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December 30th, 2003, 03:19 AM
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Heyas.. My Apple Pro mouse decided to protest at working for 2 slices of cheese a week, and i need to get a new one... Any idea which of these is the best, if anyone has any experience with them? http://www.macmall.com.au/mall/custo...?productid=311 http://www.macmall.com.au/mall/custo...?productid=671 http://www.macmall.com.au/mall/custo...?productid=674 Cheers
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December 30th, 2003, 04:50 AM
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Randman, aren't you an editor? Of course it's mice.  I personally woulnd't (and didn't) go for a really expensive mouse when you can get a perfectly good mouse in the $20-40 range. I'd say go to your local office/electronics store and check out what they have. I've seen everything from simple, cheap 2-button mice to a wireless mouse that looks like a trigger.
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December 30th, 2003, 05:42 AM
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Yeah, I'm an editor/designer, but I thought that the plural of computer mouse was mouses and not mice. Mice being for the little cute rodents who ate the slices of cheese that used to run Pengu's mouse.  But Arden is right about *mouses* being cheap and plentiful. I just got a mini-optical mouse perfect for my iBook (M$, I'm almost ashamed to say) that was about A$35 after the rebate. Could also consider a bluetooth mouse, or a nifty trackball (my choice) if that floats your boat.
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December 30th, 2003, 06:01 AM
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I've been using a simple Logitech Optical USB (M-BD58) scroll mouse for 3 years now, and love it. Think I paid $30 or $40 back then for it, but it's dropped to like $15 or $20 now. Heck, it's survived me all that time...not to mention my 3yr/old god daughter who is a terror at times, and quite a few other 'little bundles O joy' that have visited. It's corded, but I prefer that for my desktop. I bought a cordless one for a gift once for my little brother. The damned thing ate batteries so fast it wasn't funny.
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December 30th, 2003, 08:47 AM
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Um. Just to clear things up. I am in australia, and if all the comments about "buy a cheap one" are in regards to the prices on the pages i gave links to, they are australian prices. As for "go to your local electronics store" A. The town I live in actually has more computer stores than "electronics" stores. B. If i wanted a cheapo mouse, i wouldnt be asking for advice. C. The last one liked goats cheese. Don't ask why..
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December 30th, 2003, 10:28 AM
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 macally
macally makes great macpatable mices. I love my Qball optical track ball. It is the peer of the best logitec or microsoft device and sells for less. Fully programable, smoooth operation, really speeds up productivity and is just a joy to use. Cheers! |
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December 30th, 2003, 10:57 AM
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The correct term - Meeces (hahaha) Macally and Kensington are the brands to stick with.
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