Some would call me a mouse snob. Blame it on the first gaming mouse I purchased some 4 years ago for $70.00. Everyone was shocked that I had spent that kind of money for a mouse, till they saw the improvement in my gaming. Ever since then when it came time for a new mouse, I have continued to buy a good piece of gaming gear, versus worrying about the price. This review of the Krait brings my first opportunity to use, test and play with a Razer mouse. So I am curious to see if it will meet the high expectations I place on my my gaming gear.
The Krait has a unique market that is being targeted, it is designed to be used primarily for RTS and MMOG type games. Since most mice are being pushed in the FPS genre Razer has placed the Krait out in front of unexplored territory. Let's get to it, and see how well it does or doesn't perform.
Specifications & Features
1200 Actions Per Minute (APM)
Optimized for Real-Time Strategy (RTS) / Massively Multiplayer Online Gaming(MMOG).
Infrared engine powered by Razer Precision™
1600 DPI, twice that of conventional high performance sensors
Ultra large non-slip mouse buttons, tactile response design
Award winning Razer drivers featuring On-the-Fly sensitivity™ adjustment
Frame rate over 6400 frames per second (5.8 megapixels per second)
16 bit data path, as compared to 8 bit and 12 bit data paths
used by other conventional mice
Always-On™ Mode – the optical sensor never powers down, providing instantaneous response at all times during gameplay
High speed motion detection, up to 40ips and 15g
Buttons – 3 physical buttons optimized for gaming response and
independently programmable
Non-slip side rails and new ergonomic ambidextrous design
Zero acoustic Teflon feet for smooth motion over any surface
Gold plated USB connector for maximum conductivity
Size: 5.04" length x 2.5" width x 1.54" height
7 foot, lightweight, non-tangle cord
Product quote from Razer:
"Conquer your enemy in a lightning-fast blitz. Strike them before they know what's hit 'em. Armed with deadly speed and precision. The new Razer Krait gives you that unfair advantage. "
