Wednesday 18 July 2007

Razer Krait + Mantis = Ion Cannon ready! [FTW!]

One of the latest, most awaited, most anticipated game to be released was Command & Conquer 3.

And this time EA did a decent job at it. Wasn't all too good, nor too bad, but decent enough, because EA managed to evoke most fanatics with the emotional "feel nostalgic" about Command & Conquer 3.

At least, that was for me. The storyline seems more of a filler episode than a full explication of the Tiberium storyline.

But look at the title.

A Krait, A mantis to take down NOD.

Yeap, boys and girls. You've pretty much guessed it.

I landed myself a Razer Krait, and also Razer Mantis Speed (I'm still trying to find the exactmat control) and Command & Conquer 3. All within 1 month. And boy, all 3 items are really good. Let's talk about the Krait first.

About the Krait:

An adjustable mouse between 400dpi and 1600dpi (4 times sensitivity on the fly), 1000 APM (actions per minute) and a decent response timing, the Krait lives up to its ability to withstand lots of clicks, and yet to click with a response that is quick enough for a RTS, MMORPG or any of that sort. Sweet stuff, although it's only available in orange. The rubbery, foamy pressing surface for the fingers allows uers to continously click and not slip. Heck, even the shape of the edges are designed in such a way that it'll lock even the most profusingly sweaty palms and fingers from slipping off in an intense "quick firing" and "multiple swing" mechanisms any RPG, MMORPG, RTS gamers will do. For a 3 button mouse, its really good. Maybe DeathAdder is better, but a Krait is definitely worth it.

As for the Razer Mantis Speed mousepad, there are some significant things about Fibretek (developed by Everglide). The Fibretek weaving is really so smooth that i can slide my hands on it with literally no feel of abrasion nor any significant friction pressure. It's very smooth, and comfy. One should really add a gel mat rest for your wrist, because you'll find yourself moving only your fingers at the highest sensitivity. The mat itself is so big, that if you don't play at low sensitivity, you could cut it into four, and yet still find it big enough to have my Krait "floating" on it. For office users, on th lowest setting, you would find the extra large space very useful, because with super low sensitivity (added with acceleration) one will find the accuracy at such will ease drawers, especially budding ones who can't afford a RM3000 pen tablets like those really good ones from Wacom. Don't get me wrong, but the mat does help, even protecting the precious teflon footing on any gaming mouse found today. Definitely, you can not just feel it, but you can see it, experience the difference of playing on a normal mat, glass panel, paper mouse pad, or with this.

On Command & Conquer 3:

I won't say much. Play C&C 1, 2, then play 3. Then you'll understand my feelings. Maybe. Good luck, and welcome back, Commander.


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