Logitech MX Revolution vs Logitech MX700 Cordless Optical Mouse

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MX Revolution compared with MX700 Cordless Optical Mouse

	LogitechMX Revolution	LogitechMX700 Cordless Optical Mouse
Overview
Released
Released	August 2006	2002
Tracking
Shape
Shape	Ergonomic	Ergonomic
Hand
Hand	Right hand	Right hand
Sensitivity
Sensitivity	Up to 800 DPI	Up to 800 DPI
Sensor
Sensor	Laser	MX Optical Engine
Buttons
Buttons	7	8 (better)
Free-spinning wheel
Free-spinning wheel	Yes	–
Thumb wheel
Thumb wheel	Yes	–
Sensor
Sensor	Laser sensor; 800 DPI reported by Bare Feats	MX Optical Engine captures 4.7 megapixels per second; ComputerBase lists 800 DPI for the MX700.
Scroll wheel
Scroll wheel	MicroGear Precision Scroll Wheel with SmartShift motorised automatic switching between stepped and free-spinning modes; can also be switched manually	Stepped vertical wheel with separate Cruise Control buttons for sustained scrolling; no wheel tilt or free-spin mode.
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 10 days
Receiver
Receiver	USB micro receiver using 2.4 GHz radio, reported by Bare Feats	Fast RF cordless receiver integrated into the charging stand, with a maker-stated range of 6 feet (about 1.8 m); the stand connects by USB or PS/2.
Charging
Charging	Rechargeable lithium-ion battery; mouse charges in an AC-powered desktop station, with battery-level LEDs	Two replaceable NiMH AA cells charge in the supplied stand. Logitech support gives about ten days per full charge for standard office use, or a day of use after 15 minutes of charging; heavy use can shorten this.
Works with
Works with	Windows and Mac computers with a USB port; platform-specific Logitech software needed for custom functions	Logitech's 2002 datasheet lists Windows 98, NT 4.0, 2000, Me and XP, plus Mac OS 8.6 or later.
Software
Software	Logitech SetPoint on Windows or Logitech Control Center on Mac for button actions and scroll settings	MouseWare software supplied on CD for button assignment.
Design
Weight
Weight	148 g (better)	171 g
Size
Size	–	130.3 × 72.2 × 43.5 mm (length × width × height); Logitech lists 171 g with batteries and 115 g without.
In the box
In the box	Mouse, recharging station, AC power cord, USB micro receiver, SetPoint CD and guide	Mouse, receiver and charging stand, two NiMH AA cells, USB-to-PS/2 adaptor, mains supply, MouseWare CD and user guide.
Warranty
Warranty	–	Five-year manufacturer warranty in Logitech's 2002 datasheet.