Logitech VX Revolution Notebook Mouse

A Logitech Convert? Well, almost

I have liked Microsoft's input devices; I love my Internet Keyboard Pro and Optical Wheel Mouse Blue (a gift from fanshi. Thank you fanshi. I really love that mouse). I like the USB hub on the keyboard and, being a lefty, the simple and symmetric design for the mouse.

I have been looking at getting a wireless notebook mouse to go with my Mac Book on the West Coast Express. Most of Microsoft's recent offerings are either too fancy or otherwise not attractive to me; I love my Mac Book but I failed to fall in love with the wireless mighty mouse.

Truths be told, I am never big on Logitech mice or keyboards; they just don't feel right to me. Worse, I have many bad experience with their drivers and "bundled" software.

The VX Revolution mouse displayed in the London Drug in Coquitlam Center, however, caught my attention. It is designed for righties, true, but it feels reasonably comfortable with my left hand. I did some homework on the Internet and its reviews have been largely favorable.

I am tempted to get the mouse when it went on sale on Best Buy for $60; I went to the London Drugs on Robson for a price match. Honestly, I was a little bit worried when I made the purchase. I knew I could always return it for a refund, but I'd rather not to (Hate the hassle; and I try not to abuse store return policies).

The Goods

The mouse was quite a surprise. The tracking is very good and it feels pretty comfortable with my left hand. The software seems to be pretty stable so far and I have't noticed any "update agent" or registration reminder installed.

The Bads

I sorely miss the magnify function offered by the intellipoint software. Also, not so much of a negative, I've found it feels ten times better with my right hand. I am fine with using my right hand for mouse but it will take some time to get used to it.

All in all, I am very happy with the purchase and will certainly recommend this mouse to anyone. 4 out of 5