Will the Apple Pro Mouse work with my MBP?

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Will the Apple Pro Mouse work with my MBP?

Greetings.

Relatively simple question, but I've read a few sources that do not list the Apple Pro Mouse as compatible with the MacBook Pro.

I reckon that the Pro Mouse will work on any Mac with a USB port... just making sure.

Furthermore, will the combination of an Apple Pro Mouse into a new aluminum thinline keyboard into my MBP work?

Thanks,

C

Macbook Pro, Mac OS X (10.4.11), 15" 2.2 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo

Posted on Apr 1, 2009 7:47 AM

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Answer 1

Apr 1, 2009 7:53 AM in response to CBA713

Are you talking about this?: http://www.wap.org/journal/applepromouse/promouseibook2.JPG

If you are, I have one and have just tested it with my MBP (Late 2008). It works fine. As for the keyboard, I'm not 100% sure but I would think it would?...

Kind Regards.

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Answer 2

Apr 1, 2009 7:56 AM in response to CBA713

Sorry, I realize that your asking about the original MBP. I had the original one and that worked too with the pro mouse.

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CBA713 Author

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Apr 1, 2009 8:53 AM in response to cambookpro

Hello.

Actually, I was talking about the clear/white one. Model M5769. Hopefully it will work with the combo I mentioned, as I just returned home with a wired aluminum keyboard. I've just heard not-so-good things about the Mighty Mouse's trackball, so I'm going to just get a Pro Mouse, although you can't find them new anymore.

What do you think?

C

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Answer 4

Apr 1, 2009 10:12 AM in response to CBA713

I connected a white one and it worked fine. White/black doesn't make any difference. It's like a silver or a black ipod shuffle, no difference except the colour.
I'm using a mighty mouse and the trackball seems fine, it does get a bit clogged up with grime but a quick roll on a damp towel usually does the trick.
Another plus with the MM is the right-click and the two buttons on the side, and it is wireless (if you get the wireless version) but yea, the pro mouse will still work and so should the keyboard.
Kind regards.

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CBA713 Author

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Apr 1, 2009 10:15 AM in response to cambookpro

Cool. Thanks for the input. I really like the keyboard. I'll consider your experience with the Mighty Mouse when I test out a few others.

Thanks again.

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