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I am a recent convert to the MacOS and purchased the Apple Mighty Mouse to use with my MacBook Pro. The bluetooth works perfectly, no complaints with that.
The only downside, which in my opinion is a big one, is that this mouse is not very comfortable to work with. Ever since I came close to getting Carpal Tunnel many years ago, I have been a stickler for good computer workstation ergonomics. This mouse is flat and the uncomfortable grip makes it hard to use for extended work sessions. I have an average size hand, so perhaps it may work fine for someone with a smaller hand.
Unfortunately I cannot seem to find an any other mouse to choose from. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
The only downside, which in my opinion is a big one, is that this mouse is not very comfortable to work with. Ever since I came close to getting Carpal Tunnel many years ago, I have been a stickler for good computer workstation ergonomics. This mouse is flat and the uncomfortable grip makes it hard to use for extended work sessions. I have an average size hand, so perhaps it may work fine for someone with a smaller hand.
Unfortunately I cannot seem to find an any other mouse to choose from. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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New, out of the box, this is a great mouse. The design is simple yet elegant: it functions very well...for a few months that is, until the scroll ball gets dirty (and it will get dirty). Once that happens, the mouse is done. The scroll sensation begins to feel rough and gravelly under your finger, and scroll sensitivity becomes intermittent and unpredictable. Apple suggests various techniques for cleaning the ball, but none of them are effective. So, if you don't mind forking over $70 for a new mouse, say, every four to six months, by all means get a Mighty Mouse. You'll love it while it works.
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Like others, I recently purchased a 2.5GHz MacBook Pro after being away from the Mac world for a few years. I wanted something that matched the MacBook in function and in form. Unfortunately, I only got three-fourths of what I wanted.
Out of fairness, I'll note the good first.
The Mighty Mouse looks like every other Apple design--minimalist, yet refined. From the top, it could double as a bar of soap due to its milky white oval design. The side buttons sit nearly flush and unnoticeable, and the scrolling ball is neatly recessed. The smooth bottom slides easily on a mouse pad or wooden desk surface. And, because mine is new, the scrolling ball operates flawlessly (though I am wary of dirt--but hoping that the alcohol cleaning cures it). Bluetooth connectivity is perfect--though, from what I've experienced in the short time I've had the MacBook, Apple focuses on simplicity and making things "work." Connectivity, then, is no different. Essentially, it looks good, and for a casual
Out of fairness, I'll note the good first.
The Mighty Mouse looks like every other Apple design--minimalist, yet refined. From the top, it could double as a bar of soap due to its milky white oval design. The side buttons sit nearly flush and unnoticeable, and the scrolling ball is neatly recessed. The smooth bottom slides easily on a mouse pad or wooden desk surface. And, because mine is new, the scrolling ball operates flawlessly (though I am wary of dirt--but hoping that the alcohol cleaning cures it). Bluetooth connectivity is perfect--though, from what I've experienced in the short time I've had the MacBook, Apple focuses on simplicity and making things "work." Connectivity, then, is no different. Essentially, it looks good, and for a casual
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As others have pointed out, this is an expensive piece of junk. I have a MacBook Pro and I wanted a wireless mouse. Obviously, this one, designed by Apple was supposed to be the perfect fit.
Well, save your money and go buy something else:
1. The design is terrible for the wrist
2. The scrolling thing on top of it will stop working within 2 to 3 weeks. There is no point trying to fix it or clean it, it is just crappy design and it will simply stop working very quickly.
3. It sucks batteries.
4. The bluetooth connection gets lost from time to time.
5. The right click (there is supposedly a right click button in the body of it) doesn't work -most- of the time, which means that you have to use CTRL+click to do the right click once you have reached a such a level of frustration that you give up trying to use the right click on this mouse.
Bottom line, I dumped this expensive piece of junk (and I usually am extremely satisfied with products designed by Apple) and I am now using the touchpad
Well, save your money and go buy something else:
1. The design is terrible for the wrist
2. The scrolling thing on top of it will stop working within 2 to 3 weeks. There is no point trying to fix it or clean it, it is just crappy design and it will simply stop working very quickly.
3. It sucks batteries.
4. The bluetooth connection gets lost from time to time.
5. The right click (there is supposedly a right click button in the body of it) doesn't work -most- of the time, which means that you have to use CTRL+click to do the right click once you have reached a such a level of frustration that you give up trying to use the right click on this mouse.
Bottom line, I dumped this expensive piece of junk (and I usually am extremely satisfied with products designed by Apple) and I am now using the touchpad
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I love Macs and just about everything else Apple makes, but this mouse is an absolute piece of garbage. I keep my office spotless and dust-free and yet this mouse was constantly "dirty" and the trackball kept getting stuck from within a few weeks of buying it.
I can't even begin to add up how much time I wasted "cleaning" the trackball, which in other words means furiously moving it while holding the mouse upside-down, per Apple's weak "cleaning instructions."
Finally the thing just crapped out and stopped working one day. Good riddance. I'm a lot happier using the wired mouse that came with the computer. This mouse is junk - save your money & wasted time spent on endless "cleaning" and avoid the headaches.
One last thought - if you do get it, start buying batteries in jumbo bulk cases because this thing eats up batteries like nothing I've ever seen before.
I can't even begin to add up how much time I wasted "cleaning" the trackball, which in other words means furiously moving it while holding the mouse upside-down, per Apple's weak "cleaning instructions."
Finally the thing just crapped out and stopped working one day. Good riddance. I'm a lot happier using the wired mouse that came with the computer. This mouse is junk - save your money & wasted time spent on endless "cleaning" and avoid the headaches.
One last thought - if you do get it, start buying batteries in jumbo bulk cases because this thing eats up batteries like nothing I've ever seen before.
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WOW! Amazing that apple allowed this to happen. I didn't listen to the reviews in reference to the bad scroll ball. It is really bad. Many state that it breaks after using it for a while, but mine didn't funtion properly out the box. Sure you can put alcohol on a q-tip and try to fix the problem, but why this shouldn't happen and apple needs to fix this problem. I hope they do they are great in practically everything else.
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This is an unfortunate little critter. While I understand the necessity for Apple to make products that look different and function different (I laud them for their creativity), unfortunately with this product it came at the expense of functionality.
The Good:
1.) The scroll wheel is quite refreshing to use, and works in any direction. Very nice.
2.) It pairs easily with any Apple system with Bluetooth. Very easy, and no software needed.
The Bad:
1.) There's a HUGE amount of input lag from this mouse. As is fairly typical with Bluetooth mouse, the milliseconds of delay from when you move the mouse to when the mouse responds is very noticeable. Older people or those less susceptible to this issue may not even notice it. For me, it's obvious. Really, really obvious. I couldn't bear it.
2.) The mouse scroll wheel can gunk up with oils/dirt/dust, and you can't clean it. Scroll wheel basically dies.
3.) Yes, the mouse does have a right click. But there are problems. Apple thought they'd
The Good:
1.) The scroll wheel is quite refreshing to use, and works in any direction. Very nice.
2.) It pairs easily with any Apple system with Bluetooth. Very easy, and no software needed.
The Bad:
1.) There's a HUGE amount of input lag from this mouse. As is fairly typical with Bluetooth mouse, the milliseconds of delay from when you move the mouse to when the mouse responds is very noticeable. Older people or those less susceptible to this issue may not even notice it. For me, it's obvious. Really, really obvious. I couldn't bear it.
2.) The mouse scroll wheel can gunk up with oils/dirt/dust, and you can't clean it. Scroll wheel basically dies.
3.) Yes, the mouse does have a right click. But there are problems. Apple thought they'd
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This mouse has a lot to offer. The pairing is easy (mine worked on the first try). The scroll "ball" is very responsive (in fact it's nearly perfect in execution!) and the right-click left-click work (for me) without difficulty.
Unfortunately, there are three fairly disappointing areas. How important they are to you, may vary:
First, and I'll admit this is a purely subjective thing... this mouse just feels "slow." I really can't quantify that except to say, I've used a lot of mice over the years, and this mouse even when on it's highest allowable acceleration is still slow.
Second, the pinch buttons on the side are awkward. I think because the mouse is perfectly symmetrical, and the human hand is NOT, the side pinch-buttons in this mouse are really a colossal ergonomic/human-factors screw-up. (My solution: I just don't use them.)
Lastly, the sensor-shutter/off-switch is (at least on my unit) fairly stubborn. Maybe it will break-in and smooth out over time, but right
Unfortunately, there are three fairly disappointing areas. How important they are to you, may vary:
First, and I'll admit this is a purely subjective thing... this mouse just feels "slow." I really can't quantify that except to say, I've used a lot of mice over the years, and this mouse even when on it's highest allowable acceleration is still slow.
Second, the pinch buttons on the side are awkward. I think because the mouse is perfectly symmetrical, and the human hand is NOT, the side pinch-buttons in this mouse are really a colossal ergonomic/human-factors screw-up. (My solution: I just don't use them.)
Lastly, the sensor-shutter/off-switch is (at least on my unit) fairly stubborn. Maybe it will break-in and smooth out over time, but right
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When I first got this I was disappointed by the speed of the tracking. It was TOO slow, but I later discovered that day that I could easily fix this by installing SteerMouse from Apple's main site. Which give's you full customization for your Mighty Mouse. And SteerMouse is free by the way..
Just search SteerMouse on google and you should find what you need.
I quote from Apple's download site:
About SteerMouse
An advanced driver for USB and Bluetooth mice. It also supports Apple Mighty Mouse very well.
SteerMouse can assign various functions to buttons that Apple's software does not allow, including double-clicks, modifier clicks, application switching, assignment of shortcut keys, "snap to" cursor movement, which moves the cursor to target (such as an OK button), and more.
SteerMouse lets you control the cursor's Sensitivity on top of the Tracking Speed. (Apple's software only allows adjustment for the Tracking Speed.) By adjusting both configurations, you can customize the ideal
Just search SteerMouse on google and you should find what you need.
I quote from Apple's download site:
About SteerMouse
An advanced driver for USB and Bluetooth mice. It also supports Apple Mighty Mouse very well.
SteerMouse can assign various functions to buttons that Apple's software does not allow, including double-clicks, modifier clicks, application switching, assignment of shortcut keys, "snap to" cursor movement, which moves the cursor to target (such as an OK button), and more.
SteerMouse lets you control the cursor's Sensitivity on top of the Tracking Speed. (Apple's software only allows adjustment for the Tracking Speed.) By adjusting both configurations, you can customize the ideal
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i've been a fervent mac user since 1988 and have certainly been through my fair share of mice. i had considered getting the wired version but instead opted for this one with its untethered aesthetics and functionality.
i do like the scroll ball and multiple clicking options [though i find that my hand will need to undergo a bit of training to reverse the effects of what could be deemed as undesirable mouse posturing], the tracking of this mouse is not nearly as accurate and sensitive as my older wired optical mouse.
just two other not-equally-important points of disappointment are worthy of mention: [a] when left inactive for a period of time [just how long i'm not sure], it seems to take a while for the on-screen business to get in sync with the table-top business. and [b], the switch itself seems a little clunky for the refinements normally found in superior apple products.
if i had a free do-over on this one, i'd get the wired version and save the extra 20 bucks.
i do like the scroll ball and multiple clicking options [though i find that my hand will need to undergo a bit of training to reverse the effects of what could be deemed as undesirable mouse posturing], the tracking of this mouse is not nearly as accurate and sensitive as my older wired optical mouse.
just two other not-equally-important points of disappointment are worthy of mention: [a] when left inactive for a period of time [just how long i'm not sure], it seems to take a while for the on-screen business to get in sync with the table-top business. and [b], the switch itself seems a little clunky for the refinements normally found in superior apple products.
if i had a free do-over on this one, i'd get the wired version and save the extra 20 bucks.
