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Razer shows off Mamba and Carcharias

By James_Yu

It took seven years but Razer finally has a wireless gaming mouse: the Razer Mamba. Razer founder Robert Krakoff told us that the company started planning for a wireless mouse as early as 2001, but "would only do it if the wireless one could perform as well as a wired one." Krakoff credits the...

Razer Mamba

It took seven years but Razer finally has a wireless gaming mouse: the Razer Mamba. Razer founder Robert Krakoff told us that the company started planning for a wireless mouse as early as 2001, but "would only do it if the wireless one could perform as well as a wired one." Krakoff credits the firmware design team for figuring out how to do wireless with minimal latency. The Mamba offers a 1,000Hz polling rate in both 2.4GHz wireless and wired modes (you can plug in the cord when it's time to recharge). The Mamba looks similar to Razer's popular DeathAdder model, but it has a few ergonomic improvements and an upgraded 5600DPI laser engine. Other features include onboard memory for profile saves, Teflon feet, and a traditional charging dock for players that refuse to touch cords.

Mamba packaging

The retail box resembles a trophy stand that has the Mamba sitting in the center of the package. Please forgive the fingerprints on the case--conference attendees had all morning to fondle the box before we got the chance to take a picture. The mouse will be available next month for $129.

Razer Carcharias

Razer also had its newly announced Carcharias headset on display at its CES booth. The Carcharias features the circum-aural earpiece design that we love because the earpieces sit over the ears instead of pressing down on them. The built-in microphone uses noise filtering to ensure that your teammates hear nothing except your sweet voice when you're barking out orders. The headset will be available later this month for $79.

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broseph09 5 pts

@jorgeaps like i said i pushed the wireless pairing button and it broke off...and the same thing happened with the second even though i was being more careful and hardly pushing it. And besides for $120 bucks i expect the mouse to be durable and not made with thin plastic buttons that can't withstand any pressure....my lachises is way better and i recommend it over the Mamba. It has the same feel with lower dpi than the mamba but better made.

jorgeaps 5 pts

... @broseph09 how did u break the mouse, u should take care of something if u spend $120 on it. I bought one of these myself and I love it. I also bought a Razer Lycosa mirror edition (keyboard) and a Vespula (mousepad). They all work great.

broseph09 5 pts

i bought that mouse over the summer...it was a waste of $120. The wireless pairing buttons can barely withstand being pushed. I broke 2 of these mice and razer wouldnt refund it so i replaced it and sold the replacement one on ebay. I now have the Lachises which is pretty sweet

Hellfire93 5 pts

Think I'll stick with the Deathadder, but the Carcharias looks awesome as

TheMistique 5 pts

i know what to finally spend my gift card on.

Gamer-1024 5 pts

Does this mouse have any weights that can be added to it. I've yet to find a good mouse that is heavy enough on it's own to feel comfortable in both work and play, so Im still using my Microsoft ergonomic laser 6000 mouse because it's large and heavy comfortable.

Kvain 5 pts

I'm sorry, although the mouse looks cool and all, I cannot justify paying $129 for just a mouse =/

teetsaar 5 pts

The design of a mouse is getting really futuristic nowadays.

Amster_G 5 pts

That's pretty sweet. I like Razers.

jayheld90 5 pts

i use the lycosa keyboard, thinking of getting one of these mice, i really like the board.

jazzyrider 5 pts

those headphones look great! wonder if its 5.1 and would compare against the Tritton AXPros or AX360...

Jogo19853 5 pts

That is a mouse, that a gamer should own! ;) Looks damn nice

gitued 5 pts

what the hell is that a mouse MG first time seeing them

SiNoNaX 5 pts

Damn it just when I bought a Razer Lachesis and Barracuda, they go and release these beauties.

James_Yu 5 pts

It took seven years but Razer finally has a wireless gaming mouse: the Razer Mamba. Razer founder Robert Krakoff told us that the company started planning for a wireless mouse as early as 2001, but "would only do it if the wireless one could perform as well as a wired one." Krakoff credits the firmware design team for figuring out how to do wireless with minimal latency. The Mamba offers a 1,000Hz polling rate in both 2.4GHz wireless and wired modes (you can plug in the cord when it's time to recharge). The Mamba looks similar to Razer's popular DeathAdder model, but it has a few ergonomic improvements and an upgraded 5600DPI laser engine. Other features include onboard memory for profile saves, Teflon feet, and a traditional charging dock for players that refuse to touch cords.

The retail box resembles a trophy stand that has the Mamba sitting in the center of the package. Please forgive the fingerprints on the case--conference attendees had all morning to fondle the box before we got the chance to take a picture. The mouse will be available next month for $129.

Razer also had its newly announced Carcharias headset on display at its CES booth. The Carcharias features the circum-aural earpiece design that we love because the earpieces sit over the ears instead of pressing down on them. The built-in microphone uses noise filtering to ensure that your teammates hear nothing except your sweet voice when you're barking out orders. The headset will be available later this month for $79.

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