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Today I’ll be reviewing the Razer Viper Gaming
Mouse, the successor to the much loved
Boomslang. Razer has been fighting
natural disasters and business problems for years since the introduction of
that particular revolutionary mouse, and if you want to read the full story
click here. I admire a company like that…and made me very curious about
exactly what kind of product they would produce. Razer seems to believe that
the second you get your hands on one of their mice, you’ll never want a mouse
from anyone else ever again. All propaganda aside, let’s see what the Viper is
made of!
Specifications and Features
• Sleek ergonomic ambidextrous profile - translucent exterior design
• Two Ultra-large nonslip buttons - Finger tip grip for accurate & precise
targeting control
• Nonslip side rails - performance grip design
• Ultra slick Teflon feet - zero acoustic feedback
• Gold Plated Max-Conductive USB connector
• 1000 DPI sensitivity
Packaging
and Contents
I received the Razer Viper in a small undamaged USPS box.
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The package contained a small carry case, Driver CD, a printed copy of the
Razer Press Release, and a small card outlining the performance aspects of the
Viper. These were all contained in a small plastic bag, and the mouse itself
was covered in bubble wrap. The mouse was a fair bit lighter than my Microsoft
Wireless Intellimouse Explorer…My guess is about half the weight. (That’s with
batteries installed) The Viper has a clean appearance, with a glossy black
shell and buttons, and two clear rubber grips down the side. Also, this mouse
has the BIGGEST buttons I’ve ever seen on a mouse, extending more than half
its own length.
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The
carry case is a nice addition…I’ll certainly be using it! The Razer Logo LAN
pack has two halves, one with dual elastic straps to hold the mouse and wire,
and the other half is a net-style pocket large enough to comfortably hold a
CD….although it cannot hold a jewel case sized object. There is also another
small zippered pocket on the front. There is also has a loop on the back –
Razer says this is for attaching the LAN pack to your belt. I personally would
find a way to attach it to my knapsack or LAN rig…I think even a hardcore geek
wouldn’t carry a mouse around on their belts!
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