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Saitek Cyborg 3200dpi Gaming Mouse Is Ugly, Super Customizable
Posted by Matt Buchanan at 6:50 AM on November 1, 2007
Saitek continues on the path of insane 3200dpi laser gaming mice, though its latest, the Cyborg, seems to take a cue from Logitech's G9 design-wise with a boatload of customisation options—unless you're a leftie (ha!). Besides being similarly ugly, you can adjust the grip by sliding the front section forward or backward, rather than pop the outer shell off entirely. Its four-way scroll wheel also has adjustable speed settings, which Saitek says is unique for a gaming mouse. Finally, two of its buttons are apparently "freely programmable" in addition to built-in media controls. Oh, and like any high-end gaming mouse of late—a useless trend if ever there was—it has swappable weights. No official street date or price, though Amazon UK pegs it as Jan. 11 for £40 ($83). [Electronista]
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Bloody_Sorcerer
Posted 5:28 PM 31/10/07
As a leftie, i say that there is no reason to mouse left. I have always moused right, and it feels completely natural and functional. the only argument i can see for mousing left is loss of function (or outright loss) of one's right hand/arm. Mouses belong on the right, it is not a matter of handedness.
Bloody_Sorcerer
SneakerFiend
Posted 5:19 PM 31/10/07
You say its ugly.
I actually find it kidn of attractive.
It kind of looks like something batman would own tho.
Or maybe that cartoon hero cyborg from i think teen titans (if i remember right)
SneakerFiend
takemetoyourtoaster
Posted 5:18 PM 31/10/07
maybe not in this case cuz i don't really need one of those, but sometimes it sucks to be a lefty
takemetoyourtoaster
logruszed
Posted 5:08 PM 31/10/07
I've got a feeling that with the grip elongated the comfort level of this thing takes a nosedive.
Just look at that seam/gap.
logruszed
phantam
Posted 5:07 PM 31/10/07
ugly? wow from what i can tell its pretty sexy looking ok a shinier finish would be alittle nicer but i like it
phantam
Wegmans
Posted 5:42 PM 31/10/07
looks like you might frag yourself on its sharp edges..
sorry but i own everyone playing with my laptop mousepad..
Wegmans
cayton
Posted 7:26 PM 31/10/07
I think it looks sweet. Doubles as a weapon too!
cayton
endless
Posted 9:32 PM 31/10/07
2 button logi G5 ftw.
endless
Cetrian
Posted 1:36 AM 1/11/07
@Endless - Indeed!
I have a sort of odd desire to spend way too much on mice. I sided on the G7 for a long time, but it lacks 3 things: two side buttons, longer batt life (like the MX) and the grip of the G5. Also, my G7 went to "sleep" and logitech sent me a hush-hush "we're discontinuing the G5 and G7" free G9. I plugged it in and the ergonomics were just awful. Who thought this was a good idea?
So I'm back to the G5 - but the blue one with two side buttons. If you're looking right now - might want to save your time and pick up one of these.
Cetrian