Razer Diamondback 3G

Frederik S · Sep 23, 2007, 10:46 AM

To read this review go to: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/Diamondback3G/

WarEagleAU · Sep 27, 2007, 06:21 PM

As always a top notch review. Im kind of surprised by the leaner driver offering, as well as the sensor placement. Ive tried some of the Razer mice out in stores and I can tell you, along with logitech and maybe a MS mouse or two, they are some of the most comfortable and best performing mice out there.

HookeyStreet · Sep 27, 2007, 06:23 PM

Nice review, I just love Razer mice, Im going to get a new one soon, it could possibly be one of these

VulkanBros · Sep 28, 2007, 09:29 AM

Well....nothing beats the G5........

Widjaja · Sep 28, 2007, 10:26 AM

The diamondback is a nice mouse.
Of course far superior performance than the standard mouse.

But I still preffer my Logitech MX518/G3 mouse which is the competitor to the Diamondback in performance, just shaped different and has more wieght.

Razor diamondback for the light weight.
Logitech MX1518/G3 mouse for the heavy weight.

HookeyStreet · Sep 28, 2007, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by VulkanBros

Well....nothing beats the G5........

Each to their own m8. I prefer Razer mice personally

HellasVagabond · Sep 28, 2007, 11:46 AM

Whats the best RAZER mice now ? I have the copperhead and i think its very nice but is that 3G sensor thing better ?

HookeyStreet · Sep 28, 2007, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HellasVagabond

Whats the best RAZER mice now ? I have the copperhead and i think its very nice but is that 3G sensor thing better ?

The best Razer mouse atm is the DeathAdder

Frederik S · Sep 28, 2007, 01:09 PM

The Diamondback 3G and DeathAdder have the same sensor. So they perform equally well, the best mouse for you depends on what shape you like. I prefer the DeathAdder because it has a wider body, but it's really up to your personal preferrence.

HellasVagabond · Sep 28, 2007, 01:18 PM

But the Diamondback 3G has 1800DPI while the copperhead has 2000DPI....

Fuse-Wire · Sep 28, 2007, 01:26 PM

the mouse looks great and reading about the performance its seems a really good buy. yeah its symmetrical but that i think can be debated against. My MS mouse is the same but still i cant use it in my left hand it has to be the right, its the same with any other mouse for that matter, but i wont diss them totally, it is a good mouse and i would want one but i think my MS mouse has got to stay at the moment.

Frederik S · Sep 28, 2007, 02:05 PM

#10 1800 DPI is more than enough resolution even for extreme high sensitivity gamers. Besides that you can't feel a difference of the 200 DPI. Most high sensitivity gamers don't utilize any more than 1000 DPI so 1800 DPI should be more than enough.

HellasVagabond · Sep 29, 2007, 10:17 PM

The more the better is what i say

waspman3 · Sep 30, 2007, 06:27 AM

The Razer Diamondback and Im loving it.Course Ive got the noen blue theme going so I also picked up the SAITEK Blue keyboard as well.Both were major editions and well built on both ends.For me the idea of staying up gaming,whatever without having another light in the house just made sense.I did see the new Diamonback with the black all over it didnt like it but thats only my opinion. WASPMAN

PimpUigi · Oct 2, 2007, 04:55 PM

Now let's just hope Razer adds 400 dpi, 500, and 1000 hz options, and advanced button assignments (like previous track, and next track) to the mouse drivers.

The mouse is really comfortable, and having the entire top made of non stick rubber is a real bonus to anyone who used to own a Diamondback.

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Sep 27, 2007, 06:21 PM	#2
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Sep 23, 2007, 10:46 AM	#1
Frederik S Staff Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Søllerød, Denmark Posts: 1,045 (0.40/day) Thanks: 46 Thanked 305 Times in 209 Posts System Specs	Razer Diamondback 3G To read this review go to: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/Diamondback3G/ Last edited by Frederik S; Oct 4, 2007 at 04:03 PM.

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Sep 28, 2007, 10:26 AM	#5
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Sep 28, 2007, 11:46 AM	#7
HellasVagabond Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Athens , GREECE Posts: 2,695 (1.15/day) Thanks: 14 Thanked 168 Times in 140 Posts System Specs	Whats the best RAZER mice now ? I have the copperhead and i think its very nice but is that 3G sensor thing better ? __________________ Guides For GPU Power Users (Sometimes its Good to pay tribute to some people instead of copy pasting their guides.)

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Sep 28, 2007, 01:09 PM	#9
Frederik S Staff Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Søllerød, Denmark Posts: 1,045 (0.40/day) Thanks: 46 Thanked 305 Times in 209 Posts System Specs	The Diamondback 3G and DeathAdder have the same sensor. So they perform equally well, the best mouse for you depends on what shape you like. I prefer the DeathAdder because it has a wider body, but it's really up to your personal preferrence.

Sep 28, 2007, 01:18 PM	#10
HellasVagabond Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Athens , GREECE Posts: 2,695 (1.15/day) Thanks: 14 Thanked 168 Times in 140 Posts System Specs	But the Diamondback 3G has 1800DPI while the copperhead has 2000DPI.... __________________ Guides For GPU Power Users (Sometimes its Good to pay tribute to some people instead of copy pasting their guides.)

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Sep 28, 2007, 02:05 PM	#12
Frederik S Staff Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Søllerød, Denmark Posts: 1,045 (0.40/day) Thanks: 46 Thanked 305 Times in 209 Posts System Specs	#10 1800 DPI is more than enough resolution even for extreme high sensitivity gamers. Besides that you can't feel a difference of the 200 DPI. Most high sensitivity gamers don't utilize any more than 1000 DPI so 1800 DPI should be more than enough.

Sep 29, 2007, 10:17 PM	#13
HellasVagabond Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Athens , GREECE Posts: 2,695 (1.15/day) Thanks: 14 Thanked 168 Times in 140 Posts System Specs	The more the better is what i say __________________ Guides For GPU Power Users (Sometimes its Good to pay tribute to some people instead of copy pasting their guides.)

Sep 30, 2007, 06:27 AM	#14
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Oct 2, 2007, 04:55 PM	#15
PimpUigi Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Now let's just hope Razer adds 400 dpi, 500, and 1000 hz options, and advanced button assignments (like previous track, and next track) to the mouse drivers. The mouse is really comfortable, and having the entire top made of non stick rubber is a real bonus to anyone who used to own a Diamondback. Last edited by PimpUigi; Oct 6, 2007 at 02:15 AM.

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