Logitech MX Revolution vs Logitech MX1000 Laser Cordless Mouse

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MX Revolution compared with MX1000 Laser Cordless Mouse

	LogitechMX Revolution	LogitechMX1000 Laser Cordless Mouse
Overview
Released
Released	August 2006	September 2004
Tracking
Shape
Shape	Ergonomic	Ergonomic
Hand
Hand	Right hand	Right hand
Sensitivity
Sensitivity	Up to 800 DPI	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	Laser sensor; 800 DPI reported by Bare Feats	Laser sensor with 800 counts per inch, according to sensor supplier Agilent
Scroll wheel
Scroll wheel	MicroGear Precision Scroll Wheel with SmartShift motorised automatic switching between stepped and free-spinning modes; can also be switched manually	Wheel scrolls vertically and tilts horizontally; separate Cruise Control buttons scroll through long documents
Thumb wheel
Thumb wheel	Second wheel can zoom in documents and images or switch between applications	–
Connections and battery
Connects by
Connects by	USB receiver	USB receiver
Power
Power	Rechargeable	Rechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)
Battery life (maker's claim)	–	Up to 23 days
Receiver
Receiver	USB micro receiver using 2.4 GHz radio, reported by Bare Feats	27 MHz FastRF USB or PS/2 receiver integrated into the charging station; Logitech states a range of up to 2 m
Charging
Charging	Rechargeable lithium-ion battery; mouse charges in an AC-powered desktop station, with battery-level LEDs	Built-in non-replaceable lithium-ion battery and charging station. Current Logitech support lists up to 23 days and a 10-hour full charge; Logitech's 2004 launch release claimed up to 21 days and a 3–4-hour charge.
Works with
Works with	Windows and Mac computers with a USB port; platform-specific Logitech software needed for custom functions	Windows and Mac computers with a USB or PS/2 connection at launch
Software
Software	Logitech SetPoint on Windows or Logitech Control Center on Mac for button actions and scroll settings	–
Design
Weight
Weight	148 g (better)	170 g
Size
Size	–	126 × 80.9 × 46 mm (length × width × height)
In the box
In the box	Mouse, recharging station, AC power cord, USB micro receiver, SetPoint CD and guide	Mouse, receiver and charging station, AC adaptor, USB-to-PS/2 adaptor and software CD