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List Price: $99.99
Our Price: $79.99
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Manufacturer: Logitech
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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Logitech
Color: Black
EAN: 0840356750347
Feature: MicroGear Precision scroll wheel operates in two distinct modes, allowing you to scroll faster and with more precision than ever before
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Label: Logitech
Manufacturer: Logitech
Model: 931689-0403
Publisher: Logitech
Special Features: nv:Device Type^Mouse|Connection Type^Cordless|Tracking Method^Laser|Buttons^7|Vertical Scroll^Yes|Power Supply Type^Power Via Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery|Special Features^2 Thumb Buttons|Special Features^Rechargeable|Special Features^Document Quick-Flip Button|Special Features^Search Button|Frequency^2.4GHz
Studio: Logitech
Warranty: 3 years warranty
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MicroGear Precision scroll wheel operates in two distinct modes, allowing you to scroll faster and with more precision than ever before
SmartShift technology automatically applies the best scrolling mode for the application you're using
Document quick flip lets you move effortlessly between documents and applications
Integrated search button connects instantly to your preferred search engine
Precise laser technology and a rechargeable battery
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Mice have come a long way since the early days of the Macintosh, with its innovative roller-balled brick. Fast forward 22 years and meet the Logitech MX Revolution. With innovative scrolling technology, rechargeable batteries, and improvements that make it easier to do common tasks, the MX Revolution is definitely a big step in the right direction. Whether or not this mouse is a revolution is up for debate, as it doesn't completely change the way we interact with our computers like the Macintosh mouse did, but it's clearly an important step in the evolution of one mankind's most indispensable tools. 
Feels good in the hand, and the intelligent scroll wheel is a revelation. | 
Just remember to turn it off. This baby is a power gulper, not a sipper. |
The mouse feels great in small and large hands
| Ergonomics and Design
The first thing you'll notice about the MX Revolution is the distinct shape, which is very reminiscent of a cresting wave. Fortunately, the design does more than look good. The mouse feels great in small and large hands, and the curved channel--which accommodates the thumb nicely--makes it easy to use the document "Quick Flip" dial on the side of the mouse. Above the Quick Flip control you'll find a pair of thin, customizable buttons that by default operate as forward and back controls for Web pages. The top of the mouse houses Logitech's tour de force, the MicroGear Precision Scroll Wheel, which dynamically controls the speed and resistance of your scrolling tasks. Side scrolling and a scroll wheel-based button press are also supported. Just behind the scroll wheel sits the quick search button, which pops you into the search engine of your choice. 
The "Quick-Flip" thumb wheel makes it easy to quickly switch between active windows. | All in all, it's a surprisingly simple layout for a device that offers a great deal of functionality. Lefties beware, though. You'll find it awkward to use the quick flip dial that's located in the channel on the left side of the mouse. Although Logitech has designed a small ridge on the right side of the mouse that lefties may find supportive this is obviously a mouse built for righties first. The MicroGear Scroll Wheel
Logitech says that the MicroGear Scroll Wheel "represents the single largest engineering effort ever undertaken by our engineering team," and their hard work shows; the scroll wheel is not only well designed with a smooth, progressive feel, but it is also surprisingly intelligent. Need to quickly scroll through large Web pages and documents? Place the scroll wheel in "freewheel" mode and give the wheel a quick, frictionless spin. The action feels much like a well-oiled roller-ball and offers blazing speed. Need slow scrolling for browsing photo libraries or spreadsheets? Switch to ratchet mode for precise movement. The included SetPoint software can automatically switch modes--a feature called SmartShift--or you can switch modes manually with a light press on the scroll wheel that shifts "gears." A note for Mac users: The Mac version of the MX Revolution Software does not appear to support SmartShift.
The action feels much like a well-oiled roller-ball and offers blazing speed
| Quick Flip and Fingertip Search
Two other nifty functions make the MX Revolution a great tool for productivity freaks and power users. The included software installs an application switcher that is linked to the mouse's thumb wheel, an action called "Quick-Flipping." Clicking the thumb wheel brings up a window listing all currently active application windows. Rotating the wheel and then pressing it again when you've reached your selection brings up the window of your choice. The Fingertip Search, which relies on a small button just behind the scroll wheel, allows you to input any copied text into the search engine of your choice. For OS X users, the action brings up a Spotlight search window. Connection and Power
Connecting the MX Revolution couldn't be easier. The included wireless USB dongle was immediately recognized by Windows and Mac machines, and after switching on the power switch on the base of the mouse, we were mousing almost instantaneously. Wireless mice are often a pain when it comes to battery life and replacement. The Revolution MX solves one of these problems by integrating a rechargeable battery. The included charging stand is simple and stylish, although it requires wall power--no USB charging. You'll be using the stand a lot, as we couldn't squeeze much more than a day's work out of the mouse before the low battery indicator appeared. The mouse does not appear to have a sleep mode when it's not active (or when folks inevitably forget to turn it off), a notable omission from a device that is otherwise a home run--as long as you're a right hander. Pros
- Great ergonomics
- MicroGear scroll wheel and fast application switching
- Nifty charging stand
Cons
- Mac support not on par with Windows
- Poor battery life
- Don't bother if you're a lefty
What's in the Box
Logitech MX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse, recharging station, AC power cord, USB micro-receiver, Logitech SetPoint software CD, user's guide, and three-year limited warranty.
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Customer Rating:
Summary: The Best Mouse ever
Comment: My 2 last mice were 2 craps. The first one was from the brand with the fruit (or Adam's) and the "revolutionary" 360 degrees ball got stuck in 3 months, Of course like all the product from this brand, no way to open the mouse and fix it. The other one was a McrSft, perfectly energy inefficient, wireless at 2 ft maximum and many other things.
But Oh My G... The logitech MX revolution is really a revolution !!! This wheel is the fantasy of every one who spend time on the internet or doing some office task. The free wheel mode allows you to go through huge document so easily, this is incredible. This is the best mouse I have ever had. The shape of the mouse allows to work for hours with no pain. Every button is easily accessible. The dongle size is alright.
I use this mouse with Linux and I had no issue to configure it correctly. The main function and buttons are immediately usable when you plug the dongle. I use the software btnx for all the other exotic buttons and I have now a 10 buttons mouse...
I "grade" this mouse only 4 because no software/driver is provided for linux (I have no McrSft or McOS installed on my computer).Otherwise very good product.
Olivier
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Summary: Excellent Mouse
Comment: Im not sure what all to say. I like the scrolling, i like the smoothness of the movement when using this mouse. The ergonomics are good. I highly recommend. The only recommendation i have is the ability to use the same nano USB with this mouse, my nano and keypad.
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Summary: Ultra smooth Mouse
Comment: This mouse is really velvet smooth. The only issue is the "lift off". The mouse glides really well and forms to my rather large hands but the lift off is awkward (as if it isn't supposed to be lifted off the mouse pad).
Customer Rating:
Summary: Mx Revolution Cordless Mouse Rocks
Comment: The mouse works accurately on many different surfaces. It is also very comfortable. Being able to switch the speed and resistance on the scroll wheel is probably the best feature, although there are lots of other programmable buttons (search, PageUp/Down...). Scrolling through web pages and long documents with this freewheeling mouse is a breeze!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Disappointed
Comment: I was very pleased to begin with. After using it for a while, I'm finding that the wheel turns freely, on it's own. This disrupt my game and gets me killed all too often. The left button has also stopped working consistently. This mouse was very expensive and I expected it to hold up to playing games, since that it what it was advertised for. I have used Logitech for for close to 20 years and I'm very disappointed that the quality seems to be a thing of the past.
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