Microsoft Habu Laser Gaming Mouse

Microsoft, They Know What They're Doing, Right?

Strengths: The ability to change resolution on the fly is great, especially in first person shooters.

Weakness: Crapped out after 2 months of moderate (adult) use.

I thought, 'hey a Microsoft mouse, at least they'd get the software and drivers right'...wrong. Actually the software is clumsy and takes about 2 minutes ever time you make a change and update the mouse's onboard memory, that wait is painfull. The real problem is that after using for it for only 2 months it (randomly) causes the cursor to go wherever it feels like. You move the mouse left and...

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i thought cool!

Strengths: extreme precision in game

Weakness: after 4 months you throw it away.

well, i read this habu was awesome. i bought the little guy when he first hit the shelves. took him home installed and upgraded the drivers and away we went . la la la la excellent on the fly handling and dpi switching. i loved hium so much..... one day he started blinking blue. then he would just shut off and i would have to re-insert him into the computer. then he would make the computer go...

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WORST MOUSE EVER!!!! NEGATIVE STARS!!!

Strengths: way super high precision. blue black theme. adjustable on the fly in two different ways. It makes you mad enough to go outside and do something...like snap tree trunks in half.

Weakness: you must unplug and reinsert the mouse usb cable every time to be able to actually use it after windows boots. Product support is the worst I've ever experienced. set up.

If you don't reboot all the time it's an awesome mouse. Get a different mouse unless you want to f*ck with this one for EVER to get get it to work. Called Microsoft and was on the phone for about an hour "troubleshooting". Finally they tell me MY usb ports are messed up. They're not. Anything else I plug into them is fine. THEIR SUPPORT IS CRAP !!!! GET A LOGITECH. The Habu is the worst mouse in...

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Setup a bit tricky but overall a great mouse!!

Strengths: Blue/Black theme, not too bulky yet has enough buttons

Weakness: Setup

The drivers are very hard to get right the first time. Now they have updated to 2.01 so I believe it should work perfectly now. There are so many customization options available that its confusing. I just picked a setting and got used to it. It slides around super smooth and feels great in your hand. Great mouse overall! 4-stars for being a bit pricey

Habu review

Strengths: Comfortable in hand. Responsive. Sturdy.

Weakness: Drivers not recognizing the mouse. No tilt wheel.

Drivers are shoddy. It won't recognize the mouse therefore can't save settings. Hopefully new drivers will fix this. Software seem highly customizeable. Software has "Razor" as the logo rather than Microsoft on it though. Mouse is comfortable in hand. It has a cool blue light. Very sturdy and has non slip surface. Wheel has good indents as to spin easier without slipping. The buttons on the left...

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Great Mouse

Strengths: All the pluses of an Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 and a Razor Mouse in one. BLUE

Weakness: Extremely hard setup

This mouse is an amazing mouse, once you can get it working. I really use the two side buttons. That is where this mouse shines. The Logitech G5 is horrible about its side button. It just has one and is placed at an awkward position. This mouse has two side buttons (on the left side), that are placed right where your thumb rests. If you do no like their positioning, there is another replaceable...

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What a shame

Strengths: Adjustable dpi on the fly (fantastic), colour scheme, size (great for female gamers)

Weakness: Having to throw it away after 8 months use!

And I should probably have chucked it sooner. Does its own thing, cursor goes where it wants, you thump it and it works briefly, then goes back to doing whatever it wants, mouse pointer disappears the reappears miles from where it should be - using it with a razer mouse pad, but when you're playing a game where other people are relying on you, you can't afford to own a mouse like this. Such a...

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Razer HABU - mmmm not at that price

Strengths: Great drivers and customization on DPI and polling rate. Gorgeous Look. Wonderful grab and control.

Weakness: it's just WEAK. Too Fragile, Wiring sucks, price too EXPENSIVE.

I was pretty happy in buying a serious wired mouse, after having being left over during several LAN parties because of a batterysucking unprecise 3-button wireless mouse. Well I should have chosen a better one. I thought the price justified the good quality of the mouse. I was wrong. This HABU is just too weak to be used by a serious gamer. It has the same problem the first MS Intellimouse...

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Great Mouse

Strengths: I love the feel of the mouse, it's very comfortable. It form with the hand well. Not bad for gaming. Programable buttons.

Weakness: None.

This mouse is better than the Razor Copperhead that I have. I purchased this mouse because it has the qualities of both Microsoft and Razor. I didn't like the placement of the buttons on the Copperhaed and decided to give this mouse a try...and what a difference. I like the button placement, and the feel. It has the best of both world. I would recommend this mouse to anyone who wants a wired...

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Kudos for Habues

Strengths: Comfortable design; many programmable buttons; slick and easy configuration software and interface; cool-looking light

Weakness: Expensive; Firmware upgrade process is complicated; Recommended for the most advanced, demanding gamers only

I just happened to stumble across finding this mouse while trying to find a replacement for my old 5-button Microsoft Intellimouse. I am a gamer and was looking for something comparable but with a little more leaning towards a gaming mouse. I knew of Razer's reputation and with them teaming up with Microsoft to make this Habu mouse sounded like a perfect combination. I've used it for about 3 days...

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