Razer Black Widow Ultimate

General
Device Type : Keyboard
Form Factor : External
Depth : 6.7 in
Width : 18.7 in
Height : 1.2 in
Weight : 3.3 lbs

Input Device
Interface : USB
Connectivity Technology : Wired
Buttons Qty : 5
Features : Backlit
Key/Button Function : Macros buttons, Multimedia

Expansion / Connectivity
Interfaces : 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A
Connections : 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A

Miscellaneous
Cables Included : 1 x USB cable - Integrated
Microsoft Certifications : Certified for Windows Vista

Software / System Requirements
OS Required : Microsoft Windows Vista / XP / 7

Cable(s) / Peripheral(s)
Cable(s) Included : 1 USB cable Integrated

Interface(s) Required
Port(s) / Connector(s) Required : 1 USB 4 pin USB Type A

Interface Provided
Port(s) Total (Free) : 1 Headphones Output:Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 Microphone Input:Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 USB 4 pin USB Type A

Expansion Slot(s)
Slot(s) Provided : None

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Razer Abyssus Mirror

The Razer Abyssus Mirror ($49.99 direct) is a mouse with a fetching design, but what flaunts in appearance it lacks in terms of utility. Sporting a gloss finish, comfortable grip, and sleek blue light on its tail, the Abyssus Mirror brings a woefully basic feature set to the table compared with its competitors in the entry-level gaming mouse category. While its performance on the gaming grid is up to par in terms of mouse sensitivity (up to 3500dpi switching as well as 1000Hz polling rate), this mouse's unique features end there.

Design and Features
If there's one thing that Razer does consistently well, it is hardware design. The 4.5-inch Abyssus Mirror is essentially an updated version of the preexisting Abyssus; the only difference between the two is the Abyssus Mirror's black gloss finish, which hurts its appeal due to some awful smudging. Fortunately, the Mirror retains its predecessor's incredible comfort, ergonomics and ambidextrous shape.

Aside from switchable dpi (between 450, 1,800 and 3,500) and polling rate (125Hz to 1000Hz), or how often the mouse reports its position to the computer per second, the plug-and-play Abyssus Mirror has absolutely no unique features. While in other situations, this reasoning has been to maintain a certain price point, I was concerned to see Razer omitted a horizontal scroll option. General-use mice for around the same price, like the Anywhere Mouse MX, provide this option. It's not a deal-breaker, but for what you're paying there should be more options.

Performance
With switchable dpi and polling rate, the Abyssus Mirror delivers when it comes to power for the price. It is more than usable on a bare desk, arm rest, and even denim. However, if Razer were looking to craft a mouse that was truly no-nonsense, it should have done away with the glitzy tail light and gone for something even simpler and faster.

What the Abyssus Mirror does well is in its comfort and design. However, all of that elegance goes down the tubes once you smudge up the gloss finish. If what you want out of your mouse is brilliant ergonomics and a sexy sheen for less than what the top guns go for, then look no further. With competitors like SteelSeries' Kinzu ($34.99 direct) offering nearly the same power, more features, and simpler design at nearly half the price, the Abyssus Mirror's back-to-basics philosophy is a tough sell.

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Razer Ferox

One of the largest 3rd-party peripheral manufacturers in the game, Razer has built a reputation for stylish products that improve both our performance in games and the overall experience outside of them. Today, we take a look at their latest product, the Ferox, a compact speaker system that you can literally take with you wherever you go.

A portable speaker set aimed at portable gaming systems like the DS and the PSP; it'll work with just about any device with a headphone jack though, like MP3 and portable DVD players.

Pros

• Compact size makes it incredibly portable.
• Built-in rechargable power source means never having to worry about keeping batteries on hand.
• Offers surprisingly decent sound for the size.
• All-in-one cord keeps the cable tangle to a minimum.
• Subtle use of LED lights adds a little sex appeal to the overall design.

Cons

• Bass response is weak and leaves a lot to be desired.
• It's really only appropriate for portable applications; don't think you can hook this up to your TV or PC--you'll probably end up blowing out the speakers.
• Proprietary cord means if you lose it, you're hosed.

How much is it and where can I get one?

It costs $59.99 and you can buy it directly at Razer's online store.

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Razer to co-develop StarCraft 2 Gaming Peripherals

A popular game that will take the world by storm needs a world class gaming peripherals too. In partnership with Blizzard Entertainment, Razer is poised to release new line of professional gaming peripherals that would be engineered and designed from scratch possibly revolutionizing how RTS will be played in the near future. We are pretty excited here at they say as StarCraft is a video game to be reckon with given its popularity a decade of its release. Let us look forward to the official Starcraft 2 release.

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