Razer Copperhead vs Deathadder vs other?

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Okay, I'm in the market for a new mouse...my $15 logitech wireless mouse just isn't cutting it anymore. Anyway, I'm currently trying to choose between a Razer Copperhead and a Deathadder. Could anyone help me decide between the two? What's the difference between the two sensor techs (the "2000dpi Razer Precision™ laser sensor" and the "1800dpi Razer Precision™ 3G infrared sensor")? Isn't the infrared laser too?

Thanks for any input!
 
I bought the copperhead. But I don't really like it. I prefer the Death Adder since I tried it at this lan place I went to. Copperhead is for people who play with fingertips and deathadder is for people who like to grab it with your palm.
 
Uhm, I have owned 2 Diamondbacks, a Copperhead, and using a Deathadder for the past couple of days (sold my old rig w/ mouse long ago, so was using a POS until this).

The diamondback and the copperhead are similar in design.

They're for use with both lefties/righties, and aren't very wide in comparison.

They have separated mouse buttons (completely independent of the frame).

The copperhead is a 2000 DPI rated mouse, while the Diamondback was 1600 DPI (IIRC) and the Deathadder is 1800 DPI, while the Lachesis is 4000 DPI.

The Deathadder and Lachesis are wider than the two previous mice, but not uncomfortably so, and seem to have more of a design which lends itself to a right handed person more (but not as outright as a Logitech, etc)

The drawback of a Lachesis is it has a weird "grooved" mouse button design, with a somewhat higher back (I haven't tested myself to see if it works for me), of which may not work for everyone.

The Lachesis is also considerably higher than the Copperhead (which is slightly more pricey than a DA).

A deathadder draws striking familiarity in use to the classic Microsoft intellimouse 3.0 (regarded as one of the best gaming mice/overall mice ever invented, still used to this day).

A copperhead has side buttons on both left and right, while the DA only has on the left side.

The copperhead's buttons were lower down and slightly easier to press by accident, while with a DA it's hard to do.

A DA has the ability to turn off the glowy lights, a copperhead does not.

A DA would be an easier jump in design, than a Copperhead, or Lachesis would be.

2000DPI is overrated unless you're very picky, coming from a $15 mouse, I doubt you are.

I run at 900 DPI at 1000hz polling rate and I consider myself somewhat picky.

DA is a great mouse, but I will see if the Lachesis is also worth the hype (plus, white LED option is cool!)
 
deLuxe.EPiDEMiC said:
I bought the copperhead. But I don't really like it. I prefer the Death Adder since I tried it at this lan place I went to. Copperhead is for people who play with fingertips and deathadder is for people who like to grab it with your palm.
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I play with my fingertips, in fact, I hold mice pretty weird (because I got used to it that way).

I only keep my index finger on the mouse at all times, my right click button is never covered (aside from very rare applications).

I only move my right click finger onto the button when needed, it's normally resting to the side (which looks as if I'm straining my hand, but really not..

I don't notice much of a design hindrance from both Copperhead and Death Adder which would affect how you click/hold a mouse much.

Personally I'd recommend going with a Death Adder solely because it's newer technology, or splurge on a Lachesis if it fits your hand nicely (but try it first). But, in terms of Technology I don't think the laser on either mouse is different, just maybe marketing terms. They may have a difference in a way, but nothing I think would affect performance of one over the other at the same settings.
 
The Copperhead is definitely my favorite mouse at the moment, though it did take some getting used to after years of using various Logitechs.
 
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