Rating: Summary: Disappointing Review: My experience with the Apple Wireless Mouse has not been good. It tracks poorly on most surfaces that I worked with, especially with fine motion. It seemed to fare best on textured surfaces such as thin cloth, or a mouse pad. For that reason, I'd strongly recommend that you use a mouse pad with this product.I also have problems with the Mac not pairing with the mouse when I turn it off, then turn it back on. This is a common problem, and the recommended solution is to update to the latest Bluetooth firmware. However, I am already using the latest version of the firmware (I installed it before I installed the mouse, per the instructions), and I'm still having the problem with pairing after power on. The mouse is beautiful and very comfortable to work with when it's paired and is being used on a surface that it likes. However, its aesthetics and ergonomics are not enough for me to continue using this device, and I can't recommend it to anyone else, either. I suggest visiting Macworld to read their reviews of other wireless mice to consider one of those instead. (I'm also told, btw, that the non-rechargeable batteries for this mouse don't last long, but I can't speak to that since I don't plan to keep this mouse long enough to find out about battery life.)
Rating: Summary: Disappointing Review: My experience with the Apple Wireless Mouse has not been good. It tracks poorly on most surfaces that I worked with, especially with fine motion. It seemed to fare best on textured surfaces such as thin cloth, or a mouse pad. For that reason, I'd strongly recommend that you use a mouse pad with this product. I also have problems with the Mac not pairing with the mouse when I turn it off, then turn it back on. This is a common problem, and the recommended solution is to update to the latest Bluetooth firmware. However, I am already using the latest version of the firmware (I installed it before I installed the mouse, per the instructions), and I'm still having the problem with pairing after power on. The mouse is beautiful and very comfortable to work with when it's paired and is being used on a surface that it likes. However, its aesthetics and ergonomics are not enough for me to continue using this device, and I can't recommend it to anyone else, either. I suggest visiting Macworld to read their reviews of other wireless mice to consider one of those instead. (I'm also told, btw, that the non-rechargeable batteries for this mouse don't last long, but I can't speak to that since I don't plan to keep this mouse long enough to find out about battery life.)
Rating: Summary: Nothing special Review: t saves the use of a USB port and offers slightly greater flexibility. However, it weighs a ton, has no scroll button or programmability. It is an expensive vanilla rock. I also find that my hand doesn't conform comfortably to it. There can be a considerable delay in reactivation of the mouse when the computer is awakened from sleep; sometimes 30 seconds or more. (After this review was posted, and three weeks after I bought the mouse, it died and was replaced, so I reduced my rating by one star.)
Rating: Summary: elegance pure elegance Review: the pro mouse is purfect wired or not! just look at the way the white center looks it's floating in mid air! apple's design team was really ingenuis with this one just like the apple store in soHo New York City.
Rating: Summary: Great partner for Powerbooks Review: This is my third attempt at a portable mouse for my PB. First was the Targus USB wireless minimouse which was tiny and worked great, but had no off switch (had to remove batts). Second came the full-sized Kensington USB wireless which had a neat compartment for the USB receiver and could be turned off, but wouldn't track on many surfaces and whose construction was very cheap (resulting in a very short lifespan). I had held off on this mouse for a while due to the price. I finally took the plunge a month ago and have no regrets! BT mouse is great! Extremely easy setup. My PB detects it usually in 2-3 seconds. It also tracks (nearly) as well as the Targus minimouse (which could handle ANY surface). Only a few hiccups on the shiny formica at B&N. The off switch is cleverly placed and protects the optics while loose in my laptop bag. Design is clean, classic Apple. One of my favorite things about this mouse is the fact that you can check on battery levels from System Preferences on your powerbook!!! The only negs I can think of are that I do miss right clicks and the wheel somewhat. Not nearly enough to go back to the others though... Strongly recommend!
Rating: Summary: The Struggling Mouse. Review: This mouse is beautiful. It has a great design and is a nice visual complement to new mac systems. Regretfully, battery life has been sketchy, the unit is at times unresponsive after the computer wakes from sleep and it is a bit heavy. In addition, you should probably hold on to your old mouse as it may be needed to configure the wireless one when it goes down.
Rating: Summary: The Struggling Mouse. Review: This mouse is beautiful. It has a great design and is a nice visual complement to new mac systems. Regretfully, battery life has been sketchy, the unit is at times unresponsive after the computer wakes from sleep and it is a bit heavy. In addition, you should probably hold on to your old mouse as it may be needed to configure the wireless one when it goes down.
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