Wired mouse for iMac

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Wired mouse for iMac

Hello Apple users,

I have a problem, i'm really not that keen on the Apple wired mouse.

Just doesn't feel nice in the hand for prolonged use.

Does anyone have recommendations for a good wired mouse that will work properly with the iMac and that i don't need 3rd party drivers to make it work better?

I have a SteelSeries Kana mouse but with the standard apple drivers it really doesn't work well.

i.e moving the tracking slider 1 notch is the difference between really slow & really fast.

I have tried using SteerMouse as 3rd party drivers, it helps but its still not very accurate especially for editing audio when accuracy is key.

Any help anyone can provide will be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Beano.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8), 27", 2.8ghz, i7

Posted on Jan 24, 2013 3:04 AM

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Answer 1

Joe Gramm

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Jan 24, 2013 6:27 AM in response to Beano The Drummer

It's been a while since I've used a wired mouse, but from what I remember, most non Apple mouse will come with it's own installation software that creates a System Preferences/Other. The mouse functions are then controlled via its System Preference.

Most Apple compatible mice will do basic functions out of the box. But to set up more than basic functions you'll need to install the System Preferences.

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Answer 2

Jan 24, 2013 7:31 AM in response to Joe Gramm

The mouse i mentioed above "SteelSeries Kana" does not come with any drivers.

Hence my post on here.

Many thanks for your response.

Thanks in advance,

Beano.

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Answer 3

MichelPM

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Jan 24, 2013 7:48 AM in response to Beano The Drummer

Any reason for still using a wired mouse?

I do not like Apple's Magic Mouse because, if this is still true, the battery life still dismal.

There are still Infared style wireless mice that use an IR reciever and either use a built-in rechargeable battery or have at least a 6 month life using regular or replaceable lithium batteries.

There are also Bluetooth mice that work much better than Apple's own.

That stated, many mice manufacturers still make wires mice.

Look a Microsoft, Logitech, Kensington, Macally. They will have some mice models that will have additional features that work with Macs.

Good Luck!

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