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I continue to buy logitech mice and I continue to be pleased with their performance.
Also, I tried to install the latest Logitech software on many occasions. I used this mouse for about 4 years and had to deal on a regular basis with the mouse becoming choppy and not responding. Each time I had to uninstall it b/c the mouse stopped working. I just got so frustrated that I ended up smashing the mouse. (after 4 years) It look like it might have to do with wireless network. In short, great hardware. Software and wireless are horrible.
I feel remiss for not reviewing this mouse at an earlier date: I've had a Revolution for over a year, possibly close to two. It terms of comfort usability, it's perfect. I own two of them I liked the first one so much. I'm trying hard to think of a negative to comment on but I can't think of one. Battery life is optimal as well, as I said I've had my first one for a long time and I can still get 3-5 days out of a full charge. If you like customizing, the software that bundled with the mouse is full of features for you.Seriously, this is the best mouse I've ever used, hands down.
I think it's reliable enough and the finish is great, not a single scratch.Installation:Is straightforward. It interferes with 2.4GHz wifi. I never used this feature and as I don't find it easy. It has it's bugs (in Vista x64 it would sometimes forget your settings on startup and you would need to double click the SetPoint taskbar icon for it to activate - an example is the wheel setting, being click-to-click or middle button). 800 dpi and response (or refresh) rate is way low.
Or you can even let SetPoint automatically decide based on your scrolling speed.- The wheel itself would act as left/right buttons if you push it to the sides. You can use the Windows built-in drivers (plug and play) and it will work straightaway. Older versions (I'm at 4.80) had problems in recognizing the mouse in Vista x64, this seems to have been solved from 4.xx.Features:Nevertheless it gives good flexibility in configuring the mouse. But you would expect better from Logitech. It does have amazing features and an amazing grip but it still has flaws that render it useless for some.Reliability:2 years, dropped so many times and still works like the first day I got it.
I changed routers, changed channels, changed all kinds of settings in my wifi network and it still interferes like crazy. I'm not sure if this is wireless lagging or because of the sensor itself but the mouse is SLOW so forget using it for fast action gaming. You will hardly find a surface that this mouse doesn't track on.Speed:Not the best feature. Which, in turn, comes with many features of which:- Configurable wheel (free to spin - or normal click-click-click), if you don't want a middle-button you can set it to shift between the two.
It's not very comfortable really.- 2 additional buttons on the side, and one in the middle just behind the wheel - configurable to whatever you like.- A 2nd wheel.ish thing. Yes, it's old but I got it for a good price and honestly I didn't know what I was missing. I have owned this mouse for 2 years now and have finally given up on it. Seriously, forget it and go look somewhere else if you want this mouse for gaming. THAT, and add to it how HEAVY the mouse is, it WILL set you back in games.Wireless:Bad. Of course this only happens when there is heavy load on the wireless network - like downloads or something. This of course also depends on how big your hands are, mine are big.Tracking:Is great. I didn't want to take another chance with Wireless for now (although another cheapo mouse I have has no issues with wifi whatsoever) and I wanted something lighter and faster (which wireless mice normally lack).
However, if you want to use the many features of the mouse you'll have to install Logitech SetPoint.Software:SetPoint is OK. And I'm very happy with it. It's useful to scroll through open windows.The mouse feels great in the hand and is quite comfortable but it may need to be elevated slightly higher than the normal position comfortable for the keyboard. Works fine on almost all surfaces I tried it on. This is not acceptable.Because of speed and the wireless problems I finally gave up on it and purchased a wired habu (microsoft-razer). Hence, I decided to finally come and write this review.
I read a ton of Amazon reviews before I ever purchase, so I just wanted to put this out there. I can slide left and right on a workbook (top roller clicks side to side) as well as up and down the page. This mouse is tough, smooth and great in the hand.
I have one at my office desk for going on over 2 years now, and 2 at home (one for me, one for hubby). I spend hours using it for retouching (forget the Wacom). This mouse has been AMAZING.
It's really great for large hands since it is relatively large and has some weight to it. I only dock it to charge about once a week. I've never run out of juice or had to change the batteries.
It also is great for Excel. Don't hesitate to buy.
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