For a few days now, Razer has teased hardcore mouse enthusiasts with something very welcome: a mouse using the original Boomslang design with Razer’s high precision technology under the hood. After six years, the beloved Boomslang is finally back, and hopefully not for the last time. Pricing and specs after the jump.
At a glance, Razer mice might not seem cutting edge. After all, in the world of wireless everything, the ultra-powerful Razer Copperhead still uses a USB wire connector. But those who use the mice (myself included) know that there simply isn’t anything else like them.
The original 1000dpi Boomslang released back in 1999 made quite a large splash in the gaming community and represented one of the first high-end mice truly geared toward performance. The Boomslang chassis enjoyed a few re-releases with updated internals, and even a run that came packaged in a collector’s tin, mirroring the release of the first 1,000 Boomslang mice ever made. But in 2001, fans of the Boomslang were to see the last incarnation as Razer moved on to new designs.
But the wait’s over. The newest Razer Boomslang Collector’s Edition 2007 looks like everything we’ve come to expect from Razer, and the specs show quite a bit of thought on Razer’s part. Going with a less crowded 5-button ambidextrous design (rather than adopting the newer 7-button layout), the mouse boasts 1800dpi, 32KB of onboard memory, 6400 frames-per-second, and the usual gold-plated USB connector. The Boomslang is still as wide as ever, at 139mm x 82mm x 35mm.
Only 10,000 will be made, available both at Razer’s online store and selected retailers for $99.99. You’ll get a numbered Boomslang in a titanium-finished case and a collector’s card all inside one of Razer’s signature tins. You better believe I’m lining up for this one.
Product page [Razer]
