http://www.ihomecomputer.com/product_detail.asp?dept_id=100000&sub_dept=100018&product_id=100032

can't find if it has a power saving mode

NightGhost wrote:Games!! Where every nanosecond counts.

I also agree to this. Programmable buttons, especially those with more than 5, can give extra options such as sensitivity functions or other macros assigned to a button. It's quite useful.

As for the ergonomics, I'm pretty sure this is for right-handed people. I own a mouse that's essentially the same shape, and it's definitely meant for right-handed people who value some inkling of ergonomics.

I mean, if you really want to tax your left hand, you can try.

I've always wanted to mouse that would interfere with my wireless router.

rocker279 wrote:It's not, It's for the right hand. And it would be hard to use all the buttons with your pinky.

I use a Razer Lachesis for shooters, and it has buttons on either side. What's the problem with using your fingers?

esushi wrote:Why baffling? Most things don't work on Mac. "Expected" is a better word.

*Bacon Salt* works with a Mac.

NightGhost wrote:If you're going to be using it regularly, how about rechargeables?

Rechargeables last only a day or two in wireless mice in my experience. It isn't a good use for rechargeables.

Was about to order one but it's not Mac compatible so I'll pass (I dualboot to Window 7 but mainly use SnowLeopard) Still descent price since newegg/amazon is around $30+

Have any of the people saying it isn't Mac-compatible say whether it works with USB Overdrive? Thanks.

editorkid wrote:Rechargeables last only a day or two in wireless mice in my experience. It isn't a good use for rechargeables.

I don't know which batteries you're using, but I find that good NiMH last about a week when I use them regularly (they do run down even when not in use). I have extras, so I just swap 'em out when it's time to recharge. Regular batteries really run up the TCO.

Some of the reviews I read state that there are only 2 programmable buttons. The others are fixed.

People - there are 5 buttons on the left side of the mouse. If you're a righty, you need to control all of them with your thumb - do you really think that's easier?

Laser mice dont work on jeans. Deal-breaker.

editorkid wrote:Rechargeables last only a day or two in wireless mice in my experience. It isn't a good use for rechargeables.

I have been using rechargebale batteries on many of my mice and they last for at least a few months....no problem.

7wootboy45 wrote:Some of the reviews I read state that there are only 2 programmable buttons. The others are fixed.

I saw the one on Amazon - figured he might not know how. Did you see others too? That would be a deal killer.

I have been looking for deals on laser mouse....in for 1....

The only thing not compatible with the Mac is the iHome software, if anything. USB mice with N number of buttons are always picked up by Windows and Mac HID drivers. I am currently using a Logitech MX510, which has 8 buttons all of which map to Mouse 1 - Mouse 8.

As both Windows and Mac OS's generic mouse buttons, such as middle-click (mouse 3) and forward and back in browsers (mouse 4 and 5) there's little need to run the OEM's software unless you want to set up macros for whatever it is that you need to do.

With gaming, pretty much every game with button mapping (anything recent) will support the HID mouse buttons without accompanying software from the vendor just fine. Played through borderlands with this MX510 in Windows, for example, with full button support without any of the Logitech drivers installed. It will be no different with this mouse.

Does anyone know if those extra buttons will work with games?

NightGhost wrote:Notice the direction of the curve - looks comfortable for lefties.

Ummm... I don't think so. Those are definitely right-handed mice.

editorkid wrote:Rechargeables last only a day or two in wireless mice in my experience. It isn't a good use for rechargeables.

The solution to that is to buy Logitech peripherals. I have the VX Revolution, and its single AA lasts for 3 months. And it's a wireless laser mouse. My Logitech DiNovo keyboard will last for 6 months on one set of batteries. As you can probably tell, I like Logitech.

NightGhost wrote:Notice the direction of the curve - looks comfortable for lefties.

Right handed mice curve to the right at the bottom. It fits into the palm more naturally that way.

Here's the rest of the reviews on newegg

also here

qporscheq wrote:Just Wooted from Hawaii!
Product changing at 8pm = awesome

Just wait till March 15, it will be at 7PM

NightGhost wrote:People - there are 5 buttons on the left side of the mouse. If you're a righty, you need to control all of them with your thumb - do you really think that's easier?

The zoom and dpi buttons are set up for index finger operation. I have a Logitech with the same button placement, and there is no way you could operate the zoom and dpi with the thumb without removing the whole hand from the mouse.

How does this work on irregular surfaces like rugs or fabric furniture. I need a mouse for my laptop that I move around my apt a lot. So I need something that will work well on most surfaces.

why do i need to program it anyway. I like the way the progrm them at the factory!

Will Stick to my G5..

Most likely these will work flawlessly in a Mac. Just use steermouse or controllermate to fully configure them.

editorkid wrote:Rechargeables last only a day or two in wireless mice in my experience. It isn't a good use for rechargeables.

I have a Logitech wireless mouse. nothign super fancy, but it's got a nice design, side scrolling, and back/forward buttons. I use rechargables in it. My 2450mAh Energizers last so long, I don't even waste my time counting. Even the cheaper 900mAh batteries I use in it last weeks and weeks.

You must have been using some fault batteries, or a faulty mouse.

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I ordered one of these in blue. It seems like a pretty nifty mouse for the price.

If someone hasn't mentioned it yet, check into SteerMouse for the Macintosh. Great mouse driver that'll let you customize a ton of buttons & acceleration. Even per App.!

I've had this mouse since Christmas and it works great.

I haven't had to change the batteries one time. It's more suitable for a right hand than a left hand. I would highly recommend it. The programmable buttons are useless. I just use one of them as the back button on my browser.

I have used this mouse with windows 7 and windows XP. It worked well with both.

Great buy for $15

Can it be used as a wired mouse?

dlazz wrote:Can it be used as a wired mouse?

Do you know how to solder?

ortusdux wrote:Laser mice dont work on jeans. Deal-breaker.

Yeah they do?

ortusdux wrote:Laser mice dont work on jeans. Deal-breaker.

You have that a bit backward. Optical mice are the ones that trouble on some surfaces, though even most optical mice work nearly anywhere now a days. Laser mice, on the other hand, have the advantage of working on almost any surface you can find.
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-10166_7-6419059-1.html

Also, on batteries: two factors play here. The better your rechargeable batteries, the more reliable they will be. A name brand NiMH is your best bet, as they don't suffer the "memory" effects that NiCd batteries do. The second is the mouse itself. If this mouse has some sort of power saving feature (probably does, most do these days), a good set of batteries should last 4-6 months before needing a charge. I once got a free notebook wireless mouse that lasted for 3 months per charge on AAAs from a company recruiter; if that has power saving technology, I imagine near anything would.

ortusdux wrote:Laser mice dont work on jeans. Deal-breaker.

Who told you this lie? If anything, optical mice (laser) are the ones that DO work on jeans. Except (top-side) trackball mice, I guess.

Shadowdust wrote:Even with my Razer Lachesis and the two extra side buttons for my thumbs makes gaming so much easier. Especially in Dragon Age. Have a few programmable mouse buttons in that game and you don't even need a keyboard for even the minor actions. Not to mention 1600 DPI should be really nice for camera movement.

Second this.

Bought my Razer Diamondback in October 07 from Woot, been using it ever since, love it, my favorite mouse ever. I have a Salmosa sitting around for emergencies. You can tell what games I play by my sig. =D

Is it like the annoying microsoft multi-button mouse that you always accidentally hit. And since I never programmed it to do anything but F*with my browser controls when I'm trying to do something completely different?

I have big hands... and we all know what that means...

There are about 7% of the computer users that have a MAC and another 7% that are left handed. With neither overlapping, that's 14%.

This forum, like our country is filled with "Noise" by the left and special interest groups.

Maybe there should be a www.specialneeds.woot. Where they use large type, plain text and an "I'm Entitled" button.

carol2bs1grl wrote:Too bad I just bought mice on the woot-off......and just why do you need *8* programmable buttons? Left-click, right-click, forward, back, scroll button.....what more do ya need??

I don't game that much but I have my mouse buttons programmed for things like copy, paste, close (Alt-F4), and close Firefox tab (Ctrl-W). Just makes it easier to use just one hand when browsing, editing documents or working in spreadsheets, and working with files in Explorer. Now that I've gotten used to using those buttons along with the ones you mentioned, it's hard to go back to using mice with only a few buttons.