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Can I use a mouse with a MacBook Pro?

Thinking of trading my old iMac in for a MacBook Pro. My problem is I don't like the touchpad at all especially when working in Photoshop or InDesign. Can I use a mouse with it? And will it be as responsive as with an iMac?

Posted on Sep 3, 2019 8:42 AM

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Posted on Sep 3, 2019 8:55 AM

Remember that your new MBP will have USB-C ports and you may need an adaptor for a mouse with a conventional USB connector. Like this adaptor:


https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TCCADPU3/


Shop around. Some USB-C adaptors can cost twice what a third-party mouse costs.


I use a bluetooth Apple MagicMouse with my MBP. It preserves most of the functions and handy "swipe" moves from the trackpad. And you don't have any port issues.


The current Magic Mouse 2 is not cheap but will provide many more functions than the third-party stuff.

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MLA02LL/A/magic-mouse-2-silver?fnode=56

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