sporkguy Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I'm on my third MightyMouse now. Same problem each time: it stops scrolling downwards after several months of use. Surprise surprise my third one is now ceasing to scroll down. No amount of cleaning by the smarmy Apple Store guy will make this thing work now, and guess what, as it's more than a year since my first one (not the last replacement!), I'm not entitled to a replacement. So I'm stuck with a lemon. Just be careful when selecting a mouse guys, the MM is a brick in disguise. I reckon I'm going to fork out and get myself one of these. Sorry for the rant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 LOL would it comfort you to know that I've had exactly the same experience with a series of Microsoft mice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporkguy Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 I imagine that is probably the case with a few people - but of all the Microsoft hardware I've had over the years (in the dark ages before I owned or considered a Mac, and here I am with 2 of the things!) - the mice were always rock-steady. Currently I've switched to my old little Mobile Optical Mouse from MS, it's really tiny but does it's job until I can get out and replace the MM. Even my first gen Intellimouse Explorer lasted for 5 years before finally hitting the great spacebar in the sky! Not 4 months like the MM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 the mice were always rock-steady.Even my first gen Intellimouse Explorer lasted for 5 years before finally hitting the great spacebar in the sky! Not 4 months like the MM! Oh, I agree, previously MS mice have been very solid.. I forget the name & model of the one I use now (I'm not at home atm) mut it's wireless, LED, and has a wheel & sidebuttons.. the wheel quite soon stopped scrolling down on 2, which I returned. The 3rd is the same, but I had to live with it , as I took it apart to fix it myself (which partly worked) hence it is no longer returnable.... wierd eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac-mini Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 ive had my MM for about a yea and when it stops scrolling down i just roll the scroll ball on a peice of paper and it works again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollcage Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I've had my might mouse for over a year and I haven't had a problem with it yet. I think I like the Apple keyboard/MM combo more than anything I ever had for Windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apowerr Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I love the apple keyboard but I dont really like the MM. The MM is good if you have a Mac cause you can configure it for Dashboard and Expose, which is very helpful. I dont like the form factor, it looks good but its not very comfortably. My favorite mouse overall is pretty much any higher end mouse by Logitech. Right now im using the G5 mouse (on my PC) and its the best mouse I've ever used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabr Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Right now im using the G5 mouse (on my PC) and its the best mouse I've ever used. Couldn't agree more! The Logitech G5 has passed all my expectations and has been going about a year with no problems whatsoever. - Sabr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nekton Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I was just going to write and agree with sporkguy. My MM was in the box waiting for return to the local AS because it wouldn't scroll down despite cleaning for 5 minutes. Then I saw the post about rolling it fast upside down on a sheet of paper; a whole load of black {censored} came out on the paper and now scrolling down works again! Well done guys, saved me a trip to the AS and queue to see the genius (who would likely have done what you recommended and made me feel like an idiot). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2k. Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 i have these ,more than 3 years. work perfect... i think that this is the simplest and the cheapest logitech model ... ~R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alloutmacstoday Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 never get a microsoft mouse either, mine broke after a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppleIIGuy Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I prefer Logitech Mice have been using them for years. My current is a LX5 Cordless on my desktop and a V200 cordless on my Macbook. Heck my 486 still hasa logitech 3 button mouse and it works fine with regular cleaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac-mini Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 i have dell mouse on my PC and its fine (logitech standard USB optical with dell loogo slapped on) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dream_Team Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Anyone know an mouse with good side scrolling - i mean not only a big whell that you push on the right, something that you really can scroll - (except the mighty mouse) this is only my first mighty mouse, but heh sending it back to the apple store etc ... But I can't stop side scrolling since I got used to with that mouse I don't want an {censored} moue, my mx510 has been performing perfectly for years, but it doesn't have side scrolling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-aKy- Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 im using a logitech MX518 on my PC and a MX500 for my laptop, have been using logitech for ages, no problems at all and you can configure them for dashboard/exposé too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridgerator Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Using a Logitech VX Revolution for my Macbook, absolutely loving it. Got it for 30 CAD. What a steal.. hahaha I use the Logitech MX1000 for my windows desktop. Seeing the Logitech Cordless Desktop S 530 for mac is looking quite nice. I would get it if I had an Apple desktop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G_G Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Logitech... Too alien looking for my hand. Sure the whole point of the alien look is for it to fit like a glove, but in this case they've gone too far. It doesn't feel right on mine. And I feel they charge too much for a piece of Chinaman's work. I can't get used to the Mighty Mouse scroll wheel. Button's too small so all the friction on a tiny spot of the index finger really makes it sore. In the end I had to give up. In its place I got one cheap-ass Samsung. Been over 8 months and I'm still happy with it. No glitches whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apowerr Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Logitech... Too alien looking for my hand. Sure the whole point of the alien look is for it to fit like a glove, but in this case they've gone too far. It doesn't feel right on mine. And I feel they charge too much for a piece of Chinaman's work. Sure the revolution is like that, but the G5 isnt at all. The newer G5's are blue and I think they have an extra button. The one im using is the orange kind as shown above. I highly recommend it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rezwits Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Are there any mice anyone might have found with a touch pad for scrolling? I think I would like that over the miniball and scroll wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiNeR Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 My scrolling temp stopped working but turning it upsite down and rolling the ball on some paper fixed it. Had it 7 months and its worked perfect. I prefer the MM to any other mouse i've used in the past including all the premier MS laser/wireless/notebook & razor boomslang. Mouse steer is an awesome compliment for the MM. I have the apple bluetooth wireless keyboard to, i am getting used to it but i can still type allot faster with ease on my MS natural/ergo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Marvin Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I have to disagree. My wireless Mighty Mouse is flawless! The scroll ball is great, so is the way the buttons work. The batteries last for months as well. I think I made a good buy with the mighty mouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ramm Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 My Mighty Mouse works great, although every once in a while, I have to do the paper-scrolling trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antic Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 My Mighty mouse scroll ball stopped working as per most of you. If you follow the instructions for cleaning it using a damp lint free cloth then rub the ball along it on a flat surface for a couple of minutes it should work again. Mine did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayhew2345 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 my mm is brand new no problems yet but i love the feel of it logitech is good just doesnt feel as good as the mighty mouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackt283 Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Doesn't surprise me at all. $109 (au) for a wireless mouse. Total BS. The design is incompatible with any other mouse design so you either get used to it and can't go back to other mice, or you just don't use the stupid thing because it is so uncomfortable and get a logitech one that will never break down for $20. Also you won't constantly click the wrong mouse button either. One of the worst Apple designs ever in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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