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Thursday, 24 September 2009 |
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RAZER REVAMPS DEATHADDER GAMING MOUSE WITH WORLD’S MOST PRECISE INFRARED TRACKING SENSOR
Major upgrades under the hood for one of Razer’s best-selling gaming mice Carlsbad, Calif. – September 24, 2009 – Razer™, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming and lifestyle peripherals, is pleased to announce the long awaited update to the Razer DeathAdder™. Newly upgraded with a state-of-the-art 3.5G 3500dpi infrared sensor and tangle-free braided cable, the Razer DeathAdder maintains its legendary right-handed ergonomic form factor and rock solid build quality that made it famous. With these new upgrades, the Razer DeathAdder has been equipped with the world’s most precise infrared sensor to date – trumping the competition yet again. 
“The DeathAdder is undoubtedly one of Razer’s best selling gaming mice,” says Robert “Razerguy” Krakoff, President of Razer. “To date, the Razer DeathAdder has served the gaming community for a good 3 years and with all the advances in sensor technology, we put our sensor scientists and engineers to task to imbue it with the most precise infrared sensor in the world – but at the same time maintain the specially designed form factor that gamers have come to know and love.” About the Razer DeathAdder™
The new Razer DeathAdder is an upgraded replacement for the original and is now equipped with the ultra-precise 3500dpi Razer Precision™ 3.5G infrared sensor and tangle-free braided fiber cable. The Razer DeathAdder utilizes a right-handed ergonomic design to provide optimum comfort for intensive and extended game play. Its 3500dpi Razer Precision™ 3.5G infrared sensor provides gamers with 4x more precision than a standard 800 dpi mouse. The 1000Hz Ultrapolling™ response time of 1ms delivers instantaneous execution, giving gamers the competitive edge over opponents with faster communication between the Razer DeathAdder and the computer. The Razer DeathAdder maintains all of its competitive features, including its five independently programming Hyperesponse™ buttons, On-The-Fly Sensitivity™ adjustment, Always-On™ mode and Zero-acoustic Ultraslick Teflon™ feet. All of these lead to a superior, elevated gaming experience. Razer DeathAdder™
COST: US: $59.99, Europe: €59.99 Weblink: Razer DeathAdder™ Product Page AVAILABILITY:
Razerzone.com – 24 September
In Stores – Late September Features - Ergonomic right-handed design
- 3500dpi Razer Precision™ 3.5G infrared sensor
- 1000Hz Ultrapolling™ / 1ms response
Technical Specifications - 3500dpi Razer Precision™ 3.5G infrared sensor
- Ergonomic right-handed design
- 1000Hz Ultrapolling™ / 1ms response
- Five independently programmable Hyperesponse™ buttons
- On-The-Fly Sensitivity™ adjustment
- Always-On™ mode
- Ultra-Large non-slip buttons
- 16-bit ultra-wide data path
- 60–120 inches per second and 15g of acceleration
- Zero-Acoustic Ultraslick™ Teflon® feet
- Gold-Plated USB connector
- Seven-Foot, lightweight, braided fiber cable
- Approx. size in mm: 128(L) x 70(W) x 42.5(H)
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Razer™ is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming products and peripherals that are designed "For Gamers. By Gamers™". Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Razer’s award-winning lineup of products includes desktop speakers, headsets, keyboards, mice, software, and gaming surfaces. Since 1998, Razer has collaborated with leading professional gamers to develop, manufacture and market cutting-edge gaming peripherals using proprietary technologies that give gamers the competitive edge. Razer products offer the best in precision, sensitivity, usability and distinctive product design and have a reputation for being leaders in gaming peripheral technology. For more information, please visit www.razerzone.com. Press contacts: USA
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Tuesday, 11 August 2009 |
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Themed after Blizzard Entertainment's StarCraft ® II Carlsbad, Calif. – Aug 11th, 2009 – Razer™, a leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming and lifestyle peripherals, has joined forces with Blizzard Entertainment, a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software, to co-develop StarCraft® II gaming peripherals powered by Razer technology. With the upcoming launch of StarCraft II, Razer and Blizzard Entertainment are collaborating on bringing gamers a quality tournament-grade mouse, keyboard and headset specifically designed to maximize the StarCraft II gameplay experience. “It has been a little over a decade since StarCraft first rocked the video game industry and began a legacy that continues to this day,” said Robert “Razerguy” Krakoff, president, Razer USA. “We’re extremely excited to be working with Blizzard Entertainment on the StarCraft II gaming peripherals and gear. The project is in the development phase with a focus on serving up innovative features while offering precision, cutting-edge technology, accuracy, speed and comfort.” “Razer’s high-quality gaming products have long been popular among our global community of players, and we’re pleased to now be collaborating with them directly,” said Paul Sams, chief operating officer of Blizzard Entertainment. “Through this partnership, we’re looking forward to working with Razer to develop a line of peripherals that will complement the fast-paced action of StarCraft II.” The first Razer StarCraft II tournament level gaming peripherals are poised to revolutionize the RTS category. The new line of professional gaming peripherals are engineered and designed from the ground up with unique exclusive features to cater to the StarCraft II community. Razer will incorporate its expertise in design, ergonomics, technology, and professional gaming peripherals to give StarCraft II gamers the competitive edge. In addition to the co-development of Razer StarCraft II gaming peripherals, Razer will design an exclusive StarCraft II messenger bag, backpack, and E-Sport Pro Gamer Case. Razer will showcase the StarCraft II messenger bag at the upcoming BlizzCon® gaming convention, to be held August 21-22 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. Razer will also showcase its full line of gaming gaming-grade peripherals, including the Razer Lycosa™ keyboard, Razer Carcharias™ professional PC gaming headset and the Razer DeathAdder™ gaming mouse. About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft® and the Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® series, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment’s track record includes eleven #1-selling games and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company’s online-gaming service, Battle.net®, is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active users. Press contacts: Razer USA
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Thursday, 23 July 2009 |
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Carlsbad, Calif. –July 23rd, 2009 – Razer™, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming and lifestyle peripherals, has unveiled two new on the go products to add to your arsenal, the Razer Orochi™ and the Razer Kabuto™; a Bluetooth Laser gaming mouse and a sleek ultra-thin microfiber gaming mouse mat. “We live in a mobile society of gaming where powerful notebook gaming is a must. With all gamers in mind, the Razer Orochi and Kabuto provide the perfect portability to improve your gaming experience anywhere at any time.” says Robert “Razerguy” Krakoff, President of Razer. “Gaming should never be restricted to one area. About the Razer Orochi™
The Razer Orochi is the world’s first notebook gaming mouse that offers a lethal 4000dpi Razer Precision™ 3G Laser Sensor and dual mode wired/wireless functionality that provides gamers with precision, control and accuracy. With other versatile features like 7 programmable buttons, Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity, and Razer Synapse™ On-board Memory it is designed for superior performance, flexibility, and comfort. The Razer Orochi possesses a sleek ambidextrous design with the convenience of a wired/wireless hybrid system giving the user gaming grade performance and the freedom of movement in wireless mode via Bluetooth® technology. In addition, the Razer Orochi would not be complete without a custom carrying case making it truly a portable gaming mouse. About the Razer Kabuto™
The Razer Kabuto™ is an ultra-thin, soft gaming mouse mat designed for the gamers who demand gaming grade precision and portability. With Razer’s cutting-edge technologies, the Razer Kabuto’s slim and high quality microfiber tracking surface offers a consistent glide while its high grip rubber base prevents the pad from sliding. The Razer Kabuto also doubles up as a laptop screen protector to reduce the risk of gamers damaging their screen wherever they go. When armed with the Razer Kabuto and the Razer Orochi, you’re never out of the game. Razer Orochi™
COST: US: $79.99, Europe €79.99
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Razerzone.com – Mid August, 2009
Worldwide – Late September, 2009 Technical Specifications - Bluetooth® 2.0 connectivity
- Dual mode wired/wireless functionality
- 4000dpi Razer Precision™ 3G Laser sensor
- Razer Synapse™ On-board Memory
- Up to 100 inches per second
- Battery life: Approximately 1-3 months under normal usage
- Powered by 2 AA batteries
- Approximate size: 99mm x 67.8mm x 35mm
Features - Detachable three foot, lightweight, braided cord
- Battery life indicator
- 7 fully programmable buttons
- Hyperesponse™ left and right click buttons
- Ambidextrous design
Razer Kabuto™
COST: US: $19.99, Europe €19.99
AVAILABILITY: August, 2009 Worldwide Features - High quality ultra-thin microfiber material
- High grip natural rubber base
- Size: 280mm x 195mm x 1.2mm
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Tuesday, 07 July 2009 |
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Razer provides a complete and portable solution for mobile gamers Carlsbad, Calif. – July 7th, 2009 – Razer™, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming and lifestyle peripherals, announced the release of the Razer Moray+ ™, an in-ear noise isolating earphone equipped with an inline omnidirectional microphone that provides a smart, portable solution for gamers on the go. “After the release of the original Razer Moray, we received feedback from gamers who needed something more,” says Robert “Razerguy” Krakoff, President of Razer. “They wanted a compact headset that provides not only great audio quality but the ability to talk to their friends. Instead of lugging around large headsets, the Razer Moray+ provides a lightweight, portable solution for gamers who need just one pair of earphones for all their audio, communication and gaming needs. About the Razer Moray+ ™
The Razer Moray+ is designed for gamers on the go who appreciate the compact design and the ability to support multiple gaming devices with one unique headset. The Razer Moray+ provides an inline microphone engineered with an omni-directinonal pickup pattern which captures sound input from any direction with exceptional voice clarity for VOIP applications like Skype™, Ventrilo™, and TeamSpeak™. The in-ear noise isolating earphones deliver powerful bass-driven stereo and mid/high range clarity for your entertainment experience without interference from ambient noise. The Razer Moray+ offers a smart approach for gamers by creating all-in-one entertainment headphones that are compatible with the iPhone® and PC. The Razer Moray+ also includes 3 adapters that allows users to use the microphone with the Sony® PSP® 2000/3000, Nintendo DS® Lite/DSi, netbooks and laptops. The sleek, lightweight architecture of the Razer Moray+ will take your mobile and gaming lifestyle to a new level. Razer Moray+ ™
COST: US: $59.99, Europe €54.99
AVAILABILITY: Worldwide Earphones - Frequency response: 20 to 11,000 Hz
- Sound pressure level (@1KHz, 1mW): 110 dB
- Impedance: 17 ohms
- Max rated input: 20 mW
- Cable length: 1.3m
- Connector: 3.5mm miniplug
- Weight (including cable): 12.5g
Microphone - Frequency response : 300 to 3,000 Hz
- Output level: -46 dB
- Pick-up pattern: Omnidirectional
- Output impedance: 2.2 Kohm
- Signal to noise ratio : 55dB min
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Friday, 03 July 2009 |
World’s first 7.1 Gaming Headphones Offer Extreme Virtual Surround Sound Experience
Carlsbad, Calif. – June 30th, 2009 – Razer™, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming and lifestyle peripherals, today announced that the flagship Razer Megalodon™ has begun shipping and will be available for purchase at www.razerzone.com and other worldwide retailers.
“Our mission with the Razer Megalodon was to take gaming audio to a whole new level,” says Robert “Razerguy” Krakoff, President of Razer. “The onboard Razer Maelstrom audio engine not only provides an unprecedented sense of immersion with its 7.1 surround sound but also provides the player with the tactical advantage of 360 degree positional audio.”
The gaming community has been anticipating the release of the Razer Megalodon and now the waiting is finally over. The Razer Megalodon is the world’s first 7.1 gaming headphones that has a dedicated onboard audio processor that provides true to life surround sound without the need for software drivers. The advanced Razer Maelstrom audio engine creates realistic in-game audio by utilizing the next generation HRTF algorithms, designed to bring 360 degree accurate virtual surround sound to life. The Razer Megalodon also offers an amplified microphone and a control pod that can be adjusted for volume, mic, bass, and positional sound making it the most advanced gaming audio headset of its kind. First Person Shooter and MMO gamers will be able to enjoy a whole new surround sound audio experience.
For more information on the Razer Maelstrom Audio engine and the Razer Megalodon, please refer to the Razer Megalodon mini-site and whitepaper here: www2.razerzone.com/Megalodon/.
Razer Megalodon – US: $149.99; Europe: €149.99
Available: June 2009 - Worldwide
Headphones
• Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
• Impedance: 32 Ω at 1kHz
• Sensitivity (@1kHz, 1V/Pa): 102 ± 4dB at 1 kHz
• Max. Input Power: 200 mW
• Magnet Type: Neodymium
Microphone
• Frequency Response: 50 – 16,000 Hz
• Sensitivity (@1kHz, 1V/Pa): -37 dB (user adjustable)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 50 dB
• Pick-up pattern: Unidirectional
• Cable: 3.3 meters
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For more information, please visit www.razerzone.com.
About the Razer Group
Razer™ is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming products and peripherals that are designed "For Gamers. By Gamers™". Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Razer’s award-winning lineup of products includes desktop speakers, headsets, keyboards, mice, software, and gaming surfaces. Since 1998, Razer has collaborated with leading professional gamers to develop, manufacture and market cutting-edge gaming peripherals using proprietary technologies that give gamers the competitive edge. Razer products offer the best in precision, sensitivity, usability and distinctive product design and have a reputation for being leaders in gaming peripheral technology.
For more information, please visit www.razerzone.com.
Press contacts:
USA
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Asia Pacific
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Europe
Barbara Dahm
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