CONCLUSION

   Although at first glance the M.O.U.S.9 seems to be just a cut-down version of the excellent R.A.T.9 the similarities for some weird reason end there. Now i do understand that most people who use mice with their notebooks care not about having lots of DPI but just 990DPI although a lot better than a touchpad is way too low for my taste. Mad Catz is also launching the R.A.T.M which is a lot closer to the R.A.T. family of gaming mice thanks to its 6400DPI sensor so in a way i think i can relate with them wanting to launch two different models aimed at different segments of the market but they didn't have to be so far apart in terms of specifications. Regardless of speed however the M.O.U.S.9 does offer a great design, good build quality, a total of 10 programmable buttons and a very long battery life coupled with very good wireless range thanks to its Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity.

   The main problem of the M.O.U.S.9 however is not really its speed, the main problem is its current price tag which is set at USD127 inside the USA (Purchase Directly from Amazon.com) and at around 120Euros inside the EU making it even more expensive than the R.A.T.9, a much better mouse in overall (personal opinion). Certainly Mad Catz wouldn't have released the M.O.U.S.9 if they didn't feel that there's a valid target group in the market but even so, even if the DPI matter not for casual users the current price tag will to most people and so i sincerely hope that they will cut it quite a bit in the following months to make it attractive to consumers. Overall a good mouse that anyone who is out to purchase one to pair with a notebook and care not about gaming should seriously consider purchasing, the only issue is that it could had been a better (and cheaper).

PROS

- Build Quality
- Design
- 10 Programmable Buttons
- Adjustable Palm Rest
- Avago 8020 Laser Sensor (Works On Most Surfaces)
- Bluetooth 4.0 (Energy-Efficient)
- GameSmart Technology 

CONS

- 990DPI (For Some)
- Price (For Some)