Apple finally begins to accept that dual-button mice are superior

A single button mouse is one of the most ridiculous things that Apple still holds to. As if it makes the computer “easier to use.” Do people only have one finger? (My apologies if you do.) Two button mice make more sense. Two buttons increases overall productivity by 30%. (80% of statistics are made up.)

Apple Mighty Mouse

It’s the Apple Mighty Mouse, and it features two-button capability. Though you also have the option of using it as a one-button mouse, because the left and right buttons are distinguished by touch-sensitivity. Probably something like the iPod. It also has a built-in trackball-like object (but smaller than a trackball) dedicated to scrolling/panning/etc.

It’s pretty nice. But at $49.00, I’ll stick to my $12.99 blue USB RadioShack optical mouse.

4 thoughts on “Apple finally begins to accept that dual-button mice are superior

  1. I so want this, but I think Apple have shot themselfs in the foot with the £50 pricetag. Over here in Blighty, I can get a better mouse for that price, but would concider paying a bit more for an Apple product. But not _that_ much more!

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  3. The Mighty Mouse sucks. That ball isn’t as good as scroll wheels in Microsoft and Logitech mice. For $50, I can go wireless and get a keyboard to boot.

  4. I must say that Logitech mice are better. I have a Logitech MX Laser wireless mouse (with side scrolling) and I can’t imagine it being better.

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