Cyborg R.A.T. 9 Gaming Mouse
The R.A.T. 9 is a tweaker's dream. It has three different palm rests that can be sat at different distances from the mouse's body, three different pinkie rests, an adjustable thumb rest, and a weight cartridge that can be loaded with up to 7 6-gram...
The Cyborg R.A.T. 9 Gaming Mouse is one of the most customizable wireless gaming mice available, but it's also one of the most expensive.
Cyborg R.A.T. 9 Wireless Gaming Mouse Review
In Cyborg's mouse range the top end model is the R.A.T. 9 which is a product which takes their unique mouse design and turns it wireless. Today we have the ultra-customisable R.A.T. 9 connected to our test system to find out if this product is style...
When first unboxing the R.A.T. 9 the user will most likely be a little overwhelmed by the device and the number of bundled items. It really is a case of "where do I even start" but in a good way. For the overall aesthetic of the unit we have a device...
Saitek Cyborg V.7 Keyboard Review
There is nothing more enjoyable than the feeling of smooth metal along one's fingertips to keep focused. We build computers with care, picking each part using careful attention after long thought and consideration. Yet many of us still can't bring...
Searching for a new keyboard, I look for style as well as quick performance. The Saitek Cyborg keyboard delivers strongly on both. In all of my time with it, I noticed quick reaction and no sign of lag. It felt amazingly comfortable under my fingers...
Cyborg RAT 9
Pros:
- unique industrial design / aesthetic
- solid build quality
- precision aim button cuts the DPI for less sensitivity - ideal for FPS fans who use scopes
- dual hot-swappable lithium-ion battery sockets - use one, and plug in the other once the first starts to die
- matte satin like finish
- adjustable weighing system
- charger doubles as custom weight holder, wireless transceiver
- high resolution 5600 DPI sensor
- unique ergonomic mouse - replaceable right side (for different pinky rests) and palm rest, extend-able palm rest, thumb rest and adjustable thumb angle
Cons:
- no cord based charging - out of luck if you forget to charge your second battery and you still want to play
- battery is somewhat difficult to remove - no 'eject' button to release it
- unusable for the left-handed
- fairly heavy by default, especially with batteries - even without use of additional custom weight system
- high price point for the majority of consumers
Cyborg R.A.T. 9 Gaming Mouse
Pros: Great, modular design. Tons of customization options. Good wireless performance
Cons: Expensive. Battery can be awkward to remove. Plastic mounting arm under thumb rest broke
Saitek Cyborg V.7 Keyboard Review
Pros: Useful and easy to press macro keys ; Plethora of lighting effects and combinations ; Specific metal plated keys ; Responsive ; Many options to adjust height of keyboard and palmrest ; Pass through full powered USB and audio ; Looks great on any desk
Cons: Lack of blue lighting, if that's your thing ; Lighting can be a bit distracting depending on the angle you look at it ; Certain aspects of programming it could be clearer ; Volume adjustment not very precise
