With its constant 800 dpi of sensitivity, mouse movement is smooth, very accurate, and comfortable. In the real world, this mouse lives up to its promises, delivering what a mouse should: effortless navigation. I have been using this mouse for about one and a half years and I can say this is the best mouse I have ever used. Whenever I am away from my computer, I really miss this mouse.
In the browser, the quick scrolling, back and forward buttons are a great combination for effortless navigation. In Photoshop or other photo editing tools, the mouse allows for full control over brushes and touchups. For gaming, the many buttons give quick access to many commands and actions giving you an edge to your game whether you are playing a first person shooter or an RTS.
The wireless functionality is great for freeing up precious desktop space and giving more freedom to use the mouse anywhere (and I mean anywhere, the wireless tracks beyond the base station's room).
The battery life on this mouse is excellent. On a full charge, I can expect about 7 days of regular use (several hours at my computer). On the top of the mouse is a battery level indicator with 3 bars. Personally I have never dropped below one because I just have a habit of charging it every couple of days. The SetPoint software gives a more accurate estimate in days and percentages to help gauge battery life.
In choosing this mouse, I wanted something cordless to reduce my desktop clutter, functional (with many customizable buttons), comfortable, and reliable. It has succeeded beyond my expectations in every one of these aspects. This mouse is truly one of a kind in its many features outlined here. This mouse though doesn’t come without a fairly hefty price tag. It retails for $99.99, but can be had for $55.49 with free shipping at Amazon.com at the time of this writing. I’ve seen it cheaper at other places (like Best Buy which has it on sale this week for $50). The mouse also comes backed with Logitech’s superior 3 year warranty. Logitech support is very helpful and I have never had any trouble getting new (not refurbished) replacement products shipped to me for free. You are investing in one of your most important computer peripherals, so it the price is well worth it.
This mouse really deserves 4.5/5 stars because it is quite expensive and many cheaper mice can do similar tasks. The MX Revolution just does the job best and for that gives good value for your money.
Since its release back in 2007, I know of no better desktop mouse on the market. I would not hesitate to recommend this mouse to anyone. So if you are looking for a new desktop mouse to replace your old broken one or one seeking an upgrade, look no further than the Logitech MX Revolution. You can get it right now at Amazon.com for $55.49. At that price, it is a steal!