Those elegant, fragile mice ...

[niki.t.bowden]

We have two early-2008 Intel iMacs, and love everything about them but the native mouse, which is as delicate as a soap bubble. Eventually, they stop scrolling. Clean them with alcohol and cue tips, or let them sit for a spell, and they may work again, briefly. The sorriest job Apple has done must be with these devices.

We don't really want to spend a lot on replacement strategies; most of our time is iPhone time; after that, iPad. But is there a workable solution under $65?

 

[maflynn]

I like the apple magic mouse works well for me. I've stopped using the mighty mouse with its little pimple that keeps getting clocked.

Other alternatives is Logitech.

 

[Marty62]

Logitech MX1000 or MX5000 ?
Don't know if they are still made but I have 2 x as backup.

Great mouse, loads of functions, wireless .... all good

M.

 

[Fishrrman]

Here's another vote for Logitech...

 

[fhall1]

We have two early-2008 Intel iMacs, and love everything about them but the native mouse, which is as delicate as a soap bubble. Eventually, they stop scrolling. Clean them with alcohol and cue tips, or let them sit for a spell, and they may work again, briefly. The sorriest job Apple has done must be with these devices.

We don't really want to spend a lot on replacement strategies; most of our time is iPhone time; after that, iPad. But is there a workable solution under $65?

Google cleaning Apple mighty mouse (I think that's what those were called)...if you turn it upside down and run the scroll button all over a clean sheet of paper that will supposedly bring them back to life for quite a while. Also, don't eat Cheetos while you're using the mouse.

 

[spaz8]

I've had the same issues.

I've had a Razer Naga 2014 for a month and love it. I think since early December 2013 Razer fixed their Synapse 2.0 software ppl on mac were complaining about. I have had no issues, all functions work perfectly since I got it. There have been at least 2 updates since. 1.20 is the latest I think for better Maverick compatibility. I am on 10.6.8 until apple decides to ship me my nMP.

My only complaint would be I wish the mouse was heavier, or that was my initial reaction, being used to a Blue tooth mighty mouse with 2 AA batteries in it. But I am used to the weight now, just took a couple days.

So I would look at any of the razer products.