Sidebar Sidebar
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

Mouse for MacBook

gilbert1020

gilbert1020

macrumors regular
Original poster
Oct 5, 2008
112
1
California
I am looking for a good cheap wireless mouse.
preferably with two buttons for right clicking.
Any suggestions?
 
Logitech's line is good v470 (?) can be found for $20 some places.
Rocketfish -- awesome MM replacement.
Razer Pro|Click feels great and is small (using it with my mini and a rocketfish on my MP).
 
jessica. said:
Logitech's line is good v470 (?) can be found for $20 some places.
Rocketfish -- awesome MM replacement.
Razer Pro|Click feels great and is small (using it with my mini and a rocketfish on my MP).
Click to expand...

Thanks, I think I'm gonna go with the Rocketfish. Good price, and very minimalist.
 
What are you getting a mouse for? When I just got my MacBook, I was looking for one too. After getting used to the touchpad, though, I stopped wanting a mouse. The touchpad is just perfect. (All in my opinion, of course.)
 
Bengt77 said:
What are you getting a mouse for? When I just got my MacBook, I was looking for one too. After getting used to the touchpad, though, I stopped wanting a mouse. The touchpad is just perfect. (All in my opinion, of course.)
Click to expand...

I am the same way. I spent about $70 on Mighty Mouse and I would rather use the trackpad too. Between the multi-finger gestures and the keyboard shortcuts it has become so much more convenient than a mouse.
 
I'm also looking for a replacement for my Mighty Mouse. I need a mouse that will work well with both OS X and Windows. I'm considering the Logitech V470 w/bluetooth, or the V450 or VX Nano, both with USB mini-plug. What advantages/disadvantages are there to bluetooth vs. USB wireless?
 
I'm using the Razorfish mouse. It cost $26.99 at Best Buy. It's very difficult to find a bluetooth mouse at that price, especially since it is almost a MM clone.
 
Bengt77 said:
What are you getting a mouse for? When I just got my MacBook, I was looking for one too. After getting used to the touchpad, though, I stopped wanting a mouse. The touchpad is just perfect. (All in my opinion, of course.)
Click to expand...

I am using macbook on an external display at home so I want a mouse to use a mouse.
 
Fair enough. If you'll indeed only be using it at home, at a desk, why bother with a wireless mouse? Most have a charging stand that uses up quite some desk space. Bleh! If I were you, I'd just use a wired mouse. You won't have to remember to charge it, plus you won't ever have to change batteries. It will just work. Having said that, if you are keen on getting a bluetooth mouse, then I can state from first hand experience that the Microsoft Wireless Bluetooth Laser Mouse 8000 (the full sized version) is a very good mouse.
 
Bengt77 said:
Fair enough. If you'll indeed only be using it at home, at a desk, why bother with a wireless mouse? Most have a charging stand that uses up quite some desk space. Bleh! If I were you, I'd just use a wired mouse. You won't have to remember to charge it, plus you won't ever have to change batteries. It will just work. Having said that, if you are keen on getting a bluetooth mouse, then I can state from first hand experience that the Microsoft Wireless Bluetooth Laser Mouse 8000 (the full sized version) is a very good mouse.
Click to expand...

I might consider a wired mouse, but I prefer less clutter wires wise.
I have heard great reviews on the rocketfish and for the price of 26.99 it's a great price. I just graduated from highschool and the rocketfish really works into my budget compared to other Bluetooth mouse.
 
How much are you thinking of spending? I'm considering a couple of the radtech mice. I have a MacBook and really love the trackpad, but for playing games (diablo, maybe the sims if I can find it cheap, stuff like that), I really would like a mouse. Thing is, I don't want to spend too much just for a bit of fun....so I'm not sure exactly what I want just yet.
 
davidg4781 said:
How much are you thinking of spending? I'm considering a couple of the radtech mice. I have a MacBook and really love the trackpad, but for playing games (diablo, maybe the sims if I can find it cheap, stuff like that), I really would like a mouse. Thing is, I don't want to spend too much just for a bit of fun....so I'm not sure exactly what I want just yet.
Click to expand...


I was thinking of spending no more than 35.00,
I purchased the rocketfish mouse yesterday and I have to tell you its great.
Works very well and it looks identical to the mighty mouse for much cheaper!
I highly reccomend the rocketfish mouse. Check it out on bestbuy.com
 
1 vote for the Logitech Nano. Its great, has a super small (really, super super small) USB receiver, and gets the job done.

logitech-v450-nano.jpg
 
Just went to Best Buy today and they had the rocketfish on sale from 49.99 to $17.99!!!

Picked one up and couldn't be happier the wireless works amazing and much better right clicking and scrolling than the mighty mouse.
 
Definitely go with the V450 Nano, it's excellent (and comes in silver to match your unibody). I had the V470 and the bluetooth connection dropped out quite alot and the tracking was very poor.

If you want more of my opinion see my review of the V450 on my blog at: http://martynmcfarquhar.blogspot.com
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.
Top Bottom
Back