Comments on: Wicked Fast App Switching in OS X with Logitech’s MX Revolution

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 02:39:00 +0000

I’ve recently decided to take full advantage of my MX518, which has just about as many buttons as your Revolution . I use the Back for it’s default function, the Fwd button is now Ctrl which allows me to Ctrl – Scroll to change text within a browser window, and top button (equivalent to your search button) I use for copy, although it’s a bit too far back on the mouse to use comfortably. The scroll wheel button is of course paste. There are a couple of extra buttons which change mouse sensitive which I’ve left intact, and which were especially useful during my Battlefield 2 days.

I’m definitely interested in either the MX or the VX revolution, depending on which mouse fits me better size-wise. I’m looking to map either the side wheel or the zoom button (on the VX) to zoom +/- in Photoshop. And I’m also looking forward to trying a Mac at some point.. Your way of doing things is definitely food for thought.

-Alex

By: Jdjohnson

Jdjohnson — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 21:13:32 +0000

I use the expose to get from window to window amazingly quick. I just scroll to the right bottom corner to show all windows, select the one I need and go to it. Then I set the left bottom corner to show the desktop.

Taking files from the desktop, to applications, or switching through windows is made simple with these options.

By: Raz

Raz — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 23:49:44 +0000

Hi there, just to suggest an app to substitute Overflow.

Namely is quick app launcher that works like spotlight but way much faster and focused on apps.

You just type the first letters of the app and a list starts populating from your apps. I assigned it to a button on the MX Revolution and works like a charm.

Less eye-candy than Overflow but works better and faster to me.

Thanks

By: Edward

Edward — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:48:27 +0000

Hey Mac noob. Now that you're diggin' all the shortcuts, check out Quicksilver It's an awesome app that does more than launch apps. There are a variety of YouTube tutorials ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬" needless to say, it's great.

By: Fred

Fred — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 02:47:51 +0000

@Auke, and @everyone else for that matter: I love(d) my mac. When I started doing web design more professionally, I started being annoyed with my windows-based PC… Got a mac, worked for 2 years without one complaint. Until…

…my house got burgled last week and I have had to switch back to my old windows-based PC. I totally agree with Matt, if you need stuff done professionally, get a mac. If you want to play, get an XBox, or a Playstation, or a Wii, whatever is made for gaming

The only real resaon I posted this comment was to show my greatest appreciation to Matt, whose design has just blown me away! Keep up the absolutely-terrifically-amazing work dude!

By: ReTodd

ReTodd — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:14:28 +0000

I’m lovin my Logitech MX Revolution also, though I use it on my PC. Been thinkin about buying another for my Mac, you just pushed me over the edge. Thanx for the right up.

By: andrzejk

andrzejk — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:30:29 +0000

Damn!

Your desktop rocks

I’m still a PC user, but thinking about switching to Mac. Got enough of win xp, and Vista.. let’s face it…

Anyway… Maybe some day you’ll have some time and post an article about your desktop? This could be quite an interesting read…

By: Ronald Heft

Ronald Heft — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:20:31 +0000

Yeah, I’ve tried Logitech’s official software with my MX518, but half the time it doesn’t recognize my mouse.

By: Glenn Wolsey

Glenn Wolsey — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:20:15 +0000

I did indeed Matt, the review for the keyboard is now live.

By: Dennis Coughlin

Dennis Coughlin — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 13:08:09 +0000

I really can’t want to switch out my PC Desktop for an iMac!

Ever since we bought our MacBook, I never touch my PC desktop for everyday activities like email and web surfing.

Although, still have to use it for my work – as I’ve built up my list of software programs on the PC.

But, one day soon it will be gone – and I’ll definitely look into buying this Logitech mouse!