Razer Diamondback Mouse (RZ-1610)
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- Ergonomic Fit: Right and Left Handed (Mouse)
- Input Interface Type: Mouse
- Motion Device Type: Optical
- Connectivity: Cable
- Interface: USB (Mouse)
- Platform: PC
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The standard for computer mice
Pros
Good value, comfortable, eye-catching, accurate
Cons
Might be too flat for some, not wireless
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
The Razer Diamondback is what other mice should be. It's comfortable, aesthetically pleasing, and very functional.
Most people outside of the gaming community have no clue what a Razer mouse is. They know names like Logitech, Kensington, and Microsoft for mice. The Razer Diamondback, although not very well known, is far superior than anything the above three have to offer.
Mice have always been boring to look at. Generic black or beige rectangles, maybe with a splash of blue or silver thrown in. The Diamondback is a mouse that grabs your attention with its chameleon paintjob -- as you approach it, the colors go from green to blue to purple. My friends always comment about the unique paint job. The glowing red thumb wheel also stands out, as do the glowing red veins on the side of the mouse. No longer does your mouse need to be hideous.
But functionality is what matters, right? The Diamondback doesn't disappoint here either. The buttons all have a very solid click sound, and have just the right tension. Some mice are easy to accidentally click, while others feel like you're smashing the buttons in. The Diamondback offers perfectly balanced feedback regardless of the button you press. The thumbwheel spins with just the right resistance, making sure you scroll as far as you needed.
As for ergonomics, the Diamondback has a more "flat" feel than the competitors. Some prefer this, others don't. I do not like tall bulgy mice, so I opted for the Diamondback. In my opinion, your hand should rest in a more flat way, as it puts less strain on your joints (particularly the wrist). The mouse might feel a bit awkward at first since it is more flat, but with use your wrist will feel much less fatigued. The mouse is actually very wide at the front, making it easy to find a spot to click the buttons. I've always been annoyed with Logitech's narrow mice.
Razer includes some software to tweak the mouse's behavior. Most people will do fine just plugging in the USB connector and leaving it alone. But if you prefer lower sensitivity, or button programming, install the software. The mouse is pretty sensitive (1600dpi) from the factory, so you might want to move the sensitivity down a touch.
The Diamondback glides across most surfaces with ease, but you may want to use a mousepad to prevent wear-and-tear from ruining the feet. The optical sensor does not wander or skip like some of the Microsoft mice.
The mouse is obviously wired. Some prefer wireless so that they don't have to deal with cords, but I prefer the lightweight Diamondback's ease-of-movement.
Mice have always been boring to look at. Generic black or beige rectangles, maybe with a splash of blue or silver thrown in. The Diamondback is a mouse that grabs your attention with its chameleon paintjob -- as you approach it, the colors go from green to blue to purple. My friends always comment about the unique paint job. The glowing red thumb wheel also stands out, as do the glowing red veins on the side of the mouse. No longer does your mouse need to be hideous.
But functionality is what matters, right? The Diamondback doesn't disappoint here either. The buttons all have a very solid click sound, and have just the right tension. Some mice are easy to accidentally click, while others feel like you're smashing the buttons in. The Diamondback offers perfectly balanced feedback regardless of the button you press. The thumbwheel spins with just the right resistance, making sure you scroll as far as you needed.
As for ergonomics, the Diamondback has a more "flat" feel than the competitors. Some prefer this, others don't. I do not like tall bulgy mice, so I opted for the Diamondback. In my opinion, your hand should rest in a more flat way, as it puts less strain on your joints (particularly the wrist). The mouse might feel a bit awkward at first since it is more flat, but with use your wrist will feel much less fatigued. The mouse is actually very wide at the front, making it easy to find a spot to click the buttons. I've always been annoyed with Logitech's narrow mice.
Razer includes some software to tweak the mouse's behavior. Most people will do fine just plugging in the USB connector and leaving it alone. But if you prefer lower sensitivity, or button programming, install the software. The mouse is pretty sensitive (1600dpi) from the factory, so you might want to move the sensitivity down a touch.
The Diamondback glides across most surfaces with ease, but you may want to use a mousepad to prevent wear-and-tear from ruining the feet. The optical sensor does not wander or skip like some of the Microsoft mice.
The mouse is obviously wired. Some prefer wireless so that they don't have to deal with cords, but I prefer the lightweight Diamondback's ease-of-movement.
