Apple Mighty Mouse Wireless Kit
by Apple Computer
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Manufacturer: Apple ComputerModel: MB111LL/A
Color: White
Product features:
- Laser technology delivers 20 times the performance of standard optical tracking
- Pre-programmed side button launches Dashboard
- Miniature sensors detect even the slightest movement
- Top-shell design matches other Apple products
- Bluetooth technology and Touch-sensitive technology
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Apple Mighty Mouse Wireless Kit
Customer Review: Good idea, bad implementation
Summary: 3 Stars
I'm using my 2nd Mighty Mouse, having just returned the last one to Apple. This one is having issues as well.
First off, I need to commend Apple for their service. There's an Apple Store pretty nearby (10 min. drive), and they've always accepted or replaced any defective items no questions asked (provided that its within the warranty period and a reasonable request).
I used my $100 Apple iPhone credit for early adopters to purchase an Aluminum Bluetooth Keyboard (love it) and a Wireless Mighty Mouse, to replace my previous Bluetooth Apple keyboard and a Microsoft USB mouse. I wanted a mouse that I didn't need to constantly plug into my laptop, and because of Cover Flow and Logic Studio, I thought having a 360 degree scroll ball would be a blessing.
The scroll ball is an ingenious idea, theoretically, but it doesn't really work like its supposed to.
My first Mighty Mouse would scroll up, down, and right, without any real pressure on the scroll ball, but not left. It's very annoying to scroll willy nilly around a project, web page, or Finder, and find yourself stuck going back. My scroll ball is supposed to work with a light touch, which it did on 3 directions. Just any movement in a direction, without pressure, would scroll. The 4th direction, however, required me to use the tip of my finger, as opposed to the side or inside (towards my palm).
My second Mighty Mouse barely registers "up", which is more vital than the broken "left" of my previous MM. I've also noticed that diagonal scroll movements are choppy, but I'm not sure if that's OSX forcing me to stay within columns or the mouse itself.
On top of that, the mouse isn't very accurate. Photoshop editing and Ableton Live warping became a bit of a chore, as the mouse will skip that little millimeter here and there. I had thought right-clicking would be a bit difficult with this mouse, but I've gotten used to lifting up my index finger for the right-click to register for the most part.
To sum this all up, here's a list of pros and cons:
PROS:
- Great battery life. Use of 1 or 2 batteries is a unique concept.
- Portable
- Bluetooth (no need for USB receivers or cables)
- Looks nice
- For Right or Left handers alike
- Scroll ball is nice (theoretically)
- Apple service
Neutral:
- Squeeze button (pretty hard to squeeze, but sort of useful)
- Ergonomics (not the most comfortable, but not bad)
Cons:
- So far, 2/2 for defective scroll balls
- Tracking not great
- Wish there was a back/forward button (for web page navigation)
- Clicking gets a bit tricky (left click, middle click, right click are all touch sensitive, as opposed to physical button-sensitive)
I'll be sending this unit back for a 3rd try, and if that doesn't work, I'll probably check out some of the Logitech wireless mice or go back to a wired mouse. If I still seriously gamed I would probably not use this mouse.
Description of Apple Mighty Mouse Wireless Kit
The Mighty Mouse's tracking engine is based on powerful laser technology that delivers 20 times the performance of standard optical tracking, giving you more accuracy and responsiveness on more surfaces. It works just as well on your office desk as it does on a table at your favorite coffee spot without a mousepad. The Might Mouse combines the capability of a multibutton mouse with Apple's signature top-shell design for both form and function. Mighty Mouse's Scroll Ball features miniature sensors that allow you to manipulate what appears on your screen merely by moving your finger. The 360-degrees scrolling perfectly positions to roll smoothly under just one finger. Touch-sensitive technology under Mighty Mouse's seamless top shell detect where you're clicking, transforming your sleek, one-button mouse into a two-button wonder. Pan images in iPhoto, view timelines in iMovie HD and Final Cut Pro, traverse bars in GarageBand and Logic Pro while sipping your morning cup of coffee or typing. Pre-programmed to launch Dashboard, Mighty Mouse's side buttons show you all your open windows in Expose with a squeeze. Mac OS X gives you the capability to choose any application from the intuitive System Preference pane.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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