MacBook - worth it? cordless mightymouse to save usb port

icyx · icyx #1 (**permalink**)

09-11-2007, 05:32 PM

I have had my macbook for maybe a month now and i been using a old logitech mouse that i just plug in. since the macbook only has 2 usb slots, do you guys think it's worth to spend the extra money in getting the bluetooth wireless mouse??? it's a bit pricey and is it that good ??

iKitten · iKitten #2 (**permalink**)

09-11-2007, 05:41 PM

If you can get to an Apple store or authorized reseller you should check it out for yourself. Some people love the wireless MM. To me it was too heavy (batteries)!

kao · kao #3 (**permalink**)

09-11-2007, 05:51 PM

I've actually got so used to the touchpad I don't think I need a mouse for it anymore, though I might buy a wireless MM just incase. I just like the two finger scroll tbh =p

Sennec · Sennec #4 (**permalink**)

09-11-2007, 06:19 PM

I suggest you to get a USB hub, you'll have 4-6 extra USB ports and you can keep using your wired mouse.

fleurya · fleurya #5 (**permalink**)

09-11-2007, 06:53 PM

Probably the best bet is to just get a USB hub, Belkin has a nice 7-port hub that will keep you from needing any more for a while. Just don't go cheap, I got a cheapo power hub that claimed to be compatible with Macs, but didn't work. I don't even know if it worked with PC's b/c I threw it away in disgust.

If you do want a wireless mouse, I would suggest the MM. I have one and love. I always take my MBP to classes and it's nice to just pull it out and start using without wires or USB dongles.

The things I like about it are its low-profile design which makes it nice to carry around, squeeze "button" for Expose (I'll never live without this now), and the scroll ball is great. Many people don't like it. I had to get used to it, but it didn't take long and now scroll wheels feel clunky and old to me. IT does get dirty and stuck once in a while, but just turn it over and run it on some cloth and it works like new again.

mini066 · mini066 #6 (**permalink**)

09-11-2007, 07:16 PM

The Wireless MM works great for me. I'm right-handed, but the USB ports on a Macbook are at the left, having a wired Mouse would get a bit messy for me. Even when I forgot to turn off the Mouse overnight, it still had plenty of juice.

Only flaw with the MM is right-clicking forces you to lift your finger off the left mouse click, or else it will register as a left-click.

DoubleCap · DoubleCap #7 (**permalink**)

09-11-2007, 08:42 PM

Getting a BT mouse might be a good choice, but I never really enjoyed using them. I've been a loyal Logitech fan, plan on keeping it that way too.

pballa2099 · pballa2099 #8 (**permalink**)

09-11-2007, 09:26 PM

yeah i love my logitech vx revolution

DoubleCap · DoubleCap #9 (**permalink**)

09-11-2007, 10:36 PM

I had a Logitech MX518... sold it to get the wireless keyboard/mouse combo - Logitech S510.

I do miss the side buttons, but I've learned to adapt.

Rambaud · Rambaud #10 (**permalink**)

09-12-2007, 11:05 AM

I use a Logitech USB mouse and have powered USB port also.

dsuppa · dsuppa #11 (**permalink**)

09-12-2007, 02:27 PM

Just got my MM today about an hour and a half ago. I love it, plus it looks really nice

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Sennec #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 16, 2007 Location: Belgium, Brussels Posts: 424 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro	09-11-2007, 06:19 PM I suggest you to get a USB hub, you'll have 4-6 extra USB ports and you can keep using your wired mouse. Another stain on the sidewalk.
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fleurya #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 18, 2006 Location: Anytown, USA Posts: 4,876 Mac Specs: 27" iMac 2.7GHz Core i5, iPhone 4S, 3rd gen iPad	09-11-2007, 06:53 PM Probably the best bet is to just get a USB hub, Belkin has a nice 7-port hub that will keep you from needing any more for a while. Just don't go cheap, I got a cheapo power hub that claimed to be compatible with Macs, but didn't work. I don't even know if it worked with PC's b/c I threw it away in disgust. If you do want a wireless mouse, I would suggest the MM. I have one and love. I always take my MBP to classes and it's nice to just pull it out and start using without wires or USB dongles. The things I like about it are its low-profile design which makes it nice to carry around, squeeze "button" for Expose (I'll never live without this now), and the scroll ball is great. Many people don't like it. I had to get used to it, but it didn't take long and now scroll wheels feel clunky and old to me. IT does get dirty and stuck once in a while, but just turn it over and run it on some cloth and it works like new again. "Give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others"
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DoubleCap #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 12, 2007 Location: Northeast US Posts: 552 Mac Specs: MacBook 2GHz/2GB/CD	09-11-2007, 08:42 PM Getting a BT mouse might be a good choice, but I never really enjoyed using them. I've been a loyal Logitech fan, plan on keeping it that way too. Open Source Mac
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DoubleCap #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 12, 2007 Location: Northeast US Posts: 552 Mac Specs: MacBook 2GHz/2GB/CD	09-11-2007, 10:36 PM I had a Logitech MX518... sold it to get the wireless keyboard/mouse combo - Logitech S510. I do miss the side buttons, but I've learned to adapt. Open Source Mac
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icyx #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 03, 2007 Posts: 46	09-11-2007, 05:32 PM I have had my macbook for maybe a month now and i been using a old logitech mouse that i just plug in. since the macbook only has 2 usb slots, do you guys think it's worth to spend the extra money in getting the bluetooth wireless mouse??? it's a bit pricey and is it that good ??
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mini066 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 11, 2007 Posts: 18 Mac Specs: MacBook 2.16/2.5GB, in a coma	09-11-2007, 07:16 PM The Wireless MM works great for me. I'm right-handed, but the USB ports on a Macbook are at the left, having a wired Mouse would get a bit messy for me. Even when I forgot to turn off the Mouse overnight, it still had plenty of juice. Only flaw with the MM is right-clicking forces you to lift your finger off the left mouse click, or else it will register as a left-click.
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pballa2099 #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 12, 2007 Posts: 120	09-11-2007, 09:26 PM yeah i love my logitech vx revolution
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Rambaud #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 15, 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 236	09-12-2007, 11:05 AM I use a Logitech USB mouse and have powered USB port also.
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dsuppa #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 20, 2007 Posts: 17	09-12-2007, 02:27 PM Just got my MM today about an hour and a half ago. I love it, plus it looks really nice .
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