Mighty mouse alternative?

Avenged Origami · May 10, 2008

i was recently looking at the apple mighty mouse on the apple store (UK)
and found many complaints over the reliability of it.
what mouse are there that can replace , and do everything the mighty does while being more reliable.
thanks

kmkl · May 10, 2008

my wireless mighty mouse is working fine, only twice i've had a problem with it, (after coming back immediately from sleep) a restart fixed this. i think its pretty awesome!

Nicoya · May 10, 2008

Apple mice have always been horrible in my opinion, too much style over substance and ergonomics. I'd look into Logitech or Microsoft Mice, they make comfortable mice and with easy access side buttons unlike the mighty mouse.
A Logitech MX400 might work well for you (never used it though)

Simms · May 10, 2008

I use a Logitech MX Revolution with my MacBook (when at home) and it works great. And with LogitechControlCenter it is so much more stable than it was with Set Point on my PC. The mouse is hugely customizable and despite what others have said about the free scroll and horizontal scroll being a little too slow on Macs, even at the fastest setting, I haven't had this problem. It scrolls ridiculously fast for me.
Also, in my opinion, I think that despite all the buttons and wheels, the MX revolution maintains a high level of style which looks great alongside a Mac (especially my black macbbook!). And let's face it, there are some super ugly mice out there, that just wouldn't do a Mac justice!
Hope this helps.

GroovyLinuxGuy · May 11, 2008

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/mice/devices/359&cl=us,en

Awsome mouse! And for my MacBook Pro

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/productdetails.aspx?pid=064

small, but comfortable

Lytheil · May 12, 2008

Love my wireless mighty moue. Been using for 4 months now. Thanks to the 360 scroll. It has saved me so much time in my designing

mac0s9user · May 12, 2008

I used to use the Logitech LX-7. It worked great. I have the S530 Logitech desktop and it's perfect for me.

LX-7
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/mice/devices/152&cl=us,en

S530
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/keyboards/keyboard_mice_combos/devices/158&cl=us,en

mac57 · May 13, 2008

The Mighty Mouse is a dreadful mouse, wireless or not. I have just purchased a new Mac and decided to give the Mighty Mouse another try after two years. It is STILL dreadful. It may be the worst mouse I have ever used.

I trooped out to my local Apple store and purchased another Logitech S530 wireless mouse and keyboard set (had used this very product with my previous PowerMac G5). I am much, much happier.

Oddly I am only using the mouse part of the keyboard-mouse set. Although I wasn't initially very pleased with it, I decided to also give the new aluminum keyboard a fair shake. Guess what? After several day, I really quite like it. It is odd looking but the keys have a really nice feel to them, and I LOVE the dedicated Expose and Dashboard keys. They almost sell the keyboard by themselves.

sanity1082 · May 13, 2008

i have a wireless mighty mouse at home and have not had a problem with it. For the office i just picked up a new logitech mx revolution and i love it. if they weren't so expensive i would pick up a second one for at home.

Simms · May 15, 2008

Yeah the MX Revolution is pretty expensive... but I think you also get what you pay for. I'm absolutely loving mine!
Here's a link to see the mouse, but if you decide to get one, shop around and you'll find it cheaper elsewhere!
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/mice/devices/130&cl=us,en

Avenged Origami · May 15, 2008

thanks guys

guacamole · May 15, 2008

I have Microsoft wireless optical mouse 3000 and I love it

QRQ · May 15, 2008

Logitech VX Nano. Works great. Wanted to be all Apple products, but I've read & heard so many negatives regarding the Mighty Mouse.

mac0s9user · May 15, 2008

mac57 said:
The Mighty Mouse is a dreadful mouse, wireless or not. I have just purchased a new Mac and decided to give the Mighty Mouse another try after two years. It is STILL dreadful. It may be the worst mouse I have ever used.

I trooped out to my local Apple store and purchased another Logitech S530 wireless mouse and keyboard set (had used this very product with my previous PowerMac G5). I am much, much happier.

Oddly I am only using the mouse part of the keyboard-mouse set. Although I wasn't initially very pleased with it, I decided to also give the new aluminum keyboard a fair shake. Guess what? After several day, I really quite like it. It is odd looking but the keys have a really nice feel to them, and I LOVE the dedicated Expose and Dashboard keys. They almost sell the keyboard by themselves.

The mouse scroll wheel can be pushed in activating expose