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    Mouse with macs

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by rogkm, Jul 4, 2007.

  1. rogkm

    rogkm Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm probably going to buy a MAC soon. I currently use a Logitech mouse. I was wondering if I could use the same mouse with OS/X or if I have to buy one from APPLE?
     
    rogkm, Jul 4, 2007
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  2. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes, most mice will work with Mac OS X. Its not necessary to get Apple's Mighty Mouse. In fact, I'd recommend you get a Logitech over the Mighty Mouse; it isn't that great of a mouse. So yeah, most mice from Logitech and Microsoft will work fine.
     
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    The mouse itself will work, it's just that some of the extra features may not. If the have OS X drivers for it, which Logitech usually does, you're good.
     
    cashmonee, Jul 4, 2007
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    Im using a logitech wireless works fine.
     
    ifish, Jul 4, 2007
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    Yep, my VX Rev works fine. The default button assignments and behavior are slightly different from their Vista counterparts, but it's nothing you can't configure yourself in SetPoint.
     
    taelrak, Jul 5, 2007
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    My Logitech bluetooth mouse works great on my new MBP. Didn't even have to install drivers.
     
    elmugrat, Jul 5, 2007
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    If it is USB it will work just fine. Logitech doesn't have some of the same Mac drivers/custom applications, so you might notice some buttons don't perform the same.

    My G7 actually lost the functionality of its handy "back" button.
     
    thegsrguy, Jul 5, 2007
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  8. fan of laptop

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    mac mouse is too expensive! I will continue using my mouse
     
    fan of laptop, Jul 5, 2007
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    will one of these logitech mice work in XP under bootcamp for gaming? I'm looking for a USB mouse that will work with at least right/left click, and a scroll er that also acts as a third button to use in Windows and OSX. Any suggestions?
     
    mr.pibb, Jul 5, 2007
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    Of course. It will work just like it would on any other XP machine. The G series are very nice for gaming.
     
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    i've thrown all kinds of mice at os x and theyve always worked flawlessly.

    even some REALLY weird no name brands. i've even tried this 1.99 mouse i bought from some crap hole store thats wirelss and is actually in the shape of a mouse! it has a tail and whiskers and everything. its so cheap and such crappy quality, but it worked right away. i dont use it becuase its embarassing, and i fear it will blow up my usb port. oh, my point is that it didnt work in xp!
     
    aphexacid, Jul 5, 2007
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