Specifications and features

Specifications and features

Alright, let's get started with this review. So the CM Storm Inferno according to Cooler master will be best suited for playing MMO games (massively multiplayer online games). Why that deliberate focus ? No clue, likely marketing differentiation but it sure is handy as it relates to the fact that the mouse comes with eleven buttons. These buttons include Rapid Fire and Storm Tactics Multiplier keys, nine are fully programmable and combined with the on-board 128KB memory you can multiply button functions somewhat in the way you are used to your function keys. You can load up each button with a preset of game profiles and mouse settings. All that on a response time of less than 1ms.

The mouse itself got equipped with a 4,000 DPI twin laser sensor by the way.

The CM Storm Inferno was designed from the ground up to be a gaming mouse with MMOs in mind. With no less than 11 buttons, nine of which are programmable, you have access to everything you need just a simple click away. In addition, with a lift-off distance of 2mm, 1000Hz polling, 1ms response time and a max speed of 115 inches per second and you have a well rounded gaming mouse. The Inferno has also been ergonomically designed for maximum comfort over extended periods of time. The CM Storm Inferno is built for winners, no matter the game, states the official press release.
Like all gaming gear, the newcomer will sell for quite a bit more than your ordinary mice, in this case roughly $60. The Inferno will become available half August 2010.

Features then (courtesy of Cooler Master):

Superior Gaming-grade Precision
The Inferno utilizes a superior laser engine to ensure extreme stability and a point tracking performance. Enhanced to increase your gaming needs, it provides lossless performance at optimized speed ranges boosted to endure all types of tactical movements for sheer accuracy.

Onboard Sentinel-X 128KB
The Sentinel-X microprocessor safeguards your mouse settings and stores up to 3 different game profiles. The stored profiles can retain macro, scripts, and other customizations, letting you plug and play and triumph on any PC system without the need of additional software.

Advanced Storm MacroPro Key
The versatile MacroPro Key allows easy access to actuate pre-programmed firmware commands, such as Macros, Scripts, Mouse motion, and actions. Automated repetitive actions can be easily implemented for complex MMO games and/or other Windows applications.

Rapid Fire Tactical Key
A pure assault apparatus built to fire multiple rounds from a tactical mouse and or keyboard command. Conveniently placed next to the left mouse button, this tactical key is one click away from a load of sustaining fire, giving you the utmost edge to frag your opponents and stay alive in all combat situations.

Storm Tactics Multiplier Key
Storm Tactics Multiplier Key offers unique key combinations built to offer 32 extra button outputs for macros, scripts, rapidfire, and other unique commands. Easy to optimize for the most intensifying MMO sessions, Storm Tactics Multiplier Key enhances character reactions with top-notch combo command.

Specifications

I'd like to take you through a series of photos now showing you the ins and outs of the mouse, and later on we'll give it a little test spin and then head onward towards our conclusion. But let's move onwards to the product gallery.