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Manufacturer: Logitech Part number: 931690-0403
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- Bottom Line:
- The Logitech VX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks is the ultimate mousing experience on the go, providing comfort, performance, and features in a travel-friendly form factor. If you can afford its $79 price, you won't be disappointed.
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CNET editors' review
Logitech VX Revolution Ergonomic Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks price range: $59.95
- Reviewed by: Andrew Gruen
- Edited by: Michelle Thatcher
- Reviewed on: 08/23/2006
- Released on: 08/24/2006
The good: Wheel can spin through long documents quickly; long range; large enough to be comfortable yet very portable; battery meter; programmable buttons; tiny receiver stores inside the mouse; laser tracking for precision on many surfaces.
The bad: Almost twice the price of competing notebook mice.
The bottom line: The Logitech VX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks is the ultimate mousing experience on the go, providing comfort, performance, and features in a travel-friendly form factor. If you can afford its $79 price, you won't be disappointed.
User reviews
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Superb Product out of the Box.. save for one small flaw
by KundiKicker on September 23, 2006
Pros: Functionality, Portability, Sturdiness of the scroll wheel, Battery Meter, Ease of Software Use
Cons: Slightly on the Pricier Side, lack of bluetooth
Summary: After a few weeks of on & off searching for a mouse that would satisfiy my needs as a pretty intense 'touch pad' user..I think I've struck Gold. ...
Summary: After a few weeks of on & off searching for a mouse that would satisfiy my needs as a pretty intense 'touch pad' user..I think I've struck Gold. I've already had to have my touchpad replaced once after about 3 years, and I'm afraid im on the verge of replacing my latest....Enter Logitech. It's not too practical for me to replace mice at a whim, so in my testing, and reading I found the logitech presented a very Solid feeling product, and with their track record I've given their 'vx revolution' a shot.
The transceiver supplied is only 1 inch in length and didnt provide much of a hassle, at all. For those that tend to lose this little device, a convenient storage space is provided inside the housing of the mouse. Virtually all the 7 navigational buttons are programmable, and the mouse sit's nicely in my Palm. The only flaw for me is that, I have bluetooth built into my laptop so I would have liked to use it as the primary reciever for my peripheral devices. However the dongle isn't much of a hassle or size monger so far, so I guess I'll live. Although not the smallest of 'notebook' mice, and not the cheapest..the host of benefits have been paying their rent. Oh by the way the accuracy and responsiveness of the mouse is excellent, I've used it with detailed pictures on photoshop and have experienced no jumpiness or lack or precesion. Hope this helps someone out there! (9.5 in my book)6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Not great with Macs
by Janetta Hurst on October 14, 2006
Pros: Great feel and very comfortable to use
Cons: Not great with new Mac
Summary: I waited a month to get this mouse locally and I was so excited when it finally came in. I was still ecstatic when I tried it out and it ...
Summary: I waited a month to get this mouse locally and I was so excited when it finally came in. I was still ecstatic when I tried it out and it felt just great! However, once I had downloaded the driver and software for Mac OSx, I was getting frustrated. I even took the mouse back because I thought it was defective. Exchanged it and the second one was worse. The problem lay in the scroll wheel not responding to the single line scroll no matter what I did. The "high speed" scroll worked okay but the "ratchet' scroll did not work at all. Also, I couldn't scroll side to side as I should have been able to do. The second mouse not only had these problems but also the usb connector was a really sloppy fit; the fits one was fine. Not impressed and felt let down. May work okay with a PC though! It does fit really well in smaller hands.
6 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very good, but hyped.
by Evelio Solari on September 15, 2006
Pros: Design, Lightweight
Cons: Expensive, zoom buttoms are uncomfortable.
Summary: At its high pricetag, this mouse could have been more functional, like the excellent MX610 smartmouse, wich features dedicated backlit/buttons for email and messenger clients. IMO, the new scrollwheel ...
Summary: At its high pricetag, this mouse could have been more functional, like the excellent MX610 smartmouse, wich features dedicated backlit/buttons for email and messenger clients. IMO, the new scrollwheel its cool, but not a big deal; There are features like autoscroll that gets the same job done. The zoom slider is uncomfortable. I had trouble with the microreiver, it did'nt get recognized in one of my usb ports (HP DV5000 series). On its favor, it have a nice design; it is very comfortable, and it allows you to conveniently store the wireless receiver. Every button is customizable.
5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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three years of travel abuse, still rocks
by volsfan0912 on February 23, 2010
Pros: Great ergonomics, perfect scroll wheel, great overall feel.
Cons: does not make coffee? - seriously, I have no gripes! OK, it is not the smallest travel/notebook mouse I've ever seen.
Summary: I've thrown this thing in my briefcase and schleped it across the US X 500 probably. Runs off one (1) AA battery - you can use a rechargeable or ...
Summary: I've thrown this thing in my briefcase and schleped it across the US X 500 probably. Runs off one (1) AA battery - you can use a rechargeable or go buy one in the airport as needed, either will last over a month easy. Great mouse, zero wrist pain after 4 years. great software so you can configure to your heat's delight. I am purchasing a new laptop and was looking at new mice. Bottom line, I paid $70 for this one 3 years ago and it might still be the best one out there. I love it and will use until it dies. Check back in another decade to see how it's doing.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Would be a great mouse if all the features worked
by loosenit2 on January 9, 2007
Pros: comfortable; programmable buttons; great scroll wheel
Cons: setpoint software is problamatic; does not support multiple scroll bars in IE
Summary: On the surface this mouse seems great. It is comftorable and loaded with features; the scroll wheel takes a little getting used to but is ultimately great. I love the ...
Summary: On the surface this mouse seems great. It is comftorable and loaded with features; the scroll wheel takes a little getting used to but is ultimately great. I love the zoom feature on the mouse as well.
I hit one technical problem using the mouse. I freqenetly go to web sites that have split panes in IE with each pane having its own scroll bar. The mouse wheel will controll each scroll bar fine before you install setpoint, but after installation it won't work on either scroll bar any more. I contact logitech about the problem and they told me that it appeared not to work in this situaiton and they didn't know why. They did not give me confidence they would fix the problem in the future.Updated
After several more e-mails to Logitech tech support they fixed the problem. I would now honestly have to increase my rating for this mouse to a 9 or 10.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great mouse that is comfortable and great tracking.
by dueltommycha on July 7, 2008
Pros: Works on nearly all surfaces, lots of buttons to customize, comfortable.
Cons: Need to install software for extra buttons to function, page scroll need to turn the switch on the bottom of the mouse.
Summary: It is a great mouse with many great features such as page scrolling and zoom switch and search button, but you need to install and run the included software.
Summary: It is a great mouse with many great features such as page scrolling and zoom switch and search button, but you need to install and run the included software.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best Notebook Mouse I've ever used
by nothingtobe on March 29, 2008
Pros: compact size, long battery life, super performance,ergonomic design
Cons: not comportable with left hand
Summary: I bought this mouse on Xmas(on sale),just simply one word...amazing
I was just thinking of getting one wireless mouse for my laptop..but i was amazed the ...Summary: I bought this mouse on Xmas(on sale),just simply one word...amazing
I was just thinking of getting one wireless mouse for my laptop..but i was amazed the performance the little guy can handle
i personally owned several mice from logitech...the gaming performance isnt comparable with the logitech G5 or even MX 518
however, if u r looking for a mouse for ur notebook...buy this one u wont regret1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Dont Buy This if You Use a Mac
by golfuncut-21811283341103019781 on June 20, 2007
Pros: Frictionless scroll is awesome
Cons: slow to wake from sleep and not full customizable
Summary: Customer Service at logitech is non-existent. Their response to my problems" We're sorry for the inconvenience" i.e Bad luck, we got your money and that's all we ...
Summary: Customer Service at logitech is non-existent. Their response to my problems" We're sorry for the inconvenience" i.e Bad luck, we got your money and that's all we care about
The mouse sleeps very quickly and is painfully slow to wake up with no amount of clicking working. Also with some applications the mouse is slow to respond to clicks.
Can not customise thumb buttons to scroll - they work opposite whatever you put it.
This is not the mouse to buy if you use a Mac1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great mouse, comfortable, well-designed, but poor with Mac
by tonysmash on March 24, 2007
Pros: design is flawless - size is excellent for daily use and ergonomic, reception is good and receiver is nice and small, customizability is great, super scrolling
Cons: many of these may be only mac-based: VERY slow start-up from sleep, always responsive when tracking yet often unresponsive when clicking
Summary: I've had my mouse for about 6 months. When it works, which it does 90% of the time, it's great - all the features work, the extra buttons ...
Summary: I've had my mouse for about 6 months. When it works, which it does 90% of the time, it's great - all the features work, the extra buttons are handy, the scrolling is great. But the problems make it almost unusable at times.
If anyone else has had these issues or better yet has a workaround, please post in the comments!
Anyway, the first problem is startup time after the mouse has been asleep (after 10 mins of inactivity). I'll move the mouse, the battery light will come on and glow for a few seconds as the mouse wakes up, but then, while the cursor moves just fine, then mouse won't click for about 30-45 seconds, sometimes almost a minute, and when it does it is often a lumped together bunch of clicks from me trying to click it while it was still "groggy" from sleep, like it was catching up with itself. It's really a pain.
Another issue is responsiveness. As I mentioned, tracking is flawless, but VERY often clicking is delayed by a second or two. I would assume that the tracking and the clicking are being sent through the receiver at the same time, and it really cant take THAT long to process that signal, which is obvious because my other mice, even wireless ones, work fine. What this usually means is that I'll click somewhere, like a website link, move the mouse, and then it'll click something completely different. I suppose it teaches patience, but still...it's a problem.
Anybody else ever have problems like these?1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Fast, Accurate, and Near Perfect.
by Colts_Fan_Tech on February 6, 2007
Pros: extremely fast and accurate pointer; custom scrolling wheel settings; programmable buttons
Cons: 80 bucks is pretty salty for a notebook mouse
Summary: I tested a lot of mouses before I decided on this one. Besides being comfortable, small, and stylish, it has a TON of features.
All of the buttons are programmable, ...Summary: I tested a lot of mouses before I decided on this one. Besides being comfortable, small, and stylish, it has a TON of features.
All of the buttons are programmable, which is common, but still a great feature. I have owned programmable mouses in the past, but none have been so easy to program as the Revolution was. Logitech's SetPoint software is extremely easy to use, and offers a lot for all user levels. There are 10 buttons total, 8 of which are programmable with plenty of tasks to assign.
The MicroGear precision scroll wheel is an incredible feature that I did not think I would use as much as I have. It has two settings, ratchet mode and frictionless mode. The first mode is just like a regular scroll wheel, clicking like a ratchet as you scroll. The second is a "near frictionless" mode that will spin for up to seven seconds with just one click. Although I do not have a need to scroll through long documents or web pages, I have found that I prefer the frictionless mode because it gives you more precise control over the scrolling speed and location. The horizontal and vertical scroll speeds and acceleration are completely customizable.
The wireless receiver is TINY, and it fits right into the back of the mouse for storage when not in use. Doing so will turn the mouse off, saving battery life. On the subject of battery life, I think four months is more than acceptable. And that's even with the regular Duracell AA battery that is packaged with it. I would imagine it would get much better battery life with a lithium AA, but I haven't tried yet. Pressing the eject button on the bottom sends the receiver flying out of the mouse (seriously), and also powers on the unit.
The receiver boasts long-distance reception, up to 80 feet. Although quite a useless feature for most of us, I could control my laptop from my neighbor's house, if I so desired. Like I said... useless; but, cool.
The only bad thing about this mouse is the price: it retails for $79.99, which is pretty high for a notebook mouse that doesn't even do your laundry or take the trash out. Having said that, I still paid it. Reluctantly.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Logitech
- Part number: 931690-0403
- Description: Smaller, faster, and goes anywhere. Features Logitech's new, revolutionary hyper-fast scroll wheel, precision laser tracking, and a compact yet exceptionally comfortable design. Rev up your notebook with the VX Revolution.
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
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
Battery
- Type AA type
- Installed Qty 2
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost nil
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Logitech
- Address:
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