Razer Marauder
Starcraft II Gaming Mouse
Overview
In this edition of Gang Gamer Grean: Razer Review, Thailand, we are going to be reviewing the Razer Marauder The Razer Marauder is specifically designed for Blizzard's RTS game Starcraft II.
Pros
- Optimized for maximum AMP (actions per minute)
- Optimized elevated keys
- Customizable lighting
Cons
- Price
- Takes up 2 USB ports
Marauder Review
The Razer Marauder has an extremely compact design, very small. It also has elevated keys with an optimized travel distance and spacing, which are good for rapid commands and also prevent accidental key presses.
The rapid commands of the Razer Marauder definitely improve the gaming performance. The increased performance is monitored by the Actions-Per-Minute Lighting Systems that provides real-time performance feedback based on your APM. In brief, it measures the speed at which you're able to give out new commands, acting as an indicator of the control over your game. Like the Spectre, in-game alerts can be adjusted with individual lighting alerts.
Up to 10 profiles worth of unlimited macros on-the-fly can be configured without the need of leaving the game or having to setup complex driver menus.
The only drawback to such a highly anticipated gaming gear is its price and the greed of taking up two USB ports to power the keyboard and the lighting.
In brief, the Razer Marauder is a must-buy for all StarCraft II fans.
Technical Specifications
- Full Keyboard Layout with integrated number pad keys
- Ergonomically Optimized Wrist Rest
- Reduced Desktop Footprint
- APM-Lighting System
- Laser-etched Keys
- Optimized Key Travel & Spacing
- Ultrapolling (1000Hz Polling / 1ms Response)
- Braided 7 Foot USB Cable
- Dimensions: 400mm(L) * 182mm(W) * 32mm(H)
Ratings (out of 10)
Build Quality - thumbs up on the very truely classic design that reflects the Starcraft universe perfectly, the lighting is very wicked
9.0
Ease of Use - the well thought-out elevated keys with optimized travel and distance really helps
8.5
Features - not much in this department: only has the typical Razer macro on-the-fly, the lighting system is always going to be just a gimmick
Features - not much in this department: only has the typical Razer macro on-the-fly, the lighting system is always going to be just a gimmick
7.5
Performance - the lighting features does not provide any significantly improvement, very solid and tactile response though
8.0
Value - a little on the high side, but die-hard fans should have no problem splashing cash on this one
6.5
Overall - Great
7.9
