I/O Device questions. Logitech vs. Razor

2006-11-30 03:47:09

#1

Bernadictus: Moderator; +1,055|7192

I have 2 possible options:

Logitech G15 Keyboard + G5 Mouse

https://www.logitech.com/lang/images/0/12248.jpg

https://www.logitech.com/lang/images/0/12250.jpg

+ Display on keyboard
+ Backlight on keys
+ 18! Macro keys
+ More buttons on mouse

Razor Tarantula Keyboard + Copperhead mouse

https://www.razerzone.com/store/images/tarantula_MED.jpg

https://www.razerzone.com/store/images/medium/copperheadblue_MED.jpg

+ USB & Sound plugs on KB
+ Extensible Keyboard
- Looks cheap
- Less buttons on mouse

Which of these is the better? I'm pretty used to Logitech because I owned several LT mice, the MX1000 being the current, and I am very impressed with the G15 and G5 looks.
My only question: I can only spend 140+ Euro's once. Which should I choice?

2006-11-30 03:54:23

#2

_-_911_-_180891: Member; +540|6958|Shanghai, ethnicity=German

Well I must say, I have the Logitech G-15 is just awsome .. and my mouse Razor Copperhead make for me a "sweet" combination.

2006-11-30 03:58:02

#3

Bernadictus: Moderator; +1,055|7192

_-_911_-_180891 wrote:
Well I must say, I have the Logitech G-15 is just awsome .. and my mouse Razor Copperhead make for me a "sweet" combination.

How does the Copperhead rest in your hand? Like the G5 with a shaped curve?
And second : Does the G15 support BF2 & BF2142?

2006-11-30 04:01:29

#4

kriz77: Member; +3|7109|The Netherlands

i use the top setup. And that keyboard also has USB plugs by the way 2 of them!!!
i would recommend it to anyone, it just feels right very solid.

2006-11-30 04:05:10

#5

<BoTM>J_Aero: Qualified Expert; +62|6920|Melbourne - Home of Football

I seriously can't believe this question in being asked again,

G5 + G15 = An incredible G20!

Tarantula + Copperhead = Something nobody would ever want anywhere near their hands.

Logitech for the win.

2006-11-30 04:07:14

#6

Marinejuana: local; +415|7040|Seattle

i would recommend my 15 dollar viewsonic keyboard and microsoft intellimouse to anyone. Does anybody know if having a top notch mouse or keyboard matters much?

2006-11-30 04:11:53

#7

_-_911_-_180891: Member; +540|6958|Shanghai, ethnicity=German

Bernadictus wrote:
_-_911_-_180891 wrote:
Well I must say, I have the Logitech G-15 is just awsome .. and my mouse Razor Copperhead make for me a "sweet" combination.
How does the Copperhead rest in your hand? Like the G5 with a shaped curve?
And second : Does the G15 support BF2 & BF2142?

The Copperhead: Rest perfectly in my huge hands, and it's quite comfortable when you play for a very, very, very long time

The G15: Supports BF2.. Yes, it shows on EA's site which products are supported by BF2. And I must say it just works perfectly... Just amazed ..

For me everything is perfect.

2006-11-30 04:15:03

#8

<[onex]>Headstone: Member; +102|7157|New York

Marinejuana wrote:
i would recommend my 15 dollar viewsonic keyboard and microsoft intellimouse to anyone. Does anybody know if having a top notch mouse or keyboard matters much?

Yes it does if you want great response times and no stedder from slow conponents.

I have the top setup and it was the best buy ive made. The mouse with the additional weights and adjustments and shape make for a great gameing mouse. Even without the software for the mouse installed, i still have 3 great dpi settings that help greatly when being infantry, or flying or driving vehicles.

I say the locitech hands down. had a copperhead and it just felt cheap and was too hard to reach the buttons.

2006-11-30 06:13:03

#9

Bernadictus: Moderator; +1,055|7192

<[onex]>Headstone wrote:
Marinejuana wrote:
i would recommend my 15 dollar viewsonic keyboard and microsoft intellimouse to anyone. Does anybody know if having a top notch mouse or keyboard matters much?
Yes it does if you want great response times and no stedder from slow conponents.

I have the top setup and it was the best buy ive made. The mouse with the additional weights and adjustments and shape make for a great gameing mouse. Even without the software for the mouse installed, i still have 3 great dpi settings that help greatly when being infantry, or flying or driving vehicles.

I say the locitech hands down. had a copperhead and it just felt cheap and was too hard to reach the buttons.

Hardware matters.

I went from a 17" 'Tube' screen, to a 17" LCD 8ms response time. It makes a difference.
And from a standard optical mouse to a Laser mouse, you should try it.

Ok, well thanks for the opinions, but I think I am gonna go for the Logitech Combo.

2006-11-30 07:22:25

#10

misconfiguration: GURU; +86|6851|Indianapolis, IN

<BoTM>J_Aero wrote:
I seriously can't believe this question in being asked again,

G5 + G15 = An incredible G20!

Tarantula + Copperhead = Something nobody would ever want anywhere near their hands.

Logitech for the win.

I use the Tarantua + Copperhead, I happen to love it.

I don't prefer contour to my devices, the razer products may not be as comfortable albeit they sure work well.

Last edited by misconfiguration (2006-11-30 14:24:26)

2006-11-30 07:39:50

#11

Cookie.VXT: Bringer Of Cookies.; +178|6891|UK

i actually currently have the copperhead and the tarantula

i have used a g15 but not the g5 so i cant comment on the mouse

as for the tarantula IMO its a deffinate yes

the response time is VERY fast

it has programmable keys with the razer synapse (same as the copperhead mouse) tarantula also has the options of interchangeable docks i.e a backlight or an ingame webcam

as for the g15

well tarantula wipes its arse

2006-11-30 12:06:03

#12

[TUF]Whiskey_Oktober: mmmm...Toasty!; +91|7177|Oregon

i like the saitek keyboards personally. noted, they do not have any macro keys or anything, but the key design is far superior to anything. period.

i also have a logitech mx518 (similar to the G5, but older and cheaper, sightly less resolution). i love it. i am never getting another mouse. never. i have played with the G5, but did not screw with the weights, which were set for someone not-me, but it felt real nice. i have tried the razor as well, and didnt like the way it felt...too sharp of angles on the side. i supose i could get used to it, but i love my logitech way more.

for me, i would get the saitek keyboard (G15 as second option), and the G5 mouse. trust me, you do not need the extra 200dpi...it is PLENTY sensitive already.

2006-11-30 13:37:47

#13

_j5689_: Dreads & Bergers; +364|7172|Riva, MD

Bernadictus wrote:
<[onex]>Headstone wrote:
Marinejuana wrote:
i would recommend my 15 dollar viewsonic keyboard and microsoft intellimouse to anyone. Does anybody know if having a top notch mouse or keyboard matters much?
Yes it does if you want great response times and no stedder from slow conponents.

I have the top setup and it was the best buy ive made. The mouse with the additional weights and adjustments and shape make for a great gameing mouse. Even without the software for the mouse installed, i still have 3 great dpi settings that help greatly when being infantry, or flying or driving vehicles.

I say the locitech hands down. had a copperhead and it just felt cheap and was too hard to reach the buttons.
Hardware matters.

I went from a 17" 'Tube' screen, to a 17" LCD 8ms response time. It makes a difference.
And from a standard optical mouse to a Laser mouse, you should try it.

Ok, well thanks for the opinions, but I think I am gonna go for the Logitech Combo.

I wish I could afford an LCD or any monitor bigger than my crappy 15.6" CRT monitor.

I use a Logitech B58 for my mouse, and a crappy standard keyboard by Rosewill. Hopefully for Christmas i'll get the G5 and G15 I asked for.

2006-11-30 13:44:10

#14

Brasso: member; +1,549|7085

Go with a G15 and the Copperhead. I can vouch for the Copperhead, and I heard the G15 is good. I'm using a Saitek Eclipse right now, but there are no real gaming features on it except that it's quiet and is backlit. Still pretty cool though.

"people in ny have a general idea of how to drive. one of the pedals goes forward the other one prevents you from dying"

2006-11-30 13:46:54

#15

Ninja_Monkey: I TK For Blackhawks; +60|7020|UK

i have g15 and g7 combo which i love i would have got g5 if my desk was in a stupid pace that messed up mouse wires so i had to get a wirelesss mouse thier is nothing better man

2006-11-30 16:17:37

#16

DeCon_1: Member; +16|6976|Atlanta, Georga U.S.A.

I own joo with me Microsoft Habu

https://www.netzwelt.de/images/articles/microsoft_habu_razer_test_1_1163501523.jpg

2006-11-30 16:25:42

#17

RiceKrispie: Member; +27|6843|Ottawa, ON

I use Logitech G15 + Razer Diamondback. After using a bunch of MX500's prior to getting the Razer, I can say that I was never really impressed with the shape and feel of that series of Logitech mice. The Razer mice are so great, it's a shame they really cheaped out on the keyboard and headphones, both of which just look far too plain. Come on... no backlit keys on a Razer keyboard? wtf is that? Plus the design is just lame as hell. Oh well, the mice are still best IMO.

2006-11-30 16:51:09

#18

_j5689_: Dreads & Bergers; +364|7172|Riva, MD

The pricing on Newegg don't look very good for the Tarantula: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6823114001

That one guy says that the USB port is only 1.1

LOL, IT HAS IT'S OWN ONBOARD RAM, 32KB of it. Wonder how much the G15 has.

2006-11-30 18:04:44

#19

Maj.Do: Member; +85|7207|good old CA

I use a razer copper head and a dell quiet key. The copperhead works pretty well but you should go to the store and check out both mouses to see which one feels better

2006-11-30 18:08:14

#20

JimmyBotswana: Member; +82|7041|Montreal

ZBoard + Logitech G5 Mouse ftw!!

2006-11-30 18:36:18

#21

stirlmc: Member; +0|6882

I own the G15 and the G5 and it really is a match make in heaven. The G5 mouse is by far the best mouse ever built. You can customize the weight of the mouse, change its sensitivity on the fly, and it fits beautifully in your hand. Its a snipers secret weapon.

And the G15 KB is great when playing BF2 beacuse you can see all your stats, server's name and IP, how many people are in your squad, who has the best score... etc. Not to mention the back lit key, the macro keys, and its game mode. This KB accounts for every detail, right down to the shift key being just slightly shorter so you can easily get your hand into position.

Both divices are equally impressive, and no gamer should be without.

2006-11-30 21:28:17

#22

HW--CHOPPER: Member; +22|7134

i got a razer mouse but i upgraded to a g7

the g7 fits into my hand better and with the sens on the fly on top is the right spot for me

the razer mouses are too flat for me

2006-11-30 21:31:00

#23

HW--CHOPPER: Member; +22|7134

is it just me or do they look similar

and notice the buttons where your thumb sit <--- = bad ju ju for a gaming mouse

Last edited by HW--CHOPPER (2006-11-30 21:32:31)

2006-11-30 21:44:21

#24

PogoTheMonkey: Member; +7|7205|MmM Location

HW--CHOPPER wrote:
is it just me or do they look similar

LOL at Microsoft...

2006-11-30 21:53:41

#25

HW--CHOPPER: Member; +22|7134

PogoTheMonkey wrote:
HW--CHOPPER wrote:
is it just me or do they look similar
LOL at Microsoft...

microsoft sure do know how to steel other ppl's ideas

BF2S Forums I/O Device questions. Logitech vs. Razor

_-_911_-_180891 wrote:

Bernadictus wrote:

_-_911_-_180891 wrote:

Marinejuana wrote:

<[onex]>Headstone wrote:

Marinejuana wrote:

<BoTM>J_Aero wrote:

Bernadictus wrote:

<[onex]>Headstone wrote:

Marinejuana wrote:

HW--CHOPPER wrote:

PogoTheMonkey wrote:

HW--CHOPPER wrote:

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