Microsoft Bluetooth Mice?

[Lougle]

Do Microsoft Bluetooth mice work with Tiger? I am looking to buy a Power Mac in a few weeks and I want to pick up a Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer with Bluetooth. Thanks.

 

[stcanard]

Yes.

 

[Mr. G4]

Do Microsoft Bluetooth mice work with Tiger? I am looking to buy a Power Mac in a few weeks and I want to pick up a Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer with Bluetooth. Thanks.

I was looking into that a while back and didn't get it because there was no ON/OFF switch... unless it is for desktop use...it's annoying to take the batteries in and out for each use.

 

[Lougle]

It would be for desktop use. I was just unsure of its compatibility. Thanks!

 

[Kerry Sanders]

I was looking into that a while back and didn't get it because there was no ON/OFF switch... unless it is for desktop use...it's annoying to take the batteries in and out for each use.

I am not sure why you were looking for a switch. After a period of inactivity, wireless mice generally cut themselves off.

 

[Lougle]

I think what was ment is that if you are using the mouse with a portable you are most likely carring it around with you. If the mouse is in your bag and moving around it will never go into power save mode.

 

[finalcoolman]

Are you sure? I heard the newest mouse with the horizontal scroll capability has issues, or at least it did with Panther.

 

[Bloo Ice]

I have the older Microsoft Bluetooth Mouse/Keyboard set. After awhile, the mouse goes into "power save" but the light is on as long as there are good batteries in it. I find them to last about 6 days. If your putting it in a bag, just put a piece of duct tape over it. That will allow it to go into "power save".

 

[Lara F]

When I got my iMac yesterday I was happy to find that my new Microsoft mouse worked flawlessly. It's wireless usb and not bluetooth, but I imagine it should be as good. I still haven't changed the batteries and I've used it constantly (think +5 hours per day) for over a month without an off switch.