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boy8cookie
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Nov 26, 2008, 12:46 AM
 
I'm looking to buy a mouse, but I'm not sure if one exists that fits my needs. Basically what I want is a mouse with a d-pad under the thumb. If the d-pad was more of an analog stick, that'd be fine as well (actually preferred). It can be wired or wireless. It needs to have left & right clicks, as well as a clickable scroll wheel. It should be programmable, and, of course, mac compatible.

If anyone has seen or owns something like this, please let me know so I can find it! Thanks for your time.
     
Ted L. Nancy
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Nov 26, 2008, 04:21 PM
 
I'm curious.. why do you want a d-pad and why does it need to be under the thumb?

I've seen a mouse with a d-pad before, but not one where the d-pad is under the thumb.
10.7.1 on Mac Pro 8x2.8
     
boy8cookie  (op)
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Nov 26, 2008, 06:02 PM
 
I want to be able to click, scroll, right click, and move using the D-Pad, all simultaneously. In my search for this elusive piece of hardware, I've come across one mouse that had an actual D-Pad on it, however, it replaced the scroll-wheel and that won't work for me.

Refer to a video game console controller, the D-Pads are under thumb, allowing you to pull triggers and push buttons with your other fingers. This is basically what I want to be able to do with my mouse.
     
   
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