Best mouse NOT from Apple but compatible?

[xfusejc]

I've bought a Wireless Keyboard already, and it's great, but my wired mouse has had some kinks for a bit now (namely with the scroll wheel, which doesn't scroll down every so often) so I was looking for another mouse that was compatible with a MAC.

I'd prefer if it was wireless, but it's not a necessity.

Any thoughts?

 

[nickel]

The Logitech MX Revolution is a very fun and surprisingly comfortable mouse to use and it has plenty of buttons to customize. Logitech make the software for it too so its compatible.

 

[giganten]

I use a Razer Diamondback (not wireless) on my windows pc, don't know if it is compatible with Mac. Please tell me if it will work on Mac.

But this Razer should work with Mac: http://www.razerpro.com//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=45

 

[Abstract]

I have an ancient Logitech MX 300, and it's great. It has 3 buttons (excluding the scroll-wheel click), so I use the tiny 3rd button for Exposé. That's all I really ask for.

 

[ToddW]

any mouse i've plugged into my macs have always worked. a lot of logitech mice are not supported for osx, but they always worked just fine.

 

[JNB]

If it's USB, I can't think of a mouse that won't work with a Mac. Serial & PS2, well, yoyo. Customized functionality that requires a control panel of sorts, must obviously have a Mac version of the software as well, but the mouse itself will still function. Kensington, Logitech, and Microsoft all have mice & Keyboards that offer "full" Mac compatibility (in other words, controlling software is available)

I don't use a mouse at the desktop machine, preferring trackballs. Currently very happy with the Kensington Orbit Optical.

 

[xfusejc]

thanks for all the options =) I think in the end I'll just end up going with the official mouse though. I like the white.

 

[miles01110]

I really like the MX Revolution like a couple of others in the thread. Best mouse I've ever used, not to mention the most fun.

 

[xfusejc]

^ There are two listed here: http://www.amazon.com/s/002-7613777...eywords=mx revolution&sourceid=Mozilla-search

Which should be used for the iMac, or are both compatible?

 

[jng]

Do you have bluetooth?

The best is to get a bluetooth mouse. I wanted the wireless bluetooth mouse but it's so expensive and I've heard some bad things about the mighty mouse. I also find that I generally prefer an actual scrollwheel to apple's mighty mouse. Maybe I'm just not accustomed to it. I only use the mighty mouse in my school's lab.

I have the Logitech V270 wireless bluetooth mouse in silver that (nearly) matches my powerbook. It costs $35 at newegg.com
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104205


The best thing about it is that it's bluetooth. I hate protruding adapters. And this one comes with a nice case for when you're on the go. And because I'm a student, I bring my powerbook everywhere - home, school, work - and I generally bring the mouse too.

And battery consumption seems fine. I bought it in the summer and I've only replaced the AAs twice so far I think.

Cheers.

 

[jng]

^ There are two listed here: http://www.amazon.com/s/002-7613777...eywords=mx revolution&sourceid=Mozilla-search

Which should be used for the iMac, or are both compatible?

Both are with 10.2.8+ according to Logitech. They're both also slightly cheaper on newegg after a $20 mail in rebate.

 

[flyfish29]

I love the mx200 mouse from logitech...have one at hoem and one for use at school. I just got mine from circuit city for $9.99 after two easy rebates...the one at school I have used for 1.5 years and never changed the battery...and I use it a lot. It has a small receiver and multibutton mouse with a scroll wheel that moves up and down as well as side to side and is also a button when you push on it. smaller sized which I like. works same for L or R as well.

 

[AstrosFan]

I have a Logitech VX Revolution - not BT, but wireless.
The nice thing is that the dongle fits inside the mouse for transport, so there's no extra equipment to carry other than the mouse.
I got it for $35 after rebate from Amazon, so essentially the same price as the V270.

If you search here at MR under "BT Mouse" or "Wireless mouse" you'll find numerous threads with similar questions/recommendations.

Good luck!

 

[unmesshome]

mouse

I've bought a Wireless Keyboard already, and it's great, but my wired mouse has had some kinks for a bit now (namely with the scroll wheel, which doesn't scroll down every so often)

Mine won't scroll up most the time. LOL
I will look at some of the options listed here foor replacing mine.

 

[noelister]

I really like the Logitech Performance Mouse MX. It even works on glass surfaces.

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/mice/devices/5845&cl=us,en

 

[talmy]

Mine won't scroll up most the time. LOL
I will look at some of the options listed here foor replacing mine.

Keep in mind that you just revived a nearly three year old thread so any advice is quite dated. The new Apple Magic Mouse has nothing to clog and has more features than any other mouse when combined with BetterTouchTool.

 

[nigameash]

heres a nice one

http://www.maclife.com/article/reviews/logitech_performance_mouse_mx

 

[grahamwright1]

I was looking for another mouse that was compatible with a MAC.

Logitech MX Revolution is the best mouse I've used since the early days of GUI's and I strongly recommend it for comfort and customizability