The Mad Catz Cyborg R.A.T. Mouse Is Jonathan Ive's Antichrist

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Damn, is this thing ever ****ing ugly, seriously, if they actually mange to sell any of these I'd be amazed, the text of the quote is taken right from the press release:

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San Diego, January 06, 2010

Mad Catz? Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading worldwide third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, today unveiled a new range of premium Cyborg gaming mice expected to begin shipping in Spring 2010.

"Cyborg is best known for ergonomic and fully adjustable flight sticks, gaming mice and keyboards. The new mouse range incorporates the same market leading design principles and applies them to gaming mice. For the first time ever on a mouse, the key points of contact between the gamer's hand and the mouse are fully adjustable allowing it to be customized for any grip preference" commented, Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz. "The Cyborg mouse range was developed entirely in house and I believe they are the most comfortable gaming mice you'll ever use. Besides, they just look cool!"

Following-up Darren Richardson said, "The addition of this line of mice bolsters Cyborg's strong gaming keyboard market presence and is a continuation of our strategy of developing products that evoke a passionate consumer response."

For a complete feature matrix, see the table at the end of the announcement. The gaming mice expected to ship as part of the range includes:

? Cyborg R.A.T. 7 Gaming Mouse

o Features: Fully Adjustable; 5600dpi laser; Programmable; Weight System; USB powered

o MSRP: $99.99 / ?79.99 / ?99.99

? Cyborg R.A.T. 9 Gaming Mouse

o Features: Wireless, Fully Adjustable, 5600dpi laser; Programmable,; Weight System; Powered by Rechargeable Batteries

o MSRP: $129.99/ ?99.99 / ?129.99

? Cyborg R.A.T. 5 Gaming Mouse

o Features: Adjustable Length; 4000dpi laser, Programmable; Weight System; USB powered

o MSRP: $69.99/ ?49.99 / ?59.99

? Cyborg R.A.T. 3 Gaming Mouse

o Features: 3200dpi laser; USB powered

o MSRP: $49.99 / ?34.99 / ?49.99

http://gizmodo.com/5441659/the-mad-catz-cy...ives-antichrist

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Yeah, cyborgs aren't meant to be pretty :) I might have a look at one. If the side buttons are easier to use than those on my Razor I might get one. One reservation is regarding the batteries. I hate it when wireless mice die gradually as the batteries drain, eventually resulting in a *sticky mouse* before it stops responding all together.

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