[samk64]

I just bought an iBook, which is a lot of fun! I really like the os. I use the computer but it's a pain web surfing with a trackpad.. so I bought the ecomouse. There are a few reasons I picked the ecomouse...

1. Nice price ($20 msrp I think)
2. Has 800 & 1600 dpi
3. Um.. nice aesthetics, lol
4. The only reservation I had was that I couldn't find many reviews about it

What it's like:
-Has gray rubber grips on the sides.
-Small button in the middle lights up when you press it (activates 1600 dpi)
-It's surface is like shiny plastic

Well it's nice, except I didn't realize it was so small, so my hand doesn't rest on it like normal sized mouses. This makes it good for portable use.
After I adjusted the sensitivity (using the cd software) I got used to using it.


--Pictures--
When you press the small button it lights up blue and puts the mouse into 1600 dpi. I don't really use this, but it looks neat. This is one of the reasons I bought the mouse. It turned out 1600 dpi is not for me because I only surf the web, so it's too sensitive for me.
[removed oversize image --tooki]

Comparison between a normal sized mouse and the ecomouse
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...u/DSC00314.jpg

See, it's a little small! Kind of small but it's cute. I'm not uncomfortable using/holding it though. It can fit in a small pouch to carry around.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...u/DSC00316.jpg

It has a good cord length.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...u/DSC00308.jpg

This is how the ecomouse fits into my general setup.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...u/DSC00317.jpg


I bought it for about $24 w/ shipping. I just thought I'd share my thoughts since there is no mention of this mouse. Maybe you'd be interested if you need a laptop mouse.

[one sick puppy]

I just found your post doing a search for Ecomouse in Google.

Your review is much appreciated. I guess the Macally photo of the mouse being used has an infant for a model because the mouse looks almost average size relative to the model's hand.



Anyhoo, it's too small for me, too. I just bought a Logitech Cordless Mini Optical Mouse and here's my comments:



Pros:
- only takes 1 AA battery
- has auto-shut off when idle
- clicking and scrolling is relatively quiet compared to other mice (good for students in class)
- side scrolling (though, doesn't work by default in Windows, and w/o logitech control center working, proly can't get it to work in OS X)
- USB receiver is small and narrow; iBook users will appreciate this when using other USB devices
- has a battery-low indicator light
- relatively inexpensive ($39.99 CAD) in comparison to other Logitech wireless notebook mice, and other companies
- receiver attaches to mouse and turns it off

cons
- dam Logitech Control Center doesn't detect the mouse, nor my other logitech USB optical mouse, so I can't adjust tracking to PC style linear tracking (after 1 year of use, Mac acceleration curve is still frustrating)
- optical sensor is not centered on mouse, this makes it awkward to use the mouse if you move mice with your fingers as much as your wrist and arm
- received doesn't fasten to mouse as securely as it could, likely to loosen over time with wear

neutral comments:
- sensitivity is high. this is prolly a good thing, but might take some getting used to
- it's small, not mini, but significantly smaller than standard mice

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/pr...ONTENTID=10522

Personally, I don't like it and I'm not going to use it. The search continues for the ideal wireless notebook mouse.