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trumptman
05-02-2004, 11:27 AM
At least it looks like it (http://www.pcclub.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=A5014530#)

To my not so trained eye, this mouse looks like if Apple were to actually use the same molds and create a two button mouse with scroll wheel. I might have to pick one up. What do you think?

Nick
Wrong Robot
05-02-2004, 11:33 AM
Apple won't ever do it. But here's a more apple-like one.(click image for link)
http://www.macmice.com/images/mouse_480_1.jpg (http://www.macmice.com/themouse.html)

it also comes in aluminum :D
trumptman
05-02-2004, 01:15 PM
Originally posted by Wrong Robot
Apple won't ever do it. But here's a more apple-like one.(click image for link)
http://www.macmice.com/images/mouse_480_1.jpg (http://www.macmice.com/themouse.html)

it also comes in aluminum :D

Well for $10, mine was close. Yours is close not only in appearance but in Apple pricing as well.;)

Nick
johnq
05-02-2004, 01:32 PM
Edit: Nevermind.

Damn, mice are cheap now.
tonton
05-02-2004, 01:42 PM
I've seen these kinds of mice (I live in Hong Kong where we get all the latest peripheral gadgets for PC before they get them in the US) and they do not look anywhere near as good as Apple's mice. Looks more like thin plastic over mechanical innards, without the solidity of Apple's beautifully designed Pro Mice. I've never seen a single clear mouse that didn't look cheap, except for the Pro Mouse.
Brad
05-02-2004, 01:43 PM
You guys should know that the MacMice operator (seller of the item Wrong Robot posted) has a long-running reputation as a scam artist, taking existing products, marking up prices, and illegally claiming they're his own.

He also has a criminal record and served at least five years in federal prison for fraud and tax evasion.

http://www.macintouch.com/mactable.html

Please do NOT support this guy. He is a stain on the Mac community.
johnq
05-02-2004, 02:05 PM
Ditto what Brad said.

Also that mouse has a seam where your thumb and index finger will likely rest. Over time it will leave indentations and even inflame your fingertips. I had a Contour mouse that did that - I haven't used the mouse shown however. Whatever mouse you get, seams should not be where your fingers rest.