New G5 iMac 20" need Bluetooth mouse

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emtownsend

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I just picked up a new iMac G5 2GHz 20" and purchased the bluetooth keyboard which I like very much. I did not get the BT mouse because of the dreaded one button.
Anyone know of a Logitech or Microsoft BT mouse that works with the iMac so I don't have to use the BT dongle? I prefer Logitech and Microsoft mice because of the comfortable feel. If there are any similar that would be worth looking at too. I need a scroll wheel too. When will Apple bring out a more useable mouse?
Thank you!
 
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I had a logitech mx900, im sure that is the number, it was nice and comfortable. I never used it with my mac because I returned it to get a wired mouse. There was nothing wrong when I returned it, I just needed something that wouldnt run out of batteries during my 3 hour long graphic classes. I read on the logitec forums that somebody got all the buttons to work, it has like 8 buttons. They had to use a special program to get a few of them to work:

http://www.orderedbytes.com/controllermate/

thats a link to the program. It has a free version but only allows you to program up to 10 uses, since the mouse only has 8 you should be fine with the free version. There are only 2 bad things I can say about the mouse, one is the price. I paid around $100 for it, but it comes with a bluetooth reciever for pc's that dont have bluetooth. The second con is, it doesn't have an on/off switch, so you would need to remove the batteries or switch one around when not in use.
 
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I got the Apple Bluetooth Mouse and Keyboard with my system, but if I was in the market for a new mouse for my iMac, I would get this one:

http://www.dvforge.com/themousebt.shtml

Thanks,
Ray
 
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How about a keyboard suggestion

I just switched from Winblows to an IMAC. I went with the standard config but I've already bumped up the memory. I like the mouse you suggested - do you have a suggestion for a wireless bluetooth keyboard?

Thanks...



RGertner said:
I got the Apple Bluetooth Mouse and Keyboard with my system, but if I was in the market for a new mouse for my iMac, I would get this one:

http://www.dvforge.com/themousebt.shtml

Thanks,
Ray
 
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