Razer Orochi Bluetooth Notebook Gaming Mouse
Posted by admin | Posted in Notebook | Posted on 28-02-2010
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- Gaming optimized Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity
- Dual Mode Wired/Wireless Functionality
- Razer Synapse Onboard Memory
- 4000 dpi Razer Precision 3G Laser sensor
- Detachable three foot, lightweight, braided cord
Product Description
The Razer Orochi brings mobile gaming mouse standards to new heights with its small form factor and bleeding-edge technology. Equipped with a gaming-grade laser sensor and dual mode wired/wireless functionality, the Razer Orochi uses Bluetooth technology to address your need for portability and ease of use with a wired mode option for gaming grade performance…. More >>
Good mouse, don’t hesitate spending the money if you have bluetooth built into your PC or Mac.
Rating: 5 / 5
This mouse has a beautiful look and feel to it, as well as coolness thanks to its blue glowing scroller (adjustable), as well as battery indicator. As a Mac user I found the installation simple and straightforward, being able to use it both as bluetooth and as a wired usb mouse. I have to say that the downpoint is the software. The drivers are poor and there is no button programmability. The settings are sometimes reset and you must set them again in system preferences. Additionally and more frustratingly, when on bluetooth mode, the mouse does go to sleep too fast, making it skip shortly after awoken. Razer’s website states that the sleep mode is there for battery life and it is unadjustable.
I also own a Logitech MX anywhere mouse so I used it as my basis for comparison.. The logitech MX mouse is a far superior mouse, having a similar feel, weight and smoothness. The only large difference is the need for a USB receiver (tiny one at that). Logitech has full button programmability and support for mac. When wired through USB, the razer orochi is wonderful without skips, albeit without the ability to program buttons. Overall for anyone looking for a portable mouse id have to ask you first, bluetooth or usb receiver? That might be your decisive factor. However, Razer Orochi is advertised as a high quality portable gaming mouse.. it doesn’t live up to its expectations. Especially if i have to wire it for it to function as advertised. If you don’t mind the small receiver on your USB port, I will recommend the Logitech over the Razer Orochi 100%. .
Hope this helps.
Rating: 3 / 5
This mouse aims to be the best of both worlds- both a gaming mouse and a travel mouse- but I should have paid attention to the dimensions- this mouse is too small for many adult’s hands. It seems even smaller than many travel mice out there already. I have average-to-large hands, and this mouse is too small for my palm to rest on. Even worse, the price made me think this was a premium mouse like a Logitech MX or G series, but the finish and labels wore off inside a week, and the mouse didn’t always work after my laptop came back from sleep.
Rating: 2 / 5
Unlike most people, while I game, I bought this mouse for its precision (I’m a graphic artist by trade) and found that gaming peripherals tend to have the specs that I require. So when my laptop mouse died on me, I borrowed a friend’s Orochi and found it to be perfect. It felt perfect, so I went and splurged on one for myself. I was not disappointed. The control is silky smooth and far beyond any mouse I’ve had before. The power consumption of the bluetooth mode works very well and the programming for the mouse allows me to set up shortcuts both in games and programs.
I’m completely sold on this mouse. In fact, I will now be begging Razer to come up with a gaming tablet. If they can do mice (and other peripherals) with this much quality, I’d love to see what they could do with a high-precision tablet.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have been using the Orochi mouse now for the last 3 days. I had some reservations about buying this mouse because of some of the reviews regarding ‘jumpiness’ when the mouse goes into battery saving mode while on bluetooth, and although I can sympathize with those that feel that way, I think their complaints are really exaggerated despite the fact that it does go to sleep really fast. Once the mouse is asleep it does a pretty nice job reconnecting to the computer. I would recommend this mouse to anyone that wants a high quality bluetooth mouse with above average features.
Pros:
Small Size
Design
Quality
Bluetooth
Wired
Software (you download from Razer)
Effect Light
Cons:
Quick Sleep (on bluetooth)
Rating: 5 / 5