Best/Favorite Mouse
I generally prefer my single button mouse even though I'm a power user. But for certain tasks and gaming I need a 3-button mouse. I searched through the archives and didn't easily find a thread about this, so I'm starting one now.
What mice have you tried, what mouse do you prefer, and what mouse do you use? Discussion of alternate input devices is OK.
Generally wireless is convenient but adds additional hassles (weight, batteries, RF versus bluetooth, dongles). Personally, I want an optical mouse with the usual buttons and scroll wheel. In the past I have disliked Microsoft's Intellimouse and tend to prefer Logitech's gear. I don't usually like using 3rd party mouse software and I love Apple's native mouse ballistics. I'll post later about makes and models I've used.
Anyhow, this should get us started. Discuss!
(Here's a bonus question that belongs in Future Hardware... How long till we see Apple Bluetooth Pro Keyboards and Mice, with additional features and a metallic casing?)
What mice have you tried, what mouse do you prefer, and what mouse do you use? Discussion of alternate input devices is OK.
Generally wireless is convenient but adds additional hassles (weight, batteries, RF versus bluetooth, dongles). Personally, I want an optical mouse with the usual buttons and scroll wheel. In the past I have disliked Microsoft's Intellimouse and tend to prefer Logitech's gear. I don't usually like using 3rd party mouse software and I love Apple's native mouse ballistics. I'll post later about makes and models I've used.
Anyhow, this should get us started. Discuss!
(Here's a bonus question that belongs in Future Hardware... How long till we see Apple Bluetooth Pro Keyboards and Mice, with additional features and a metallic casing?)
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Surfing, gaming... you name it. Convenient recharging via the RF base.
I also keep a USB one-button ProMouse (corded) for when I have my PowerBook at the kitchen table or elsewhere besides my desk.
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Logitech's software works well with OS X, too, and has a variety of configuration options for button and scroll wheel functions.
I've also looked at Contour Designs and Microsoft offerings because my hands are large and both the MX500 (slightly) and the Apple Pro (Much!) could use a size increase.
Driver wise I find Kensington the best on OS X, never liked Logitech. Never tried any other mouse on Mac.
Used a thumb-driven Logitech Trackball before I switched. And I'd like a stylus, although I doubt it will be my pointing device of choice.
I have considered switching to MX300. It would solve pretty much all my gripes, and I think the shape is better for gaming.
The MX900 sounds somewhat good, if it can be used without the USB cord (BT mouse via built-in BT + power-only charging cradle). I assume the hideous USB plug contraption would still be there, but at least I could hide it behind the desk. MX900 owners, please chime in and tell us if this is possible.
Oh yea, the mouse also needs an on/off switch I think.
By the way, does anyone know if someone has found a way to program the buttons on the MX900 without using the base station?
Originally posted by Voxapps
Logitech's software works well with OS X, too, and has a variety of configuration options for button and scroll wheel functions.
Logitech's drivers are junk in OS X. They don't support fast user switching, they'll double your speed every time you log out/in, and don't offer any fine tweaking of Apple's horrible cursor acceleration algorithm. That, and they've also been known to corrupt the system mouse preference file, and store every point and click you make to a log file. Just check out what people are saying on VersionTracker.
My MX500 is OK with USB Overdrive, but the shoddy drivers are really discouraging me from buying another Logitech device again. Kensington, on the other hand, I've heard have excellent drivers.
I am using the bluetooth basestation, however, Panther does not recognize it as a bluetooth device, only as a USB receiver. I am hoping that someone will develop drivers to remedy this problem. I want to sync my Nokia 3660 with my mac, but I don't want to go buy another bluetooth dongle. So far battery life has been good, one charge for ~3days haven't had to recharge it yet.
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For precision Photoshop use I like to use a smaller mouse however. The MS Wheelmouse Optical has long been my favorite here.
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Originally posted by IonYz
Logitech MX500 w/ USB Overdrive at home...
That's what I use and it's a setup that ROCKS
Now if only apple could build a mouse like this
I'm very happy with it, in fact I bought a second one for my powerbook when I'm using it as a second computer at home.
On a side note, I found it most convenient to go with a set of four rechargeable batteries, two in the mouse and two fully charged waiting to go in when needed.
On a similar subject, I just got a new 15in powerbook and wouldn't mind picking up a portable mouse for the road. Any recommendations for that?
Kensington Expert Mouse Pro
11 buttons and a scroll wheel. Pure happiness.
Mice suck!