Targus Wireless Mouse for Mac
Starting at: $24.05
CNET Editors' Review
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- Reviewed by: Dan Ackerman
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The good: Mac-like design stands out from the crowd; tiny USB receiver doesn't get in the way; optical sensor instead of scroll wheel is an interesting innovation; curved, ergonomic shape.
The bad: A bit big for mobile MacBook users; optical scroll sensor isn't the best for super-accurate scrolling.
The bottom line: Targus' new Wireless Mouse for Mac replaces the scroll wheels and trackballs found on other mice with a clever optical sensor. It takes some getting used to, but is great for four-way scrolling.
MacBook users (and desktop Mac users as well) are often as enamored of their hardware's look as its performance, so a healthy side industry has popped up for accessories that share Apple's basic design cues. Accessory maker Targus has a new line of Mac-flavored devices, including this one, called, simply, the Wireless Mouse for Mac. A similar Bluetooth model, the Targus Bluetooth Laser Mouse for Mac, is also available.
This $49 mouse has an all-white body, and even though the latest MacBooks are all aluminum, white is still the universal Mac color in many minds. There are large ... Expand full review
MacBook users (and desktop Mac users as well) are often as enamored of their hardware's look as its performance, so a healthy side industry has popped up for accessories that share Apple's basic design cues. Accessory maker Targus has a new line of Mac-flavored devices, including this one, called, simply, the Wireless Mouse for Mac. A similar Bluetooth model, the Targus Bluetooth Laser Mouse for Mac, is also available.
This $49 mouse has an all-white body, and even though the latest MacBooks are all aluminum, white is still the universal Mac color in many minds. There are large left and right mouse buttons, plus two small programmable thumb buttons on the left side of the base.
The mouse is powered by two AA batteries, and a mini USB dongle is hidden inside the battery compartment, which is accessed by lifting off the top of the mouse. The receiver only sticks out from the USB port a few millimeters when in use, so you can leave it plugged in all the time without it getting in the way.
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"good at first, then got worse." By genkoco13
Pros: -cool scrolling
-cheaper than Apple's Mighty Mouse
Cons: -loud clicking
Summary: After a while, our iMac (version 10.4.11) started to get slower and slower. Eventually, the Mac wouldn't do anything without causing applications to "not respond". I really began to hate the rainbow pinwheel. I went back to my Apple wired mouse and the problem got better. The ... Expand full review
"great mouse for macbooks" By letsgetelectirc
Pros: color. shape. size. nifty optical sensor. ultra small usb receiver.
Cons: mouse skips from time to time, but only for a second. a little too large to be portable.
Summary: great overall value. purchased mine for $25 on buy.com, totally worth it! the optical sensor is genius and took only a minute or two to be able to scroll accurately. the white/gray color stills work well with the aluminum unibody.
Specifications
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- Compatibility: Mac PC
- Interface required: USB
- Movement Detection Technology:Movement Resolution: 1200 dpi
