I was a Windows user for almost 20 years. First with MS-DOS, and progressing till Windows XP, I decided to make the switch to a Mac, and with it, made the choice to go completely wireless with my keyboard and mouse. At first, I decided to keep it all under one roof and get an Apple bluetooth keyboard and Apple bluetooth mighty mouse, but I ended up being disgusted with the might mouse’s performance and feel, and only kept the keyboard.
Since then, I bought a Radtech BT600 full-sized bluetooth mouse, but that had bluetooth issues with my Mac. Finally, I found out that Razer had a bluetooth gaming mouse that could be used on both Windows and Mac, called the Razer Orochi after the fabled snake in Japanese folklore. It didn’t take long before I decided to take the leap and buy the Razer Orochi Bluetooth Gaming Mouse from Amazon.

The packaging that the Razer Orochi arrived in was gorgeous and bordered on extravagant. It even came with a certificate welcoming me to the “Cult of Razer”. Granted, it’s a gaming mouse and Razer’s developing a brand, but even that seems to be pushing the envelope a little too much. Other that that, it had a fresh set of Energiser AA batteries, a USB cord, and a travel pouch for the mouse. And a ton of manuals – just check out the picture, there’s like 5 little booklets included.

Everything is cool with this mouse. Even inserting the batteries is cool – you take the entire top cover of the Razer Orochi off, and you slot in the batteries, kind of like inserting shells into a futuristic mini shotgun. Bluetooth connectivity is easy too, my Macbook Pro immediately detected the Razer Orochi, and I was using it within seconds of having setup the connection.

The mouse sleeps and wakes up without problems, and tracking is excellent, with all movement and clicks registered properly. I was actually thinking that I would never ever use the included USB cable, but it turns out that the Razer Orochi can actually have a blue glowing scrollwheel, but the problem is, your Razer Orochi needs to be connected via wire before you can configure the settings. And to get the settings, you’ll need to download the free Razer configuration software. This is offered for both Mac and Windows, so it’s fine, but it’s just that I already had the USB Overdrive software, and it would have been nice if it could have come with it turned on by default (I know, it’s just a glowing blue scrollwheel, but it’s so much cooler!).
The wire that comes with the Razer Orochi is pretty cool too – it’s unlike the typical USB cables that you get with other peripherals. The USB cable that comes with the Razer Orochi actually looks cool and has gold-plated connections, and a nice little cap for the USB end. The end that goes into the mouse itself is contoured and fits into the Orochi so that it’s flush with the surface. Pretty cool.
If that wasn’t enough, the cable’s black and has a braided shield too.

One of the weird things that I experienced with the Apple Bluetooth Mighty Mouse is that it works fine on my table, but doesn’t work if I use it on a piece of paper, nor on a mousepad. That’s pretty important to me, because my table’s surface actually gets worn out if I use my mouse directly on it. I’m pleased to say that the Razer Orochi does not have this problem, and it works excellently on paper, mousepads, and my table surface.
Dirt and grime doesn’t show up on the surface of the Razer Orochi too, even after 2 weeks of use. With a white mouse, especially with the Apple Bluetooth Mighty Mouse, dirt and grime show up after just a day of use. The surface of the Razer Orochi is this smooth kinda-rubberised texture, that’s incredibly comfortable and looks really good.
Is this mouse worth the money? Definitely. This is the third bluetooth mouse that I bought, and I am happy because I have finally found a comfortable, functional, good-looking bluetooth mouse that works with my Macbook Pro. Get the Razer Orochi Bluetooth Gaming Mouse from Amazon.
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February 3rd, 2010 at 3:09 pm
It should be able to, but the best thing you can do is download the software and try it out to make sure.
February 16th, 2010 at 12:24 am
Seems like a good investment based on your review. I hope I can have one of those in the near future. Just wanna replace my ps2 mouse.
February 16th, 2010 at 12:47 am
I highly recommend it! Loving the mouse so far, and after 2 bluetooth mice, it's refreshing
February 16th, 2010 at 12:50 am
Will try this as soon as I have one of it. Looks pretty cool and I love its design.
By the way, is this blog of yours open for link exchanges? I have a pr2 .org site for link ex. Thanks.
July 17th, 2010 at 1:10 am
you forgot to mention important facts:
1) How many buttons?
2) programmable?
3) switch to turn off during transport?
I like having buttons dedicated to close windows, enter, enlarge/reduce text, back, expose all windows. Still haven't found a mouse with enough buttons for all that.
July 17th, 2010 at 4:16 am
it has 7 buttons that are programmable, and has an off/on switch…but doesn't seem enough to support your needs….you need this my friend http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Naga-Laser-Gaming-M…
September 21st, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Is the mouse lag every times it active from sleep mode?
September 21st, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Not that I've experienced, it's pretty responsive
March 27th, 2011 at 7:23 am
hi there. just wanted to check its been over a year since you wrote this post.. just wondering are you still using the orochi? hows the wear and tear been? am considering getting one now.. Thanks.
March 27th, 2011 at 9:24 am
I used it for about a year, and sold it off. Using a logitech now because I needed to use it with a keyboard. The Orochi is pretty good imho
April 15th, 2011 at 1:52 pm
is this just for desktop use? or can it be used on the couch in bed not so smooth surfaces? im using a logitech M305 but want to upgrade to bluetooth the logitech works prettymuch everywhrere and i love it because of that. i travle so i use it on my lap or a rug on a bed in a hotell ect.
April 15th, 2011 at 9:02 pm
Yeah the orochi has no problems with those other surfaces too