Suggest a replacement for Logitech MX Revolution

dewi

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I have a Logitech MX Revolution, which I've owned for a few years. I really like the mouse, but the left-hand mouse button has become unreliable. Sometimes it doesn't register a mouse click, and sometimes it registers two mouse clicks.

This is the third Logitech mouse I've owned that's developed this problem (admittedly over a number of years). So, my question is this: should I just buy a Logitech Performance Mouse MX, or should I consider another brand that offers a better "left-hand mouse button experience"?

The things I like about the Logitech MX Revolution are:

1. Its size and weight.
2. It tracks well.
3. I really like the flywheel action on the scroll wheel (I believe this is unique to Logitech, but I could be wrong).

Cordless would be nice, but I could live with corded. I don't care about extra mouse buttons. I just use the left and right mouse buttons and the scroll wheel.

I use my home PC mostly for email, web surfing, word processing and playing Lord Of The Rings Online (an MMORPG).

Suggestions, please?
 
dewi said:
So, my question is this: should I just buy a Logitech Performance Mouse MX, or should I consider another brand that offers a better "left-hand mouse button experience"?
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I'm on my fourth Performance Mouse MX in two years, all replaced under warranty due to the failing left-button microswitch "single-click becomes double-click" problem.

I do like the mouse, for the exact reasons you stated, and Logitech have been fine about replacing it, but really it's a fundamental design fault and I don't think I'd care to get another once the three-year warranty period is up - I guess all brands suffer from it to a degree, but from what I've seen it does seem as though Logitech mice are particular offenders.

Having said that, I'm not sure what I'll replace it with; the hyperscroll function in particular is something I really miss whenever I use something different. It's not as well implemented in the Performance MX as in the Revolution though - you have to press a switch to flip between normal and hyperscroll mode, which is a bit awkward compared with the Revolution's "intelligent" response to the speed at which you spin the wheel (don't think this is available on any current models, more's the pity).
 
i have had my logitech mx revolution for about 5yrs now. I have to say, its not given me any problems what so ever and its not showing any signs of breaking down anytime soon either.

@CaptainCrash Before i bought this i went through 3 Razer mice in about 4yrs and would probably never buy another as i feel their quality is pretty poor and definitely not warranting their hype, so i guess its horses for coarses in that respect.
 
scotred said:
i have had my logitech mx revolution for about 5yrs now. I have to say, its not given me any problems what so ever and its not showing any signs of breaking down anytime soon either.
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The Revolution was the best general-purpose mouse ever IMO - a friend of mine still has one, and it feels somehow more solid and better-constructed than my Performance MX, although they're superficially similar in size, shape and functionality. Maybe it even used better quality components, who knows.

I'd hold onto it for as long as I could if I were you, although that sad day will inevitably come at some point. :(
 
Thanks for your replies. I'd been wondering about trying another brand of mouse, such as a Razer Deathadder, but I've read complaints about the build quality of the Deathadder.

It also sounds like the Performance MX is a downgrade from the MX Revolution. Logitech do seem to make a bewildering range of other mice that would probably suit my needs. I'm leaning towards the G9x, G700 or G500. I'm not sure about the shape of the G9x. The G700 looks like the most comfortable shape for me (I use a palm grip), though I'd probably use it as a wired mouse.
 
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