Reviews Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Bluetooth Mouse and Keyboard

Having had this Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution now for a number of years, I can clearly review it as dependable, quality product. Still working fine. Wish the keyboard was rechargeable like the mouse, but the batteries do last almost a year. I am a programmer, and I am using this keyboard and mouse set at least 60 hours every week.

I have a set at home and one at my office. As a programmer, the keyboard and mouse are my main tools and function as physical extensions of arms. This Logitech MX 5500 Revolution set does not disappoint in that capacity.

• Rapid charging stand: Eliminates the need to change batteries.
• Precise, click-to-click scrolling: Switch from rapid scrolling to click-to-click for navigating lists, slides, and images.
• Keyboard Color - Black
• Connectivity - Wireless
• Mouse Color - Black

The MX 5500 keyboard is more on the large side for me (larger keyboards seem to be the norm now). Otherwise, it is top-notch and one of the best keyboards I've ever used. The mouse earns high marks for its ergonomics, styling, performance, and innovative hyper-scrolling feature.

Keyboard: whisper-quiet (perfect for when I need to do work and my roommate needs to sleep), function keys are perfect and DEFINITELY programmable, style of the lettering on the keys is modern and streamline (they even indicate which keys, in combo with CTRL, produce common effects, i.e. bold, italics, cut, copy, paste, etc.). Screen shows number of new e-mails, music that's playing from media players (including iTunes), PC temperature and time/date.

Mouse: form-fitting to the hand, several buttons that make navigation so much easier, recharge batteries with stand that gives it 15 days of working ability. This is the best keyboard and mouse combination ever made! I have no idea why Logitech stopped making them.

It's the best mouse I have ever used, and I've run through quite a few from Logitech. Overall, the desktop set has performed exceptionally well and I have never encountered any quirks or annoyances. I don't think you can go wrong with this one!

All in all, this is hands down my favorite keyboard and mouse that I have ever used. In addition to a set at home and in the office, I have a Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolutio backup set still new in a box - and if I ever see that these begin to stop being produced, I am very likely to buy another one or two so that I can continue to use them far into the future.

What Others Are Saying About Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Bluetooth Mouse and Keyboard

"Great keyboard/mouse combo! This combo has good range and several different options for setup configurations. The only issue I had was that the keyboard has a key counter in it and there is no easy way that I have found to clear it and that bothers me on a security basis... The pair does have good encryption though and I've had no other issues. " By Pablo

"Found a cordless desktop I heart. The MX 5500 has been exactly what I've wanted for years. The mouse is as comfortable the first moment as it is hours later of continual use. The battery meter gives a better sense of the battery's health than an LED that changes from one color to another when it's critical. And, it charges in a base without popping batteries! The keyboard is...pretty nice. " By visacrum

"Logitech 5500 looks almost identical to the previous model, but with substantial improvements. I do not have any of the problems I encountered with the MX5000. Keyboard and mouse have a very good feel to it. I am very pleased with this model, I highly reccomend this MX5500 to everyone. " By JMK (USA)

This Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Bluetooth Mouse and Keyboard product earned 360 customer reviews and 80% are satisfied (as 11/7/2013).

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