Razer Announces Imperator Mouse with Sliding Thumb Buttons
Razer Announces Imperator Mouse with Sliding Thumb Buttons
Posted 11/25/2009 at 6:00am
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Ambidextrous and left-handed mouse users can stop reading now. That's because Razer's newest gaming rodent -- the Imperator -- was designed exclusively with righties in mind.
"Ergonomics and control were the key objectives with this mouse," said Robert "Razerguy" Krakoff, president, Razer. "Your grip stays locked and planted no matter how often you lift and swipe your mouse while playing. One of the typical complaints of gamers is the difficulty in reaching the side or thumb buttons on a mouse. We have pioneered adjustable side buttons that slide and lock into your ideal thumb position. You just can't get a more custom tailored fit than the Razer Imperator."
In addition to its right-handed ergonomics and adjustable side buttons, the new Imperator boasts a 5600dpi 3.5G laser sensor, 50g acceleration (up to 200 inches per second), 1000Hz ultrapolling with a 1ms response rate, on the fly sensitivity adjustment, and Teflon feet.
The Imperator is available now direct from Razer for $80.
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POMF2K
February 09, 2010 at 11:44pm
but I'm considering purchasing this for my new rig. Anyone have experience with this mouse. I've been a longtime logitech user but now I'm considering making the jump to razer.
As far as the previous comment about side buttons, is two enough? I'm always amazed that gaming mice don't have a lot more buttons. In the past I've used one for grenades and the other for things like melee or inventory. I don't do much online gaming but I can see how voice control would be something you'd want at your fingertips. I can think of a lot of other controls I would definitely map to my mouse too. I just don't understand why these mice don't have at least 7 buttons including the wheel.
As far as reload is concerned. . . isn't that what "R" is for?
Caboose
November 25, 2009 at 11:46am
How many side buttons does it have?
I'm finding that 2 aren't enough. I like to have reload, voice communications, and grenade all within finger's reach, and I find mouse buttons are easier than keyboard buttons.
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