Apple Introduces Mighty Mouse (Finally, a multi-button mouse from Apple!)

Apple Computer, Inc. ^ | August 2, 2005

[Dont Mention the War]

[Dont Mention the War]

ping

[newzjunkey]

One more nail in the coffin of the traditional Macintosh.

[Andy from Beaverton]

I've always replaced my single button mouse on my Macs with a double.

[6SJ7]

A multi-button mac mouse, human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together - mass hysteria!

[antiRepublicrat]

Hell Freezes Over, Part II

However, that's one nice mouse design. My only worry is the lack of tactile feedback on the buttons. And no cordless?

[avg_freeper]

I always purchase Microsoft mice for my Macs.

They seem to make the best mouse and Macally's iceKEY is the best keyboard.

[day10]

[Rodney King]

Not sure I like the right thumb button. If it is too sensitive, one will accidentaly click it a lot. Certainly that is the case one is playing any sort of action game with it.

[kharaku]

This mouse kicks but. I love it. (Plus you can buy it for PCs if you like as well)

[Ksnavely]

Ingenious scroll wheel??? What is so ingenious about that? I have had my Logitech MX 1000 for quite awhile now and it has 4 way scroll functionality. Article should be rewritten, Mac mouse function enters the 21st century 5 years late.

[stylin19a]

Anyboedy think Apple will get sued for using "Mighty Mouse" ?

[dfwgator]

"Here I come to save the day."

[OXENinFLA]

Settle down Peter or Gozer will get you...

[steveegg]

It's a shame Apple waited this long to bring out a multi-button mouse. Damn, but she's a beaut. I especially like the idea of a Scroll Ball (whether I'd like it in practice remains to be seen).

For you PC types out there, it's also compatible with Windows 2000/XP (and I presume 2003 Server).

[savedbygrace]

If there's no function you really need it for, just set it to do nothing. You can do that with this mouse, can't you?

The problem I have with it is that, at $49 retail, Apple is way too proud of it. I can buy a number of two or four button mice with scroll wheel, for around $30.

I usually use a Microsoft Intellimouse Optical. USB plugs and plays nice.

[minus_273]

they have permission from viacom.. its in little print at the bottom of the mighy mouse page. now what i really want is the hear the "here i come to save the day" song in the ads

[Politicalities]

Yet another example of Apple's penchant for style over substance. The mouse is lozenge-shaped, which looks nice and pretty, but ain't exactly ergonomic. The scroll wheel appears to be located near the front, horizontally centered, where the index finger will have to stretch awkwardly to use it. I'll reserve final judgement until I've tried it, but so far I'm inclined to give it a thumbs-down.

Of course, I may be biased. I switched to a good ergonomic trackball several years ago and never looked back.

[Rodney King]

If there's no function you really need it for, just set it to do nothing. You can do that with this mouse, can't you?

Yeah, but then it's a one button mouse. Let's face it, just for the sake of being different, Apple has been pushing the stupid one button mouse for years. I couldn't live without my right click in excel and word.

[stylin19a]

I love Freepers...they miss nothing. thanx....