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. The mouse takes about 2 hours to fully charge and can last about 14 days of regular usage.

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.