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Logitech MX Revolution Mouse
Specifications:
Connection: USB wireless;
Power: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery included with a charger;
Features: Documents quick flip, Advanced scroll wheel, Smart-Shift Technology, Internet/Document, Navigation buttons, ‘Click-to-Click’ Scrolling
Compatible with: Windows Vista and XP, Mac OS
Included in box: Recharging station, AC power cord for the station, Quick start guide, USB micro receiver, Software CD, Owner’s manual, and three years warranty
Pros:
* Well designed Ergonomics with great engineering; Extremely comfortable ergonomic positioning.
* Fast application switching; after installing the software you will be able to switch through the running applications on your computer by just scrolling with the “thumb wheel”; but scrolling the “thumb wheel” you will be able perform what ALT+TAB does for you
* The search button under the main scroll either brings up your browser’s homepage or your computer’s search engine.
* The two back and forth buttons on the side are designed for ‘back’ and ‘forward’ features enabling easy online surfing.
* This mouse has a good wireless connection, which is very important for a mouse with these capabilities.
* The Battery indicator; shows the amount of battery life you have left .
* Very good/long lasting battery life.
* Very precise laser engine.
Cons:
* Only designed for the right hand.
* Not designed for gaming because of the lack of the middle scroll which is used for holding and dragging.
* Not designed for Mac users, but still works decently with Mac.
* Does not have all the features the Logitech VX revolution has.
Overview:
The Logitech MX Revolution mouse is a very well designed and revolutionary mouse. This mouse is great for quick searching through documents or programs, accuracy, precision, and switching back and forth between running applications. The natural hand position makes the mouse extremely comfortable. The battery life lasts a week to two weeks, depending the amount of use. Some have complained that the precision of the mouse goes away after a couple of months but I have not experienced that problem even though I’ve had this mouse almost a year. This mouse has won the CES innovations awards which was given for the best design and engineering!
