Recommend a Mouse!

monkeycid · 08:45 AM

Hi!

I hope these forums aren't running slower since my arrival because almost every other day I have another dilemma.

I started a thread asking what mice people use and I've looked through the best gaming mouse thread but I'm still unsure about what to buy. I was going to buy a R.A.T. 7 but apparently that has issues with OS X and I've read bad things about Razor, too.

I basically what a mouse that I can use on OS X without the need to download or install anything. I don't need a hundred buttons - just two, maybe an extra 2 on the side for going back and forwards whilst browsing the internet but not essential. And a scroll-wheel! I don't have a copy of Windows so troubleshooting in Bootcamp is not an option.

Is there a mouse out there for me?

blueroom · Jan 18, 2013, 08:42 AM

I use a Razor Orochi, don't use a driver BUT use Better Touch Tool to get at the two side buttons.

Philscbx · Jan 18, 2013, 09:13 AM

I gave up on mice for the ease of functions with Track Pads on both systems.

mslide · Jan 18, 2013, 09:27 AM

Logitech Performance MX is my vote. It's fully supported on OSX. The only thing you'd want to download is Logitech's software to program the extra buttons and whatnot.

Giuly · Jan 18, 2013, 09:34 AM

If you insist on not using Apple's Magic Mouse, whose touch-enabled surface is far superior to a scroll wheel, you might want to look into the Logitech Revolution MX if you want something wireless, or the Logitech G9x if you don't mind wires.

ThatGreekMacGuy · Jan 18, 2013, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by monkeycid

Hi!

I hope these forums aren't running slower since my arrival because almost every other day I have another dilemma.

I started a thread asking what mice people use and I've looked through the best gaming mouse thread but I'm still unsure about what to buy. I was going to buy a R.A.T. 7 but apparently that has issues with OS X and I've read bad things about Razor, too.

I basically what a mouse that I can use on OS X without the need to download or install anything. I don't need a hundred buttons - just two, maybe an extra 2 on the side for going back and forwards whilst browsing the internet but not essential. And a scroll-wheel! I don't have a copy of Windows so troubleshooting in Bootcamp is not an option.

Is there a mouse out there for me?

Go for Razer Deathadder

Jan 18, 2013, 08:35 AM	#1
monkeycid macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2012	Recommend a Mouse! Hi! I hope these forums aren't running slower since my arrival because almost every other day I have another dilemma. I started a thread asking what mice people use and I've looked through the best gaming mouse thread but I'm still unsure about what to buy. I was going to buy a R.A.T. 7 but apparently that has issues with OS X and I've read bad things about Razor, too. I basically what a mouse that I can use on OS X without the need to download or install anything. I don't need a hundred buttons - just two, maybe an extra 2 on the side for going back and forwards whilst browsing the internet but not essential. And a scroll-wheel! I don't have a copy of Windows so troubleshooting in Bootcamp is not an option. Is there a mouse out there for me? Last edited by monkeycid; Jan 18, 2013 at 08:45 AM.
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blueroom macrumors 601 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada	I use a Razor Orochi, don't use a driver BUT use Better Touch Tool to get at the two side buttons. __________________ My iOS devices are not jailbroken. Bill My Blog
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Philscbx macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mpls Mn	I gave up on mice for the ease of functions with Track Pads on both systems. __________________ MP3.1,8GB,4TB, MBPro13 5.5, iPad1 64G, iPhone 3gs, iTouch, PB15 1.6, ATv, Rxv3900.
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Jan 18, 2013, 09:27 AM	#4
mslide macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2007	Logitech Performance MX is my vote. It's fully supported on OSX. The only thing you'd want to download is Logitech's software to program the extra buttons and whatnot.
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Jan 18, 2013, 09:34 AM	#5
Giuly macrumors 68030 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: That depends whether you ask for timezone, state of mind or GPS coordinates.	If you insist on not using Apple's Magic Mouse, whose touch-enabled surface is far superior to a scroll wheel, you might want to look into the Logitech Revolution MX if you want something wireless, or the Logitech G9x if you don't mind wires.
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