Need a new gaming mouse

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Yster21

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Hi all,

This weekend my Razer Imperator died on me. Now suddenly Windows plays its "usb device added" sound, followed by maybe a few seconds of mouse working, followed by the "usb device removed" sound. It does this over and over and over...

This was my second Razer mouse, and I feel I will not buy another Razer product again. It seems they have a lot of hype around a perceived quality that just isn't there. My other Razer mouse basically just fell apart after a year and a bit (rubber started peeling off everywhere, mouse wheel rubber came loose).

I would like a quality gaming mouse that can last for many years, and would prefer one that requires a palm grip (not claw/finger tip grip). I also like so have side-buttons (one on each side) for various reasons, depending on the application. I primarily play RPG and RTS games.

Any recommendations would be much appreciated! I wouldn't like to spend a lot of money on something that is utter garbish again.
 
I'm very picky about my gaming mouse. My brother got sponsored a Roccat Savu which he gave to me.

Forced myself to adjust and now I love it, never had an issue. Only problem according to your needs is it has 2 thumb buttons only - not one on either side. Been using it 2.5 years now and still going strong. At R650, its a great value-to-price mouse - IMO.
 
Yster21 said:
Hi all,

This weekend my Razer Imperator died on me. Now suddenly Windows plays its "usb device added" sound, followed by maybe a few seconds of mouse working, followed by the "usb device removed" sound. It does this over and over and over...

This was my second Razer mouse, and I feel I will not buy another Razer product again. It seems they have a lot of hype around a perceived quality that just isn't there. My other Razer mouse basically just fell apart after a year and a bit (rubber started peeling off everywhere, mouse wheel rubber came loose).

I would like a quality gaming mouse that can last for many years, and would prefer one that requires a palm grip (not claw/finger tip grip). I also like so have side-buttons (one on each side) for various reasons, depending on the application. I primarily play RPG and RTS games.

Any recommendations would be much appreciated! I wouldn't like to spend a lot of money on something that is utter garbish again.
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Got myself the new Logitech G402 mouse at takealot. I highly recommend this mouse and they have a special at takealot at the moment.

http://www.takealot.com/logitech-g402-hyperion-fury-fps-gaming-mouse-pc/PLID32847442

I had a mx518 previously that lasted me for 4 years then I got a Razor imperator and it lasted 4 months. The Logitech G402 is a really solid mouse and its got a build in arm processor for tracking.
 
Thanks for the feedback, everyone.

I'll make a list of the mouses, and go check them out for myself.

I find it interesting that I'm not the only one with Razer quality problems.
 
Yster21 said:
Thanks for the feedback, everyone.

I'll make a list of the mouses, and go check them out for myself.

I find it interesting that I'm not the only one with Razer quality problems.
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Razer has always made things that look nice, but have software issues, or don't last very long.

Doesn't mean that I don't miss my razer keyboard with scissor keys though. :(
 
Yster21 said:
Thanks for the feedback, everyone.

I'll make a list of the mouses, and go check them out for myself.

I find it interesting that I'm not the only one with Razer quality problems.
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I have had Razer mice for the past about ten years and have personally never had a day's issues.
Been using a Lachesis for the past 4 years, no hassles.
Before that I had a Mamba, which I upgraded to the Lachesis.
Gave that to a friend's younger brother, he is actually still using it.

I must say, I have been looking at the R.A.T 7 or 9 for a while now........
 
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