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Apple Introduces Mighty Mouse
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Scrollball vs Trackpad
With a simple modification, I bet the scrollball could replace the trackpad in laptops. And if you remove the area taken up by the trackpad, you basically end up with IBM's TrackPoint (found in ThinkPads).
This could be used in a miniBook!
With a simple modification, I bet the scrollball could replace the trackpad in laptops. And if you remove the area taken up by the trackpad, you basically end up with IBM's TrackPoint (found in ThinkPads).
This could be used in a miniBook!
sphereboy
macrumors 6502
thejadedmonkey
macrumors G3
I don't think so...mighty mouse is a giant [snimal] mouse who goes around saving people, whereas apple's mighty mouse is a computer periphial (sp). they're not similar enough for patent/trademark laws to come into play here. Ithought of that too when I first saw the name though.
*looks to make sure the pigs are still on the ground*
yup, this is sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet
*looks to make sure the pigs are still on the ground*
yup, this is sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet
I'd like to know how many people have jumped on the bandwagon and bought one?? I'm still 50-50 as it doesnt have bluetooth! 😕
~Shard~
macrumors P6
Lacero said:
I've never been impressed much with Apple mouses either. I love my Logitech MX510! And although I think the Mighty Mouse is really cool, it does sound like there may be some issues with it from what some people are saying. I guess we'll get a better idea once more people have them and are using them.
MontyZ said:
What about the things we can say without using it?
It's ugly (to me). It has no buttons (I still dislike the idea of clicking down on the whole mouse). It's $50.
After years of speculation??? More like 'years after the rest of the industry'.
Worthless yet overpriced piece of crap, it is.
Worthless yet overpriced piece of crap, it is.
sphereboy
macrumors 6502
rossoUK said:
I bought one! 🙂 and i don't like a Bluetooth mouse.
So i'm set.
I don't like Logitech mouse, and I don't like Microsoft mouse.
I like the Apple Pro Mouse.
For me this is a good improvement.
If you currently own a logitech mouse then don't whine about the Mighty Mouse. Your not gonna get one anyways.
deputy_doofy
macrumors 65816
Lacero said:
I appreciate the explanation, honestly.
Well, lasers or not, I don't use a mouse pad for my current Apple mouse so I don't think I'll need one for the new one (whenever it finally gets delivered).
Thanks. 🙂
TVGenius said:
The one-button mouse was a design decision, and I think a fundamentally good one. I'm a computer lab assitant at my university, and I can tell you some people will actually rest their right finger on the right mouse button while holding their left finger up. Then you tell them to click, and they click the right mouse button.
Granted, it's not as bad now that more people are computer savvy, and maybe that's why Apple finally decided to make a multibutton mouse.
whooleytoo
macrumors 604
guez said:
Generally, I'd agree with you, but how many people actually look at the mice as they use them? They'll probably accidentally try right clicking once, be surprised that it works, and then carry on using it.
Where can I order a Mighty Mouse that will ship the same day?
Everyone's backed up, even the Apple Store, Mac mall, Mac Connection, Small Dog, and Amazon doesn't even have it listed!
Everyone's backed up, even the Apple Store, Mac mall, Mac Connection, Small Dog, and Amazon doesn't even have it listed!
Littleodie914
macrumors 68000
Haha yea, I bought one toosphereboy said:
😱 I can't wait until it gets here! I've always loved Apple mice, MS ones I never liked, and Logitech ones were always too expensive. (But what am I saying, this thing was 50 bucks... 🙄 )
powerbook911
macrumors 601
Pipian said:
Amazon has it listed now, but it ships "1-2 weeks."
Apple should have waited a week to have a few thousand more of these guys ready.
NOT STANDARD ON NEW COMPUTERS!
I was told today by an apple store employee that this mouse will not be a standard item with new macs.
Or currently as an upgrade either.
Just the flat $49
🙁
I think its only time....
Who wants to have 2 mice running around? I know I certainly don't want an infestation!
lol
I was told today by an apple store employee that this mouse will not be a standard item with new macs.
Or currently as an upgrade either.
Just the flat $49
🙁
I think its only time....
Who wants to have 2 mice running around? I know I certainly don't want an infestation!
lol
rockthecasbah
macrumors 68020
That's quite stupid. I thought the point of a 2 button Apple Mouse was somewhat to sway switchers by actually showing them it can be just like windows (well not just like windows 😀 ). If you can't even upgrade, this may only annoy potential switchers who don't want to shell out the extra $49. They should have an upgrade price of like $30 (according to what Apple prices there stuff at haha). That would squeeze you just enough to upgrade but kinda feel guilty about it, that's generally how Apple works for pricing stuff. 😛phatpat88 said: