Razer Diamondback High Precision Gaming Mouse

**MIG-31** · Nov 24, 2004, 08:19 AM

Gamers rejoice, the ultimate gaming mouse has landed on our shores. With a 1600dpi optical resolution and patented kärna technology, we learn that guns don't kill people, mice do. Read on to see if you're worthy to own a Razer Diamondback.
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BWX · Nov 24, 2004, 10:34 AM

"A common issue associated with USB mice is the polling time and rate of the bus. USB has a fixed polling rate of 125Hz and Windows XP users are incidentally worse off due to the 8ms restriction Microsoft imposed. Windows 2000 and other OSes compliant with USB specifications should work with a 1ms time. As most mice use an 8-bit data path, the problem emerges during fast movements and swipes. You might notice the cursor jitter or loose tracking because not enough information could be sent to synchronize it. Razer's approach to eliminate this problem was to increase the data path of the Diamondback to 16-bits. According to Razer, this virtually eliminates any form of lag or negative acceleration."

http://www.hardwarezone.com/articles...2&id=1271&pg=2

Interesting.. Plus I had to send back the MX510 because i am left handed and couldn't use it. This might be a good alternative for me and people like me.

@/2ct!< · Nov 24, 2004, 07:08 PM

sure glad they added the extra buttons, now I hope this and the mx510 will be at bestbuy, etc. so I can compare how they feel hands on. On the fly sensitivity change sounds really appealing, especially if switching between regular and sniper.
EDIT: but 100 dollars fo ra mouse?

BWX · Nov 24, 2004, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by @/2ct!<

sure glad they added the extra buttons, now I hope this and the mx510 will be at bestbuy, etc. so I can compare how they feel hands on. On the fly sensitivity change sounds really appealing, especially if switching between regular and sniper.
EDIT: but 100 dollars fo ra mouse?

If you are left handed like me the choice is clear.

fibonaccov · Nov 24, 2004, 07:53 PM

I used the boomslang for years and it was great - looking forward to give that one a try (at some point).

Nov 24, 2004, 08:19 AM	#1
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Nov 24, 2004, 10:34 AM	#2
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,665 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	"A common issue associated with USB mice is the polling time and rate of the bus. USB has a fixed polling rate of 125Hz and Windows XP users are incidentally worse off due to the 8ms restriction Microsoft imposed. Windows 2000 and other OSes compliant with USB specifications should work with a 1ms time. As most mice use an 8-bit data path, the problem emerges during fast movements and swipes. You might notice the cursor jitter or loose tracking because not enough information could be sent to synchronize it. Razer's approach to eliminate this problem was to increase the data path of the Diamondback to 16-bits. According to Razer, this virtually eliminates any form of lag or negative acceleration." http://www.hardwarezone.com/articles...2&id=1271&pg=2 Interesting.. Plus I had to send back the MX510 because i am left handed and couldn't use it. This might be a good alternative for me and people like me. __________________

Nov 24, 2004, 07:08 PM	#3
@/2ct!< HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Not Vegas, anymore :( Posts: 1,391 Rep Power: 0	sure glad they added the extra buttons, now I hope this and the mx510 will be at bestbuy, etc. so I can compare how they feel hands on. On the fly sensitivity change sounds really appealing, especially if switching between regular and sniper. EDIT: but 100 dollars fo ra mouse? __________________

Nov 24, 2004, 07:53 PM	#5
fibonaccov DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 67 Rep Power: 0	I used the boomslang for years and it was great - looking forward to give that one a try (at some point).