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Why does the Mighty Mouse suck so much?

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mroseneo

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Oct 17, 2007
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I have the Wireless Mighty Mouse, and I have been using it for a while now.

I just hate how I have to clean it all the time. I don't know if my hands are extremely dirty or what, but I am sick and tired of cleaning this thing. I am going to go outside and smash it tomorrow. For $60 i shouldn't have to clean my mouse, it should get up and clean my house for me.

Anyone feel like me?

Any suggestions for a new mouse? I want a cheap bluetooth one with a scroll wheel that WORKS!
 
mroseneo said:
I have the Wireless Mighty Mouse, and I have been using it for a while now.

I just hate how I have to clean it all the time. I don't know if my hands are extremely dirty or what, but I am sick and tired of cleaning this thing. I am going to go outside and smash it tomorrow. For $60 i shouldn't have to clean my mouse, it should get up and clean my house for me.

Anyone feel like me?

Any suggestions for a new mouse? I want a cheap bluetooth one with a scroll wheel that WORKS!
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Can't go wrong with anything from Logitech. They have some cheap solutions that work, IMO, way better than the MM.

SCR
 
Rub the trackball hard.

Remember: The mouse is mightier than logitech, or Mikkisoft
 
That is the thing, I have to rub the scroll ball and clean it all the time. I just tried cleaning it for about a half an hour, but it still won't work. I think the time/money cost for this thing is too high if you have to clean it too.

For $60 this mouse needs to go do MY laundry, not the other way around.
 
I've been using a Mighty Mouse with my new iMac and not had one issue with it (I used to use a Wacom tablet with pen instead of a normal mouse)

Maybe you're just a bit dirty? or overly obsessed with cleanliness, OCD anyone?? :rolleyes:
 
Aside from it's shape and lack of buttons, it's an average mouse with above average scrolling capabilities. That being said, I'll never go back to it after upgrading to a Wireless Logitech MX Revolution, even though I think my Revolution may be slightly broken.

And you can keep your MM clean by washing your hands now and then. :D
 
I think I see your problem: Apparently, you haven't learned to satisfactorily customize your mouse in "Preferences." For example, I have my wireless mouse doing my laundry as I type this message. Add a simple right-click, and it's folding my undies.

Although I wouldn't mind a software upgrade that includes a programmable death-ray function.
 
mroseneo said:
I have the Wireless Mighty Mouse, and I have been using it for a while now.

I just hate how I have to clean it all the time. I don't know if my hands are extremely dirty or what, but I am sick and tired of cleaning this thing. I am going to go outside and smash it tomorrow. For $60 i shouldn't have to clean my mouse, it should get up and clean my house for me.

Anyone feel like me?

Any suggestions for a new mouse? I want a cheap bluetooth one with a scroll wheel that WORKS!
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I got my MM in September when I got my iMac; I have had to clean it once. I spray iKlean on a rag and run the roller over it. Nothing more. Simple.
 
I didn't care for the Mighty Mouse at first but it has grown on me and I really like it now. I too was a bit confused by the terminology used for the "secondary" button but once that point was clear, it has done all that I need of it. I do use that black cloth every few days so hopefully that will keep the track ball relatively debris free.
 
Get the MX Revolution.

Bluetooth is coming soon, but they have a Wireless one now if you can't wait.

Tracer
 
i just use screen wipes to clean mine. works great, just don't get the scroll wheel to wet... that tends to slow it down for a few seconds.
 
I would have to say the OP needs to wash his hands more often, I have had the MM since last August and I clean it with a damp cloth only because I want to, it never clogs or gets dirty and the scroll wheel is always smooth.
 
HLdan said:
I would have to say the OP needs to wash his hands more often, I have had the MM since last August and I clean it with a damp cloth only because I want to, it never clogs or gets dirty and the scroll wheel is always smooth.
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Excellent advice... keeping clean is easier then getting clean where the MM is concerned.:apple::cool:
 
pastrychef said:
I love my Mighty Mice. When the ball needs cleaning, I open it up and clean it.
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Cleaning mine is the arduous task of turning it upside down, blowing it with air, and rotating the ball. Solves any scrolling problems. Best mouse EVER.
 
i bought a wirless mighty mouse last year and i have had no issues with it all, its been fanatasic. It does get a little dirty but not much, a quick clean once a month and its good as new.

Oh, and my boss says i have OCD!
 
I have no problems with my Mighty Mouse, but I do have two Logitech V270 Bluetooth mice and I love them. Has been superseded by the V470, which should be equally good or better. :cool:
 
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