Customer Reviews
Poor connection time, but smooth working 
2006-05-20
The major problem with this mouse is that it often takes a long time to connect with bluetooth. I know this is not my computer since my keyboard does not have this problem. Once the mouse is set up, however, it works smoothly and the wireless feature makes it superior to other mice I've used. I do not use the mouse on a daily bases, but only when I'll neet to do a lot of manipulation or editing on my computer and have never had any problems once connected. Overall, I feel this product was worth my investment.
Yeah sorta... will take some getting used to 
2006-04-24
Having used the Microsoft Intellimouse with a scrollwheel for donkey's now, this mouse is something different.
Gotta say that its difficult to connect to the Mac if the mouse has been switched off but not impossible.
With only having one button, if the users tilt their hand to the right on the mouse, it will open the 'traditional' right click features. Takes a bit of getting used to this feature but it works.
I like this mouse, it would be better if it was more responsive but with having the advantage of being able to place it anywhere on my desk, I'll stick with it! A good buy.
It's really not as bad as they say. 2006-03-14
I opted for the wireless keyboard and mouse when I bought my new iMac a couple months ago, and have been happy with the decision.
I'm a slacker, do-nothing type who sits in front of the computer all day, and when I'm away, my husband fills those shoes. I didn't replace the batteries in the mouse until today, and have yet to change the batteries in the keyboard. I don't know what people are doing to run through their batteries so fast (cough*pron*cough), but 6+ hours/day for two months without a battery switch is a pretty good rate for me.
Also, I have to beg to differ on one more topic: the wireless mouse DOES HAVE TWO-BUTTON CAPABILITIES! Either hold down the mouse about a half second longer, while clicking, to bring up the right-button options; or, for a quicker response, hold down the control button while clicking. It may not have the actual two-button design, but it does the job, and it does so without crumbs between unnecessary buttons.
My one problem is that it doesn't appear to have a scroll feature, though I may just not know of it yet. I won't start hopping up and down, screaming crazy mumbo jumbo, though, until I know for sure. That's just one of the perks of being a rational human being, which I enjoy daily while clicking away at my wireless mouse.
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Convenience and Style 
2006-01-16
This mouse is incredible convenient and easy to use. It has a way to turn it off to save the battey and connects just by double clicking it. It is a critical periphrial for an iBook.
Better than expected 2005-12-29
After reading many reviews and even going into several stores and looking at other wireless mice I decided to just bite the bullet and get the Apple device. I am so glad that I did! My girlfriend and I have been driving apple computers for about 5 years now (why would anyone waste their money on anything else?) So the one button thing does not affect us at all.
I recently bought a "12 PowerBook and after about a week of the track-pad I decided that I needed an external mouse, at least for home. It is so awesome! Once I had set it up(very easy to do with the setup assistant) I just leave it on the desk when I take the PowerBook away and when I bring the PowerBook back home it takes a few moments to recognize it but it its a snap to get it back again. As far as the tracking goes, I see no difference between this and our other apple mice, except that there is no cord to get in the way! I have had it for about a month and the original lithium batteries seems still be going strong. I recommend this to anyone who likes the simplicity of the apple mouse. If you are used to the two button, scroll wheel action I don't think its for you, no matter how well it performs or how cool it looks.
Great spare mouse, but can't depend on it 
2007-03-13
It just doesn't work as your one and only mouse.
I've set up two high-end iMacs that came with wireless keyboards and mice, and in both cases I had to scrounge up a wired mouse to complete setup. When it cuts out, there is often no advance warning. It's vexing to re-sync without a working mouse.
Seems many people use it as a "spare" mouse for their Powerbook etc. In that capacity it's an amazing, Apple-quality product. As for shipping it as the only mouse with a high end system -- what were they thinking!?
pros and cons...as with all things in life 2007-03-08
I bought my mac almost 2 years ago and got this mouse seperately as the wired version had too short a cord. I use my mac for about 5-8 hours day and haven't had any issues with battery life in this mouse. I've changed the batteries 3 times in 2 years, so my average battery life has been 8 months.
I don't play games on my mac. I do audio and video editing using Apples Final Cut Studio v5, as well as digital photography editing using Adobe CS2 for Mac, and do my own web designing using Studio 8. So I'm using this one button mouse for everything and find it quite sufficient. I also own the Mighty Mouse, the upgrade version of this mouse. I don't like Mighty Mouse. the scroll wheel is the size of a green pea, and just as unpredictable. The multi-button features contort my wrist in several positions which most people may not have an issue with, but I've got carpal tunnel issues and it hurts!
This mouse is not ergonomically friendly. It also agrivates my carpal tunnel. I have a wrist rest that aliviates a majority of this.
Overall, not a bad mouse. Not the best in the world, but not bad. If you want a mouse for gaming that has multi-buttons, etc there are numerous models out there that manufaturers are making for both mac and pc compatibility and are reasonably priced, unlike the Mighty Mouse which mothballed this version and costs $30 more.
Great product 2006-12-24
High quality and the scroll ball is invaluable! I don;t know how I got by before it.
Outstanding Wireless Mouse With Bluetooth Convenience 2006-10-07
One year ago I purchased this mouse for use with my PowerBook G4, and I have to say it's one of the best computer peripherals I've ever owned. For starters, Apple has done an excellent job on the mouse's simple yet elegant design, which complements the look of my PowerBook. The optical eye that detects movement has been very reliable on a number of surfaces. The mouse is a joy to travel with, since a sliding cover on the bottom shuts the mouse off while at the same time protecting the optical eye. A two level tension adjustment system allows you determine how much pressure you actually need to put on the mouse to make it click. This is a great feature that I've only seen about on this type of mouse.
The Bluetooth feature was INCREDIBLY easy to use. All I had to do was turn the mouse on, click it a few times, and within seconds my computer recognized the mouse. In the past I've had a lot more trouble getting USB mice to work with a computer. The Bluetooth connection was always reliable, and I have never had a problem with the connection, even when other Bluetooth devices were near my computer. Other wireless USB mice require you to plug a wireless adapter into a USB port to communicate with the mouse, the Bluetooth system on this Apple mouse means the only thing you need for it to work is the mouse, and you don't need to occupy any extra ports.
Overall I am very satisfied with my purchase and would recommend it to anyone looking for a simple, high quality mouse, with the extraordinary convenience of wireless Bluetooth.
Only one button, slow response 2006-07-27
I just got one from J&R one week ago and have been trying it since then. I totally agree with those negative comments. The mouse looks great, but that's the only merit worth mentioning. One button, slow response would bother you all the time especially you are a guy just swithed from PC. I returned it to J&R. BTW, J&R refused to refund me with cash but store credit instead and told me this is what their return policy is. Disappointed again! I would say this is a total failure for Apple's mice designing section. So I suggest trying the newly released Apple Mighty Wireless Mouse (released on 7/25/06). It seems this new one has everything you need.
