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Power Supply | Ultra X3 1000W |
Software | Win 7 64bit |
but it doesnt have a button to switch down - you can only switch up on the fly, call me anal about it but I dont like being able to only switch up - Logitech have a clear indicator what profile your in - and it changes as you switch up n down - it can hold a maximum of 5 DPI settings per profile - In gaming mode you know your at 3200DPI because the redlight on the mouse is maxed out so you know there isnt anymore above what you set - and you can shift down.
for instance - you use 3200DPI for running n gunning with a SMG/MG then you want to switch to a sniperifle which requires LESS DPI - like 1000. You have to keep clicking the button until you reach that DPI setting and even then you can only tell by a light instead of an indicator which makes the whole thing a waste of time and can possibly get you killed because what DPI mode you are in is anyones guess with a Saitek.
Wrong... the DPI button is a rocker, it switches up and down.
Also... the RAT has LED indicator lights to tell you what DPI mode you are in (not sure which Logitech you are trying to compare to, but my G9 is exactly the same). The Microsoft Sidewinder gaming mice on the other hand have a little LCD screen on them giving you a numerical readout of what DPI setting you are in, I would consider that ideal.
Furthermore, I find myself needing to switch DPI much less when transitioning from normal assult/enginer classes to sniper with the RAT due to the sniper button feature. I will admit it takes some getting used to and the sniper button layout could have been ergonomically located a bit better, but being able to quickly reduce the DPI to whatever level you want for with a simple hold of a button is awesome. Its like having a "hold your breath" button.
[EDIT:] I see Mad Catz Rich and someone else has already jumped on this... sorry, I should have read through the entire thread before kicking the horse some more. As for the LCD display, I do agree that since the RAT has seperate adjustability for X and Y axis then the LCD screen wouoldn't really work... unless there were two screens, and that's just getting a little too busy.
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