iMac mouse Advice

[poppi]

For many years I loved my magic mouse, a simple USB wired mouse with a single button that moved the cursor vertically and horizontally. It appears Apple do longer makes that model. Can anyone suggest a source for a mouse that still provides that capability. FYI I do NOT like wireless models.


Thank you

poppi

 

[Randy B. Singer]

Have a look on Amazon. Wired mice are very inexpensive. If you are worried about quality, stick with a Logitech or Microsoft mouse:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=wired+co...wired+computer+mouse,aps,145&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

 

[poppi]

nk you for the feedback. What about two direction scrolling? Yjay is what I miss from my Mac mouseTh

 

[IWT]

What about two direction scrolling?

Is this what you mean?

How to Change the Scroll Direction on a Mac: 2 Ways

A guide to changing the mouse wheel or trackpad scrolling direction on a MacBook or Mac desktopTo change the scroll direction for your Mac's trackpad, click the Apple menu → click System Settings → select Trackpad → click Scroll & Zoom →...

www.wikihow.com

Ian

 

[poppi]

Not exactly. In my OLD mouse turning the ball up or down moved the cursor up and down the screen. Spinning left or right mopved the cursor left or right on the screen. I found this quite valuable working with a very wide spread sheet

 

[pm-r]

FYI I do NOT like wireless models.

Don't be too fast to dismiss the wireless models and I had the same attitude many years ago until I picked up a Logitech M705 USB wireless mouse that hour local Costco hat on a super sale and it has been the best Mouse I ever used and those I recommended it to also agreed after they went out and bought one.

I see Amazon even has them on sale at both the US and Canadian stores, they are a beautifully balanced smooth working Mouse with all the features you need and more if you need them if you use their customizing software and the batteries last for about 3 years.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=logitech+m720+triathlon+mouse&crid=3SD7K5PARY6WE&sprefix=logitech+m720+triathlon+mouse,aps,159&ref=nb_sb_noss_1&tag=macforums0e4-20

Or direct from Logitech:

Logitech M705 Marathon Wireless Mouse with 3Y Battery Life

Shop M705 Mouse. Features hyper-fast scrolling, precise cursor control, thumb buttons, sculpted right hand design, unifying receiver, and optical tracking

www.logitech.com

Or any of their cheaper mice models with the features you want. All are excellent mice, but their M705 model is outstanding and usage and features.



- Patrick
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[harvdog47]

Thanks for the review, Patrick. My Magic Mouse (4-5 yrs old now) is not responding as it should to right and left clicks and I find myself in need of a replacement.

 

[Randy B. Singer]

Just my 2 cents, but my favorite mouse is this one:

Logitech M310 wireless, optical, ergonomic mouse
Currently on sale for only $15, in any color that you like!
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/wireless-mouse-M310?crid=7

This mouse goes for an unusually long time on just one ordinary AA battery; as much as a year! It is wireless, but not Bluetooth. The upside to this is that it never suffers from interference problems, or failure to pair. The downside is that it comes with a beaver-tooth receiver that will take up one USB-A port (but it can be a port in a hub or in your keyboard.) Great product at a great price.

 

[Rod]

I have the Logitech M337, its a great WiFi mouse, contoured the same as the M310. the little button on the top launches Expose showing me all open windows on the current Desktop, really useful for quick navigation. It's three years old now and going strong, uses just one battery and has power saver so one battery lasts for 6+ months even with daily use.
If you look closely you can see arrows on either side of the Scroll Wheel, I don't use that function (feels unnatural to me) but they refer to L to R scrolling. You can move the wheel to the left or right. So it can be set up that way but I have not bothered to.

 

[Randy B. Singer]

What about two direction scrolling? Yjay is what I miss from my Mac mouseTh

I'm guessing that this is what the OP really wants:

Apple Mighty Mouse A1152 Wired USB (MB112LL/B) (Renewed)
https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Mighty-Mouse-Renewed/dp/B07QZ65RTH/ref=sr_1_122

 

[pm-r]

I'm guessing that this is what the OP really wants:

Oh my God... Except for Apple's wired hockey puck mouse, I would have to say that Apple Mighty Mouse A115 model was about the worst Mouse I have ever used, but to each their own.

I haven't noticed any comments by the OP as to why they might be so adverse to using a wireless USB mouse as nearly all of them can do what they wants to do as far as scrolling direction Etc. goes. Right you said someone you just

All the Logitech wireless USB mice I have used have been excellent and work as well if not better than any Wired Mouse I have ever used and even their single AA battery powered mice last about 2 years, and the M705 model I also have and use lasts almost 3 years before the batteries are depleted.

Maybe they should re-read my #6 post above regarding my Wireless mice thoughts..

PS: if they are wanting a trackball type Mouse, maybe they should give some consideration to the
Logitech
MX ERGO ADVANCED WIRELESS TRACKBALL
Logitech MX ERGO Advanced Wireless Trackball Mouse - Canada

Or similar...
Kensington Orbit Wireless Trackball Mouse

Orbit™ Wireless Mobile Trackball | Ergonomic Input Devices | Kensington

The Orbit® Wireless Mobile Trackball features touch scrolling, optical tracking technology, an ambidextrous design and plug and play installation.

www.kensington.com

- Patrick
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[Randy B. Singer]

... nearly all of them can do what they wants to do as far as scrolling direction Etc. goes. ...

The OP wants a mouse where he can scroll right and left as well as up and down. That is an extremely rare feature for the Macintosh. The Apple mouse that I pointed out can do that.

 

[Rod]

I think the key to the query is the word "scroll". I'm pretty sure that the side to side function on the Logitech really only moves the cursor. For true "scrolling" I think a ball type scroll wheel would be required.

 

[Randy B. Singer]

For true "scrolling" I think a ball type scroll wheel would be required.

And that's exactly what the Apple Mighty Mouse that I pointed out offers. I think that it's the only mouse specifically made for the Mac that does this.

 

[pm-r]

I think that it's the only mouse specifically made for the Mac that does this.

I believe some of the Logitech mice models still provide horizontal scrolling with the setup of their appropriate System Preference preference pane but unfortunately the larger tax support state is not the best for outlining and stating what features each most has or doesn't have.

And for them and for and other brands of mice, one can always use the Smart Scrol.app which can provide horizontal scolding on pretty well any any mouse with the additional use of a keyboard key in combination with the scroll wheel. But it's a commercial application, so an additional cost:

Smart Scrol

Smart Scroll - smooth and easy iPhone-like scrolling

Smart Scroll by Marc Moini

www.marcmoini.com

- Patrick
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[ferrarr]

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