Apple Mouse
It’s the wired mouse that reinvents the wheel - the scroll wheel. The Apple Mouse features the amazing Scroll Ball that lets you move anywhere inside a document, literally without lifting a finger. And with touch-sensitive technology concealed under the seamless top shell, you can choose either the versatility of a four-button mouse or the simplicity of a single-button beauty.
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Overview
Innovative Scroll Ball and button
Perfectly positioned to roll smoothly under just one finger, the Apple Mouse's Scroll Ball offers full 360-degree scrolling capability - up/down, left/right and diagonally. You can scroll long web pages, pan full-sized images, manoeuvre around large spreadsheets, control a video timeline and more. And you can even click the Scroll Ball to access your favourite Mac OS X features, such as Dashboard, Spotlight or Exposé.
Touch-sensitive top shell
It looks and feels like a sleek one-button mouse, but the Apple Mouse's smooth top shell hides a powerful secret: touch-sensitive technology under the shell detects which part of the mouse you're clicking, so you can both left click and right click. And if you prefer the simplicity of a classic, one-button mouse, the Apple Mouse is up to the task. Just use the Mac OS X system preference pane to configure it as you want.
Force-sensing side buttons
When you give the Apple Mouse a squeeze, force-sensing side buttons can be configured to activate Mac OS X features, such as Dashboard, Exposé or a whole host of other customisable features.
Customisable
If you have Mac OS X, the Apple Mouse can give you fingertip access to the special features that you love. Simply use the system preference panel to configure the Apple Mouse in the way that makes you most powerful. Control the Scroll Ball's tracking and click functions, as well as the right, left and side click functions. And you can even set up different mouse profiles for every user account on your Mac.
Optical Tracking
Powered by a precision optical sensor, the Apple Mouse provides responsive and accurate cursor movement on almost any type of surface - no mouse pad required.
Most Useful Reviews
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Apple Mouse
READ THIS if scrollwheel not working
Written by NT from Charlbury
07-Jan-2008
OK, granted, there is a flaw in the design of this mouse, but I bet 90% of mice problems can be solved like this:
1. unplug the mouse from the keyboard
2. turn it upside down
3. roll the scrollwheel in all directions on a blank (clean) piece of paper, in all directions, for 60 seconds
4. re-attach
bingo! works every time. this is a good mouse in both OS X and Windows, I have used it for gaming and is excellent for browsing large webpages or large documents, with its 360 degree scrollwheel. although at times i want to get away from the mouse/keyboard combo (it is 2008 now, after all), at least this Mighty Mouse lessens the pain somewhat. …More595 of 732 people found this useful
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Apple Mouse
scroll wheel problems
Written by SM from NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
27-Aug-2007
I like Apple products but I'm very unhappy with the scroll wheel problem on the so-called "Mighty" Mouse. I found that within a few months of getting my new iMac I lost use of vertical scrolling on the mouse and had it replaced. A couple of months further on and the same problem has occurred with the replacement. The 360 degree scrolling capability is a nice idea, but it has been poorly implemented. …More
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Apple Mouse
Scroll ball clogs
Written by SR from BRISTOL
16-Oct-2007
Works fine for a couple of months, then the scroll ball clogs up. You then need to crack it open with a screwdriver (forcing open not unscrewing), unscrew the scroll ball assembly, clean the minute rollers, put it all back together and super glue the base back on.
Repeat this routine every 2 months (I've done it at least a dozen times). Helpful technical support people suggested buying a new one when I complained, and then put the phone down when I pointed out that this was rather an expensive option. …More326 of 517 people found this useful
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Most Recent Reviews
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Apple Mouse
Bad scroll ball
Written by MH from EDINBURGH
04-Dec-2009
Great mouse in general but after a few month the scroll ball stopped working. Fixed it my self but it is not working as smooth as in the beginning. …More
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Apple Mouse
DeadMouse
Written by SW from London
28-Nov-2009
I too have had problems with my scroll wheel after a couple of months. Would not scroll up, only down. After checking forums I have found this useful bit of information:
1) Unplug the mouse
2) Get a paper towel and dampen it.
3) Flip the mouse upside down and roll the ball on the damp papertowel, going up and down, side to side and in circles. Do this for a bit. Applying a slight amount of pressure
4) Take a plain sheet of paper, and on a hard surface do the same thing that you did to the papertowel. Applying a slight amount of pressure.
5) Plug it back in and test it.
This worked for me, and apparently with applecare your mouse will be covered anyway. …More5 of 5 people found this useful
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Apple Mouse
problems within a few months....
Written by WB from watford
25-Oct-2009
i bought my imac about 2 months ago which came with the normal mouse.in the last 3 weeks the scroll wheel/button has gradually stopped working to the point that it can no longer scroll anything...ive tried cleaning it but still no luck.
so , its generally looks nice, doesnt work too well...
when it did work , it worked well but I'm surprised how quickly it has become faulty through normal , clean use. …More10 of 12 people found this useful
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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does the apple wireless mighty mouse require batteries
- Asked by LI from Houston
- 07-Oct-2009
Best Answer
Yes it does. The wireless Mighty Mouse can function on one or two batteries, so you can use two if you use it mostly at home, or only put in one battery and have a lighter-weight mouse for use on the road. …More
- Answered by JM from Bentonville
- 08-Oct-2009
- 13 of 13 people found this useful
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does the apple wireless mighty mouse need adapter on usb?
- Asked by FS
- 18-Oct-2009
Best Answer
The Apple Wireless Mouse is a Bluetooth device, so it will work without an adapter on any computer with Bluetooth. …More
- Answered by DK from San Jose
- 20-Oct-2009
- 5 of 6 people found this useful
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Can I use a wireless mouse with my Macbook?
- Asked by GW from London
- 30-Sep-2009
Best Answer
Yes; your MacBook will have Bluetooth, which is the way the mouse communicates with the computer.
- Answered by MS from London
- 02-Oct-2009
- 14 of 17 people found this useful
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Most Recent
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With my wired mouse I could squeeze & tap to see icons of open applications. How is this done with the Magic Mouse?
- Asked by BG from Victorville
- 05-Dec-2009
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If this is wireless, how come there is a cord?
- Asked by NF from San Antonio
- 04-Dec-2009
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How can I reach the second row on my dashboard with my magic mouse since I don't have the scroll ball anymore
- Asked by PB from Laval
- 02-Dec-2009
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can mac mouse or magic mouse be connected with a windows pc
- Asked by RK
- 30-Nov-2009
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my mac mouse can only scroll up and not down what is the problem with it
- Asked by AH from Bedworth
- 27-Nov-2009
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Seriously... how long is the wire? No USB on right side of new MacBook...
- Asked by MD from Cold Spring
- 07-Nov-2009
