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    Razer Imperator 4g or Logitech g700

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by lukimonki, Jun 30, 2011.

  1. lukimonki

    lukimonki Notebook Geek

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    I was in the market for a new mouse and my friend is trying to convince me that the razer is the best for under $100 usd but I've also been looking up the g700 which looks pretty good and it offers similar to the old non 4g mamaba for alot less, which do you guys reccomend?

    ps. mostly play fps and rts
     
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  2. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    I'd skip the Imperator. Razer makes some good mice, but the Imperator is not one of their better models. Between those two I'd get the G700.

    If I were you, I'd look into the DeathAdder if you don't mind wired mice. That's pretty much Razer's best mouse other than the new Mamba, which is out of your $100 budget. The DA is right-handed and has 5 buttons like the Imperator, but has better build quality and pretty much the best optical sensor ever made.
     
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  3. lukimonki

    lukimonki Notebook Geek

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    doesn't the new imperator use the same sensor as the new mamba? and have they fixed the z axis problem?
     
    lukimonki, Jun 30, 2011
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    terminus123 Notebook Deity

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    If you aloow wired...then Deathadder is one of the best out there. It's like the workhorse model of gaming mice.
     
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  5. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Yeah, the Imperator and Mamba both use the new 4G dual sensor. I haven't used either or read much about them, but one of the things they're marketing with this new sensor is the ability to adjust Z-axis sensitivity yourself.

    That said, I've never noticed a real Z-axis problem with my last-gen Mamba. I use the latest driver and firmware, if that makes any difference.
     
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    crayonyes Custom Title! WooHoooo !!

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  7. lukimonki

    lukimonki Notebook Geek

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    Ican get the g700 at newegg for 59.99 (69.99 with newcustomer $10 off) I think ill just get that one then might also get the imperator to test and return the one i like less
     
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    Romiyo Notebook Evangelist

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    I would think the imperator would be a solid mouse if the 4G sensor is the real deal. I quite like the shape of it and it allows proper on-the-fly dpi switching with the 2 buttons in the middle of the mouse. Too bad early reviews of the 4G sensor isnt good, i was gonna pull the trigger on the Mamba 4G.
     
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    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You do that, and you're going to end up paying a restocking fee plus return shipping to send back the one you don't like.
     
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  10. lukimonki

    lukimonki Notebook Geek

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    ok im going with the g700 seems like the safer and cheaper choice
     
    lukimonki, Jun 30, 2011
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