Well there's the rumor about a Bluetooth wireless keyboard and mouse being introduced at MWSF. It sure would be nice if Apple added an extra button and scroll wheel, but somehow I doubt they will.
I don't understand why they are so stubborn on this. A single button mouse isn't any easier to use...I think it's actually harder because you need to remember more keyboard/mouse combos, and use two hands instead of one.
If the new wireless mouse had two buttons w/scroll wheel, I'd even buy one, and I already have a mouse that I'm happy with. Apple makes such cool mice, but as long as they're single button I have no use for them.
I would love it if Apple made one with 3 buttons actually but don't hold your breath. They have said before that a 1 button mouse is easier for the av user and keeps with the whole simplistic thing Apple is know for.
although we have all heard stories of apple playing around with multi-button mice, I don't think they will ever introduce one unless they can get it to work well with users (user-friendly?) so many windows users don't understand how to really use a two button mouse. With apple's new os they might be able to pull off a multi button mouse for the less computer savvy with a little new tech and design which i'm sure apple must have at their disposal.
<strong>I would love to see an optical 2 button mouse with wheel.</strong><hr></blockquote>
If I had to pick, I would choose the scrolling wheel over a second mouse button. I don't think there's anything unintuitive about a scrolling wheel. I would kill for an Apple optical mouse with wheel.
J.D. makes a good point that a single button mouse with keystrokes with the other hand is more difficult to use than a two button mouse.
IMHO, wireless is a joke (for now). There's too much lag in the signal, especially when there's a sleep mode to conserve battery life.
Gonzo: Where did you get the story about Jobs wanting a 3 button mouse on the original Mac? Sounds more like a piece of urban lore or fiction to me.
This isn't quite what you are talking about but I think you will be quite interested to see this new mouse <a href="http://www.lindy.com"; target="_blank">which was released by LINDY</a> just over a month ago.
As you can see, the mouse right and left clicks by way of a rocker. It also has a scroll wheel which, I believe, has a third button as well. It's optical and quite an attractive design to boot.
I'm not too sure how much I would like the rocker concept in action: I think I might get a tired wrist quite quickly. But it certainly allows for a contoured/sculpted design that you can imagine Apple having designed or at least dreamt up in their workshops.
This isn't quite what you are talking about but I think you will be quite interested to see this new mouse <a href="http://www.lindy.com"; target="_blank">which was released by LINDY</a> just over a month ago.
As you can see, the mouse right and left clicks by way of a rocker. It also has a scroll wheel which, I believe, has a third button as well. It's optical and quite an attractive design to boot.
I just ordered a LINDY mouse. Lindy is in the UK. I live in the USA, and I wonder if they will ship from the UK. The website is a bit confusing as far as shipping restrictions are concerned...
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I don't understand why they are so stubborn on this. A single button mouse isn't any easier to use...I think it's actually harder because you need to remember more keyboard/mouse combos, and use two hands instead of one.
If the new wireless mouse had two buttons w/scroll wheel, I'd even buy one, and I already have a mouse that I'm happy with. Apple makes such cool mice, but as long as they're single button I have no use for them.
Up/down - scroll up/down
left/right - left/right click
The odd thing is, Steve Jobs insisted on having a 3-button mouse on the first Mac.
It was vetoed by the HI team.
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The odd thing is, Steve Jobs insisted on having a 3-button mouse on the first Mac.
It was vetoed by the HI team.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Really? I didn't know that.
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The odd thing is, Steve Jobs insisted on having a 3-button mouse on the first Mac.
It was vetoed by the HI team.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Truly? I wonder what the original Mac could have used three buttons forr... no contextual menus, no secondary fire triggers...
<strong>I would love to see an optical 2 button mouse with wheel.</strong><hr></blockquote>
If I had to pick, I would choose the scrolling wheel over a second mouse button. I don't think there's anything unintuitive about a scrolling wheel. I would kill for an Apple optical mouse with wheel.
J.D. makes a good point that a single button mouse with keystrokes with the other hand is more difficult to use than a two button mouse.
IMHO, wireless is a joke (for now). There's too much lag in the signal, especially when there's a sleep mode to conserve battery life.
Gonzo: Where did you get the story about Jobs wanting a 3 button mouse on the original Mac? Sounds more like a piece of urban lore or fiction to me.
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<strong>no, what I want is the original rumor concept apple pro mouse. The one that "pivots" in all directions depending on how you twist your wrist.
Up/down - scroll up/down
left/right - left/right click</strong><hr></blockquote>
This isn't quite what you are talking about but I think you will be quite interested to see this new mouse <a href="http://www.lindy.com"; target="_blank">which was released by LINDY</a> just over a month ago.
As you can see, the mouse right and left clicks by way of a rocker. It also has a scroll wheel which, I believe, has a third button as well. It's optical and quite an attractive design to boot.
I'm not too sure how much I would like the rocker concept in action: I think I might get a tired wrist quite quickly. But it certainly allows for a contoured/sculpted design that you can imagine Apple having designed or at least dreamt up in their workshops.
I wish it was black and clear like the pro mouse though, I really like the Pro mouse design
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This isn't quite what you are talking about but I think you will be quite interested to see this new mouse <a href="http://www.lindy.com"; target="_blank">which was released by LINDY</a> just over a month ago.
As you can see, the mouse right and left clicks by way of a rocker. It also has a scroll wheel which, I believe, has a third button as well. It's optical and quite an attractive design to boot.
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That would look sweet with my iBook
<strong>Wow, that mousse is pretty cool looking.</strong><hr></blockquote>
mmmmmmmmm.... mousse
<strong>no, what I want is the original rumor concept apple pro mouse. The one that "pivots" in all directions depending on how you twist your wrist.
Up/down - scroll up/down
left/right - left/right click</strong><hr></blockquote>
Ah the wrist cramp nightmares that would cause.
Anyone have a Lindy?
What do you think?