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best mouse to compliment mbp trackpad?

Seriously, I'd cut off my hands before using a Magic Mouse (doesn't matter, the sharp edge on the MM will cut them anyway).

I use a VX Revolution but a friend has the Razer Orochi and I'm certain it will be my next mouse.
 
The logitech Performance MX for me. It has 2 miscellaneous buttons for expose, which is good enough for me! :)
 
marble157 said:
first time mac owner here, patiently waiting for my mbp to arrive :( just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a mouse that will compliment the mbp trackpad. i'll be using it for basic web browsing, photoshop/aperature, and strategy gaming. initially i thought about the magic mouse but i have all the gestures right in front of me with the trackpad so i dont know how much different it would really be. i guess i want something a little more traditional just in case i don't like the lack of tactile buttons for certain tasks. if that makes any sense. TIA

GBR
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have you looked into a RAZER Orochi?
http://store.razerzone.com/store/razerusa/en_US/pd/productID.169419000/categoryId.38816100

its a great bluetooth mouse with a traditional design but professional performance I love mine to death its really something special, and when steam for mac comes out you will have a well equipped gaming mouse
 
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+5
 
One of the main pluses of the mac is that the trackpad totally eliminates the need for a mouse. I have rarely seen any macbook user with a mouse in a cafe or in a library. I've seen plenty of pc users with one, however.

For my money, only the macbook pro and thinkpads have ergonomics that eliminate the need for a mouse.
 
I agree for most things i prefer the trackpad over any mouse.

But for Photoshop and Gaming you need a mouse.

+1 for Razer Orochi
Has a lot better sensor then any apple mouse.
 
+1 for magic mouse (except for gaming maybe, altough strategy games may not be a problem)

i still have no MBP as i'm waiting for BTS promo, but i've been using my magic mouse on my VAIO under windows 7 for three weeks now - love the touch scrolling :D
 
I use a MX518 and love it. Got used to it at my old job and then picked it up for home use. Logitech hasn't released OS X drives for it, but I was able to customize it with USB Overdrive.

Normal price is $38-$57. Got mine at Best Buy for $20-30 (Can't remember exactly what i paid). I can say that its worth $40.
 
Most bluetooth mice (mouses?) seem too small and I didn't like the feel of the Magic Mouse. I bought a Macally BTMouse2. It's bigger than most (but still not as big as a USB mouse) and compliments the MBP for basic clicking/pointing/scrolling tasks. For pinch tasks, I just use the trackpad.
 
I'd probably tote around a Magic Mouse. I haven't found another Bluetooth mouse that i've liked. And most are the mini-sized mice. If I need a mouse with my laptop, I need a full-size, full-featured one, and those are never Bluetooth. If their wireless, they have a massive USB dongle that i'll likely snap off at some point.

My ideal laptop mouse would be either Bluetooth or use Logitechs super small receiver (like on my VX Nano), full size and minimum 2 thumb buttons. So far I don't think it exists.
 
I like the sound of the razer orochi. i'll be using the trackpad most of the time but having a mouse like that will be nice to have for photoshop and gaming. thanks for all the insight

GBR
 
For Work: Magic Mouse, it's absolutely fantastic for that. After getting used to it, every other mouse feels somehow crippled.

For Games: Razer/Logitech/whatever but don't even think about using the Magic Mouse for gaming, it's utterly useless for that. Sadly.
 
Just a question: How does a mouse complement a trackpad when nobody uses both at the same time?
 
cathyy said:
Just a question: How does a mouse complement a trackpad when nobody uses both at the same time?
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A mouse complements a trackpad by filling in the functionality gaps that go along with a trackpad. things like accuracy and multiple programmable buttons are features that a mouse has over a trackpad. The trackpad is great but for tasks such as photoshop and gaming you need something to complement it. And really there is no reason you couldn't use both at the same time. Simply use the trackpad for gestures only.
 
entatlrg said:
You guys have had better luck with your magic mouse than I have. Pointer speed and accuracy was poor in my experience.

Still have the magic mouse but I'm using a Logitec Anywhere mouse now, its good.
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+1 for Logitech Anywhere MX mouse. It is very precise and has a very nice weight to it. Very balanced and doesnt tire out your hand using it for long periods of time.
 
mice vs. mouses

I see there's some confusion regarding the mice vs. mouses in this thread.. Now, I'm not a native english speaker but I believe mouses is the plural for the computer input device whereas mice may be used to indicated either the rodent or the device.

Regarding what mouse to use on a laptop, I have been using a VX Nano for a couple years on a MacBook, great, but reception is sketchy on the unibody MBP I've been using it on as well. Might be the metal enclosure that's to blame, since the mouse is on the right and the usb-ports on the left of the computer.

That said, surprising amount of praise for an apple-mouse in this thread! Never used a MM before, but seems like people adore it. The Orochi seems cool though, and then there's the VX Nano successor, the Anywhere Mouse MX.

I'd recommend one of those three. :)
 
I can't stand the Magic Mouse. It's not ergonomic at all and the multi is less useful for me than the extra mouse buttons most normal mouses have. I personally use a logitech g9x and love it.
 
I'm thinking about Magic Mouse too, but only one question, how long does the battery last after a single charge with rechargeable batteries.
 
I use the Microsoft Notebook 8000 Presenter mouse. Small, Bluetooth, laser pointer, and flip it into presenter mode and it has PowerPoint / Slideshow controls, etc... Comes in handy when doing presentations and not wanting to carry a remote. Plus, its feels better in my hand than the Magic Mouse. But the Magic Mouse is definitely cooler with the multi-touch.
 
EVO9Nate said:
For gaming you may want to buy a non-Apple mouse i.e. something from LogiTech...

But again IMHO, you really do not need a mouse with the MACBOOK PRO's for anything other than gaming...

I hope that this helps you out. Good luck and enjoy your new MACBOOK PRO...:apple:

Cheers,

-Nate
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I agree with this 100%. One of the things that first blew me away about the MacBook was the trackpad. Had only ever used Windows laptops before then and hated the touchpads on them, would instantly plug a mouse in.

The Apple trackpad is light years ahead however, only time I use a mouse is for gaming or really fiddly work in Photoshop, otherwise the trackpad is fine. My vote would go for Logitech or Razer as I can see the Magic mouse not being as good for gaming.
 
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