Razer Taipan Expert Ambidextrous Gaming Mouse

Pros: Comfortable grip, very responsive, programmable buttons, adjustable DPI on the fly.

Cons: At times the Razer Synapse software will not recognize the mouse. I has to be reseated for it to be recognized. The mouse mat has to be calibrated each time the computer is restarted. I would like to at least be able to assign it to a saved profile. Had to disable right side buttons because if they are accidentally pressed while in IE or Chrome it will cause the page to go forward or backward depending on which button was pressed.

Pros: I see a lot of complaints about the Razer Synapse software, but I personally have never had any issues with it. I use this mouse for general internet browsing, playing WoW and a few FPS and being able to change the sensitivity on the fly is awesome. As far as the size of the mouse goes, I have fairly large hands (I'm ~6'4) and I don't notice the fatigue other people are referring too. Maybe I'm holding the mouse differently, but it's pretty comfortable to me.

Cons: The only con I really have is that I would like for the mouse to have some sort of memory installed so that I didn't have to install the software on every machine I use.

Other Thoughts: Final thought: I know Razer is known for the green, but I really wish they would come out with more color options on some of their products.

Pros: -Feels great in hand
-Smooth top with nice rubber grips on the side.
-Great quality

Cons: -Only lights green, I wish that they would make thier mice color changable.

Other Thoughts: -I have used the copperhead since it was new all those years ago, and am only replacing it to upgrade. If this mouse last half that time I will have got my money worth.

Pros: Sensor, when it works...
Scroll wheel...

Cons: Synapse 2.0
Mouse craps out after reboots/startup, have been through all levels of support, all updates to my system and mouse. I have to unplug the mouse and plug it back in just to get the horrible thing to work. They stopped replying to me after they couldn't fix my issue on the 8th or 9th attempt, didn't even offer to ship me a new one. I don't know what happened to this company, but they def. aren't putting out the same quality as they were in 2005/2006.

Other Thoughts: Wish I went with steelseries

Manufacturer Response:

Hi Kazzanova,

Please forward your correspondences to feedback@razerzone.com - we'll try to do whatever we can to better assist you.

Thank you for understanding.

Razer Customer Satisfaction

Pros: Ive own many mouses in the past and i like this over top the Deathadder by razer fits my had just fine and the grip is good looks sleak and responds fast

Cons: none so far

Pros: The mouse is loaded with features, software (Synapse) is awesome and very tweakeable. Great looking design/lighting effects.

Cons: Simply put, the ergonomic design of this mouse is terrible... It is tiny! Meaning, it is very narrow and the profile-thickness is very thin/short/flat; the part your palm is "supposed" to rest on.

It is so small, it fits my 11 year old's hand perfectly... After using this mouse for more than 15-20 minutes, fatigue is a factor as a claw-like grip is required to use it; very unnatural.

Other Thoughts: If you have medium to large hands or use a mouse for long periods at a time you will suffer from hand fatigue... Think twice before buying this one...

Pros: So far so good. I like the feeling of it and it is very attractive. I love the vibrancy of the scroll wheel, and the pulsating logo is very cool (pulsates slow, does not bother the eyes at all). The settings are awesome. I have been able to successfully calibrate it to any surface - from a cheapy mouse mat, to their fancy dual sided razer mat, as well as the glass surface of my desk.

The Razer software is awesome. You can save profiles for different games and what not. Very easy to use and intuitive.

Cons: Wish it just came with a disc so I didn't have to search for the driver on the site and register the darn thing. After that though, it auto detected my Razer keyboard too though, so not such a big deal, especially considering it is such a nice mouse.

Not a fan of the button placed on the upper right side. I'll be doing my homework and very easily accidentally click it, and then I am sent backwards in my browser, losing all my online work.

Pros: The mouse feels comfortale. After switching to this from the default mouse from dell, it is a big improvement. Good for gaming

Cons: You will sometimes click the buttons on the side if you forget and your really in the moment when gaming. It takes a while to get used to.

Other Thoughts: Overall very nice mouse for gaming.

Pros: VERY Sensitive
Adjustable sensitivity -
go from frantic frontline soldier to calculating sniper all in game
within a split second

Cons: Somewhat small -
After playing BF3 or SWTOR for several hours my hand starts to
cramp a little, the mouse seems just a little too small for my
hands. I'm an average size guy, not someone with meaty hands,
so I would recommend trying this out at your local Best Buy just to
make sure the size is okay with you

Some tracking issues - see other comments below

Other Thoughts: This is a really good mouse. I previously used a logitech GX518 which served me well until it's untimely demise.

I play BF3, L4D2, SWTOR, A10, FSX, Civ5, SC2.

I honestly don't believe I will ever use the highest sensitivity. Maybe my gaming skills are waning, but 6400 dpi is ridiculously high enough trying to run and gun in BF3. The adjustability is nice when going from frantic frontline shooting to precision sniping.

I had issues with my dekstop whenever it would go into standby or even reboot, the mouse wouldn't track right. I would unplug the mouse for a few minutes, replug, still have the issue, even after rebooting the machine, and actually turning the pc off. I would play around with Synapse and eventually it would start working. This is not good for a mouse costing almost $80, when the free dell mouse I had laying around worked perfectly without issues.

I have since changed computers and haven't had any issues yet, so perhaps it was a driver issue on my side. I had the latest Synapse version installed on that desktop and Windows was up to date. I actually don't even have Synapse installed on my new laptop.

So far so good :)

Pros: Pro: everything, very comfy on both hands, the Dpi 8500 is just awesome when I'm gaming and i game close to 8 hours a day, buttons are very easy to each with one hand and i use my right more then my left, i have macros on and it and works very well with them all.

Cons: Con: none right now i just got it

Other Thoughts: Other thoughts: I'm a huge Razor fan this mouse replaced my old Razor Darthadder which i had that mouse for 6-7 years and Loved it and when i saw the new Taipan i just had to have it. it fits my style of play. i was going to get the molten naga but im so used to the adder that the taipan fits that style, it has 2 lasers works on every surface i throw at it, RAZOR GAMER right here for life, i have looked and read up on this mouse for months What people are saying not true this mouse is amazing all around Worth the money you dont buy it your missing out!!!!!!!!!