Apple Mighty Mouse (bluetooth) on XP

Hi..
i saw this posted before, but the thread went off the point before i could actually get an answer out of it, so i thought i'd post a new one.
quite simply, does the wireless apple mighty mouse work on a windows XP laptop? not a mac running bootcamp or anything, just a simple sony laptop running XP. ive heard mixed responses to this, so i thought i'd ask n see if i get any positive help. the apple site states that its only for Mac, while many others online have posted that it does work on XP, but the sideways/diagonal scrolling doesnt work, nor do the side push buttons. i can live without these two features, as long as the mouse works with both clicks, and vertical scrolling works on the scroll ball. can everyone who reads this confrim this? thanks so much.

another question: ive also heard mixed reviews on the mighty mouse itself. i was under the impression that its one of the best wireless mice out at the moment, but lot of people have disagreed. can anyone comment on any other wireless mice that are considered really good? thanks again! but the first point is wat im looking for, please respond on that first! thanks!

 

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=215434

That thread says yes ( scroll down)

For wireless the most popular appear to be the logitech mx revolution or the vx revolution.

 

thanks for that..anyone else, please post here too, if u got something to add, positive or negative!
EDIT: and i will consider the logitech, even though (sorry if this is unprofessional ;p) the mighty mouse's cool look is very appealing to me!

 

lol, i guess no one has anything more to add?

 

Yeah, the mighty mouse is supposed to be pretty mediocre.
The scroll wheel sort of stops working properly after some time.

 

but does it work on windows? the wireless one

 

Interestingly I know remember my friend had a apple "mighty" mouse and one warning is that the thing eats through 2-4 sets of battery a week. That was after a couple months then we graduated and we talk online. I asked him last night how the mouse is. He said that it lacks comfort for the weight. If it had been better shaped the weight wouldnt matter but he becomes tired and often ends up using touchpad instead. He said "If I didnt love macs I would never have bought the mouse".

 

wow ok...i always thought the mighty mouse was one of the best mice out there..guess i was wrong....im having serious doubts of getting one now. i admit i also first though of buying this mouse coz i love macs n the might mouse just looks cool, and kinda different...but then again..i HAVE heard good stuff about it :S im confused lol

 

yeah it does ive got one...

But its only left click?

 

only left click? u sure? ive heard that u need to lift ur finger off the left click side before u tap the right click side..maybe that'll work for u?

 

ok i guess this forum is dead now...lol

 

Hi Guys

Have you consired using a mogo mouse instead, I have a fujitsu s6410 lifebook and this mouse fits insde my pcmia card slot, where it recharges is ready for use. As a mouse to use on the go its hard to beat

The only thing thats missing is a scroll wheel, but they do provide a software alternative

Here is a link,HP also sold the bt mouse under their badge and they can be bought quite cheap on ebay.

http://www.newtonperipherals.com/mogo_mouseBT.html




Regards

Joe Rubido

 

i bought the wireless mighty mouse today...got quite a scare when it detected my device but didnt work...thankfully i read a thread where someone advised me to enter 0000 as the bluetooth key...its laser is very sensitive, very good response...works on my bed, on my wooden desk, on my jeans even..and still remains smooth...i'll keep u posted on the quality of the product, as thats wat most people have complained about (scroll ball breaking etc).thanks for the posts

 

What features do/don't work on it?

 

mouse works..left click right click work...only vertical scrolling though..no horizontal/diagonal...and the squeeze buttons cant be customized, so far ive only tried it on firefox, and it goes Back to ur previous webpage...not bad, i love it

 

also...can anyone tell me how to make my computer autoconnect to it? coz each time i reboot, or turn my mouse off and back on, it disconnects and doesnt auto connect...i need to manually add a new device, which takes about 10secs but is still a pain

 

welcome to windows and poor bluetooth implementation.

 

u mean to say there's no way around it? damn!

 

ok i managed to fix it. under bluetooth configuration/local services, i set Bluetooth serial port to Startup Automatically. now all i need to do is left click once, and it connects. im so happy lol. im using widcomm bluetooth software btw.. hope this helps anyone with similar problems