The Package

CM Storm is pretty consistent with their flashy styling.


The box is neat as you can flip it open to test the way in which the Mizar's is held.

Closer Examination

The Mizar mimics the IME 3.0's design, which is a good thing. Unfortunately, it is quite a bit smaller, which people with larger hands will find annoying. The entire mouse is covered with a soft-touch coating that is quite comfortable. The seven buttons are well placed, but the tactile feedback is a bit iffy on both the scroll wheel and, oddly enough, the forward-most side button.


Size-wise, the Mizar is in the same ballpark as the Mionix Avior. The Mizar is made for right-handed people, so you might want to look at other designs if you are a lefty.


The palm area features a backlit CM Storm logo. Its illumination is controlled through software, and the mouse feature seven LEDs with which to specify the color.


I don't understand why mouse manufacturers feel the need to position the sensor off the absolute center. The Mizar has its sensor a little north of its dead center, which makes it a bit too sensitive to wrist movement for my liking. This is an odd combination as the ergonomics are for a palm-type grip where your average user would prefer a mouse with more neutral handling.


The scroll-wheel area is well laid out and the wheel is of OK quality.


The Mizar's rubber-clad sides are a nice touch as it makes for a safer grip, and you do not have to spend as much energy on keeping a grip on the mouse, which reduces fatigue a little.