SFNE Freak Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 (edited) I recently bought a PowerBook and I want to take advantage of the Bluetooth by purchasing a wireless mouse. Here's the pros and cons of each: Pros: Cheaper by $25 Has on/off button for convenience Cons: Only one button Lack of native rechargable batteries Pros: Features 2 buttons Contains rechargable batteries Cons: More expensive by $25 Must switch polarity on a battery everytime I'm using it away from the desk and have stopped using it. Now first of all, I like how the Apple Wireless Mouse has a simple on/off switch and has less moving parts to break while in my backpack. But, I don't like how I'd have to invest in rechargable batteries to avoid not buying new batteries every 3 months. With the MX900 I'd have tons of extra buttons, but I've gotten pretty fluent at using the Control key as a right-click while I'm using the trackpad. So, what do you guys think? Edited January 24, 2004 by SFNE Freak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTallack Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 Is the Logitech one even compatible with the Mac? I considered buying the Microsoft bluetooth mouse until I realized that it wasn't compatible with my Powerbook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Dorr Veteran Posted January 24, 2004 Veteran Share Posted January 24, 2004 I'd go with the Logitech. You can assign Expose to those extra buttons, and start making regular use of it. Expose's a lot more useful whenyou have a button devoted to it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFNE Freak Posted January 24, 2004 Author Share Posted January 24, 2004 Yes, almost any Bluetooth peripherial is compatible with Mac since its a very open platforum. With the MX900, the base station is not compatible with Mac, just the mouse will connect directly to the built-in Bluetooth. The base station is then plugged into the wall and only used to recharge the mouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFNE Freak Posted January 24, 2004 Author Share Posted January 24, 2004 I'd go with the Logitech. You can assign Expose to those extra buttons, and start making regular use of it. Expose's a lot more useful whenyou have a button devoted to it :) I already have buttons assigned on my Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer and its not that big of a deal. I gave up using those buttons as back and forward in the browser when I move to make, I think I can give them up for Expose. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 I have a Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer, but a few months back 'switched' to my Pro Mouse. Merely out of curiosity. Since doing so, i totally love it. Its strange to get your head round, but i find having one button is not really a 'con'. I find it, inadvertently, has made using a mouse easier... I find myself not thinking about which button i need, to click something, i just do it. (I appreciate its not a tough task anyhow, but it really seems weird, once you get used to the pro mouse how you begin realizing how simple it is, its one less to think about...) With this in mind I see why Apple ships these mice with Mac's, unless you try it, you don't realize how it really is - and in turn simple claim it is stupid. But truely, after using a Mouse w/ Scrollwheel and 5 buttons, i'd choose the Pro Mouse. It really does sum up Apple IMO, ease of use I am sure is one of their primary goals, and with their mouse, i think the 'user experience' is benefitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTallack Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 Not to get off topic, but would the Microsoft Bluetooth mouse work with support for all buttons without it's software? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redestium Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 Why not the mx 700? I've heard people have problems with frequent dropout with BT perifs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFNE Freak Posted January 24, 2004 Author Share Posted January 24, 2004 Why not the mx 700? I've heard people have problems with frequent dropout with BT perifs. Because I don't want to have a mouse taking up a port anymore if I'm gonna go wireless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death By Sexy Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 using the blue tooth would be alright as long as you don't mind using your keyboard as well. with the logitech you have those extra buttons and a RIGHT CLICK! I use i Microsoft wireless intellimouse explorer for the pc at home and use a mac at school. if there's one thing that drives me insane about mac mouses is their lack of design for a right button. damn them! :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmoove Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 I have a Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer, but a few months back 'switched' to my Pro Mouse. Merely out of curiosity. Since doing so, i totally love it. Its strange to get your head round, but i find having one button is not really a 'con'. I find it, inadvertently, has made using a mouse easier... I find myself not thinking about which button i need, to click something, i just do it. (I appreciate its not a tough task anyhow, but it really seems weird, once you get used to the pro mouse how you begin realizing how simple it is, its one less to think about...) With this in mind I see why Apple ships these mice with Mac's, unless you try it, you don't realize how it really is - and in turn simple claim it is stupid. But truely, after using a Mouse w/ Scrollwheel and 5 buttons, i'd choose the Pro Mouse. It really does sum up Apple IMO, ease of use I am sure is one of their primary goals, and with their mouse, i think the 'user experience' is benefitted. Good lord, please are you really serious?? I worked on an iMac at work for a while and it had a 1 button mouse. I found it the worst mouse I ever used. After one week of struggling with that piece of junk I decided to hook up a Logitech MX500. I might be able to live without the right mouse button, but I can't live without a scrollwheel!! Besides that a right mousebutton is just extremely convenient (you really have to THINK of which button to use when you have a 2 button mouse??? Pretty much a no brainer for me...). Also the Logitech offer 5 extra buttons which you can customize... soooooo convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzla Veteran Posted January 24, 2004 Veteran Share Posted January 24, 2004 Because I don't want to have a mouse taking up a port anymore if I'm gonna go wireless. The MX900 won't work without the base station attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whoa Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 the iMAC mouse doesnt have a scrollwheel i have to use it at school if i dont want to stand in line waiting for a PC i like the logitech but it's more of a desktop mouse since it big and need the base station. use the touchpad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mipra Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 I would go with the Mac one...I'm into the MX700 though since it's also wireless...however, for the MAC..I would with Mac's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFNE Freak Posted January 25, 2004 Author Share Posted January 25, 2004 The MX900 won't work without the base station attached. Yes it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbalsh Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 I have a Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer, but a few months back 'switched' to my Pro Mouse. Merely out of curiosity. Since doing so, i totally love it. Its strange to get your head round, but i find having one button is not really a 'con'. I find it, inadvertently, has made using a mouse easier... I find myself not thinking about which button i need, to click something, i just do it. (I appreciate its not a tough task anyhow, but it really seems weird, once you get used to the pro mouse how you begin realizing how simple it is, its one less to think about...) With this in mind I see why Apple ships these mice with Mac's, unless you try it, you don't realize how it really is - and in turn simple claim it is stupid. But truely, after using a Mouse w/ Scrollwheel and 5 buttons, i'd choose the Pro Mouse. It really does sum up Apple IMO, ease of use I am sure is one of their primary goals, and with their mouse, i think the 'user experience' is benefitted. Agree 100% tried lots of other mice, always gone back to my Apple Mouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patseguin Global Moderator Posted January 25, 2004 Global Moderator Share Posted January 25, 2004 I'd go with the Logitech. You can assign Expose to those extra buttons, and start making regular use of it. Expose's a lot more useful whenyou have a button devoted to it :) Damn, I never thought of that! I just set my side buttons for Expose and it's awesome! On a side note, I've found that Logitech drivers make the pointer very un-precise. So, I just use the OS X native drivers. Anyone else found this to be true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suntzu Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 I have the mx900 and it does work without the base station on my powerbook. The keyboard works without it as well. Also the base station works fine when i plug it into my G5 without loading any software at all. The only thing I found is that you cant use the base station with the powerbook because the bt controllers interfere with each other. So the downside is you cant use the recharge feature unless you put the base station far away... FYI I got like 25 feet from my powerbook and it still worked!!!!! I definetly reccomend it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VGVL Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 I'd choose the Apple mouse, it just looks cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzla Veteran Posted January 25, 2004 Veteran Share Posted January 25, 2004 Yes it will. If you do that you lose the ability to use the Logitech Software and the charging station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_canada Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 wanna know what I think? Anything with 2 keys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackwanders Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 I'd say the MX900. - One, because it has a recharging base station. - Two, it's NOT $25 more expensive. Check froogle.com, you'll find it for $75 at some online stores and $80 at even more. the Apple Mouse is $70. If you buy the Apple Mouse, you'll either have to spend money on rechargable batteries and a recharger, or you'll have to buy new batteries every month or two. In the end, the MX900 is simply a more economical choice. Not to mention the fact that it has more buttons for you to customize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 a mouse without 2 buttons is just plain stupid..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 a mouse without 2 buttons is just plain stupid..... ... On Windows maybe. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliott Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 a mouse without 2 buttons is just plain stupid..... Remember, the original mouse WAS the Macintosh mouse, and people were very confused by it even though it only had one button. Just think if it had two. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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