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Gross overreach by Razer - Surrender your data privacy through this mouse
Do your research carefully before you buy this mouse. In order to configure the mouse, you have to use Razer's Synapse software, which forces you to surrender all your data privacy through its disgusting EULA (End User License Agreement). Before you can use Synapse, they force you to register and create an account with a valid email address, phone, etc. They will collect all data not only around your usage of this mouse, but also what software you have/used, how often you use them, (and who knows what else they will collect) etc etc.
Moreover, Razer Synapse itself is a bloatware which consumes your PC's processing resources while it's running in the background. Synapse also has questionable security posture. Can it be exploited by malicious hackers or software? Does it make your computer less secure? This is unclear. All we know is that it's there to collect your private data and 'phone home'.
In summary, I think this data collection practice is a gross over reach which we consumers should not tolerate. There are many fantastic gaming mouse products and brands out there that do not overreach when it comes to user data privacy. We should support those companies.
January 2021 · Video Games · verified purchase