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- Great styling
- Lightweight
- Ambidextrous
- Uncomfortable to use
- Poor battery life
- Poorly positioned, hard to use buttons
The Mighty Mouse, available in wired and Bluetooth enabled wireless versions, is controversial in many ways, according to reviewers, and most of the reviews we found are unfavorable. Even Macintosh enthusiasts are less than thrilled with the Apple Mighty Mouse. This is Apple's first multifunction mouse, and reviewers cite obvious advantages over Apple's basic mouse, but in comparative reviews, critics generally express a preference for Logitech or Kensington mice. The few reviews we found that consider Windows usage say many other mice are better overall.
Most of the reviews we found for the Apple Mighty Mouse are strictly from a Macintosh user perspective, but the mouse is also compatible with Windows (although some features are crippled). The Mighty Mouse is available in corded (*est. $50) and Bluetooth wireless (*est. $60) versions. AnandTech.com has the best review. Other reviews lack depth or debate philosophical issues, such as whether two-button mice are an anathema to simple Macintosh use.
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Computer hardware website AnandTech.com conducts an exhaustive review of the Apple Mighty Mouse. It is comparative, objective, and illustrated with relevant photos and screen shots. Although AnandTech doesn't rate products, this review weighs the pros and cons of various options.
Review: Apple's Mighty Mouse: The Move to Multi-Button, Anand Lal Shimpi, Aug. 4, 2005
Macworld tends to love any product with an Apple logo, so this unflattering review has strong credibility. Jennifer Berger is unimpressed with the Apple Mighty Mouse's performance and its ergonomics. Although Berger thinks the Mighty Mouse is a poor value and mentions competing products, she does not recommend an alternative.
Review: Apple Mighty Mouse: Useful, innovative design, but also begs the price question, Jennifer Berger, Aug. 5, 2005
In this follow-up to a PC World single-product review, Rebecca Freed evaluates the Apple Mighty Mouse, which she says is sturdy, works well and looks nice. Still, Freed says the Mighty Mouse lags behind other multi-button mice in functionality and ergonomics.
Review: Apple Recognizes the Right-Click, Finally, Rebecca Freed, Sept. 9, 2005
4. ATPM (About This Particular Macintosh)
This review of the Apple Mighty Mouse is well balanced, but not very thorough. It barely touches on ergonomics, and doesn't even mention Windows compatibility.
Review: Hardware Review: Mighty Mouse, Tom Bridge, Sept. 2005
5. CNET
Most of CNET's review of the Apple Mighty Mouse discusses installation and appearance. The review does offer some good advice, but some factual errors damage its credibility.
Review: Apple Mighty Mouse Review, Lara Luepke, Aug. 5, 2005
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