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Phr3sh
Sep 6th, 2007, 03:42 PM
I just got a new Macbook and im wondering what the best wireless mouse would be for it.

So far ive looked into

Apple's Mighty Mouse - The reviews are really hit and miss with this one and there are many complaints of it breaking after a short while so it makes me weary
http://www.apple.com/mightymouse/

Logitech's V270 - Apparently has a lag problem when coming back from sleep mode and even though it supports macs it has no drivers for OSX which is annoying because you cant adjust settings
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/mice/devices/174&cl=ca,en

Both of them are Bluetooth which i thought was a good feature since you dont have to use a dongle. Im leaning towards the Logitech since i like the brand name and i can also pick a refurbished one up for around $20

If anyone has had any other experience with a good wireless mouse or has any recommendations it would be much appreciated!

Thanks!

soulflare
Sep 6th, 2007, 07:00 PM
I've been using a Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 8000 with my Macbook Pro (running both OSX and XP) for several months without any problems.

zoob
Sep 6th, 2007, 07:59 PM
I've got that Logitech mouse.

It takes a few seconds for the Macbook to pick it up after its been still for a while. The lack of software for it isn't of much concern since I use the buttons as default. The only thing I miss is the lack of forward/back buttons.

I think I purchased mine for around $29 new. I can't recall ever changing the batteries (in around 6 months), but I primarily use the touchpad.

kronos288
Sep 6th, 2007, 11:42 PM
ill have to say....the mx1000. I use it to edit video, and everything else and it works flawlessly.

int
Sep 7th, 2007, 12:08 AM
I use a Logitech VX Revolution w/ my Macbook, works great
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/mice/devices/3271&cl=ca,en

Or with an even smaller USB dongle, there's the Nano
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/mice/devices/3271&cl=ca,en

powz
Sep 9th, 2007, 12:41 AM
I use a Logitech VX Revolution w/ my Macbook, works great

How do you find regular (non-hyper) scrolling in OS X? I returned my VX Rev because I found the regular scrolling incredibly slow even after changing the scroll speed in System Preferences.

Gee
Sep 9th, 2007, 01:29 AM
I have a brand new VX Revolution that I am not using. Still in the blister pack. If you are interested, I will sell it.

int
Sep 10th, 2007, 10:53 AM
How do you find regular (non-hyper) scrolling in OS X? I returned my VX Rev because I found the regular scrolling incredibly slow even after changing the scroll speed in System Preferences.

You're right, it is very slow, even after using Logitech's LCC software to try to adjust it.

But I just installed software called Steermouse (http://plentycom.jp/en/steermouse/), and it does a great job w/ the scroll speed.