Don't like the MX Revolution... bummed out :(

[testbenchdude]

So I finally upgraded from the old MX 1000 to the new Revolution. My old mouse's battery was dying and it was looking rather beat up after about two years of constant use, so I rationalized the upgrade that way. Unfortunately, the new Revolution is smaller and the way I hold it, my thumb curves under my hand uncomfortably... If I hold it so that my thumb rests at a more natural angle, my pinkie and ring finger are on the mouse mat which I also don't like. I'm disappointed because it's a really sharp design but I guess my hand is just too big or something. Yeah, I'm also rather nit-picky but I seriously expected a $100 mouse to be better than this ergonomically. Oh well.

The scroll wheel is neat but I also can't get it to work the way I want it to--I want no clicks for web and other apps, and always clicks for gaming but it doesn't seem to want to do that. I also can't get the side scroll wheel (not actually a wheel, just a wheel-shaped forward/backwards click switch) to do what I want either.

Has anyone else experienced this problem, and what did you end up doing in the end? Can you recommend a mouse for a gamer who likes a bigger mouse with plenty of functions, and also wireless? Weight is not an issue but I'm been cordless for so long I don't think I'll go back to a corded rodent.

Thanks.

 

[testbenchdude]

Whelp, I went with the G7 Laser. Here's my take, and what I like and don't. Your mileage may vary.

Pros:

Cordless
Two removable battery packs (charge one while using the other)
Bigger, fits my hand nicely
Stylish with faux CF top
Solid clicking wheel
Rubberized sides
Battery indicator (fades on when mouse is moved from rest)
Changeable DPI (also indicated)
Very slick on my RatPadz bumpy pad
On/Off discriminator on the bottom
Has some heft to it (I prefer this) but not too much

Cons:

The buttons can be slick when fingers are sweaty
Only 4 configurable buttons
Pricey ($99)
Removing from the packaging was a PITA (so was the Revolution)

I'm definitely liking this better than the Revolution. It only has one side button but it's the only one I ever used on my MX 1000 anyhow (backspace). At first I thought the fake CF was cheesy but it actually looks pretty sharp when you take it out of the package and the sides are nice and grippy. I haven't tested it in games yet and I don't know how easy it will be to use the on-the-fly DPI switching, but I'm aching to try it out. Can't now, too late and have big day at work tomorrow... Anyhow.

Might not be as "cutting edge" as the Revolution, but one other thing I like is that there is no extra power required--it's recharging station is USB powered, AND there's a usb slot on top to plug the transceiver-key-thing into. (I noticed that there was interference when I plugged the Revolution's transceiver into the back of my PC and I didn't like it sticking out of the front where it could have easily been broken off, so this is nice.)

Plus, the main reason I had to upgrade was because the battery cell in my old mouse was dying, so now that I have two they should last longer (theoretically). OR I can most likely order one from Logitech should I need it (or Ebay, or whatever). Also it's nice not having to stop gaming to charge your mouse in case you forget to put it on the charging station; there's always a fully charged battery waiting for you should you need it.

Overall, I'm more impressed with this than I was with the Revolution. It was more features that I will actually benefit from using and it fits my hand better.

Thanks for reading, hope this helps someone in a similar situation.

Cheers!