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Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution

First seen: 9 october 2007

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8.9
Expert Score (9)

8.2
Value for money (54)

9.4
Features (93)

10
Ease of use (7)

10

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	In Stock	(CS)	$155.99	SEE IT
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Pros & Cons

rechargeable mouse, warning light mouse, does not overcharge, switching between applications, multimedia buttons and

not precise wanders, adds letters numbers, sleep button, slow connection, hard to setup

Manufacturer's Description

Premium rechargeable laser mouse The MX™ Revolution mouse features a motorized, smart scroll wheel and rapid-charging rechargeability. Learn more.
Dynamic keyboard display With the integrated LCD, you can play music, use the calculator, receive incoming message notifications, check the time and date, and more.
Bluetooth® 2.0 technology You’ll enjoy a reliable wireless connection from up to 30 feet with virtually no interference. And it’s pre-configured, so you’l…

Specifications

System Requirements

Windows® XP or Windows Vista® or Windows® 7 USB port CD-ROM drive
Warranty Information

3-year limited hardware warranty
Package Contents

Logitech® Bluetooth® MX™ Keyboard Logitech® Bluetooth® MX™ Revolution Laser Mouse USB Bluetooth® mini-receiver (can be used as Bluetooth® hub) 4 AA alkaline batteries CD with software, comfort guidelines, and help center Quick-Start guide

Release Date

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9 October 2007

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Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution

The Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution is a wireless keyboard and wireless mouse combo. Both support connectivity to Windows XP or Windows Vista through USB Bluetooth with a wireless range of about 30 feet.

The Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution keyboard is powered by 4 AA Alkaline batteries that are included in the standard package while the mouse comes with integrated Li-ion rechargeable batteries as well as a rapid charging dock.…

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Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution

Keyboard

The keyboard of the Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution features integrated soft touch surfaces for wrist and palm support. It also comes with an LCD screen that measures 2.95 x .79 inches. This screen allows its users to view the current date, time, and room temperature. It also acts as a display for the calculator, media player, and email application. The display also acts as a notifier in case Bluetooth connection is lost.

Apart from the standard QWERTY keys, the keyboard features a host of function keys. At the top of the keyboard are the small Fn keys arranged in a row. To the right of that row are the calculator and sleep buttons. Multimedia keys are located at the right side of the keyboard where the Zoom In and Out buttons as well as the Flip3D button can be found. The multimedia keys can be programmed to have secondary functions when used with the FN key. Vista-specific keys can also be found at the lower right portion of the keyboard. These include Media Center, Photo Gallery, and Gadgets.

Mouse

The Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution comes with a sculpted wireless mouse for right hand usage. It has a MicroGear tilt wheel for scrolling through documents and pages. At the bottom of the scroll wheel is a search button. There is also an additional wheel to be accessed using the thumb. This wheel switches applications through Vista Flip3D. Those using XP can use this wheel for task switching.

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Reviews of Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution

Expert Reviews

Logitech Cordless Desktop MX for Bluetooth

Reviewer: Hardware Pacers
28 January 2004

Overall 10

Value for money 8

This is a near perfect mouse and keyboard combination. The mouse is rechargeable and has Bluetooth technology. The keyboard and the mouse have buttons that could never be thought of being on a mouse or keyboard. The only significant downside to this combination is that is very expensive. This combination is recommended to anyone who desires a high quality keyboard and mouse combination with the latest technology. Read more
Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Review

Reviewer: ExtremeTech
25 January 2008

Overall 8

You're paying top dollar for some top-notch peripherals. Just be sure that its features will be used; otherwise you can spend half the amount for an average combo. Read more
Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution

Reviewer: Maximum CPU
6 March 2009
Product: Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Manufacturer: Logitech MSRP: $169.99 Find Lowest Price @ PriceGrabber Author: Garret Date: March 6, 2009 Bluetooth wireless mouse and keyboard combinations are becoming ever more popular for the average user primarily due to the lack of cords. However, due to the latency time required to transmit keystrokes and mouse movements/clicks these devices have been a tough sell for the hardcore or even casual gamer. There is... Read more
Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Review

Reviewer: Digitaltrends
12 February 2008
The speed you need. The control you crave. This is the only Cordless Desktop® to feature our rechargeable MX™ Revolution hyper-fast scrolling laser mouse, and a dynamic keyboard display. Read more
Logitech MX5500 Revolution

Reviewer: Overclockers Online
2 weeks ago
Choosing a good keyboard and mouse is one of the most difficult choices I ever make and in so being I rarely switch my input devices. Using the MX5500 Revolution has made me quickly forget my old trusty mouse and keyboard. The keyboard is comfortable, responsive and customizable. The MX Revolution mouse is comfortable and precise and like the keyboard very customizable. The added bonus of Bluetooth wireless connectivity eliminates cables and has not showed flaky... Read more

User Reviews

Reviewer: insurance girl, staples
31 July 2008 See Product at Staples ($169.99)

Overall 6

Worked really well at first. Kind of hard to sync mouse to keyboard. After awhile starts throwing in extra letters and numbers while typing. Mouse starts to wander off by itself, doesn't go where you point it. Got so frustrated that I buried it in the freshly poured cement out front. Did like the fact that I didn't have to buy batteries and it held a charge for a long time. Read more or see product
Many good features; but it is Bluetoot

Reviewer: ABT Electronics
7 August 2009

Overall 8

Sometimes it is a bear to get it connected. I noticed that there are alternatives to the Logictech keyboard/mouse combo for much fewer $ that are probably just as good. Read more
Best keyboard/mouse combo out there

Reviewer: Greg, J&R
7 July 2009

Overall 8

I have one at the office and one at home. Setup is ridiculously easy, and Bluetooth connectivity never drops. A little pricy, but well worth the cost if you on your computer more than a few hours a day. Read more
Very poor quality control.

Reviewer: Amazon
17 February 2010

Overall 4

I received the keyboard and mouse in fine shape. It looks really nice and the keys feel pretty good. Now the problem, the bluetooth linked right up and worked fine, however, the LCD screen would not get data from the computer. It ia a useless feature. I searched support blogs and many people have had this problem. It is not a driver issue. I installed the latest drivers fron the website. The mouse: The scroll wheel has a soft ratcheting feel, That's OK. It's just that... Read more
Nice Combo

Reviewer: StriderH, CompUSA.com
11 February 2010

Overall 9

Value for money 6

Features 10

Good quality product. The keyboard is very comfortable, and has plenty of handy features. I love the mouse, though. Not only is it comfortable, but there are so many buttons that come in handy for gaming. I own 2 other bluetooth keyboard-mouse combos from the same manufacturer, and this mouse is by far the best. The functional range is perfect for scenarios where your using a large display and your PC is on the other side of the room. It's actually plug and play, but to... Read more