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Today I am lucky enough to be able to review the
next evolution in Razer’s high performance mouse lineup…the Diamondback. With
extremely high 1600 dpi resolution combined with Razer’s own Kärna engine, the
Diamondback promises to be a very powerful gaming tool. We will run the
Diamondback through our range of mouse pads, and also compare it to Razer’s
last major offering – the Viper. On with the review!
Packaging & Contents
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This
was the first product I ever received from Razer in the retail packaging, and
I certainly like it. All the major details are covered, and the clear plastic
allows you to check out the mouse itself. Razer also has a plug for the
eXactMat on the side of the box…we’ll test that setup later in the review. The
small tin on the side is a press kit, which had a few informative PDF files
and some high resolution pictures.
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Contained in the box, of course, are the
Diamondback itself, a driver disk, and a small neoprene carry case with the
Razer logo on it.
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This
particular Diamondback features the chromatic Chameleon Green paint job which
is pretty sweet looking. It also comes in the translucent Salamander Red,
which mimics the look of the Viper. A quick look over reveals quite a few
differences between the two mice, foremost being a slight redesign of the
buttons themselves and the addition of four side buttons. The Diamondback is
just a little bit longer than the Viper, and slightly more narrow as well. The
scroll wheel has also undergone a little tweaking, and now has a more firm
action than the Viper did. The buttons are just a little bit wider, and
feature a much more pronounced finger groove. The good stuff such as the long
cable and Teflon feet has thankfully remained.
The
neoprene case is significantly smaller than the one that shipped with the
Viper, and is just big enough to hold the Diamondback itself. The funny belt
loop is gone, but then again I don’t think that many people used that feature
anyway. However, it is a simple no frills transportation solution, and will
keep the Diamondback looking pretty for a long time.
Specifications
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Optical engine powered by kärna precision
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1600
dpi, twice that of conventional high performance sensors
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High
speed motion detection, up to 40ips and 15g
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Frame
rate over 6400 frames per second (5.8 megapixels per second)
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16
bit data path, as compared to 8 bit and 12 bit data paths used by other
conventional mice
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Always On Mode – the optical sensor never powers down - provides instantaneous
response at all times during gameplay
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Buttons – 7 physical buttons optimized for gaming response and independently
programmable
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Ultra
large non-slip mouse buttons, tactile response design
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Non-slip side rails and new ergonomic ambidextrous design
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Zero
acoustic Teflon feet for smooth motion over any surface
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Gold
plated USB connector for maximum conductivity
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Size:
5.04" length x 2.5" width x 1.54" height
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7
foot, lightweight, non-tangle cord
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Award
winning Razer drivers featuring On-the-Fly sensitivity adjustment
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