
There has been some critique of the "cloud configuration" model, but I found the cloud configuration synch convenient. This is most useful for those people who have more than one Razer device, obviously. But once done, Synapse automatically updated the device drivers so I didn't have to do it manually. It took closer to 20 minutes from download to complete install time on both Windows Vista and Windows 7. Razer Synapse 2.0 includes the Razer driver updates for their complete line of products (which is why you need all that space), and configuration software to personalize your gaming configuration settings so you can save them in the cloud. The Razer installer requires the install of Microsoft .NET Framework 4 beforehand. One has to download Razer Synapse 2.0 first and install it (Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 are all supported, according to the latest website information). Razer has proprietary software called Razer Synapse that synchs your keyboard, mouse and game device configuration settings in the cloud.



You'll also need 200 MB of free space on your hard drive. As far as the installation proper, you will need two free USB 2.0 ports, which shouldn't be an issue if you have an updated PC. The package comes with a protective film for the touch screen (part of the Switchblade UI) and the install guides.
