Razer Naga Hex

Razer Naga Hex Green Review

I just received a Razer Naga Hex Green laser gaming mouse as part of a sweepstakes promotion from the NewEggFlash store.

The packaging presented the device nicely and included the standard quick start and user's manual, some product information and information on the RazerZone site, as well as a couple stickers with the Razer logo.

The mouse offers 11 programmable buttons that can be mapped to keyboard functions, mouse functions, Windows shortcuts, macros, and can be used to switch the mouse profile, control multimedia, launch programs, and sensitivity.  It connects via a gold-plate USB connection with a 7-foot braided cable.

When I first saw it, I was worried that is was going to feel too small for me to comfortably use, as it was much smaller than the Microsoft optical mouse I was used to using.  To my surprise, it is so far quite comfortable and definitely is more responsive than the older most.

While the mouse is optimize for MOBA/RPG games, I am currently using it work and have mapped some of the buttons to simple Windows functions, such as forward and back buttons, cut, copy, paste, and Switch Apps.

To get to this functionality, I did have to go to http://www.razerzone.com and sign-up and download the Razer Synapse 2.0 software.  Which allows you to make the Keymapping changes, alter sensitivity and acceleration, record and assign macros, and control the lighting effects on the mouse.

All in all, it did not take long to set up to mouse for my work environment and I will continue using it to see how having the shortcuts that use often on the mouse will make any difference to me.

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