Logitech VX Revolution
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Mouse (computing)
In computing, a mouse is a pointing device that functions by detecting two-dimensional motion relative to its supporting surface. Physically, a mouse consists of an object held under one of the user's hands, with one or more buttons...
manufactured by Logitech
Logitech
Logitech International S.A. is a global provider of personal peripherals for computers and other digital platforms headquartered in Romanel-sur-Morges, Switzerland. The company develops and markets products like peripheral devices for PCs, including keyboards, mice, microphones, game controllers...
and released in 2006 in celebration of the company's 25th anniversary. The VX Revolution is the first mouse to feature a free-spinning alloy scroll wheel, which allows continuous scrolling for several seconds with a single user action. The Logitech MX Revolution
Logitech MX Revolution
The Logitech MX Revolution is a wireless laser mouse manufactured by Logitech and released in 2006 in celebration of the company's 25th anniversary. The MX Revolution is the first mouse to feature a free-spinning alloy scroll wheel, which allows continuous scrolling for several seconds with a...
is the equivalent product intended for desktop use.
Features
Other new features include single-button web search, a screen resolution adjuster, a USB receiver which stores inside the mouse itself, and ergonomic enhancements. The mouse has a total of seven buttons, all of them programmable except for the right and left click.
Scroll Wheel
The most significant new feature of the VX Revolution is the "hyper-scrolling" scroll-wheel which enables the scroll wheel to spin freely for several seconds, enabling rapid scrolling through long documents or spreadsheets. The design of the scroll wheel is a departure from existing scroll wheel designs. In order to maximize free-spin time, the VX Revolution employs a rubber-coated alloy wheel which weighs 14 grams, nearly seven times as much as conventional all-polymer scroll wheels. In order to maintain the feel of a lighter, conventional scroll wheel, the wheel is counterbalanced by a spring-based suspension system, which also allows the travel required for push-to-click operation and horizontal scrolling.The way to toggle between the two modes is by using the switch on the underside of the mouse labelled MicroGear(TM). In the conventional mode of operation, the wheel's motion is governed by the action of a small spring-mounted ratchet mechanism. When the switch is activated, the ratchet mechanism retracts, allowing a free spin for up to seven seconds.
Marketing
The VX Revolution is marketed as a general purpose notebook mouse, easier to carry than the MX revolution, made clear due to its smaller size. The VX revolution is not marketed as a replacement for the Logitech G7Logitech G7
The Logitech G7 is a cordless laser mouse produced by Logitech as part of the G series of products targeted at the gamer market.The G7 features a body almost identical to the G5...
, Logitech's gaming mouse, or the MX 1000. Rather, it is a new kind of mouse that is a notebook equivalent of Logitech's most high-end mouse. The first suggested retail price ($79) suggests that the VX Revolution is targeted towards enthusiasts and early adopters. As of January 2008, the Mouse can be purchased as low as $40CAD on sale. In marketing materials, the scroll wheel technology is trademarked as the MicroGear(TM) Precision Scroll Wheel. The VX revolution, unlike the MX revolution, features no Smart shift technology.
Nano
Logitech VX Nano
The Logitech VX Nano is one of the first Logitech mice equipped with the nano wireless receiver.The mouse has the advantages of having its transportation bag & receiver saved in the mouse body. It uses two AAA batteries, which reduce its weight and energy usage...
. It is a smaller version of its predecessor with some new features.
Perhaps the most significant unique feature of the VX Nano
Logitech VX Nano
The Logitech VX Nano is one of the first Logitech mice equipped with the nano wireless receiver.The mouse has the advantages of having its transportation bag & receiver saved in the mouse body. It uses two AAA batteries, which reduce its weight and energy usage...
notebook mouse is the 2.4 GHz wireless RF receiver. The Nano has what Logitech claims to be the world's smallest USB receiver. While most wireless receivers are about the size of a standard USB flash drive, the portion of the Nano's USB receiver that sticks out of the computer is only seven millimeters long. The receiver is so small that the portion that goes into the USB port is significantly larger than what sticks out of the computer.
Another change was made to the scroll mode changing system. A mechanical way was implemented, so you just have to push the scroll wheel to switch between Hyper-scroll and normal mode.
See also
- Logitech MX RevolutionLogitech MX RevolutionThe Logitech MX Revolution is a wireless laser mouse manufactured by Logitech and released in 2006 in celebration of the company's 25th anniversary. The MX Revolution is the first mouse to feature a free-spinning alloy scroll wheel, which allows continuous scrolling for several seconds with a...
- LogitechLogitechLogitech International S.A. is a global provider of personal peripherals for computers and other digital platforms headquartered in Romanel-sur-Morges, Switzerland. The company develops and markets products like peripheral devices for PCs, including keyboards, mice, microphones, game controllers...