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Apple
« on: 2 August 2005, 16:07 »
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Re: Apple
« Reply #1 on: 2 August 2005, 16:19 »
Finally, two mouse buttons.

Although it will confuse the user of course :p

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Re: Apple
« Reply #2 on: 2 August 2005, 17:24 »
i would only ever consider getting it for my powerbook if they had a bluetooth edition (really looking for a good two-button bluetooth mouse so i don't need to use up one of my two usb-ports for a mouse) and if it wasn't absurdly expensive


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Re: Apple
« Reply #3 on: 2 August 2005, 18:50 »
Hmm, wonder how this would feel for gaming.  Are these in stock yet at the Apple store?  I need to try one in person.

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Re: Apple
« Reply #4 on: 3 August 2005, 03:50 »
I want one.

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Re: Apple
« Reply #5 on: 3 August 2005, 04:26 »
I tried one at the Apple store today and it's pretty cool.  The scroll wheel seemed very sensitive, but I think you can probably adjust that.  There's literally no physical indication of any buttons, and right clicking only works if you use your middle finger.  The reason I quit using the original Apple mouse was because it didn't work well for first-person shooters; the Mighty Mouse is similarly handicapped for FPS gaming.

I'll stick with my Logitech dual-optical.

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Re: Apple
« Reply #6 on: 3 August 2005, 06:38 »
I dont play games and I already use my middle finger to right click. Im going to order one tomorrow :)

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Re: Apple
« Reply #7 on: 3 August 2005, 07:08 »
Yeah, it's a cool product, just not for me.  The ability to scroll horizontally is definitely a step forward.

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Re: Apple
« Reply #8 on: 4 August 2005, 12:12 »
i like it! :D
 

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Re: Apple
« Reply #9 on: 4 August 2005, 16:43 »
that thing is awesome, but they should have an option for a regular left click button for FPS games
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Re: Apple
« Reply #10 on: 4 August 2005, 17:27 »
anything is better than the iMac iPuck
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Re: Apple
« Reply #11 on: 4 August 2005, 17:33 »
i had to use one of those in school, it was painful
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Re: Apple
« Reply #12 on: 4 August 2005, 17:55 »
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i had to use one of those in school, it was painful


yes! bad ergonomics, very bad. my fingers would curl over the top of the mouse and they would cramp up.
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Re: Apple
« Reply #13 on: 4 August 2005, 18:00 »
i had to keep my fingers in a demented arch type thing, The whole mouse fit inside my palm.
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Re: Apple
« Reply #14 on: 4 August 2005, 19:49 »
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anything is better than the iMac iPuck

They haven't sold those for years....
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