Apple Mighty Mouse Wireless Kit by Apple Computer
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Digital camera reviews of Apple Mighty Mouse Wireless Kit
Digital camera Review: Excellent product
Summary: 5 Stars
I have to say that I love this product!!!
I have been a long time PC user and recently changed to mac. I was bored at all people loving to swtich, but I think I understand now.
The wireless mouse works perfectly, took me less than a minute to setup, it feels amazing on your hand, you could even use it not touching your desk.
The scroll is also very usefull when panning documents or websites.
Nothing else to say about this product.
I love It!!!
Digital camera Review: Expensive but the track ball could have been designed better
Summary: 2 Stars
It took me a while to order this mouse since I love Logitech mice. At $70, the price is quite steep. I took a dive and bought it; after 8 months or so, the track ball stopped working :( I am going back to Logitech.Digital camera Review: Form Mostly Over Function?
Summary: 3 Stars
Like others, I recently purchased a 2.5GHz MacBook Pro after being away from the Mac world for a few years. I wanted something that matched the MacBook in function and in form. Unfortunately, I only got three-fourths of what I wanted.
Out of fairness, I'll note the good first.
The Mighty Mouse looks like every other Apple design--minimalist, yet refined. From the top, it could double as a bar of soap due to its milky white oval design. The side buttons sit nearly flush and unnoticeable, and the scrolling ball is neatly recessed. The smooth bottom slides easily on a mouse pad or wooden desk surface. And, because mine is new, the scrolling ball operates flawlessly (though I am wary of dirt--but hoping that the alcohol cleaning cures it). Bluetooth connectivity is perfect--though, from what I've experienced in the short time I've had the MacBook, Apple focuses on simplicity and making things "work." Connectivity, then, is no different. Essentially, it looks good, and for a casual use, is perfect. In other words, 2/2.
That being said, I expect a little more out of Apple.
As others have noted, if you have your pointer finger on the left of the mouse, it is difficult to register a right click (due to the collapsing nature of the click mechanism). To have a flawless right click, you need to life your pointer finger. Of course, left-clicking works well.
The left and right side buttons, which apparently match your thumb and ring fingers, are quite difficult to operate. In the process of squeezing in my thumb, for example, I can't help but compress the mouse itself, which results in a left click. The right side is even more difficult and usually requires the a bit more manipulative force. I'm not sure if Apple made the buttons too stiff or if I am doing something wrong--but, a mouse being a mouse, I cannot imagine that I am making an error in use. Hence, 1/2--for a total of 3/4 of the way there.
All that being said, I hope that over time two things happen: (1) I get used to it and the mechanisms "break in," and (2) that Apple tweaks the design to allow easier operation of the side buttons and right click. While it's "close" to what I expect from Apple, it's not "close enough." I would buy it again, however, because I wanted something Apple, and that's exactly what I received.
Digital camera Review: Form and Function are Symbiotic
Summary: 4 Stars
I really like my mighty mouse. By far the best syncing bluetooth device I used with my Mac. The side squeeze buttons are really nice to have if you want to quickly access your dock or open your address book. I have had mine for about a year now, and my only complaint is sometimes the trackball acts like it has something caught in it, and will not want to scroll down. Shake it a little bit and it seems to work. Also, batteries last around 6-7 months.Digital camera Review: Form over Function
Summary: 2 Stars
This is the worst mouse I have ever owned, and the most expensive one. Right-clicking is absolute frustration. Tracking is slow and not particularly precise. Does not work very well at all on the couch.
The scroll wheel, on the other hand, is quite nice and quite comfortable. Center-clicking is excellent.
Opening the battery cover is not smooth or easy. The on-off button is lame.
Bought this mouse because it's bluetooth, and my Macbook only has 2 usb ports. Still looking for the perfect bluetooth mouse (hopefully cheaper).