bryanviper
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|  Mx Revolution Mouse
Anybody have a Logitech MX Revolution
»www.logitech.com/index.cfm/produ···ID=12134
Just wondering what type of battery it uses? I have read its a Rechargeable Li-Ion & that you cant remove it or anything? But what if it goes bad? Also heard it uses 2x AA batteries?
So anybody knows?
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ChiTang
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Alhambra, CA | Re: Max Revolution Mouse
The package content says one rechargable station and nothing aboyt batteris, so the battery might be built-in.
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koitsu
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It uses a built-in lithium ion battery, which is recharged via the "recharging station" that comes with the product.
The battery is not user-serviceable. If the battery dies or stops holding a charge, you get to call Logitech support and get them to send you a new mouse -- after trying to convince them that's what the real problem is.
You can read the full details of the mouse over at Anandtech, or details of the battery at Paul Stamatiou's website.
As much as people love cordless mice, the idea of having to "recharge" my mouse pisses me off. I do not want to sit down at my computer and find that my mouse moves sluggishly or erratically because its battery is low; am I going to wait 3-4 hours for the mouse to charge? No, I have work to do.
Everyone states the battery "lasts a long time", but I've yet to see anyone give *actual numbers*. Review sites these days are becoming nothing but billboards for ads; little quality/content.
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| I have a 4 year old MX 1000.
It has the built-in battery.
I get on average 2 weeks out of a charge, given use of about 4 hours a day. I used to get more, but I can't complain given its age.
It really isn't a big deal, there is a battery life indicator on it. It won't be a surprise when the battery is getting low. All you have to do is put it in the cradle when you are going to work/lunch/home. |
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My understanding from reading around the web that the real problem with that mouse isn't the battery thing, but--
The really cool gear system in it, where it shifts from low to high gear effectively with the scroll button, well, it breaks quickly and then you have to replace the mouse.
A number of online sites like ecost were selling tons of them refurbished because of this from what I understand.
It's a neato mouse, but if it breaks fast, what use is it?
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popper
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Re: Mx Revolution Mouse
I've been using the Mx for the past seven months and would rate it higher than the MS Intellimouse it replaced.
It's equipped with an LED battery level meter and it works as advertised (I'm a casual gamer). Normal battery life for me averages about two weeks. I'm not sure but I'll bet that AA's would fit although there's probably a connector used (like a cordless phone).
I don't use the speed scroll so I cannot offer any additional input concerning that.
As with anything wireless I have I also have a backup nearby.
After six months of use I got another one for the notebook. |
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bryanviper
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Toronto, CAN | I got a VX Rev for my laptop and I love it, so I think I will like the MX if I get it. I just wish it was a little cheaper here. I can get it for $92 after tax & shipped, which seems a little expensive for a mouse....
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popper
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Baton Rouge, | If you're patient you'll likely find a rebate for it at newegg. After rebates I paid 57 for the first one and 49 for the second. |
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bryanviper
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| said by popper  :If you're patient you'll likely find a rebate for it at newegg. After rebates I paid 57 for the first one and 49 for the second. But im sure thats Newegg.com & not newegg.ca so it wont work for me  |
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popper
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Baton Rouge, | What about...
»www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?s···id=17662 |
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bryanviper
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Toronto, CAN | Its $103 on the Canadian Version of the site
Bah I might have to actually pay $100 for a dam mouse lol |
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joako
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I have the MX1000 bluetooth. It uses the same charger as the MX revolution and also has the same built in battery the "non-user-serviceable" one.
The mouse is held together by screws. I've taken mine apart (the charging cradle setup is crap and so was the one on my MX900... at least the MX900 you can put NiMH in it and use the cradle... have to rub the contacts with an eraser every time I put it to charge else it won't) and I don't recall but im sure its using standard LiOn cells.... nothing that can't be replaced with basic soldering skills.
I've had mine almost 2 years. The battery on the mouse lasts for days. If you put it on the cradle after you are done using it you won't have any complaints about battery life. 2-3 years down the line you can replace the batteries if they are shot. I know the batteries plus store I went to said they can rebuild some battery packs if they have screws, I don't see why they wouldn't be willing to do that on a mouse if you don't feel comfortable with it.
The overall unserviceability and disposable nature of consumer goods really ticks me off. I wonder how many people toss out the mouse into the landfill, batteries and all?
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ChiTang
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| said by joako :The overall unserviceability and disposable nature of consumer goods really ticks me off. I wonder how many people toss out the mouse into the landfill, batteries and all? In today's labor cost intensive economy, it is cheaper to throw it away than fixing it. Component level repair on electronic circuit board today is like fixing transistor radio in the 70s. There ain't no market for it and it costs too much. It is not worth it.
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popper
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| That was a broad statement joako made (which I totally agree with btw). They have taken the simple act of replacing the batteries from my hands to the hands of a qualified technician.
According to forums at Logitech if the battery fails while under warranty (3yr?) you'll have to RMA the mouse for a replacement.
If it's out of warranty or could careless about it the battery "pack" can be changed. The MX uses the same battery as the G7 as seen here...
»img299.imageshack.us/img299/8352···tef8.jpg
Battery pack...
»www.buylogitech.com/store/logius···11198200
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