When comparing Saitek Cyborg R.A.T. 7 vs Logitech M570, the Slant community recommends Logitech M570 for most people. In the question“What is the best mouse for programmers?” Logitech M570 is ranked 11th while Saitek Cyborg R.A.T. 7 is ranked 28th. The most important reason people chose Logitech M570 is:
Using a stationary mouse will keep wrist and arm movement down. The trackball being operated by the thumb makes for great comfort (do not recommend finger based track balls). A trackball doesn't require a large flat surface, though next to the keyboard still tends to be most comfortable.
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Pros
Pro Trackball
Using a stationary mouse will keep wrist and arm movement down. The trackball being operated by the thumb makes for great comfort (do not recommend finger based track balls).
A trackball doesn't require a large flat surface, though next to the keyboard still tends to be most comfortable.
Pro Wireless
With 18 months of wireless power, it can be used in a variety of manners not handicapped by a wire.
Cons
Con Forward/Back buttons wear easily
The two buttons located on the side of the mouse (sometimes known as the page forward and page back buttons for internet browsers) wear out easily after only a few months of usage. That means that it requires extra force to register a button press, all while receiving no touch (or audible clicking) feedback. Frustrating but the mouse does continue working.
Con Low build quality
The shell is very cheap, thin plastic and the button sensors are either far too easy to trigger (left/right click) or ridiculously hard (back/forward, middle button/wheel).
Con Really awkward with the left hand.
Doesn't really go both ways