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Gaming Mouse Changes Shape For a Custom Fit

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the that-looks-kinda-cool dept.

crookedvulture writes "Most of us spend a considerable amount of time with a mouse in our hand, but finding the right fit can be tricky. Mad Catz subsidiary Cyborg Gaming attempts to solve that problem with its adjustable Rat 7 mouse, which changes its size and shape to accommodate different hands. This review takes a closer look at the Rat's customization options, its myriad of programmable buttons, and an interesting scroll wheel for your thumb. Despite looking like a torture device, the Rat is said to be very comfortable for gaming and even better for general desktop use." Just look at the pictures. This is truly a wacky device. I want one.

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  1. Re:That does look cool by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Informative

    There is a cordless version. It's the RAT 9.

  2. RAT model 9 by macraig · · Score: 2, Informative

    The model 9 was reviewed by ARSTechnica way back in January. It looks virtually the same to me.

    1. Re:RAT model 9 by Peeteriz · · Score: 3, Informative

      rat7 is wired, rat9 wireless.

  3. Re:That does look cool by theqmann · · Score: 2, Informative

    I've had one of these RAT7 mice for a month or two now, and so far the build quality is very nice. The different pieces screw in with a little hex driver that actually lives in the bottom of the mouse, so you never have to go find it. There's a nice sensitivity rocker button to turn up or down the mouse sensitivity, the main scroll wheel is metal with a nice textured rubber grip band around it. Haven't used the thumb wheel much, and the big red button seems to be able to only be programmed as a modifier button (like to change the function of the other buttons), not as a regular key in of itself. Overall, I'm greatly satisfied with my purchase.

  4. I have one, I love it. by Sarusa · · Score: 2, Informative

    Bought one of these when they first came out. It's great - it looks like it would eat your hand, but it's so smooth and comfy, especially the thumb and little finger rests - talk about debauched hedonism.

    Three caveats:
        - Be prepared to spend a couple days tweaking it till it fits perfectly. You can dial it in coarsely pretty fast of course. If you are a compulsive adjuster this mouse may not be for you.
        - If you like to rest the base of your hand (the meaty bit) on the mouse, no go - it supports the front and middle. This is like most mice, but if you're used to one of those big tall Logitech brick mice it may take some getting used to.
        - I still haven't found any use for that horizontal spinner control.

    Pondering getting one for work, even though the DPI doesn't matter so much there.