Introduction

Most of you guys probably already know all about Razer and their gaming mice. Today I will be taking a look at the newest addition to the Razer lineup namely the Lachesis. The Lachesis is probably one of the most hyped mice at the moment due to its third generation laser sensor. It seems that Razer has skipped second generation sensors in favor of going with a completely new type of sensor technology. The third generation laser sensor that the Lachesis sports has a maximum resolution of 4000 DPI (Dots Per Inch) which should be enough to satisfy even the most hardcore high sensitivity gamer.

With this so called third generation sensor Razer hopes to conquer some of the many pitfalls associated with laser sensors. According to Razer's own home page the 4000 DPI sensor is capable of maintaining coherent tracking up to around 100 IPS (Inches Per Second) which is a lot compared to current second generation laser sensors employed in mice like the Logitech G9 and upcoming Saitek Cyborg mouse.

Another interesting aspect of the Razer Lachesis is the somewhat unorthodox symmetrical design. Let's see if this all new mouse is the revolution that Razer will have us believe.

Specifications

The specifications listed on Razer's home page for the Lachesis:

• 4000 DPI Razer Precision 3G Laser™ sensor
• 32KB Razer Synapse™ onboard memory
• Nine independently programmable Hyperesponse™ buttons
• 1000Hz Ultrapolling / 1ms response time
• On-The-Fly Sensitivity™ adjustment
• Variable true dpi setting adjustments in increments of 125dpi
• Always-On™ mode
• Ultra-large non-slip buttons
• 16-bit ultra-wide data path
• 60-100 inches per second*
• Ambidextrous design
• Scroll wheel with 24 individual click positions
• Zero-acoustic Ultraslick™ Teflon feet
• Gold-plated USB connector
• Seven-foot, lightweight, non-tangle cord
• Approximate size: 129mm (length) x 71mm (width) x 40mm (height)

The Package

As with most recent Razer products the Lachesis gaming mouse comes in a black cardboard box. If you open the front of the package you can inspect the mouse for any visible faults. One of the main features of the Lachesis is its 4000 DPI third generation laser sensor that you can read all about on the package.


On the back and side of the package you can read a lot about the features of the Lachesis. Right from its symmetrical design to its state-of-the-art laser sensor. When it comes to specifications the Lachesis seems to be well ahead of its competition both when it comes to shear sensor performance and usable features. The Lachesis has way fewer gimmicks per square inch than the Logitech G9 and the much debated Microsoft Sidewinder mouse.


One of the things that I have always appreciated with the current generation of Razer mice is the bundle. You get everything you need to install and maintain the mouse. As you may already have noticed the Lachesis doesn't feature any form of weight or size adjustment which means that you can't customize the Lachesis as much as, i.e. the Microsoft Sidewinder or Logitech G9. I have owned several mice with weight adjustment kits and the likes. I found that most mice either perform or they don't, the customizable weight systems are just a marketing gimmick. I know some of you probably swear by either a heavy or light mouse, but if you just try using the mouse with the same weight for a while I bet that you will find that the weight of the mouse is irrelevant to a certain degree.