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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 fast flip allows you to move effortlessly between papers and applications
• Integrated search button connects instantly to your favored search engine
• Precise laser technology and a rechargeable battery

Mice have come a long way since the early days of the Macintosh, with its groundbreaking roller balled brick. Fast forward 22 years and meet the Logitech MX Revolution. With groundbreaking scrolling technology, rechargeable batteries, and enhancements that make it easier to do common tasks, the MX Revolution is certainly a big step in the right direction. If or not this mouse is a revolution is up for debate, as it doesn’t totally change the way we interact with our computers like the Macintosh mouse did, but it’s obviously an vital 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 big hands
Ergonomics and Design
The 1st thing you’ll notice about the MX Revolution is the distinct form, which is evocative of a cresting wave. Luckily, the design does more than look good. The mouse feels great in small and big hands, and the curved channel which accommodates the thumb nicely makes it simple to use the document “Quick Flip” dial on the side of the mouse. Above the fast 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 supported. Just behind the scroll wheel sits the fast search button, which pops you into the search engine of your choice.

The “Quick Flip” thumb wheel makes it simple to swiftly switch between active windows. All in all, it’s a amazingly simple layout for a device that offers a great deal of functionality. Lefties beware, though. You’ll find it uncomfortable to use the fast flip dial that’s located in the channel on the left side of the mouse. Though Logitech has intended a small ridge on the right side of the mouse that lefties may find supportive this is clearly a mouse built for righties 1st. The MicroGear Scroll Wheel
Logitech says that the MicroGear Scroll Wheel “represents the single biggest engineering effort ever undertaken by our engineering team,” and their hard work shows, the scroll wheel isn’t only well intended with a smooth, progressive feel, but it’s also amazingly intelligent. Have to quickly scroll through big Web pages and documents? Place the scroll wheel in “freewheel” mode and give the wheel a fast, frictionless turn. The action feels much like a oiled roller ball and offers blazing speed. Need slow scrolling for browsing photo libraries or spreadsheets? Switch to ratchet mode for exact motion. The included SetPoint software can automatically switch modes a feature called SmartShift or you may be able to switch modes manually with a light press on the scroll wheel that shifts “gears.” A note for Mac users: The Mac variant of the MX Revolution Software doesn’t seem to support SmartShift. The action feels much like a oiled roller ball and offers blazing speed
Fast 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’s linked to the mouse’s thumb wheel, an action called “Quick Flipping.” Clicking the thumb wheel brings up a window listing all now active application windows. Rotating the wheel , 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, lets 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 now recognized by Windows and Mac machines, and after switching on the power switch on the base of the mouse, we moused nearly instantaneously. Wireless mice are frequently a ache when it comes to battery life and substitute. The Revolution MX solves one of these problems by integrating a rechargeable battery. The included charging stand is simple and stylish, though it requires wall power no USB charging. You’ll be using the stand many, as we couldn’t squeeze more than a day’s work out of the mouse before the low battery display appeared. The mouse doesn’t seem to have a sleep mode when it’s not active or when people inevitably forget to turn it off, a notable omission from a device that’s 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 annoy 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 a 90 day restricted warranty.

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