
* Approximate size: 129mm (length) x 71mm (width) x 40mm (height)/ 128 gram
* Scroll wheel with 24 individual click positions
* Zero-acoustic Ultraslick™ Teflon feet
* Gold-plated USB connector
* On-The-Fly Sensitivity™ adjustment
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@ok1 Google shitty programming
I have no idea what you're talking about...but I'm just always compelled to downvote you no matter what.
@ok1 Google shitty programming
You forgot the /s.
*picks up jaw from the floor*
@sparkymat
For me personally, it's really hard to grip this thing ( iknoikno )
@sparkymat
I find it interesting that the "snipers best friend" is called Lachesis. Lachesis was the Fate that determined when you died. She cut your life thread at the allotted time.
@flosofl
Whoops, Atropos cut the thread. Lachesis measured it (determining the length of your life) and wove your destiny with it.
Carry on.
@flosofl What the hell are you talking about? It certainly isn't technology. Now allow me to cut the thread that holds your comment up so it falls into oblivion.
@rhomaion
He's talking about the Greek fates. You know the three old women who shared an eye in Disney's Hercules? Yes, them.
@WenJam
Please don't tell me that people learn about Greek mythology from Disney movies these days! :(
No need to bury... give them to me! Call it afterlife.
but it's no *magic mouse*.
@charlietheunicorn
I've had a G5 for years. There's absolutely no need to upgrade even for a 2560x1600 screen. 2000 DPI means you cover the screen in just 1.25 inches of movement.
The next upgrade is only for a multi touch gaming mouse.
@Kurian
The dpi really doesn't effect coverage of the screen, it's accuracy in small movements. Which, to be honest, you really only notice in FPSs. Unless you're a pro (or ex-pro) you won't notice it.
That being said, I run a G500, which can run up to 5700dpi. So really I see no need to move to a Razor. When Razor actually make a comfortable mouse and give us weight control like the G5/G9/G500, I'll consider moving over. Until that day, Logitech gets my money. I tend to kill mice fairly quickly, so that's about once a year.
@sortius My MX700 is in its eighth year and still going strong (after a few battery replacements over time).
I've yet to find a mouse that can replace it in terms of comfort and usability (I know not everyone likes wireless, but in my particular case, it is a godsend; I also know that Logitech makes other mice using the same mould, but they have changed the materials and the new mice do not feel right in my hand).
Razer's Mamba intrigues me, but it's too damn expensive.
@sortius
No!
The point of Razer mice for a lot of people are the fact that they're all very small in terms of height, and when it comes to gaming, they are much more comfortable to move around the mouse mat for some people than logitech mice.
Another thing, Razer offers mice which requires different grip to hold mice to suit each and every individual, whereas logitech doesn't and so for some people these mice are just too big for their hands.
I own a logitech MX518, and for my personal needs, it sucks compared to a Razer Diamondback 3G.
Dat rice.
It's to big, and who gives a fook if it now over 5000dpi all gamers turn it down to 1800 to 2200, stupid mouse to do a revamp on? To big and to fast to control :-| failllll
@MajorStone - This was exactly my question: can anyone actually use the thing at 5600? I've got the RAT 7, but I game all the way down at 800, maybe 1600. The only time I punch it to 5600 is when I'm using Windows and want to move all the way to the upper-right corner on my double monitor setup without shuffling the mouse a lot. And it always turns out that it probably would have been quicker to shuffle it.
@PaganGod
Accuracy, like when your trying to snipe someone at the other end of the map (a really big map).
@PaganGod I use my Lachesis @ 3200 dpi, and that's really, really precise. 4000 dpi - and maybe I'm just not pro enough - makes my movements jerky, particularily when I have my Windows pointer speed at max or 10 in the Razer Configurator. So to answer, I think 5600 is overkill. You would need a perfectly smooth surface (or at least one that has no granularity to a 5600 dpi sensor) and I prefer my 3M textured pad anyway.
In terms of aesthetics, I like how the scroll wheel is black with blue-lit sides as opposed to the all-blue wheel I have.
@MajorStone Maybe you have little girly hands, cause it fits mine just fine :p
I like my light, nimble Razer Salmosa.
I know - it sucks to be me.
I love this mouse. I've got the regular Lachesis and it's an absolutely fantastic piece of engineering.
I've had my Lachesis for almost 2 years now. Fantastic gaming mouse.
I loved my lachesis for a long time, then it started buggin' out and sporadically failing to track the y-axis, even after a firmware update. Refurb'd it and the same thing happened with the new one. I just put up with it until the feet started wearing down to nothing, then went back to my old MX500. Honestly, I'm happier now than I was putting up with the Lachesis.
Not sure if it's been said but...
Net neutrality doesn't mean treating torrents, video streaming, email and web surfing traffic all equally and the same. ISP's should priortize traffic based of the type to create an optimal experience for everyone.
What they shouldn't be doing is treating all end points the same (not giving higher priority to video streams from ABC as opposed to those from NBC).
@tad604 and damn it I posted this in the wrong freaking article =/
@tad604 LOL!
Nice. Now re-release the DeathAdder with these additions and you can count me in.
I wish we had more options, but the Lachesis is still the best gaming mouse for lefty's.
Does anyone still actually have LAN parties?? Just curious.
@invert y
Some of my friends and I have LAN Starcraft brood war parties. Well, we used to before Starcraft 2 beta. So no, not really I guess.
My MX518 is locked at 750, 800, and 850 DPI. Aything higher is silly to me, for gaming anyway. Lay off the Meth.
I wish Razor would come out with some upgrades in its "Pro" series. I love the mice, but I prefer them looking professional, rather than something out of some teenagers fantasy.
Whats a LAN party?