Modern and Adaptable

Seeking for years an update for the Microsoft Sidewinder Mouse.
Not the plastic version but the "good old".
Disadvantage of Sidewinder: Only 2000 dpi, that was no longer state-of-the-art for some Semiprogames.

What I had always considered an advantage were the thumb buttons that were stacked over all its competitors, and a clear and unambiguous pressure point has. Since there was no Logitech, Razer, SteelSeries etc. with. The voluminous body of the Sidewinder has me also pledged more than other mice rather small acting.

The RAT7 was to taste a modern and customizable mouse on cybermonday the attempt now. In a consumer electronics store, I had the mouse looked at before the hands-on test and unadjusted parked only times as quite OK.

After delivery and the conversion and customizing the mouse (which only times very funny sounds but is solved really thought) I had come to the conclusion that after a few days getting used to the part really fast and precise passes from hand. At the thumb buttons I have accustomed myself.
A wieteres highlight is the Side-Scroll Wheel, which unfortunately does not consistently support and thus is more a gimmick.
You profile switching and DPI switching is quick of hand and can also be in one or the other application implemented quickly.

Criticism is something the software. It affects mostly overweight and comes with a large amount of memory, therefore.

All in all, a top product for real gamer and a tip for the budget price you should look closer necessarily.

Allen Perplexed: Mice are a tools and should be strongly tested before buying. Each mouse, each manufacturer has its own character and priorities. That's at the end of a very individual decision.
The RAT 7 and I have become friends, the "old" Sidewinder runs on second computer as a back-up solution;)