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aussie_geek
May 2, 2004, 04:01 AM
I will be getting my Powerbook in a few days and I am wondering which bluetooth mouse (other than the Apple one) is worth considering.
Any opinions welcome
Thanks,
aussie_geek
Diatribe
May 2, 2004, 04:46 AM
If you do a keyword search you should find 4-5 threads about this topic. One to get you started: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=69196&highlight=bluetooth+mouse
patriotn11
May 2, 2004, 06:23 PM
Hey,
I'm getting my 17" PB fed ex tomm and I'm so freakin excited, new to Mac and all.
I choose this after reading good reviews.
http://www.radtech.us/Products/BT500.aspx
I want to also see what the bluetooth version of this will be in June or July
http://www.macmice.com/themouse.html
Let me know,
I got the bluetake bt500 the other day and it looks awsome, the cscroll wheel lights up blue, I can't wait to use it, it also takes 2 AA's and has a on off switch on the mouse.
Michael
ToddW
May 2, 2004, 08:41 PM
i use a logitech mx900 and it workds extremely well
PlaceofDis
May 2, 2004, 08:51 PM
if you dont mind the one button the apple one is the best in my opinion
stuuke
May 3, 2004, 10:13 AM
Yikes, that logitech is $100
Reuven
May 3, 2004, 04:18 PM
Im looking to get the logitech mx900 as well but in OZ RRP is $199 pretty damn expensive just for a mouse don't you think!.
Have to shop around I,m sure I can get $50-$60 off the RRP.
locopano
May 5, 2004, 02:21 AM
Hey im from melbourne too. I would recommend getting the LOGITECH MX DUO. It looks great and has all the extra buttons for EXPOSE that you can program in. Also the keyboard has Mac buttons on it too.
I need a KB/Mouse for my powerbook so i choose these
look up www.citysoftware.com.au
They are only $135 for the pair.
The mouse included in the package is the MX700 which is $99 on its own so for $35 extra you get cordless mouse and keyboard.
aswitcher
May 5, 2004, 02:52 AM
Im looking to get the logitech mx900 as well but in OZ RRP is $199 pretty damn expensive just for a mouse don't you think!.
Have to shop around I,m sure I can get $50-$60 off the RRP.
If you find somewhere in Oz let me know.
tekno_geek911
May 5, 2004, 03:14 AM
I would also recommend the Bluetake BT500...Works great.
joseph_68
May 6, 2004, 09:13 AM
I work in Illustrator, Photoshop, etc. all day. Tried the Wireless Apple Mouse, Microsoft BT and finally the Belkin. If you are right handed, this mouse fits like a glove and is significantly responsive. You can check it out at:
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=&Product_Id=157641
Obviously you don't need to mess with the adapter for the PB with integrated BT. You can also find this mouse on the web for about $79.
sandmann41
May 6, 2004, 09:27 AM
is the belkin a 2 button with a scroll wheel?
abc123
May 13, 2004, 12:36 AM
i was going to make a new thread but it looks like there have been many already so i'll just bump this one.
i'm looking for something similar to this: http://www.macally.com/spec/usb/input_device/btmini.html
i've been living with only a track pad since my dad's mouse died early last year and he took mine. i never got around to replacing it or his, now that i have bluetooth in my powerbook i feel like i should get a mouse to match. so far that has been the only small, simple and silver bluetooth mouse that i've found.
if you know of any others i'd be extremely grateful.
thanks
Koodauw
May 13, 2004, 12:59 AM
I have both the Microshaft version and the Apple one. I like them both. The M$ one shuts its self to save power more often. A bit of an annoyance. The apple one is really nice if you can tolerate the whole one button thing.
abc123
May 13, 2004, 01:16 AM
i'd like the apple one if it was smaller or silver and the microsoft mice that i've seen are, both too big and not at all the look that i'm after.
this is my old usb mouse
http://www.devdepot.com/ProductImages/HDBGLOW.JPG
it was the perfect size about 7-8cm in length and very simple. that's the look i'm after but in a bluetooth form.
JFreak
May 13, 2004, 03:59 AM
i'd like the apple one if it was smaller or silver
apple wireless mouse is perfect - were it smaller, it would not be as easy to use than it is now. it's not too big, have you even tried one? :)
it is a matter of opinion greatly, but having compared a silver mouse next to the apple wireless white beauty, i must say the silverish look begins to look dull, if it's not actually real metal we're talking about. silver plastic is ugly. but if they made a black one, well, i'd just have to buy another apple wireless :D :D :D
Ozi
May 13, 2004, 07:46 AM
Hey im from melbourne too. I would recommend getting the LOGITECH MX DUO. It looks great and has all the extra buttons for EXPOSE that you can program in. Also the keyboard has Mac buttons on it too.
I need a KB/Mouse for my powerbook so i choose these
look up www.citysoftware.com.au
They are only $135 for the pair.
The mouse included in the package is the MX700 which is $99 on its own so for $35 extra you get cordless mouse and keyboard.
I am also a melbournite, but the website says there will be no MX DUOs in stock until the third of June. (If you followed the link, and think it is the sixth of march: 3/6/04, then you are obviosly confused, and american. :P)
so that sucks... but I really just want a mouse for gaming, and dont need a keyboard. The Bluetake looks awesome, but I cant find any in Australia, only america. I might have to buy one on eBay and ship it out. :(
~ozi
michaelrjohnson
May 13, 2004, 07:50 AM
http://www.macally.com/spec/usb/input_device/mice.html
try this one
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