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Manufacturer: Logitech Part number: 931689-0403
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- Every year we think Logitech has pushed the cordless laser mouse to the limit of functionality, and we're always proved wrong. The MX Revolution has a few minor issues, but for the most part, this high-end mouse continues Logitech's streak of market leadership and innovative design.
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CNET editors' review
Logitech MX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse (Black) price range: $219.95 - $249.99
- Reviewed by: Rich Brown
- Edited by: Matthew Elliott
- Reviewed on: 08/24/2006
- Released on: 08/24/2006
The good: Free-spinning scrollwheel makes it easy to navigate long documents and Web pages; thumb-side wheel aides in application switching; comfortable design.
The bad: Scrollwheel can be a little tweaky during finer movement; thumb-side buttons not sensitive enough; no on-the-fly cursor speed customization.
The bottom line: Every year we think Logitech has pushed the cordless laser mouse to the limit of functionality, and we're always proved wrong. The MX Revolution has a few minor issues, but for the most part, this high-end mouse continues Logitech's streak of market leadership and innovative design.
User reviews
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Great for carpal-tunnel sufferers, incredibly programmable
by rfwinans on September 9, 2006
Pros: Versatility, programmable per application, well-designed
Cons: Minor: Have to remember to recharge when not in use
Summary: As a graphic designer, constant movement and clicking leaves me with an acheing hand. This device is so far beyond anything I've used in that it provides a wide ...
Summary: As a graphic designer, constant movement and clicking leaves me with an acheing hand. This device is so far beyond anything I've used in that it provides a wide array of buttons all of which can be designated for specific actions within specific applications. Much less movement required, much more control. Especially helpful scrolling long documents, whether text or graphic.
10 out of 11 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very Poor now, could be great. Significant Problems.
by Ramfaq on October 8, 2006
Pros: Ergonomics, thumb wheel/ratchet, fly wheel, Docking Station & power indicator, Great looks.
Cons: At this time (10/06) the software needs work, and MOST of the buttons have Significant sensitivity issues.
Summary: This opinion is based on a product that’s likely to come from one of the first production runs so if your opinion the review many months after the releases ...
Summary: This opinion is based on a product that’s likely to come from one of the first production runs so if your opinion the review many months after the releases date, things are sure to have improved. Logitech is a big company that seems to know how run a production line.
The golden egg in this flagship product is supposed to be a ratcheted scroll wheel that turns into a fly wheel when you want. When you want; well not with the current version of Setpoint / 3.1. The program erratically and frequently resets to what I assume is default settings and on multiple systems. Unless you want this on all the time this is a problem, if you want it off, get a different mouse. But in reality you wont want it on all the time, it’s too imprecise.
If you use a middle mouse button and would like to keep using the scroll wheel as you probably do now, this is not the mouse for you. The middle button/scroll wheel seems to have 2 levels of compression. The first, which seems to have something to do with the control of the ratchet system, is erratic and sometimes not present. The second requires more force than I’ve ever had to apply to a scroll wheel.
The thumb ratchet is overly sensitive in the forward direction and sometimes fails to disengage. Right and left main buttons sometimes fail to make contact, specifically they make a clicking noise but nothing happens, happens about half a dozen times in a days use.
The battery lasts 2-3 work days but charges quick.
If you like this mouse I’d wait a while and these problems will likely be ironed out by Logitech.8 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best, Mouse, Ever, Period.
by Steve Du on September 2, 2006
Pros: Slick, comfortable, extended control, smart scroll wheel
Cons: Software holding it back
Summary: This is so far, the best mouse I've ever used. Logitech has done it again! If you like the MX 1000, you will love the new MX Revolution which ...
Summary: This is so far, the best mouse I've ever used. Logitech has done it again! If you like the MX 1000, you will love the new MX Revolution which is a lot more precise and responsive, might take you a little bit to get used to the wheels. The new smart wheel is truly a smart invention. Not to mention the new SmartShift and HyperFast scroll wheel technology that will make scrolling a breeze, the improved side buttons and one touch search plus the side wheel just boost the mouse to it is "Revolution" title.
Cross-platform is another huge plus for this mouse. It doesn't matter if it's PC or Mac, as long as you have the Logitech Control Center software installed right, it'll just take you to the next level. However the software design is a bit confusing and lack of full control for the hardware, hope Logitech will improve on the software.
It will take you a little while to get used to it. Although price is a bit high but consider this, it'll last you YEARS and it comes with a 3-year warranty program. If having a precise, accure, powerful and make your life easier mouse is your priority, besides input devices are one of the mose used computer equipments, then the Logitech MX Revolution, is your choice.3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Highly Recommended
by pctower on August 30, 2006
Pros: East of setup. Amazing number of options. A real joy to use.
Cons: None, other than possibly the price.
Summary: I'm not a gamer - just a power business user. Moreover, this is the first non-trackball mouse (other than with laptops) I have ever used.
I will never go ...Summary: I'm not a gamer - just a power business user. Moreover, this is the first non-trackball mouse (other than with laptops) I have ever used.
I will never go back to my beloved MicroSoft Explorer 1.0.
This is a very comfortable mouse to use - and the scrolling feature is easy to get used to and a real step forward in design. I did not find any problem with it as reported by the cnet reviewer.
I have very large hands (which is why I have traditionally used a trackball), but this fits my right hand very comfortably.
I don't write many reviews, but when someone produces a product that stands out from the crowd, I feel compelled to take the time to recommend it. This product is a real stand-out.3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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King of Rodents, and worth cleaning up the droppings!
by SheaColandri on January 23, 2010
Pros: Cogito, ergo I dig the ergonomics - it's solid & substantial in my hand. Laser accuracy with freedom - the first wireless mouse I've had with no interference or jitter. Programmability for the plethora of wheels, buttons & rockers is good.
Cons: Minor: No double-click speed adjustment within SetPoint software.
Major: Left-click button has flimsy internal switch; tends to mush out & register as double-click after months of serious use.Summary: Fair warning: This mouse is not for southpaws, shoot-em-up gamers, or diminutive folk with delicate hands. MX Rev is the first mouse from Logitech to dispense with ergonomic compromise. Finally, ...
Summary: Fair warning: This mouse is not for southpaws, shoot-em-up gamers, or diminutive folk with delicate hands. MX Rev is the first mouse from Logitech to dispense with ergonomic compromise. Finally, a rodent fit for us six-foot-plus guys; if you can throw a spiral with a football, or feel comfy with a Skil Saw, the MX Rev is highly recommended.
Two updates on the left-click problem. First, Logitech has changed to a sealed microswitch which is hard soldered - thoughts of reshaping the internal spring have vanished. Second, I found (after removing the glide pads & screws) that the screw directly under the left button was overtorqued - loosening it may have solved the problem for now.
If you're new to the SetPoint software, your learning curve may be a bit steep - don't give up on the mouse itself simply because the software can be confusing. Once you've sdjusted the speed & acceleration to your taste and become accustomed to the buttons & wheels, this mouse will feel buttery! Switch back to an older one, and you'll notice how stiff & harsh your previous pointing devices have been. The wireless system is capable of a sample rate faster than the eye can detect, even in complex & demanding AutoCAD work, so no more wireless jitters. The range is said to be fabulous (up to 90 feet or more), but a word to the wise: Make sure all your power and monitor cables are of high quality & properly shielded if you plan on pushing the range envelope.
The bleeding-edge Scroll/Freewheel wheel system has elicited oodles of discussion elsewhere, and seems to work perfectly as advertised. I generally use Firefox as a browser, though, and prefer the Grab & Fling add-on (or the Universal Scroll elsewhere) - so I don't feel qualified to comment on this feature much. The wheel's side-tilt horizontal scrolling is not as smooth as it ought to be - try as I might to tweak it via it's control panel .
To the battery system. I'm just flat-out flummoxed by reviewers who complain about having to recharge every 3 to 6 days! Unrealistic and immature expectations seem to go hand-in-hand with lazy prepurchase research. This complaint is akin to reviews panning a cell phone because, "it doesn't match my purse". I'm well acquainted with battery systems for various electronics, and the MX Rev's internal lithium-ion unit is utterly first-rate. As a self-employed designer, I've often done deadline work for 48 hours straight. This mouse will last at least that long in continuous use (more if one remembers to use the "off" switch during meal breaks). Battery charge is indicated by a four segment green LED bar integrated into the left palm edge; it's subtle, cool looking, and extremely helpful. The MX Rev doesn't plug in for recharging either - you simply set the mouse into a small (but not flimsy) cradle. The green charge indicator bar segments light up in sequence while charging, and when all four segments show steady green, it's fully charged. It goes from fully discharged to topped off in under 40 minutes. I've had absolutely no problems with the charging system. My advice is to frequently brush out the cradle, making sure the mouse slides down its guide groove securely.
While this mouse is a thoroughbred among rodents, it's still a cousin to rats. This kinship shows up most irritatingly in the MX Rev's left-click mechanism (I'm sure the right-click button is identical, but it's used far less often). The problem: After a few months of heavy (though not violent) use, the microswitch wears down and begins to send false double-clicks intermittently. With most high-powered software this creates an intolerable headache, and this wonderful (and expensive) tool becomes highly unreliable and/or innacurate. Pushing this very annoying defect over the edge into hair-tearing, teeth-grinding frustration is Logitech's refusal to acknowlege it. Hours of web research yielded two glaring facts. One: The left-click deterioration problem is specific and hugely widespread, apparently common to a whole Logitech mouse family; most of the technical forums I surfed listed this defect in around 30% of topic titles. Two: Any and all troubleshooting knowlege-bases or forums linked officially to Logitech are obviously sanitized frequently regarding this topic; you'll find NO discussion of this dirty little secret according to the corporate line (even speaking to a living, breathing support tech will get you a, "What? Never heard of that."). Can you say "WEASELS"??
And yet, the balance of all - good and bad - which makes up the MX Revolution is weighted far too heavily toward the advantages and unique innovations to toss the thing in the trash. My choice is to venture off the Logitech corporate reservation, learn what's involved in high-tech rodent surgery, and fix the darned 98-cent microswitch myself. An hour or so submerged in concentration, and a set of new glide-pads (which cover the four screws holding top and bottom together), and I'm happy to saddle up & ride my MX Revolution into the sunset once again.
Updated on Feb 6, 20102 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Version 1.0 of a great mouse
by egerter on September 7, 2006
Pros: free-scroll wheel, battery life, comfort
Cons: incomplete features, outrageous price, a loose part inside?
Summary: I needed a new mouse this weekend and got the latest & greatest. The MX-Rev has a great feature set for the non-gamer. The scroll wheel, especially in free-spin mode ...
Summary: I needed a new mouse this weekend and got the latest & greatest. The MX-Rev has a great feature set for the non-gamer. The scroll wheel, especially in free-spin mode makes surfing a lot more efficient. The battery life is impressive and the MX-Rev fits my hand well. I can hold it a variety of positions and it still functions well, important since I don't want my wrist problems aggrevated. But the extra features feel like a Beta or v1.0. Docu-Flip opens a dorky-looking window to choose the active window. I would have liked it to match at least the quality of the TaskSwitch PowerToy which shows a thumbnail of the selected window. And there's something loose inside that rattles; I think it's the scroll wheel but I'm not about to take apart this $100 gizmo; maybe one of the review sites would be kind enough to do that and figure it out.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Simply Excellent
by egruyez on September 4, 2006
Pros: Easy to use; great new features
Cons: Perfect product, there is none
Summary: This is a great product for a mouse that we thought had reached its limit.
Go for it.Summary: This is a great product for a mouse that we thought had reached its limit.
Go for it.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Nearly perfect, best mouse to date
by rsxpilot02 on December 4, 2008
Pros: The styling is sleek, the battery gauge is brilliant, and the buttons/wheels and general feel are all perfect. The adaptive wheel that will go from smooth scrolling in standard windows to bumpy when you're in a spreadsheet is fantastic.
Cons: Only gripe after almost a year of use is Router/Wireless signals can cause interference. This means choppy/laggy mouse movement and responses if it happens. There are some ways around it, but it's a generally inconvenient issue.
Summary: Best mouse I've used in over 10 years. I can control my iTunes with just my thumb. The scroll wheel gives great feedback that adapts to the program you'...
Summary: Best mouse I've used in over 10 years. I can control my iTunes with just my thumb. The scroll wheel gives great feedback that adapts to the program you're using. Battery indicator is great and brilliantly fades in and out as you use or cease to use the mouse. The whole thing looks great and feels great. The docking station is simply and stylish.
Absolutely my only complaint is the potential interference from wireless networks. I've recently experienced this problem and it is debilitating when trying to work. There are some proposed fixes in forums and the like, but I'm still working on a suitable solution.
Other than that, and definitely if you're on a LAN and not Wi-Fi, you can't buy a better mouse.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Spectacular devise
by Ahcrane on August 21, 2008
Pros: Everything I neeed in a mouse
Cons: None that I have been able to find yet
Summary: I have been working with computers for the last 20 years, and have known a number of mice. Tired with my old 5-button optical corded (however excellent)mouse, I went ...
Summary: I have been working with computers for the last 20 years, and have known a number of mice. Tired with my old 5-button optical corded (however excellent)mouse, I went shopping for a programmable wireless mouse. I considered the Microsoft mice but was disappointed with the reviews. They seemed to have ergonomic problems. I finally came across the MX Revolution. After some investigation I decided to give it a try. Man, was it worth it! I have read quite a few of the reviews shown here in Amazon, but have seen no one mentioning one of the most impressive features this thing has to offer: It actually has over 10 programmable buttons (if you include the tilting wheel and the thumb scroll wheel, excluding, however, the left and right buttons which are not programmable). Now, that is impressive, but what is more impressive yet is that you can assign any of a very large number of actions/commands to these buttons, and program the mouse independently for ANY program you may be using the mouse in. It senses which application the pointer is in and automatically switches according to the configuration you gave it for that program.
I spend some 12 hours a day sitting in front of my desktop, doing mouse-intensive work. This beauty will truly make my computer life easier and enjoyable, make no mistake.
As to battery life, I have seen a few reviews saying that battery life is poor. I charged my mouse overnight after buying it. As to battery life, I have seen a few reviews saying that battery life is poor. I charged my mouse overnight after buying it and have been working my butt off without turning the thing off during the night for a week and a half now, and still have 20% battery left.
Couldn't be happier.Updated
Sorry for the typo...1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great for gaming and general pc use
by jahpeople on May 10, 2008
Pros: comfortable, long battery life, best mouse wheel yet
Cons: no .dpi switching
Summary: I've been a fan of logitech's mice for years now, and the MX revolution is replacing my old, but still perfectly functional, MX518. I've been using this ...
Summary: I've been a fan of logitech's mice for years now, and the MX revolution is replacing my old, but still perfectly functional, MX518. I've been using this for about a week in both gaming environments and more mundane tasks, and have found that the revolution works at least as well as the 518.
The mouse itself is shaped very nicely, after hours of extended use I didn't experience any cramping or wrist pain. Great design there. The revolution also has a nice weight to it, which makes gaming on it particularly enjoyable. My biggest beef with other wireless products is that they often feel too light, which can affect your playing style in games. Not the case here. The button layout is intuitive and comfortable, but as the CNET review points out there isn't any DPI switching button on this unit. This is a shame because this mouse is so sensitive it'd be nice to be able to crank the DPI down a few notches when switching from desktop tasks to games. A minor flaw that can be solved by tweaking your mouse sensitivity in the included software.
The two best features on this mouse have to be the innovative spin wheel and the window switching wheel. Both work exactly as you would expect, and contrary to what the cnet review states I've had no problems using either feature. They both work flawlessly. I work with a lot of long .pdf documents and it's nice to be able to give the wheel a flick to quickly scan through or search for a specific part.
Battery life is the one thing I was worried about when i picked this up, but I've been very pleased so far. After unboxing the mouse and letting it charge for 5 minutes I had 11 days worth of mouse time. Very good and very fast.
I have no complaints whatsoever with this mouse and would recommend it to anyone looking to replace a gaming or all purpose mouse. I've rated this a 9 out of 10 simply because the revolution lacks the on the fly DIP switching featured on the MX518. A very small gripe for an otherwise perfect product.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Logitech
- Part number: 931689-0403
- Description: Logitech is an international market leader in human interface devices and software that link people to digital information and the Internet and enable them to work, play, learn and communicate more effectively in the digital world. The company's products combine essential core technologies, continuing innovation, award-winning industrial design and excellent price performance.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Device Type Mouse
- Wireless Receiver USB wireless receiver
- Form Factor External
- Color Black
Input Device
- Connectivity Technology Wireless
- Interface RF
- Movement Detection Technology Laser
- Features One-Touch Search,
Zoom wheel Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 2
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities
- OS Required Microsoft Windows XP,
Microsoft Windows Vista,
Apple MacOS X 10.2.8 or later Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost nil
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