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    I strongly recommend this mouse to all gamers

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by cyriljustin, Apr 29, 2011.

  1. cyriljustin

    cyriljustin Notebook Enthusiast

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    Cyborg R.A.T. 5 Gaming Mouse it has Adjustable Length, Custom Weight System, Precision Aim Mode, 4000 DPI, 4 Custom DPI Settings, 5 Programmable Buttons, 5 Programmable Buttons, Powerful ST Programming Software and Lightweight Metal Chassis. for more info visit this website :D

    Cyborg R.A.T 5 Gaming Mouse
     
    cyriljustin, Apr 29, 2011
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  2. Typecast

    Typecast NBR's Tamed Zombie

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    This mouse is ugly IMO. The Logitech G9x would still be on the sweet spot.
     
    Typecast, Apr 29, 2011
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  3. KillerBunny

    KillerBunny Notebook Evangelist

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    Also IMO, it looks insanely... unweildy. I won't say ugly, because beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but it just doesn't seem too appealing. People make fun of alienware that you can't use it in public (not true), but then advocate R.A.T.s which are far easier to poke fun at
     
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  4. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Adjustability is nice, but I've heard reviews saying that its sensor is sub-par, and that's what really matters in a good mouse.

    Apart from the adjustable parts, it doesn't really have anything that most other gaming mice don't have. Off the top of my head:


    • Custom weights - Logitech G9x, G500, Microsoft SideWinder
    • Button position adjustment - Razer Imperator
    • DPI of 4,000 or greater - Razer Mamba, Lachesis, Imperator, Logitech G9x, G500, G700
    • Adjustable DPI - pretty much any gaming mouse, seriously
    • 5 buttons - Razer DeathAdder, Mamba, Imperator, Lachesis, Logitech G9x, G500, MX518, G700, MS SideWinder
    • Programming software/button reassignment - once again, just about any gaming mouse has this.

    tl;dr - it may be a good mouse, but it's really nothing extraordinary. Hell, even the R.A.T. 7 and 9 have more adjustability and other features.
     
    Mastershroom, Apr 29, 2011
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  5. MikeeDinh

    MikeeDinh Notebook Evangelist

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    rather go with the mamba/orochi
     
    MikeeDinh, Apr 29, 2011
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  6. Jestare

    Jestare Notebook Consultant

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    I was entertaining the idea of getting a RAT, as my G9 is deteriorating, but logitech offered to replace it with a G9x, so the RAT will have to wait. I will say that it has a very interesting design.
     
    Jestare, Apr 30, 2011
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  7. shinob!

    shinob! Notebook Consultant

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    Had used the RAT 7 not long ago,even after deep customization,feel its still over-rated & not as good as my trusty G700.Even the Steelseries Xai feels better & more responsive.
     
    shinob!, Apr 30, 2011
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