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Apple Wireless Mouse

Apple Wireless Mouse 12/29/2003 06:12 AM
Before christmas while picking up an iSight for my mom (and one for myself) I also got myself a Wireless Mouse. Unpacking it quickly revealed the first major problem: It's not shiny. Not "not shiny enough", it's just not shiny. At all. Besides the non-shininess the design isn't so bad. The on/off switch is pushing a door away from the optical eye, very neat. Installation with Panther was a breeze, even using both mice at the same time works...

Apple Pro Mouse Cable Issues

Apple Pro Mouse Cable Issues 01/16/2004 11:04 AM
In every case, the problem seems to be a lack of reinforcement or support where the USB cable enters the mouse, eventually resulting in a short or break in the cable connection. (MacFixIt via MyAppleMenu)

A Two-Button Scrollable Apple Mouse?

A Two-Button Scrollable Apple Mouse? 04/09/2004 04:09 PM
There's a difference between want and need. By Gregory Ng, Apple Matters (via MyAppleMenu)

Apple Preparing Two Button Mouse?

Apple Preparing Two Button Mouse? 03/17/2005 04:22 AM
Apple enthusiast sites are reporting that reliable sources say Apple is developing its first two button mouse, but no specific release date is known. AppleInsider said a change of heart within the company, as well as the push in recent months to regain market share from Windows has made such a move necessary.

Apple Developing Two Button Mouse?

Apple Developing Two Button Mouse? 03/17/2005 03:38 AM
Appleinsider claims that Apple is "feverishly working" on a two-button wireless optical mouse to be released soon. According to the rumor site, the...

Apple Pro Mouse Cable Issue?

Apple Pro Mouse Cable Issue? 01/16/2004 11:04 AM
"The cord that comes out of the mouse is not reenforced and is subject to bending and straining." (MacFixIt via MyAppleMenu)

10.3: IntelliPoint driver removes Apple
mouse acceleration

10.3: IntelliPoint driver removes Apple
mouse acceleration 12/10/2003 11:28 AM
It seems that Microsoft's IntelliPoint driver removes that annoying mouse acceleration all together. This works on my Microsoft five-button USB mouse. I don't know if it will it work for all mice? [robg adds: I would have to...

MacMice The Mouse BT: Two Buttons,
Scrollwheel, Bluetooth Brings Apple
Firmly Into 2001

MacMice The Mouse BT: Two Buttons,
Scrollwheel, Bluetooth Brings Apple
Firmly Into 2001 06/25/2004 08:53 AM

MacMice has updated their 'The Mouse' -- you know, the one that adds a right click and a scrollwheel to an Applesque mouse -- now incorporating Bluetooth, to come up with The Mouse BT. But they're not late to market, no. Instead, they took their time to "eliminate many of the annoying shortcomings that are present in earlier BT mice."

You know, I actually saw one of these The Mouses the other day in person (a corded one, not the Bluetooth model) and they really look a lot better in person than they do on their website. Something about their photos makes the acrylic shell look rough, but it really isn't when you actually see it.
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Will Apple own up to manufacturing
problems with 15" Powerbooks?

Will Apple own up to manufacturing
problems with 15" Powerbooks? 05/03/2004 01:38 PM
There's an enormous thread of PowerBook G4 15" owners on Apple's discussion boards, going into detail on the "white spots" and "uneven illumination" problem with this model. I bought mine last fall, and had to return it twice (first one was DOA, the second had the white-spots so bad that strangers on airplanes would come up to me and say, "Jesus Christ, what the hell is wrong with your screen?"). Now I'm on my third unit, and it's got the same problem: screen at about 50 percent brightness, big white splotch in the middle of the it.

It's still under warranty, but that doesn't do me any good: There's no way I can part with my machine for 3-7 days while Apple fixes it. Normally, I own two PowerBooks, the current one and a slightly older one (so that I have a working unit during repairs), but when I moved to Europe, I divested myself of all but a single CPU, so now I'm pretty scr0d.

The scoop appears to be that Apple is replacing these lemons with the new 1.5GHz models (which may or may not have the same problem), but I doubt that they'll ship me the replacement, let me transfer my data and then send back the old 'un. I'm just going to have to work off the world's shittiest display until I can scrape up the dough to buy another machine. Bummer.

Recently it has worsened to the point where I took it in today to the Apple store in Old Orchard. The attending Genius immediately noticed the uneven illumination of my display and suggested that it be sent in to the depot for repair. He also mentioned that this was the first time he had ever seen or heard of this problem before, and that there are no reports in the knowledge base that described this issue. When I mentioned to him that he might take a look at this thread in the Apple Support discussions, he wanted no part of it. He said that he rarely reads these forums, and dismissed it as "Oh well, people posting to discussion groups are mostly complainers" (those were not his exact words, but it was implied). Then I told him that people are posting actual photos of this problem and that all of the symptoms look identical for each person, which could indicate a manufacturing defect. His response was that "for those people, I suppose perception is reality".

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Apple Struggles With Motion Problems

Apple Struggles With Motion Problems 08/11/2004 10:13 AM
Apple has published a number of Knowledge Base articles describing issues with Motion, its application for real-time motion graphics. By Macworld UK (via MyAppleMenu)

MOUSE WRITER (free): Draw symbols with
the mouse and execute actions anywhere
in Windows. Fully configurable

MOUSE WRITER (free): Draw symbols with
the mouse and execute actions anywhere
in Windows. Fully configurable 10/28/2003 11:06 PM

Apple investigating problems with iPod
update

Apple investigating problems with iPod
update 04/30/2004 09:04 AM
Apple said that it is investigating problems reported with an iPod update released this week, according to Cnet. Some users say that the updater hasn't been able to detect their iPod once the device is connected to their Macs.

Apple investigating iPod update problems

Apple investigating iPod update problems 04/29/2004 07:19 PM
Apple said Thursday that it is looking into reports that some iPod owners have had trouble updating their devices to work with iTunes 4.2...

Apple to address Jaguar security
problems

Apple to address Jaguar security
problems 10/31/2003 01:53 PM
In a statement given to MacMinute on Friday, Apple said that it will fix the security flaws in Mac OS X Jaguar (v10.2.8 and lower) that were uncovered earlier this week...

Apple iTune Card Problems Continue

Apple iTune Card Problems Continue 06/17/2004 10:10 AM
By Nick Farrell, The Inqurier (via MyAppleMenu)

IBM microchip plant problems affect
Apple

IBM microchip plant problems affect
Apple 04/21/2004 07:58 PM
IBM's microchip division is struggling with yield problems at its new manufacturing facility in East Fishkill, New York, where the company produces the PowerPC 970 and 970FX chips used in Apple's Power Mac G5 and Xserve G5...

Apple security patch problems fixed

Apple security patch problems fixed 06/09/2004 06:06 AM
What to do if the update appears to leave holes open

Apple addresses PowerBook display
problems

Apple addresses PowerBook display
problems 09/24/2004 10:15 PM
Apple has posted details of its 15-inch PowerBook G4 Display Repair Extension Program, which offers replacement of LCDs that show faint white spots on the screen of certain PowerBooks...

Apple investigates iPod update problems

Apple investigates iPod update problems 04/29/2004 07:01 PM
Apple Computer said Thursday that it is investigating reports that some iPod owners have had trouble updating their devices to take advantage of the company's latest version of its iTunes jukebox software.

Wild Mouse Software Inc. Announces the
Release of Mouse Map 1.0.

Wild Mouse Software Inc. Announces the
Release of Mouse Map 1.0. 06/09/2004 02:43 AM
Wild Mouse Software today announces the release of the first warehouse management system implementation tool for the SMB (small to mid-sized business) market that moves beyond the word processor. Mouse Map enables users at all levels to capture system requirements with a simple physical model. [PRWEB Jun 9, 2004]

Apple addresses iBook logic board
problems

Apple addresses iBook logic board
problems 01/29/2004 03:49 AM
Apple has launched the iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program, which covers repair cost or replacement (including shipping charges) of the logic board in specific iBook models manufactured between May 2002 and April 2003 that are experiencing specific component failures...

Apple investigates iPod mini audio
problems

Apple investigates iPod mini audio
problems 04/13/2004 03:32 PM
Apple Computer Inc. said on Tuesday that they are investigating reports from users of static and sound distortion in the company's diminutive iPod mini.

Apple Offers Potential Fix For iPod
Updater Problems

Apple Offers Potential Fix For iPod
Updater Problems 04/30/2004 11:12 PM
By MacNN (via MyAppleMenu)

Apple to address Panther/FireWire drive
problems

Apple to address Panther/FireWire drive
problems 10/30/2003 09:21 PM
Apple on Thursday responded to concerns that Mac OS X 10.3 Panther disables external FireWire hard drives...

Apple Addresses iBook Logic Board
Problems

Apple Addresses iBook Logic Board
Problems 01/29/2004 02:48 AM
Apple has posted a FAQ about their new iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program. The program is "a worldwide program covering repair or replaceme...

Apple investigates iPod mini audio
problems (MacCentral)

Apple investigates iPod mini audio
problems (MacCentral) 04/13/2004 02:22 PM
MacCentral - Apple Computer Inc. said on Tuesday that they are investigating reports from users of static and sound distortion in the company's diminutive iPod mini.

The Mouse

The Mouse 01/01/2004 02:14 AM
If you simply want to upgrade to a better mouse, and cost is not an issue, there are a ton better mice on the market. By Tim Robertson (MyMac.com via MyAppleMenu)

New Mouse

New Mouse 05/04/2004 09:16 PM
I bought a dotMouse from MacAlly. The blue glow is really bright.

The Mouse BT

The Mouse BT 02/06/2005 03:24 AM
I was in the drugstore picking up a prescription and wandered into the computer section, where I found myself impulse-buying The Mouse BT from some outfit I’ve never heard of called DVForge. It’s Bluetooth and looks like an Apple mouse, only it’s got two buttons (the way this is accomplished seems to rely on bending acrylic in a really clever way) plus a scrollwheel. It’s slick, slick, slick; and looks neat. I bought the Aluminum model but now that I realise there’s a white version too I think that would look better. On top of looking nice, the scrollwheel is the smoothest I’ve used. I’m kind of worried how fast it’ll go through batteries; I’ll report back when I know.

3D Mouse

3D Mouse 07/20/2004 07:43 AM

Cat-and-mouse

Cat-and-mouse 05/18/2004 01:25 PM
CNET Asia May 18 2004 5:01PM GMT

Look ma, no mouse!

Look ma, no mouse! 04/01/2005 03:50 AM
Myron Krueger began his pioneering work in interactive art in 1969. He was one of the first to explore the aesthetics of interactivity with his “responsive environments.” ¶ While preparing a talk that included a reminiscence of Krueger demoing Videoplace in the 80s, I was surprised he’d not yet merited even a stub in the Wikipedia. While that may eventually motivate me to register and start the page, for now, I will just share some links. [more inside, including videos]

Mighty Mouse 1.2.1b1

Mighty Mouse 1.2.1b1 06/05/2005 10:55 PM
There's a bug in Mighty Mouse 1.2 that prevents valid registrations from being accepted properly. There's a semi-public beta of...

Mouse Pads No More?

Mouse Pads No More? 04/18/2005 10:21 AM

Apple Store never carried anything as archaic as a mouse pad. By Scott McNulty, Unofficial Apple Weblog

Aquarium Mouse

Aquarium Mouse 06/28/2004 09:55 AM

Oh good, it's an optical mouse with a built-in fake fish tank. Now I know exactly what not to buy anyone for Christmas. Fake fish are so busted, anyway; when do I get the mouse with real, live Sea Monkeys?
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Mouse goes Bluetooth

Mouse goes Bluetooth 08/15/2004 10:03 AM
The Province Aug 15 2004 2:19PM GMT

Mighty Mouse 1.1

Mighty Mouse 1.1 03/13/2003 10:21 AM
Well, well, well, it seems like the updates day today... Mighty Mouse 1.1 is out now, and it's a free...

Do Not Touch That Mouse

Do Not Touch That Mouse 12/30/2004 04:39 PM
We've all seen examples of how various companies are attaching more and more ridiculous "warnings" to products thanks to ever-present product liability suits because someone didn't realize things like that they shouldn't submerge their toaster in the bathtub they were in at the time. While many of these are simply funny examples of "who would ever actually do that?" some new laws are creating some absolutely bizarre warning labels. Take, for example, warning labels that are showing up on certain computer mice in the state of California. Thanks to regulations, some mice have warnings saying you should wash your hands after handling them. The warning is specifically referring to the cord, and the fact that it has a tiny bit of lead in it, but as the article points out, unless the cord is broken up, you'd probably have to eat a fair amount of your mouse cord before you'd have a problem from lead poisoning. Still, apparently, some users are returning the mice, fearing for their safety.

Mouse and Key Recorder v5.2

Mouse and Key Recorder v5.2 12/31/2003 10:46 AM
The Mouse and Key Recorder is able to record mouse clicks and key strokes in any Windows application and to replay them. [Shareware $15.00 90 days 3.51 MB]
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