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1 posted on 08/02/2005 8:43:03 AM PDT by Dont Mention the War
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What! No mention of the best mouse that Microsoft Hardware ever sold. The Microsoft Intellimouse Pro!

A late 1990s design which Microsoft 'appropriated' from another company's mouse design, I believe it was Goldtouch, Inc. It has the best ergonomics, weight and feel for a ball mouse. The mouse is for right-handers only, with a superior sloped-to-the-right shape, two buttons and a very good tactile feedback mouse wheel.

I found a second one on E-Bay for $37, it was a steel. I have seen unopened, new in box models go for $150+ on Ebay.

I would love to convert one to current optical style while still retaining all physical components and weight.

Just a great mouse.


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65 posted on 08/02/2005 3:24:44 PM PDT by dvwjr
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Say it is SO... Apple announces multi-button mouse... PING!

If you want on or off the Mac Ping List, Freepmail me.

68 posted on 08/02/2005 7:08:18 PM PDT by Swordmaker (tagline now open, please ring bell.)
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My husband's first question, "Is it Windows-compatible?" Looks pretty cool!

I have the older mouse but my iBook is out and in use so often that I just use the trackpad. I'm a righty anyways when it comes to mousing and of course the USB ports is on the LEFT of the laptop - so using the mouse can be awkward.

It did take a while to adjust to not having a right-click but that too is like second nature now. I like the single-button but I want to hit the Apple store and try this one out.


70 posted on 08/02/2005 7:26:44 PM PDT by Rubber_Duckie_27
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Apple celebrates doing something everyone else did 20 years ago? No wonder they are at a 5% market penetration.


80 posted on 08/03/2005 6:42:12 AM PDT by HamiltonJay
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I want one now.


87 posted on 08/03/2005 9:11:38 AM PDT by syriacus (Embryos -- Special enough that researchers want a lot of them; not special enough to deserve to live)
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I just replaced my 1996 G3 with a brand new, G5. It has the Apple Pro Mouse (laser).

Interesting enough, I've also been learning to do everything without a mouse because my son has vision problems and often can't find the pointer. He can move through the keystrokes almost as fast as most folks scroll with a mouse.... It's all what you learn.

92 posted on 08/03/2005 12:39:22 PM PDT by Military family member (Colts are in camp)
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