Steven B
11-15-2005, 02:32 AM
[page=Introduction & Packaging]
Introduction
First off I would like to thank Nick and Mike of CrazyPC (http://www.crazypc.com)for providing us with this review sample.
When we hear Razer, the first thing we think of is mice. High performance gaming mice made by gamers for gamers is what they do and they are mighty good at it. Bringing us the Diamondback and now the Razer series, they definitely know how to make a mouse.
Specifications from Manufacturer (http://www.razerzone.com/):
2000 DPI Laser Engine powered by Razer Precision™
1000 Hz Ultrapolling™ with 1 ms response time as compared to 125Hz/8 ms response time used by other conventional gaming mice
32KB Onboard Memory powered by Razer Synapse™
7 independently programmable buttons optimized with Razer’s Hyperesponse™ technology for ultra tactile button feedback and maximum actions-per-minute (APM) game play
Zero-Acoustic Ultraslick™ Teflon feet
16 bit data path, as compared to 8 bit and 12 bit data paths used by other conventional mice
High speed motion detection, up to 45ips and 20g / Over 7080 frames per second
Always-On™ mode pioneered by Razer™ - the laser engine sensor never powers down to provide instantaneous response at all times during game play
Award winning Razer™ drivers featuring On-the-Fly Sensitivity™ DPI adjustment pioneered by Razer
Size: 5.04" length x 2.5" width x 1.54" height
GlowPipe™ non-slip side rails
Ergonomic ambidextrous design
Ultra large non-slip rubber coated mouse buttons
Gold plated USB connector for maximum conductivity
7 foot, lightweight, non-tangle cord
Packaging
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/front_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/front.jpg) http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/back_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/back.jpg)
The Copperhead is packaged so that you can see it through the packaging. The back is all about the specs, much of the writing is just the specs in different languages.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/features_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/features.jpg)
An up-close of the specifications, many of which we already listed
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/side1_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/side1.jpg)
The side of the box gives even more specs, but the graphics and charts are pretty cool
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/side2_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/side2.jpg)
Here is just a little message from the "Razerguy"
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/certificate_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/certificate.jpg) http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/manual_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/manual.jpg) http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/message_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/message.jpg)
When you open up the manual, you get three surprises: a certificate from the "RazerGuy", a message telling you the stock DPI settings, and a stylish manual.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/useful_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/useful.jpg) http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/cd_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/cd.jpg)
The manual is useful and has tons of info on how to set and use the mouse. There is also a driver and application CD in the back.
[page=Mouse & Software]
Mouse and Software
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/mouse_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/mouse.jpg)
When you first take it out of the box it looks like any other mouse, but when you take a closer look below.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/right_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/right.jpg) http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/left_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/left.jpg) http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/top_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/top.jpg)
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/lazer_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/lazer.jpg)
Above photos are the leftside, rightside, top and bottom, they tell a lot about the mouse itself. From what I have experienced it is a very comfortable mouse and I have large hands. The buttons are pretty big and allow me to easily press them down. The buttons on the side can be assigned with the software to do almost anything you want them to. From changing the DPI to going back and forth on the internet.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/curve_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/curve.jpg)
This picture shows the curve of the mouse from the back.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/usb_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/usb.jpg)
The golden USB connector does not make any difference in signal quality, it still is nice to look at.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/software1_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/software1.jpg)
Here is the software that is used to control the mouse and precisely tune it. In the bottom you can drag some buttons for changing the DPI and polling rate. Then you click apply and your settings are transferred to the mouse.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/options_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/options.jpg)
Here are the mouse click options. They apply to the four mini buttons on the side of the mouse.
[page=Mouse in Action]
The Mouse in Action
Didn't you just see the mouse? Well now you'll see it turned on and in action!
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/lightedmouse_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/lightedmouse.jpg) http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/mouselighted_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/mouselighted.jpg)
Above, you see the Copperhead with its precision lighting. The green lighting radiates from the mouse and looks very nice in dim to dark lit rooms. In a well lit room the lights will also be visible.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/lightedside_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/lightedside.jpg)
Here is the side bar, which is made of a transparent plastic grip, which feels soft but not squishy.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/lightedsymbol_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/MOV02196.MPG)
The symbol pulses very slow and constant (click the image to see a short mpeg movie of it). It doesn’t pulse to music or DPI settings, which would be an annoyance.
I tested this mouse on white/black/yellow/brown wood, plastic, a normal mouse pad, and paper without any problems.
I really love the feel of the mouse, it's soft and ergonomically lets your hand sit on it. You don't feel any abnormalities or tiredness in your hands, even after a couple hours of use. My old mouse was an Microsoft Intellimouse, which I got in a package with the keyboard. It cost me, with the keyboard, the same price that the Copperhead costs. But I would have gotten the Copperhead instead of the Intellimouse back when I was in the market for a mouse.
[page=Value & Conclusion]
Value and Conclusion
<table width="100%" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" id="result">
<tr><th>http://www.techpowerup.com/images/dollar.gif</th>
<td>
The Razer Copperhead mouse will run you under $80 (http://www.crazypc.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=4273G). The price is steep, but if you have to have your high performance mouse then it might be worth it. </td>
</tr><tr>
<th>http://www.techpowerup.com/images/thumbup.gif</th>
<td>
2000 DPI
1000Hz Ultrapolling
Software with ability to update firmware
Nice grip and lighting
64-bit drivers
Works for left-handers
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>http://www.techpowerup.com/images/thumbdown.gif</th>
<td>
Expensive
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>9.0</th>
<td>Though this mouse is the best I have ever owned, its price is steep. I game everyday and I love this mouse and its high DPI. While I do not notice much difference between the 500 Hz and 1000 Hz Ultrapolling, the difference between the 2000 DPI and the 1600 DPI setting is very noticable.<br />
Lighting on the mouse is excellent, well visible without being annoying. There are no loose parts or even scratching. The laser works great, reads on almost all surfaces and is invisible to the naked eye. The pulsating symbol is a nice touch and adds a little bling to the mouse.</td>
</tr>
<tr><th></hd><td>http://www.techpowerup.com/images/recommended.gif</td></tr>
</table>
Introduction
First off I would like to thank Nick and Mike of CrazyPC (http://www.crazypc.com)for providing us with this review sample.
When we hear Razer, the first thing we think of is mice. High performance gaming mice made by gamers for gamers is what they do and they are mighty good at it. Bringing us the Diamondback and now the Razer series, they definitely know how to make a mouse.
Specifications from Manufacturer (http://www.razerzone.com/):
2000 DPI Laser Engine powered by Razer Precision™
1000 Hz Ultrapolling™ with 1 ms response time as compared to 125Hz/8 ms response time used by other conventional gaming mice
32KB Onboard Memory powered by Razer Synapse™
7 independently programmable buttons optimized with Razer’s Hyperesponse™ technology for ultra tactile button feedback and maximum actions-per-minute (APM) game play
Zero-Acoustic Ultraslick™ Teflon feet
16 bit data path, as compared to 8 bit and 12 bit data paths used by other conventional mice
High speed motion detection, up to 45ips and 20g / Over 7080 frames per second
Always-On™ mode pioneered by Razer™ - the laser engine sensor never powers down to provide instantaneous response at all times during game play
Award winning Razer™ drivers featuring On-the-Fly Sensitivity™ DPI adjustment pioneered by Razer
Size: 5.04" length x 2.5" width x 1.54" height
GlowPipe™ non-slip side rails
Ergonomic ambidextrous design
Ultra large non-slip rubber coated mouse buttons
Gold plated USB connector for maximum conductivity
7 foot, lightweight, non-tangle cord
Packaging
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/front_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/front.jpg) http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/back_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/back.jpg)
The Copperhead is packaged so that you can see it through the packaging. The back is all about the specs, much of the writing is just the specs in different languages.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/features_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/features.jpg)
An up-close of the specifications, many of which we already listed
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/side1_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/side1.jpg)
The side of the box gives even more specs, but the graphics and charts are pretty cool
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/side2_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/side2.jpg)
Here is just a little message from the "Razerguy"
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/certificate_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/certificate.jpg) http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/manual_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/manual.jpg) http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/message_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/message.jpg)
When you open up the manual, you get three surprises: a certificate from the "RazerGuy", a message telling you the stock DPI settings, and a stylish manual.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/useful_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/useful.jpg) http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/cd_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/cd.jpg)
The manual is useful and has tons of info on how to set and use the mouse. There is also a driver and application CD in the back.
[page=Mouse & Software]
Mouse and Software
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/mouse_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/mouse.jpg)
When you first take it out of the box it looks like any other mouse, but when you take a closer look below.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/right_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/right.jpg) http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/left_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/left.jpg) http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/top_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/top.jpg)
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/lazer_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/lazer.jpg)
Above photos are the leftside, rightside, top and bottom, they tell a lot about the mouse itself. From what I have experienced it is a very comfortable mouse and I have large hands. The buttons are pretty big and allow me to easily press them down. The buttons on the side can be assigned with the software to do almost anything you want them to. From changing the DPI to going back and forth on the internet.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/curve_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/curve.jpg)
This picture shows the curve of the mouse from the back.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/usb_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/usb.jpg)
The golden USB connector does not make any difference in signal quality, it still is nice to look at.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/software1_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/software1.jpg)
Here is the software that is used to control the mouse and precisely tune it. In the bottom you can drag some buttons for changing the DPI and polling rate. Then you click apply and your settings are transferred to the mouse.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/options_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/options.jpg)
Here are the mouse click options. They apply to the four mini buttons on the side of the mouse.
[page=Mouse in Action]
The Mouse in Action
Didn't you just see the mouse? Well now you'll see it turned on and in action!
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/lightedmouse_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/lightedmouse.jpg) http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/mouselighted_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/mouselighted.jpg)
Above, you see the Copperhead with its precision lighting. The green lighting radiates from the mouse and looks very nice in dim to dark lit rooms. In a well lit room the lights will also be visible.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/lightedside_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/lightedside.jpg)
Here is the side bar, which is made of a transparent plastic grip, which feels soft but not squishy.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/lightedsymbol_small.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/GreenCopperhead/images/MOV02196.MPG)
The symbol pulses very slow and constant (click the image to see a short mpeg movie of it). It doesn’t pulse to music or DPI settings, which would be an annoyance.
I tested this mouse on white/black/yellow/brown wood, plastic, a normal mouse pad, and paper without any problems.
I really love the feel of the mouse, it's soft and ergonomically lets your hand sit on it. You don't feel any abnormalities or tiredness in your hands, even after a couple hours of use. My old mouse was an Microsoft Intellimouse, which I got in a package with the keyboard. It cost me, with the keyboard, the same price that the Copperhead costs. But I would have gotten the Copperhead instead of the Intellimouse back when I was in the market for a mouse.
[page=Value & Conclusion]
Value and Conclusion
<table width="100%" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" id="result">
<tr><th>http://www.techpowerup.com/images/dollar.gif</th>
<td>
The Razer Copperhead mouse will run you under $80 (http://www.crazypc.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=4273G). The price is steep, but if you have to have your high performance mouse then it might be worth it. </td>
</tr><tr>
<th>http://www.techpowerup.com/images/thumbup.gif</th>
<td>
2000 DPI
1000Hz Ultrapolling
Software with ability to update firmware
Nice grip and lighting
64-bit drivers
Works for left-handers
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>http://www.techpowerup.com/images/thumbdown.gif</th>
<td>
Expensive
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>9.0</th>
<td>Though this mouse is the best I have ever owned, its price is steep. I game everyday and I love this mouse and its high DPI. While I do not notice much difference between the 500 Hz and 1000 Hz Ultrapolling, the difference between the 2000 DPI and the 1600 DPI setting is very noticable.<br />
Lighting on the mouse is excellent, well visible without being annoying. There are no loose parts or even scratching. The laser works great, reads on almost all surfaces and is invisible to the naked eye. The pulsating symbol is a nice touch and adds a little bling to the mouse.</td>
</tr>
<tr><th></hd><td>http://www.techpowerup.com/images/recommended.gif</td></tr>
</table>