MAC BT Mouse needed...

[Pangaea]

Looking for a small BT enabled mouse (that does not need a dongle) to pair with my MacBook. Ideally it would be rechargeable, but I would consider one that is not. What I do want is small, and can be programmed similar to the Mighty Mouse.

 

[tomo3014]

why don't you post it up on FS section?

 

[krmathis]

^ I wonder as well.
Cause we have Sale/Trade forums for threads like this one..

 

[RYCeT]

I believe it's because OP is looking for recommendation, not a head-fier who sell their mouse. I'm looking for a Bluetooth mouse for my macbook too and one of the features I needed is back button. I haven't found what I'm looking for but these are several bluetooth mice that I've found

Logitech V470

Microsoft notebook mouse 5000
It has a back button, unfortunately it doesn't work w/ mac.

 

[zatara]

I tried the V740 but returned it. It was just to jumpy and did not track
very well. I ended up just getting a Wireless MightyMouse which I am
very happy with,

 

[Wodgy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by RYCeT /img/forum/go_quote.gif Microsoft notebook mouse 5000 It has a back button, unfortunately it doesn't work w/ mac.

Of course it works with a Mac. It even says that on the "System Requirements" page:
Microsoft Bluetooth® Notebook Mouse 5000

Any mouse using the Bluetooth mouse protocol should work with Macs.

 

[kugino]

radtech has a bunch of bt mice...i have an older one that works pretty well. they're very small and mostly for use when traveling, but it might be an option: Bluetooth Mouse, Wireless, Rechargable Mini Mouse for Mac or PC

 

[Pangaea]

Thanks Kugino, Zatara, RYCet- good to know this is still a discussion thread and not just another eBay. I think the Radtech and the MS mouse look good- I will do some research on those, but thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

Zatara- I have the WMM at home and agree it is a great mouse, not sure why it gets ripped on by a lot of Mac users. But for on the go I would like something a little smaller.

 

[tomo3014]

ahhh. sorry didn't know.
i've been using the wireless mighty mouse but i really don't like this. lol
maybe i should try to get another one...

 

[torpy]

I used to have a WMM but it lagged too much for gaming and the such so I returned it and got a Logitech VX Rev (not BT, requires a dongle). However, the VX Nano is out now with a much smaller dongle, small enough to plug in and forget about, plus the mouse is smaller than the normal Rev.

I'd say check it out, it's well worth the small dongle annoyance - http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mi.../3271&cl=us,en (check out the image gallery for the dongle size)

 

[Pangaea]

^ I looked at that one and agree its nice, but I can't see myself getting a mouse that reqs. a dongle as I have already paid to get a computer with full BT capabilities. Plus with only 2 usb ports- I can't really afford to put it in and forget about it.

 

[torpy]

Well then, I'd suggest going with the MS 5000, or if you want something a bit bigger, check out the 8000 - Microsoft Mice & Keyboards - Wireless Laser Mouse 8000

 

[RYCeT]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wodgy /img/forum/go_quote.gif Of course it works with a Mac. It even says that on the "System Requirements" page: Microsoft Bluetooth® Notebook Mouse 5000 Any mouse using the Bluetooth mouse protocol should work with Macs.

Hi Wodgy, you misunderstand what I've posted. I posted
Quote:

It has a back button, unfortunately it doesn't work w/ mac.

The mouse itself work w/ mac, the one that doesn't work is the back button.

 

[Wodgy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by RYCeT /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hi Wodgy, you misunderstand what I've posted. I posted The mouse itself work w/ mac, the one that doesn't work is the back button.

I suspect you're mistaken. The button should be assignable to expose or spaces with no drivers. If you want it to actually go back in your browser and Microsoft's driver software doesn't support that, try this:
Information

 

[AndyRx7]

I've been using the wireless mightymouse for a few weeks - it's pretty darn nice (especially the feel of the 360-degree scrolling), except for a few minor annoyances: first, right-clicking doesn't always work for some reason; second, sometimes the scrolling konks out until I blow into it and spin the wheel. I read about these problems before I bought it, so I have no one to blame but myself, but I still like it overall.