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Razer Lachesis

Introduced in August 2007 for release later in October, the Razer Lachesis is a high DPI mouse for gaming and computer enthusiasts. Featuring a 4000 dpi laser, 9 programmable buttons, 1000Hz polling, on the fly dpi adjustments, true variable adjustment (in increments of 125dpi), excellent ergonomics and a 7-foot cable, the high-end peripheral costs $79.99.

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Razer Lachesis
MSRP $79.99
Release date October, 2007
Brand Razer
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
3 reviews
68
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mixed
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2 positive
1 mixed
0 negative

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Pros:
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discrete all black design - not gaudy like most gaming mice
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earliest mouse to hit 4000dpi
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ambidextrous design
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attractive packaging
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durable construction
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silky smooth teflon feet for a good glide
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mesmerizing lights
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Cons:
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DPI wars
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teflon feet will disintegrate quickly if not used on a soft mousepad / "gaming surface"
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Buttons opposite of your thumb are hard to get to.
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gaudy windows-only software required to make use of the mouse's full functionality
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poor grip for low sensitivity gamers
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annoying lights
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Details

Features

  • 4000 dpi high precision laser engine
  • 32KB of onboard memory
  • 9 fully programmable buttons
  • 1000Hz polling (1ms response time)
  • variable dpi (125dpi increments) on the fly changing
  • ambidextrous design
  • 7-foot lightweight cord

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Razer Lachesis

• Razer Lachesis 4000 dpi Laser Gaming Mous--Banshee Blue

• Lachesis Banshee Blue Gaming Mouse

UPC: 879862000219

EAN: 879862000219

MPN: RZ01-00170100

Competitors

Razer Lachesis is ranked 1st among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Mice »
Logitech G9x

Logitech G9x

MSRP  $99.99    Released  April, 2009
Pros
  • customizable weight system
  • up to 5000dpi
  • interchangeable grips
Cons
  • very little different from the G9
  • DPI wars
  • slightly too small
ProSCORE
1 review
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Logitech Gaming Mouse G500

Logitech Gaming Mouse G500

MSRP  $60.00    Released  August, 2009
Pros
  • high resolution laser sensor - 5700dpi, more than double the last generation G5
  • 10 programmable buttons
  • onboard memory stores custom profiles
Cons
  • only 8KB of onboard storage, enough room for a single profile only
  • DPI race is silly - shows no real life improvements over 2000dpi
  • ugly
ProSCORE
1 review
64
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Microsoft SideWinder X8

Microsoft SideWinder X8

MSRP  $99.99    Released  February, 2009
Pros
  • 7 fully programmable buttons
  • multiple DPI settings, with on the fly switching
  • BluTrack can function on surfaces normal optical and laser mice cannot
Cons
  • right handed only
  • Razer Mamba has 1000Hz (1ms) capability, SideWinder is 500Hz (2ms delay)
  • the blue lights seen under the mouse in images is *not* present, only indicates "bluetrack" exists but cannot be seen
ProSCORE
7 reviews
64
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vote Razer Lachesis 100% vs. vote Microsoft SideWinder X8 0%

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Reviews

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Yale

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April 11, 2009
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ProSCORE
55
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6 pros
5 cons
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Pros

  • discrete all black design - not gaudy like most gaming mice
  • earliest mouse to hit 4000dpi
  • ambidextrous design
  • attractive packaging
  • durable construction
  • silky smooth teflon feet for a good glide

Cons

  • DPI wars
  • teflon feet will disintegrate quickly if not used on a soft mousepad / "gaming surface"
  • gaudy windows-only software required to make use of the mouse's full functionality
  • poor grip for low sensitivity gamers
  • annoying lights

Competitors

Yale prefers Razer Lachesis over Logitech G9x, Microsoft SideWinder X8
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Alex Good

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July 21, 2009
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ProSCORE
70
negative
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7 pros
3 cons
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Pros

  • discrete all black design - not gaudy like most gaming mice
  • earliest mouse to hit 4000dpi
  • ambidextrous design
  • attractive packaging
  • durable construction
  • silky smooth teflon feet for a good glide
  • mesmerizing lights

Cons

  • DPI wars
  • teflon feet will disintegrate quickly if not used on a soft mousepad / "gaming surface"
  • Buttons opposite of your thumb are hard to get to.

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shadowtech

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April 12, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
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mixed
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4 pros
0 cons

Pros

  • discrete all black design - not gaudy like most gaming mice
  • earliest mouse to hit 4000dpi
  • ambidextrous design
  • mesmerizing lights

Cons

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