Comments on: Review: Logitech MX Revolution Mouse

By: Howard

Howard — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:11:50 +0000

I have the keyboard and mouse package and if I could get half my money back as a refund I would do it.

Rubbish for games (poor polling rate ?)

Connection drops in and out (very little distance between BT sender and mouse too)

Software of the PC is flaky at best

Free spind wheel is a great idea but they did not manage to pull it off, it has a mind of it’s own.

Keyboard is OK

No back light for display

Media keys are too small

Esc key is too small

Pressing the calc button does not launch the windows calculator instead it brings up a crappy calc of the tiny LCD screen on the KB.

By: Bart

Bart — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 03:26:09 +0000

Quick question, how do you reset this mouse? The green light on the bottom keeps blinking, the red light on top lights up, batteries are full but I can’t figure out how to use the reset and on/off button to get it to work again.

Help anyone?

Thanks

By: Stevenvt

Stevenvt — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 18:21:42 +0000

I purchased MX Rev and DiNovo keyboard at the same time. I love the click on the Dinovo which simulates the original IBM PC AT keyboard. Some Lenovo keyboards have this too which is what got me hooked. The keyboard is great but expensive and the touchpad is a feature that I rarely use. I’m much faster and more accurate with the Dinovo KB. I purchased both at the same time because there was a rebate, and to my surprise Logitech just sent me two checks.

The MX Rev is the absolute best. I use UberOptions just to set the button behind the wheel as “middle button” which simulates wheel click. I also set the default on the wheel to be free spinning. Once I figured out that the twirl on the wheel makes it free spin and another tap of your finger is like putting the brake on, it is the greatest thing since sliced bread.

Now for the downside: Both of the keyboard and MX Rev are hugely expensive compared to others. The fact that the batteries are not replaceable is a big negative. Also I’ve used many wireless mice and I used to get many months out of a charge. I’m lucky if I get 8 days of evening surfing on a charge. When the charge is low, the middle button no longer works. So it needs to be charged even before it is completely low. I can’t figure out why this mouse is so power hungry. There is a Logitech forum tech article that says the laser uses more power on a black surface than a white one. I just switched to a white surface so I’ll see. I don’t have this issue with the Dinovo keyboard which seems like it will get months of use before it needs a charge. I would have been nice if Logitech made the cradle for the keyboard charger the same as the mouse.

By: Paul Stamatiou

Paul Stamatiou — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 22:50:45 +0000

Chaz, I currently use this mouse with my Ubuntu box and it works just fine however I have not tinkered with getting special drivers working to tweak additional button settings and the like. It does appear to be possible though

http://andy.hillhome.org/blog/2006/09/27/logitech-mx-revolution-in-linux/

By: Chaz

Chaz — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 22:48:25 +0000

Does anyone know if the software will work on Ubuntu Linux? I am seriously considering one of these…

By: Wolf

Wolf — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 14:29:56 +0000

This mouse is a dream come true, but has one fatal flaw that will make be bring it back to Best Buy. It runs on a 2.4 GHz RF signal, which happens to be the same a a wifi network. You can’t claim to be the world’s most advanced mouse when the designers failed to factor in one of the most common forms of interference that might come up around a computer. The signals interfere, and the mouse cuts out for seconds at a time every couple minutes. I love everything about this mouse, but that’s not a drawback I’m willing to live with. I would have loved a wireless mouse, but at least I’ll be getting some money back when I exchange for something wired.

By: Rob

Rob — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:20:39 +0000

my mouse is revolution

By: Don

Don — Thu, 15 May 2008 16:36:55 +0000

After about 6 months, the free-scroll mode is sluggish. The mouse needs a cleaning and yet Logitech claims that opening the mouse voids the warrantee. So they’re shipping me out a replacement! How bizarre. When the mouse goes out of warrantee and I break it trying to open it, I am definitely not buying another. Truly sad because I love the rest of it.

By: Natalie

Natalie — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:04:14 +0000

It’s not that expensive if you shop right. I got it for $75 at Buy.com yesterday, but it will cost me $30 in the end. There’s a $20 rebate from Logitech, but I also used a $25 Google Checkout discount…..Free standard shipping had it waiting at my front door today. :)

A note to Mac users: Logitech Control Center, which you have to download from their site (CD is PC Only, which I find oddly offensive) does NOT always work. I can’t get it to work on my 24″ iMac, so I personally use Steermouse which has been a godsend. A search of the Logitech Forums shows LCC’s inability to recognize various “supported” mice has been a revision-spanning problem. I couldn’t get it to work with my VX Revolution notebook mouse either (another nice product, btw). My only problem using Steermouse is that I can’t figure how to allow it to switch between scrolling modes; it’s stuck on the “click” method.

I’ve bought three DiNovo setups (Original Bluetooth, USB/Laptop edition and the Edge) and I’m still waiting for Logitech to provide drivers for the Mac. Mac users are known to shell out money for good design and our user base is growing. WAKE UP!!!! Thank goodness for third party support, but one shouldn’t have to resort to it.

By: andy

andy — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:53:55 +0000

I believe you left something very important out of this review. The one major flaw in this mouse is the software. The current software is setpoint 4.0, and it simply doesnt give you enough customization.
UberOptions is a freeware aftermarket program that gives you 30 more options for button configuration/speed. With setpoint 4.0, you can only open .exe files. For some people this is fine, but for people who want hardware to do what you want it to, its not.
Uberoptions gives you the ability to set the hardbuttons to open shortcuts or batch files.
Perfect for people who have set their WMP11 shortcut to open in the ‘Now Playing’ menu instead of the default (worthless) ‘Library’.

By: Rabbott

Rabbott — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:39:18 +0000

Iv’e had the mouse for about a year. I bought it for work and love it. when I have to use another computer, I can’t stand using a different mouse. Plus, I’m a gamer, and we game on at the shop after work, not Pac Man eather, but Unreal Tournament III, Battle Field 2, and the mouse works outstanding.
ONLY ONE ISSUE, now forgive me, I didn’t read Everything above me, but will soon. The wheel is slowing down. When you spin it, its now stopping quick. It needs to be cleaned………
Any clues how to do so?

By: bob

bob — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 20:40:12 +0000

i play alot of FPS’s and world of warcraft in a black temple raiding guild, being able to bind more actions to my mouse is awesome, less reaching for keys on the keyboard or clicking buttons on the screen.

plus this mouse is dead sexy, best looking, and comfortable mouse ever made.

By: Bjarke SÃ¸rensen

Bjarke SÃ¸rensen — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:38:10 +0000

seth: you will always get more value if you wait. You can argue that it’s worth the wait, but six months later there will be yet another new thing.. :-) While we’re at it.. I heard a new MBP is coming soon. January-ish.. ? Maybe I should upgrade the G4..

As for the MX and Logitech’s drivers.I stopped using them – I just use the features that’s supported by the OS. I might be missing out on some things, but that alone makes the mouse good still.

By: seth

seth — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 22:16:34 +0000

paul, what’s your take on the mx revolution with leopard? also, as some other commenters have mentioned, logitech’s software seems pretty buggy, and as seen on other sites, it’s especially buggy with leopard. are you still *happily* using the mx revolution now that you have leopard installed? i’m currently wanting to switch for an ms mouse/keyboard setup to an aluminum apple keyboard and logitech mx revolution, but my main problem is with mouse setup stuff.. i know there is steermouse, controllermate, usb overdrive that can take care of the button assignments, but what about the scroll wheel auto changing/sensing as well as the tracking of the mouse settings.. or is the logitech software *good enough* in leopard?

thanks and awesome website, been a great help with stuff.. wish i had held out on my mbp until the sr version came out; the better video card and led backlit lcd and total ram bump woulda made it worth waiting an extra 6 mos. :/ ahh well.

By: Paul Stamatiou

Paul Stamatiou — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 16:01:01 +0000

@Slip: The MX Rev doesn’t use BlueTooth – it uses FastRF, so you must use the included USB stick.

By: Slip

Slip — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 15:58:48 +0000

Can this be used using the inbuilt Bluetooth of the MacBook or do you have to use the USB dongle?

Thanks

By: leslie

leslie — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 01:55:46 +0000

I have a love/hate relationship with my Revolution. When its working, its the best mouse I’ve ever used. The problem is that Logitech’s Mac drivers are buggy.

Do any of you Revolution owners experience the issue where the Revolution becomes usable when an external HD is connected, especially during a transfer?

Whenever I transfer stuff to the external, be it Firewire or wireless via the airport, the Revolution becomes unusable. It locks up, can’t move, can’t click, etc… when the transfer is done or canceled, boom, works again. Super annoying.

Also, it tends to lose its preferences every once in a while.

By: Derek Reiff

Derek Reiff — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:58:27 +0000

Well PSTAM, another review left a good impression. Luckily TigerDirect has 20 dollar rebates on both the VX revolution and MX revolution mice. Hopefully the VX lives up to 1/2 of your claims for the MX!

Thanks,
Derek

By: Incano

Incano — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 10:55:35 +0000

I bought this mouse yesterday. Amazing mouse. Very good grip and so on. I hadn’t tried it in photoshop (because i hadn’t time ;/) but i think, that it will be good photoshop friend :)

[Sorry for poor english..]

By: Ron The Bear

Ron The Bear — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 01:28:25 +0000

Three months ago the Rev became my first ever Logitech purchase. This is a superb piece of equipment (although I’m not quite as enamoured with the diNovo keyboard). Only minor gripe is that it sometimes temporarily loses connection with the receiver when the mouse pointer is in corners of the screen; rectified this with a USB hub which brought the receiver out from the back of the PC.

By: Dr. MadCow

Dr. MadCow — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 08:27:22 +0000

I had the pleasure of having Logitech send me a Logitech MX Revolution to review, and now at work I curse the fact that I only have one. Its one of those things that once you start to use it, the bar that is your computer experience rises. The closest comparison is dual monitors vs a single monitor. The scroll wheel is my favorite feature especially for web development, or even should the need arise scroll through 3000+ emails in Outlook with a single flick of your wrist. Its sexy and functional, what else can you ask for in a mouse?

By: Bjarke SÃ¸rensen

Bjarke SÃ¸rensen — Sat, 19 May 2007 14:35:07 +0000

Feroz Kahn, it’s oprerting a 800 dpi, but if you ask any hardcore gamers, then no wireless mouse is good enough for gaming.

They don’t know what they’re missing.

I’m no league-player, so for my gaming use it’s absolutely perfect.

By: Feroz Khan

Feroz Khan — Sat, 19 May 2007 01:22:28 +0000

At what dpi is the mouse operating?Is it any good for gaming?

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By: Rial 'n00tz' Sloan II

Rial 'n00tz' Sloan II — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 20:35:57 +0000

I’ve had an MX1000 for almost a year and a half now and I’ve been impressed by it. It took a few weeks to get used to it as far as ergonomics goes, but I don’t think I could go back to my old trusty M$ 5-button optical for very long periods of usage anytime soon.

Someone mentioned above about wireless mice and gaming being sub-par. I was originally under the same impressions being that the wireless mice I had seen were laggy and harsh on the battery life. Since I received my MX1000 I’ve left those misconceptions behind without looking back.

I’m somewhat interested in trying out the revolution, but that means I have to talk one of my friends into getting one and then stealing it from them in the night –ninjastyle.