Several people have commented that they leave their left finger on the left mouse button normally, and some say that they lift the left finger normally when right clicking. I find that I leave my left finger resting on the scoll wheel normally, and not the left button at all. I also find that I will usually lift my left finger when right clicking. Apparently not everybody uses a mouse the same way.
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Mighty Mess
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danny_w said:
I use the mouse exactly the same way you do. It feels awkward when holding it in a way where my pinky and thumb hold the sides, and my left finger resting on the left button. I hold it sort of diagonally, index finger on the wheel, thumb and ring finger holding the side things, and middle finger over the right button.
Wonder if how some people get CTS and some don't comes down to how they hold their mouse?
I loved the concept of the Mighty Mouse, ended up buying one and ive been satisfied with it for the 4 days that ive owned it....until tonight.
ITS SQUEAKING LIKE A REAL LIVE MOUSE!
Every click i get a plastic-on-plastic hinge squeak. Driving me freaking insane.
Looks like im returning it and going back to the good 'ol corded white Intellimouse Optical.
ITS SQUEAKING LIKE A REAL LIVE MOUSE!
Every click i get a plastic-on-plastic hinge squeak. Driving me freaking insane.Looks like im returning it and going back to the good 'ol corded white Intellimouse Optical.
The only thing anybody should really give a damn about is the scroll ball.
I haven't used it yet, but the fact that there is a speaker inside of the mouse to simulate a button being pressed is a little too silly for me. Still, I'd like to at least try it out, and I appreciate your (OP) post. Thanks.
As for the features of the mouse:
Even Microsoft (and a few other companies) already make wheels that 'tilt' so that you can side-scroll.
The fact that you'd have to lift your left finger to right-click seems awfully stupid. I can't believe that's true - but then again, I suppose there's no other way to have this system function. Seems like it would become extremely annoying.
Personally, I think a touch sensitive mouse is kind of useless - but I'm happy they've at least started producing standard mice.
Now, it'll be interesting to see what they do for the notebooks...
I haven't used it yet, but the fact that there is a speaker inside of the mouse to simulate a button being pressed is a little too silly for me. Still, I'd like to at least try it out, and I appreciate your (OP) post. Thanks.
As for the features of the mouse:
Even Microsoft (and a few other companies) already make wheels that 'tilt' so that you can side-scroll.
The fact that you'd have to lift your left finger to right-click seems awfully stupid. I can't believe that's true - but then again, I suppose there's no other way to have this system function. Seems like it would become extremely annoying.
Personally, I think a touch sensitive mouse is kind of useless - but I'm happy they've at least started producing standard mice.
Now, it'll be interesting to see what they do for the notebooks...
50thVert said:I loved the concept of the Mighty Mouse, ended up buying one and ive been satisfied with it for the 4 days that ive owned it....until tonight.
ITS SQUEAKING LIKE A REAL LIVE MOUSE!
Looks like im returning it and going back to the good 'ol corded white Intellimouse Optical.
Chill. Mine hadn't squeaked yet and I've used it exclusively for a week now. Yours might be defective or something. Just go and swap for a new one.
Before reading this thread i was seriously considering getting a mighty mouse but now i am having second thoughts and may go for a logitech,
SHadoW
SHadoW
Alright, FedEx just dropped off my new mighty mouse about 20 minutes ago, and I absolutely love it. I'm not basing this on any reviews I've read, good or bad, this is my experience and mine alone.
1) It's very easy to slightly lift your index finger to execute a right-click. Upon a bit more examination, I've realized I did that anyways. Even with my previous MS 2-button mouse.
2) The scroll ball feels really cool, and isn't too squirrly, as I was afraid it would be. Can't figure out the diagonal scrolling thing, but then again I rarely even need horizontal scrolling, so why am I complaining.
3) The side buttons require 5 minutes of getting used to, they seem to squeeze a bit tough at first, but you soon figure out "how" to press them, and it's almost like the mouse reads your mind from then on.
4) Tracking is not a problem at all, seems just as precise as all other optical mice I've owned.
5) Gonna give it a test in WC3 and Diablo 2 pretty quick here, gotta do the dishes before my mom gets home, but I'll try to be back
Got any questions about the mouse, post em here and I'll see if I can answer them.
1) It's very easy to slightly lift your index finger to execute a right-click. Upon a bit more examination, I've realized I did that anyways. Even with my previous MS 2-button mouse.
2) The scroll ball feels really cool, and isn't too squirrly, as I was afraid it would be. Can't figure out the diagonal scrolling thing, but then again I rarely even need horizontal scrolling, so why am I complaining.
3) The side buttons require 5 minutes of getting used to, they seem to squeeze a bit tough at first, but you soon figure out "how" to press them, and it's almost like the mouse reads your mind from then on.
4) Tracking is not a problem at all, seems just as precise as all other optical mice I've owned.
5) Gonna give it a test in WC3 and Diablo 2 pretty quick here, gotta do the dishes before my mom gets home, but I'll try to be back
Got any questions about the mouse, post em here and I'll see if I can answer them.
okay, i've been loving this mouse since wednesday of last week. LOVING IT. until this morning. it has started to squeak and it's driving me mad. i bought it from apple online and there isn't a store near me. any quick fixes to this or will i have to send it back.
i know one thing, i cannot take this squeaky mouse. absolutely cannot.
i know one thing, i cannot take this squeaky mouse. absolutely cannot.
RedMacMan said:
Yes, but when you wine and say $#!T like... " Oh, its not heavy enough!" and "The cable is too short!". Here is my solution for you. 1. Tape a rock to your hand. It will seem heaver to lift. 2. Cut off the USB plug end the cut the camera end of a USB cable and solder them toughter. There, now you have a 4 foot cable.
okay. now there's no squeak at all. it's fine. the mouse is safe for now. maybe it's just intermittently sqeaky
My POV
Personally, I did not have that problem since I've always lifted my index finger to right click. I'm a recent switcher and always used PC mice, so I have zero experience with one button Apple mice. As a matter of fact, I would have never used a one button mouse with my Mac mini. I had been using the same Sony VAIO mouse I use with my laptop.
Absolutely true. I knew this before buying my Mighty Mouse because I took the time to read how this mouse works. I rarely play games so it is not a concern. I have my PC mouse if I really need that kind of functionality.
I have to admit that at first it was a little awkward for me too to use the squeeze feature. No need to reposition my hand though. I already hold the mouse in a way that I do not need to do it. However, the squeeze thing has become natural to me now and don't have any problems using it.
The other wired Apple mice have a similar sized cord. It is not a surprise for me that this one has that same lenght. Granted, for that price Apple could have included an extension. They do it for the wired keyboard, they could have done it with the Mighty Mouse as well.
The weight is fine to me. In fact, I have to say that it is the most balanced mouse I've used.
Have you tried to use it on another surface? I have two identical Sony VAIO mice and one can be used on my bare desk (which is the way I like to work) while the other one doesn't like that surface at all. I certainly don't have that problem with my Mighty Mouse.
The only thing that I wish could be improved is acceleration in OS X. It just plain sucks. My PC at work running Windoze has better mouse acceleration than my Mac running Tiger. It is not a Mighty Mouse problem, I know.
Overall I'd say that I don't regret the $80 I spent on mine (yes, that's what the Mighty Mouse costs here in Mexico City). It is not a revolutionary device but certainly looks good and works the way I expect it to.
Dan.
RedMacMan said:
Personally, I did not have that problem since I've always lifted my index finger to right click. I'm a recent switcher and always used PC mice, so I have zero experience with one button Apple mice. As a matter of fact, I would have never used a one button mouse with my Mac mini. I had been using the same Sony VAIO mouse I use with my laptop.
RedMacMan said:
Absolutely true. I knew this before buying my Mighty Mouse because I took the time to read how this mouse works. I rarely play games so it is not a concern. I have my PC mouse if I really need that kind of functionality.
RedMacMan said:
I have to admit that at first it was a little awkward for me too to use the squeeze feature. No need to reposition my hand though. I already hold the mouse in a way that I do not need to do it. However, the squeeze thing has become natural to me now and don't have any problems using it.
RedMacMan said:
The other wired Apple mice have a similar sized cord. It is not a surprise for me that this one has that same lenght. Granted, for that price Apple could have included an extension. They do it for the wired keyboard, they could have done it with the Mighty Mouse as well.
RedMacMan said:
The weight is fine to me. In fact, I have to say that it is the most balanced mouse I've used.
RedMacMan said:
Have you tried to use it on another surface? I have two identical Sony VAIO mice and one can be used on my bare desk (which is the way I like to work) while the other one doesn't like that surface at all. I certainly don't have that problem with my Mighty Mouse.
The only thing that I wish could be improved is acceleration in OS X. It just plain sucks. My PC at work running Windoze has better mouse acceleration than my Mac running Tiger. It is not a Mighty Mouse problem, I know.
RedMacMan said:
Overall I'd say that I don't regret the $80 I spent on mine (yes, that's what the Mighty Mouse costs here in Mexico City). It is not a revolutionary device but certainly looks good and works the way I expect it to.
Dan.
It would be nice if the software let you make "squeeze" the RMB. For people who don't do RMB very often, and don't want the horrid two buttons in one arrangement.
I tried out a mighty mouse in an Apple Store, and I'm a bit neutral about it - it's not as fantastic as I had hoped, but it is pretty cool and it works.
As for the short cord issue - I actually would prefer the shorter cord, since the way my computer is arranged the mouse cord hangs down and gets in the way of my optical drive tray when it tries to close. (I keep it twisty-tied, but I'm always stealing the twisty tie for something else )
Overall I'm happy enough with my cheap logitech wheel mouse not to change, though I think I'd be happy with the mighty mouse.
But don't take my opinion too seriously - I actually liked the "hockey puck" mouse that came with my old 266MHz iMac!
As for the short cord issue - I actually would prefer the shorter cord, since the way my computer is arranged the mouse cord hangs down and gets in the way of my optical drive tray when it tries to close. (I keep it twisty-tied, but I'm always stealing the twisty tie for something else
)Overall I'm happy enough with my cheap logitech wheel mouse not to change, though I think I'd be happy with the mighty mouse.
But don't take my opinion too seriously - I actually liked the "hockey puck" mouse that came with my old 266MHz iMac!
My 2¢...
Initially, I held off on buying the MM due to mixed reports.
I picked one up this afternoon. (with great difficulty; these things are selling faster than the apple retailers in my area can stock them)
Geez, this is without a doubt the nicest mouse I have ever used.
(I also use a Logitech MX518 on my PC; nice mouse)
I think some people are apparently missing the big picture with this device.
Left-click/Right-click was immediately easy to do, and the middle-click is by far the nicest I've ever used.
The scroll ball is smoother than any of the wheels I've used and makes more sense.
(This is one of those Apple innovations that the entire industry is eventually going to copy)
I agree that the squeeze-clicker is too stiff.
Not sure about the weight issue some people mentioned; it feels about right to me.
Driver could be more configurable.
Personally, I think Apple hit one out of the park with this product.
If you love your Mac and you're running 10.4.2, buy this mouse immediately!
Initially, I held off on buying the MM due to mixed reports.
I picked one up this afternoon. (with great difficulty; these things are selling faster than the apple retailers in my area can stock them)
Geez, this is without a doubt the nicest mouse I have ever used.
(I also use a Logitech MX518 on my PC; nice mouse)
I think some people are apparently missing the big picture with this device.
Left-click/Right-click was immediately easy to do, and the middle-click is by far the nicest I've ever used.
The scroll ball is smoother than any of the wheels I've used and makes more sense.
(This is one of those Apple innovations that the entire industry is eventually going to copy)
I agree that the squeeze-clicker is too stiff.
Not sure about the weight issue some people mentioned; it feels about right to me.
Driver could be more configurable.
Personally, I think Apple hit one out of the park with this product.
If you love your Mac and you're running 10.4.2, buy this mouse immediately!
lolMusic_Producer said:Lol.. go to the gym and do some forearm excercises.. your forearms must be super sissy weak if you experience 'discomfort' using a mouse..
Get a joystick for gaming.
You're kidding right? I mean , you wouldnt want more forearm discomfort!!
CanadaRAM said:
this is an off-topic rant. just because Apple wants to behind-kissing pc users (to create this so-called iPod halo effect), Apple took away "my" firewire cable in iPods, Apple took away "my" firewire syncing (with the new nano) and i would hate it if Apple makes the mouse cable longer, to cater to the m$ users.
redAPPLE said:
You've missed the point. It's not just for MS users, it's for any computer user who doesn't use the apple keyboard and/or other peripherals. So it's not really off topic.
Mighty Mouse problems?
Anyone else's mighty mouse have a defective scroll wheel? Not sure what's wrong, but sometimes it won't scroll up, sometimes it won't scroll down. It's really a pain in the ass because I bought it specifically for the scroll wheel/button since I just deactivated the second button because I'm so used to a one button mouse.
Anyway, this really bugs me. I'll probably just take it back...
Fishes,
narco.
Anyone else's mighty mouse have a defective scroll wheel? Not sure what's wrong, but sometimes it won't scroll up, sometimes it won't scroll down. It's really a pain in the ass because I bought it specifically for the scroll wheel/button since I just deactivated the second button because I'm so used to a one button mouse.
Anyway, this really bugs me. I'll probably just take it back...
Fishes,
narco.