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Best MBP Mouse?
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Mar 6, 2006, 04:40 PM
 
Looking to get a mouse for design work and gaming on my new MBP, 4 (or higher) buttons + wheel. Looking for one that looks great with a MBP, BT or wired doesn't matter to me. Any one seen one in there travels?
     
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Mar 6, 2006, 05:39 PM
 
I have a Logitech MX1000 that I think's great. Looks good, too.
     
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Mar 6, 2006, 05:40 PM
 
Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000

Good weight, comfortable to hold, super accurate, 5 buttons + awesome scroll.

Best mouse ever.

     
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Mar 6, 2006, 05:57 PM
 
mx 1000 for when youre running a pseudo desktop setup. mx 900 for on the go OR if youre running a pseudo desktop setup.
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Mar 6, 2006, 06:56 PM
 
I picked up this one, seems to work fine for me.

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL...lm=TG173LL%2FA
     
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Mar 7, 2006, 06:11 AM
 
RAZER Pro v 1.6
     
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Mar 7, 2006, 07:48 AM
 
I've been using Apple's mighty mouse on my PB, but then I'm no gamer.
     
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Mar 7, 2006, 11:45 AM
 
Originally Posted by iREZ
mx 1000 for when youre running a pseudo desktop setup. mx 900 for on the go OR if youre running a pseudo desktop setup.
MX900 is Bluetooth, right? I noticed Logitech doesn't list it on their site anymore. Searching provides a link, but it's dead. I wonder if they're getting away from stand-alone bluetooth mice.

In any case, I'm interested in the MX900 so that I can have a solid mouse on the go (size isn't an issue-- I sometimes lug my MX510 around currently but I'd like to do without the clutter of wires).

Can you vouch for this mouse in OS X? I'm considering picking one up and was just concerned about the fact that logitech doesn't list it, it's a couple years old, etc. I don't want Apple's bluetooth mouse as I know people who have them and have had issues with them.
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Mar 7, 2006, 01:24 PM
 
know what...i just realized that youre speaking of your macbook pro...with that said, the mouse will/should work fine, but i know for a fact that the software that comes with the mouse will not (i own an mx duo setup, and the software is no longer good on my intel imac). im almost 99% certain that your macbook pro will recognize the mouse and you'll be able to set up your expose buttons and have a left and right click along with the scroll wheel..but as of now, you wont be able to customize the actions of any button on the mouse, other than expose and dashboard as mentioned before.

edit...take a look here, lil dated but a good review none the less.http://www.barefeats.com/mouse3.html
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Mar 7, 2006, 01:39 PM
 
Honestly I have never liked Logitech's software-- never installed it for my MX510. As long as games recognized all the buttons I was fine with it. Being able to tie a couple buttons to expose would be awesome-- wish I had that on my Mac at work. But as far as the bluetooth side of things go-- no connectivity issues? In other words, is it at all glitchy? Or should the fact that it's wireless be transparent?

Edit: thanks for the link to the review-- I'll check it out.
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Mar 7, 2006, 01:58 PM
 
Kensington.

Software is awesome.
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Mar 7, 2006, 06:22 PM
 
I just bought the Logitech V270 (Bluetooth). Pairing was easy. Wake up is perfect everytime. At 1000 DPI, it tracks very well. Many of the mouse are ultra tiny and, IMHO, not designed for humans. This is slightly smaller than a regular mouse, has the classic 2 button plus scroll/button, and slightly heavier due to the batteries. No software install required.

No info re battery life, yet, as I've only had it about 2 weeks. Only complaint (minor) is that the Bluetooth preference panel won't show the current battery condition...hmmmm...not sure whether to call Apple or Logitech.

Anyway, I really enjoy it's simplicity and ease of use/pairing.
     
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Mar 7, 2006, 07:31 PM
 
If you're going to use a Logitech mouse, I'd suggest USB Overdrive X over their software.
     
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Mar 7, 2006, 09:48 PM
 
I use a mighty mouse at home (not recommended for anything), and on the go I use the apple wireless BT mouse. I would recommend the logitech MX1000, I use it on my desktop.
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