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looking for a new mouse for my future iMac
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Rab Mush
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Jul 30, 2008, 03:23 AM
 
so I sold the macbook and am now on my way to a new iMac. Since I haven't had anything other than laptops in my house for a few years, I'm a little out of the loop when it comes to good mice. I want something with a few buttons (aside from the usual left/right click and scroll wheel) on it that I will be able to customize to do different things. maybe application switching/expose/whatever. Another important part of what I want would definitely be how comfy the mice feels in my hand, and to a lesser degree I want something wireless. I was looking around on cnet for something, but they didn't have much info on how well I can customize what buttons on the mice they review., so I'm hoping you guys might know something they don't.

All help appreciated. Thanks
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Jul 30, 2008, 10:03 AM
 
The Mighty Mouse that comes with the iMac has four button-equivalents that are somewhat customizable.
     
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Jul 30, 2008, 10:15 AM
 
the logitech mx revolution is a great wireless mouse
     
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Jul 30, 2008, 10:35 AM
 
I went to a local Mac shop and had a look at various mice. I ended up picking the mighty mouse, even though I wanted to buy something else. But all those Logitech mice & co. were looking like they had some sort of disease: lots of buttons and bumps, etc.
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Jul 30, 2008, 12:42 PM
 
Originally Posted by ballison View Post
the logitech mx revolution is a great wireless mouse
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Jul 30, 2008, 12:48 PM
 


Logitech optical Trackman. Better than your usual trackball since it's more ergonomic. I use them at work and at home.

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Jul 30, 2008, 01:28 PM
 
The wireless Mighty Mouse was the top choice on my list, but ultimately I ended up with the Rocketfish Bluetooth mouse which has all the same functions as the Mighty Mouse except it doesn't have the side buttons, and has a lower price tag. No installation is required either, just turn it on and it automatically pairs with your Mac because it is designed for use with Macs.
     
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Jul 30, 2008, 01:55 PM
 
Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000... best wired mouse EVER.

For wireless, the 8000 looks pretty good.
     
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Jul 30, 2008, 02:51 PM
 
Just make sure you get a Logitech and you'll be fine.
     
   
 
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