Product Description

Technical DataInput Device / TypeMouseTechnical DataInput Device / Form FactorExternalTechnical DataInput Device / Connectivity TechnologyWiredTechnical DataInput Device / Movement Detection TechnologyLaserTechnical DataHeader / Product LineMicrosoft Habu Laser Gaming MouseTechnical DataHeader / CompatibilityPCTechnical DataHeader / LocalizationGreekTechnical DataHeader / ManufacturerMicrosoftTechnical DataHeader / Packaged Quantity1Technical DataInput Device / Interface (DB)USB

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #22492 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Microsoft
• Model: 9VV-00003
• Released on: 2008-02-28
• Subtitled in: German
• Dimensions: 10.83" h x 22.83" w x 17.01" l, 2.20 pounds

Features

• Microsoft Habu Gaming Mouse Black

Manufacturer's Description
Microsoft Hardware has joined forces with gaming innovator Razer to bring you the ultimate high-performance wired mouse. Combining the best of both worlds, Habu unites legendary Microsoft comfort with the latest in Razer Precision. PC gaming will never be the same.

Customer Reviews

Great mouse, terrible software
I'm glad to see that the previous reviewer has had nothing but positive experiences with the Microsoft Habu. However, many (including myself) have different stories to tell.

Firstly, I have to say that the feel, design, and performance of the mouse (when it works as it is supposed to) is fantastic. I would not hesitate to give 5 stars on the basis of the good times.

However, I and many others have suffered from problems with the software. Yes, the initial setup can be a pain, but there are plenty of good guides on the internet to advise you on how to set this mouse up from scratch. To me, this is not the issue. The issue is that once set up, this mouse can be very temperamental about working correctly from cold boot. From profiles not loading, to buttons being inoperable, to the O/S - personally, I have tried it on 3 different PC's, using XP Pro and Vista Home Premium, and had problems on each platform.

And therein lies another problem - the hardware is made by Microsoft, the internal lazer and software by Razer. Yet if you go to Razer's support pages, you are told that you need to go to Microsoft for support; yet Microsoft's Product Center does not list it as a supported item. Who supports this product? Who knows!

I cannot recommend this mouse. You may be lucky and get it to work fine, in which case you will have an excellent product. Or you may be unlucky, and join the rest of us with software problems and little to no support. Because ideally the Microsoft Habu is a really good mouse, I have given this 3 stars - it is only the poor software and support which prevents it getting 5.

MS\Razer Habu Gaming Mouse.
Despite negative reviews in some PC Gaming publications, I have found the Microsoft-Razer Habu Gaming Mouse to be a fantastic piece of hardware. Driver and Firmware installation is easy and painless, as long as you download the latest drivers and follow the online instructions. I dual boot Windows XP and Windows Vista on my PC, and I use this mouse with both. It is comfortable to use, and of a solid, heavy construction. There are seven buttons and the function of each one can be freely and easily customised. The laser sensor is highly accurate and the resolution and sensitivity are adjustable. The only fault of the design is that the laser sensor is towards the rear of the mouse rather than in the center. This means that any rotation of your hand or the mouse causes unwanted lateral movement of the cursor on screen. However this was something I got used to after a single evening of use. All in all this is a great gaming mouse, and would recommend it to anyone.

Great mouse, great performance! When it works...
I'm sad to have to agree with the people who had bad experiences with this mouse. I think the problem is not with Microsoft, but with Razer technology. This mouse is perfect for gaming. Gives you very precise aiming, smooth movements and many options for configuring the hardware. It feels very good in your hand and even the clicking action is great.
BUT...it just does not work well all the time. Everything seems to work fine for some weeks. Then it starts locking up, it freezes in mid of a fraggle. It is USB connected, so it starts losing the USB connection and you keep hearing Windows giving you audio warnings about USB plug-in, plug-out, while the mouse is flashing all over. This is the second Razer mouse I had and probably the last. With first one, I started having right button problems until it became unusable. This one, Habu, simply started disconeccting itself and I had my system frozen untill it reconnected itself again. This happening every other minute became completely unbearable. Like I said, I think it has to do with the razor tech not with Microsoft. I now use an Intellimouse 3.0 and everything feels different. But I miss Habu. Intellimouse does not have the same slick feel and precision. Maybe Razer just packed too much complicated options with it. Maybe the DPI, sensitivity, on the fly changes and so on are not very well mated with the hardware and it just "burns" the thing after use. Also, you get the feeling maybe the hardware just does not stand the work load. A mouse for gaming should stand up to more hours of play. Mind you, I am not a violent player that trashes the mouse around lol... :) Please Microsoft and Razer, improve this mouse. I want my Habu back...