Logitech MX Revolution

clone said:
Any good for gaming? feel i need a change from my G7
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A few people I've talked to about the MX Revolution say it's not as good as the MX1000 for gaming, and I'm guessing the G7 is better than the MX1000 for gaming.

Maybe look at the one up in the G series for wireless gaming mice - the G9?

I'd say the G5 (just got one to replace my MX1000 & I love it), but if you want/need wireless then I think a G9 would probably be best as it's made for gaming.
 
It's a great mouse but I wouldn't use it for gaming, It's heavier than your normal gaming mouse. I would recommend the DeathAdder for gaming personally.
 
DavidQ said:
It's a great mouse but I wouldn't use it for gaming, It's heavier than your normal gaming mouse. I would recommend the DeathAdder for gaming personally.
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Agreed. I also found the setpoint software to be buggy under Vista and WinXP, as well as problems with "skipping" in the mouse if the receiver was not in close line-of-sight with the mouse. As a general mouse it's fine but I wouldn't use it for gaming.

I've had no problems with the DeathAdder.
 
My G7 has been great so far but it feels a little old now,think i`ll have to do some reading before i buy a new mouse.
 
ive had my mx for nearly 2 year's now and has never let me down.

I have a g15 keyboard and plug the receiver into the keyboard and work's great for me.
 
clone said:
My G7 has been great so far but it feels a little old now,think i`ll have to do some reading before i buy a new mouse.
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Logitech dont currently make a wireless mouse with an interchangeable battery pack, that is even close to as comfortable, or as accurate as the G7. Keep it until it breaks.

I even have a "spare" G7 for the sad day that my current G7 wears out.

My first G7 skipped like mad, but then I noticed that the mouse seemed to completely disconnect from the computer, most likely radio interference from wireless Lan, DECT phones, bluetooth or some other 2.4Ghz radio. But each G7 has a slightly different frequency, and logitech were quite happy to swap the "faulty" mouse. The replacement worked perfectly ever since.

Still not half as bad as the older 27mhz wireless mice. They only had 2 channels, tried using them at my office, and even computers on different floors caused interference with each other. Ditched them in the end :(. Also had horrible interference problems with CB radio (also 27mhz), and radiocontroled toys (again 27mhz is a common frequency for radio control)
 
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afraser2k said:
Agreed. I also found the setpoint software to be buggy under Vista and WinXP, as well as problems with "skipping" in the mouse if the receiver was not in close line-of-sight with the mouse. As a general mouse it's fine but I wouldn't use it for gaming.
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Hehe, my receiver is plugged into the back of my 2408WFP (well hidden in a recess) and I've no skipping here.

My only issue with the MX Revo (and the laptop derivetives, such as the VX Nano I should add) is that under heavy wireless access (such as copying files) the mouse can be unresponsive.* It's quite a common issue by the looks of things, and without any apparent fix, it's very annoying.

Standard gaming or web-browsing wirelessly is a non-issue here though.

For gaming, it depends on how hardcore a gamer you are. If you're just a casual FPSer then it's a non-issue. It's good enough - certainly one of the better cordless mice. If you're into leagues or competitions, then you'd probably be better off with a high-end wired mouse.

* I should add that it's not just on the wireless system in question. My MX Revo all-but locks up when my wireless laptop is copying files from my desktop PC, which is wired to my router. When using both the VX Nano and the MX Revo in the same room, only 1 is unresponsive, so it's clearly a channel or frequency issue, but one outside of the users' control. No changes to the router seem to make a difference.

All said, I'd buy another, despite the above issue. That's how good a mouse it is for desktop use.
 
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this_is_gav said:
Hehe, my receiver is plugged into the back of my 2408WFP (well hidden in a recess) and I've no skipping here.

My only issue with the MX Revo (and the laptop derivetives, such as the VX Nano I should add) is that under heavy wireless access (such as copying files) the mouse can be unresponsive.* It's quite a common issue by the looks of things, and without any apparent fix, it's very annoying.

Standard gaming or web-browsing wirelessly is a non-issue here though.

For gaming, it depends on how hardcore a gamer you are. If you're just a casual FPSer then it's a non-issue. It's good enough - certainly one of the better cordless mice. If you're into leagues or competitions, then you'd probably be better off with a high-end wired mouse.

* I should add that it's not just on the wireless system in question. My MX Revo all-but locks up when my wireless laptop is copying files from my desktop PC, which is wired to my router. When using both the VX Nano and the MX Revo in the same room, only 1 is unresponsive, so it's clearly a channel or frequency issue, but one outside of the users' control. No changes to the router seem to make a difference.

All said, I'd buy another, despite the above issue. That's how good a mouse it is for desktop use.
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the mx issues you say i have none of these in game or day too usage never had a lockup or drop out ..

i have had a few mouses and in game the mx revo is class . if i here above they are stop makeing them i will def buy a spare

i might add used it in clan matches also . it works well
 
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this_is_gav said:
Oh, it's very real all right.

Like I said, it's not enough to put me off, but people need to know about it before they fork out £50 on a mouse.
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it may be real but like i as said i have never had this problem (i got this mouse when it first come out and was heavy gaming and in a clan) also i see the post you put up for links to forams if you go to end of threads this trouble is sorted for them never seen it me self.

the only trouble i had was putting the dongle at back of case . well we all no what that leads too.


£50 mouse post link .
 
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