Razer Naga Review
Technical Specifications
5600dpi Razer Precision 3.5G Laser Sensor
1000Hz Ultrapolling™ / 1ms response time
200 inches per second max tracking speed
Zero-acoustic Ultraslick™ mouse feet
17 MMO-optimized buttons (including 12 button thumb grid)
Optional MMO-specific software AddOns
Unlimited character profiles with AddOns
Approximate Size : 81 mm / 3.19” (Length) x 70 mm / 2.76” (Width) x 46 mm / 1.81” (Height)
Approximate Weight: 134 g / 0.30 lbs
System Requirements
PC / Mac with USB port
Windows® 7 / Windows Vista® / Windows® XP or Mac OS X (v10.4 and above)
Internet connection (for driver installation)
At least 35MB of hard disk space
Introduction
Today we will be taking a look at the Razer Naga and how its 17 button macro madness enables a variety of gamers to maximize their potential in-game.
The Naga was released in August 2009 and was one of the first mice to boast 5600dpi and the massive 17 buttons which were all configurable via the Razer drivers or the in-game add-on, for games such as Warhammer Online and World of Warcraft.
This allowed gamers to macro a variety of keys once used on their keyboard to the Naga and kept the left hand free for moving with WASD and using modifiers such as Shift, Ctrl and Alt.
The Naga has recently flourished and developed and has seen various siblings such as the Naga Molten Editon, Epic and the new 6 mechanical button version which was announced by Razer at CES 2012.
First Impressions and Aesthetics
On first impressions the Razer Naga looks bulky and less natural then most mice that are ergonomically designed but you cannot help loving its curves that naturally fit into your palm.
As with most mice what you see is what you get but in the Naga’s case once plugged in and the drivers installed the mouse becomes a macro monster allowing you to use buttons 1-17 out of the box but… in some cases a little tweaking is needed for the game to support the extra buttons such as Battlefield 3 and other fps games.
The main downside of this mouse is the two extra buttons next to the left click button, these buttons are really fiddly and can be annoying to use as macro or in-game due to the fact of having to move your index finger off the left mouse button to use them.
For example in Battlefield 3 I have them both bound to “Knife” and “Drop Ammo Pack”. The problem that is caused is usually a human error but the buttons often need a good hard click for them to register and each button can be hit accidently quite easily so I end up dropping an ammo pack instead of killing someone with a knife.
This is the same with the added side buttons and often need a hard press with the thumb to be activated this often occur as the mice age and the pads become warn.
My favourite part about the mouse so far has to be the mouse wheel which is coated in rubber with added grooves for a grip, and this allows a good scrolling experience while web browsing or doing work.
The Lights
The Naga has only one colour of lights and doesn’t have a large customization and the lights can only be turned on or off.
Software
In this review I was using Driver Version: 3.02 and Firmware Version 1.13.
The Razer Naga like all other Razer mice has their own tailored drivers which allow customization for that mouse and that mouse alone. When you first load up the Naga Configurator you are presented with 5 Tabs. (Assign Buttons, Tweak Performance, Manage Profiles, Manage Macros and Lighting.)
Assign Buttons Tab
This tab enables you to assign the Naga’s buttons to a pre-defined macro such as click, scroll, backwards & forwards and sensitivity up & down.
Tweak Performance Tab
Here is where you have the option to change a variety of settings on the Naga such as DPI, Polling Rate and Acceleration as well as “On The Fly Sensitivity” and “Independent X-Y Sensitivity”.
Manage Profiles
This tab allows you to Create, Import, Export and Delete different profiles. Each profiles can have its own range of macros or button configurations and allows you to make on the fly adjustments while in-game or when needed.
Manage Macros
This tab like the one previously allows you to Create, Import, Export and Delete selected macros that have been recorded or imported.
This section of the configurator also allows the user to record a macro simply by pressing the green “record” button and then inputting their commands of key binds such as “Left Click, Right Click, Button 10” these macros can then be bound to a key on the mouse.
Overall Conclusion
I would give the Razer Naga these ratings:
Performance: 8
Price: 7
Presentation: 10
The Razer Naga is a great mouse for gamer that play MMO’s and MOBA’s and can easily enhance your skill and gameplay experience by allowing the user to use a large amount of keys with just his or her thumb and while freeing up the left hand for other things such as modifiers, VoIP and moving his or her character.
The Naga is beautifully designed and can take hours upon hours of bashing on all 17 of its keys but can have problems after long periods of time as the membrane pads become warn.
The 5600dpi allows users to run at slow or hypersensitive speeds for all games types from Arena to raiding and web browsing to photoshoping.
Advantages & Disadvantages
(These are based on Software, Hardware and Firmware.)
Advantages
• 17 Extra Buttons all customizable
• Comfortable
• Aesthetically pleasing
• No input lag or ghosting
• 5600dpi and 1000Hz Polling speed
Disadvantages
• Button Size
• Button Placement
• Membrane Keys
• One colour option
• Price
Improvements
I think the two buttons next to the left click should be removed and placed in a more convenient place such as on the Naga Epic where they are centered between the left and right mouse buttons. There also should be an option to change colours to suit your needs.
In older mice such as the Copperhead you had a range of colours you could purchase to match your system, while most modern mice come with choice of colour from the factory or allow you to change the colour of the mouse within their driver interfaces.
Another improvement would be in my opinion to release a mechanical version of the Naga but overall the mouse works perfectly adequate with membrane keys.
First review ever.
Technical Specifications
5600dpi Razer Precision 3.5G Laser Sensor
1000Hz Ultrapolling™ / 1ms response time
200 inches per second max tracking speed
Zero-acoustic Ultraslick™ mouse feet
17 MMO-optimized buttons (including 12 button thumb grid)
Optional MMO-specific software AddOns
Unlimited character profiles with AddOns
Approximate Size : 81 mm / 3.19” (Length) x 70 mm / 2.76” (Width) x 46 mm / 1.81” (Height)
Approximate Weight: 134 g / 0.30 lbs
System Requirements
PC / Mac with USB port
Windows® 7 / Windows Vista® / Windows® XP or Mac OS X (v10.4 and above)
Internet connection (for driver installation)
At least 35MB of hard disk space
Introduction
Today we will be taking a look at the Razer Naga and how its 17 button macro madness enables a variety of gamers to maximize their potential in-game.
The Naga was released in August 2009 and was one of the first mice to boast 5600dpi and the massive 17 buttons which were all configurable via the Razer drivers or the in-game add-on, for games such as Warhammer Online and World of Warcraft.
This allowed gamers to macro a variety of keys once used on their keyboard to the Naga and kept the left hand free for moving with WASD and using modifiers such as Shift, Ctrl and Alt.
The Naga has recently flourished and developed and has seen various siblings such as the Naga Molten Editon, Epic and the new 6 mechanical button version which was announced by Razer at CES 2012.
First Impressions and Aesthetics
On first impressions the Razer Naga looks bulky and less natural then most mice that are ergonomically designed but you cannot help loving its curves that naturally fit into your palm.
As with most mice what you see is what you get but in the Naga’s case once plugged in and the drivers installed the mouse becomes a macro monster allowing you to use buttons 1-17 out of the box but… in some cases a little tweaking is needed for the game to support the extra buttons such as Battlefield 3 and other fps games.
The main downside of this mouse is the two extra buttons next to the left click button, these buttons are really fiddly and can be annoying to use as macro or in-game due to the fact of having to move your index finger off the left mouse button to use them.
For example in Battlefield 3 I have them both bound to “Knife” and “Drop Ammo Pack”. The problem that is caused is usually a human error but the buttons often need a good hard click for them to register and each button can be hit accidently quite easily so I end up dropping an ammo pack instead of killing someone with a knife.
This is the same with the added side buttons and often need a hard press with the thumb to be activated this often occur as the mice age and the pads become warn.
My favourite part about the mouse so far has to be the mouse wheel which is coated in rubber with added grooves for a grip, and this allows a good scrolling experience while web browsing or doing work.
The Lights
The Naga has only one colour of lights and doesn’t have a large customization and the lights can only be turned on or off.
Software
In this review I was using Driver Version: 3.02 and Firmware Version 1.13.
The Razer Naga like all other Razer mice has their own tailored drivers which allow customization for that mouse and that mouse alone. When you first load up the Naga Configurator you are presented with 5 Tabs. (Assign Buttons, Tweak Performance, Manage Profiles, Manage Macros and Lighting.)
Assign Buttons Tab
This tab enables you to assign the Naga’s buttons to a pre-defined macro such as click, scroll, backwards & forwards and sensitivity up & down.
Tweak Performance Tab
Here is where you have the option to change a variety of settings on the Naga such as DPI, Polling Rate and Acceleration as well as “On The Fly Sensitivity” and “Independent X-Y Sensitivity”.
Manage Profiles
This tab allows you to Create, Import, Export and Delete different profiles. Each profiles can have its own range of macros or button configurations and allows you to make on the fly adjustments while in-game or when needed.
Manage Macros
This tab like the one previously allows you to Create, Import, Export and Delete selected macros that have been recorded or imported.
This section of the configurator also allows the user to record a macro simply by pressing the green “record” button and then inputting their commands of key binds such as “Left Click, Right Click, Button 10” these macros can then be bound to a key on the mouse.
Overall Conclusion
I would give the Razer Naga these ratings:
Performance: 8
Price: 7
Presentation: 10
The Razer Naga is a great mouse for gamer that play MMO’s and MOBA’s and can easily enhance your skill and gameplay experience by allowing the user to use a large amount of keys with just his or her thumb and while freeing up the left hand for other things such as modifiers, VoIP and moving his or her character.
The Naga is beautifully designed and can take hours upon hours of bashing on all 17 of its keys but can have problems after long periods of time as the membrane pads become warn.
The 5600dpi allows users to run at slow or hypersensitive speeds for all games types from Arena to raiding and web browsing to photoshoping.
Advantages & Disadvantages
(These are based on Software, Hardware and Firmware.)
Advantages
• 17 Extra Buttons all customizable
• Comfortable
• Aesthetically pleasing
• No input lag or ghosting
• 5600dpi and 1000Hz Polling speed
Disadvantages
• Button Size
• Button Placement
• Membrane Keys
• One colour option
• Price
Improvements
I think the two buttons next to the left click should be removed and placed in a more convenient place such as on the Naga Epic where they are centered between the left and right mouse buttons. There also should be an option to change colours to suit your needs.
In older mice such as the Copperhead you had a range of colours you could purchase to match your system, while most modern mice come with choice of colour from the factory or allow you to change the colour of the mouse within their driver interfaces.
Another improvement would be in my opinion to release a mechanical version of the Naga but overall the mouse works perfectly adequate with membrane keys.
First review ever.
