Logitech G5 Laser Mouse /2007 vs Logitech MX Revolution

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G5 Laser Mouse /2007 compared with MX Revolution

	LogitechG5 Laser Mouse /2007	LogitechMX Revolution
Overview
Released
Released	2007	August 2006
Tracking
Shape
Shape	Ergonomic	Ergonomic
Hand
Hand	Right hand	Right hand
Sensitivity
Sensitivity	Up to 2,000 DPI (better)	Up to 800 DPI
Sensor
Sensor	Laser	Laser
Buttons
Buttons	7	7
Free-spinning wheel
Free-spinning wheel	–	Yes
Thumb wheel
Thumb wheel	–	Yes
Sensor
Sensor	Logitech lists 400, 800 and 2,000 DPI presets without software, up to five software-set levels, 6.4 megapixels per second image processing and a 1,000-reports-per-second USB rate.	Laser sensor; 800 DPI reported by Bare Feats
Scroll wheel
Scroll wheel	Stepped scroll wheel tilts left and right for horizontal scrolling.	MicroGear Precision Scroll Wheel with SmartShift motorised automatic switching between stepped and free-spinning modes; can also be switched manually
Thumb wheel
Thumb wheel	–	Second wheel can zoom in documents and images or switch between applications
Connections and battery
Connects by
Connects by	Cable	USB receiver
Power
Power	Cable	Rechargeable
Receiver
Receiver	–	USB micro receiver using 2.4 GHz radio, reported by Bare Feats
Charging
Charging	–	Rechargeable lithium-ion battery; mouse charges in an AC-powered desktop station, with battery-level LEDs
Works with
Works with	Logitech lists Windows XP and Vista at launch and a wired USB connection.	Windows and Mac computers with a USB port; platform-specific Logitech software needed for custom functions
Software
Software	Logitech SetPoint allows button reassignment and sensitivity adjustment; APH Networks found no onboard profile memory.	Logitech SetPoint on Windows or Logitech Control Center on Mac for button actions and scroll settings
Design
Weight
Weight	116 g (better)	148 g
Size
Size	Logitech lists approximately 130 × 73 × 44 mm, a 2 m cable and 116 g bare weight.	–
Materials
Materials	DryGrip textured top, PTFE feet and a removable 2 g cartridge with up to 36 g of inserted weights, for 38 g extra in total.	–
In the box
In the box	Mouse, adjustable weight cartridge, weights and case, SetPoint CD and documentation.	Mouse, recharging station, AC power cord, USB micro receiver, SetPoint CD and guide
Warranty
Warranty	Three years, according to Logitech's 2007 sheet.	–