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Nimos
03-21-2006, 08:34 AM
Now that's interesting, according to Ars Technica (http://arstechnica.com/index.ars) it seems that the LED lights unrerneath the mighty mouse create an interesting illusion (http://arstechnica.com/journals/apple.ars/2006/3/20/3272)!!
Taco
03-21-2006, 08:47 AM
This is why Macs are better.
fitbabits
03-21-2006, 08:57 AM
This is why Macs are better.
ZOMG! I need to switch to Mac NOW! STAT! PRONTO! RAPIDO! SCHNELL! :rolleyes:
TheKeck
03-21-2006, 09:00 AM
My buddy here at work just happens to have a mighty mouse. I think it's gay, but at least I got to see this first hand.
Kamalot
03-21-2006, 09:01 AM
This is why Macs are better.
That's sad.

The only reason Macs are better...

*sigh*
CrashCart
03-21-2006, 09:02 AM
Interesting stuff. And also, typo in the title: Mighty not migthy.
superherotaco
03-21-2006, 09:06 AM
This is why Macs are better.

So is your face!
agentgray
03-21-2006, 09:09 AM
Haha. Made a call to the Apple Store in my area. They are sold out. Why? Because of this. People (Mac zealots) are buying them up because of the "Mac street cred factor"

The mouse is crap, IMO. Very clever, Apple, very celver.

Squeezing a mouse...geesh.

Plus, you can put the image in the post. I don't think ars would mind if we link to them as well.
http://origin.arstechnica.com/journals/apple.media/thumb/375/375/mightymouse_light.jpg
Taco
03-21-2006, 09:13 AM
I want a monkey shaped mouse. Think of all the double entendres. Yes......
Magnanimous Gnome
03-21-2006, 09:44 AM
Someday we will see a Mac-related post that doesn't include any anti-Mac trolling.

Well maybe in Fantasy Land at least.
Bubby
03-21-2006, 10:10 AM
This is news?
Neosho
03-21-2006, 10:12 AM
I'm not a mac user, but that's neat, if typical of mac marketing. Cool gizmos with cool gimicks, but only sometimes do they have enough substance to back it up.
Neosho
03-21-2006, 10:13 AM
This is news?
This is news with attitude! So...uhh...screw off! Yeah! :rolleyes:
11thfinger
03-21-2006, 10:36 AM
Out of nowhere, we get a digg post.
mister_slim
03-21-2006, 10:43 AM
It's not really marketing. It's just a demonstration of Apple's attention to detail, even in inconsequential bits.
Tia
03-21-2006, 11:41 AM
Haha. Made a call to the Apple Store in my area. They are sold out. Why? Because of this. People (Mac zealots) are buying them up because of the "Mac street cred factor"

The mouse is crap, IMO. Very clever, Apple, very celver.

Squeezing a mouse...geesh.

Plus, you can put the image in the post. I don't think ars would mind if we link to them as well.
http://origin.arstechnica.com/journals/apple.media/thumb/375/375/mightymouse_light.jpg

you guys do realize this is on any mac mouse right?
fitbabits
03-21-2006, 11:53 AM
you guys do realize this is on any mac mouse right?
Shhhhh! Let them have their Fisher Price-like fun. :D
Sazime
03-21-2006, 12:21 PM
That is pretty cool. But I would like to point out, I liked this mouse before this was found. I am not a zealot. I Just think it's a groovy mouse.
noxa
03-21-2006, 12:26 PM
The Mighty Mouse is pretty weak - I got one with my new iMac and quickly threw it in the drawer. It's frustratingly easy to click the wrong button and the design of the bottom prevents it from being used on anything other than an ultra-slick surface. The only way I could imagine using this on a normal surface (like a desk, which my other mice glide on, or even my Func Surface 1030 pad) would be to buy a few strips of the Mouse Skatez things and cover it in them.

Yuck. Crappy Apple hardware be gone!

//signed by a full-time Mac developer, not a hater
Magnanimous Gnome
03-21-2006, 12:32 PM
you guys do realize this is on any mac mouse right?


The linked article specifically states that the other Apple mouses do not do this.
Suicidal ShiZuru
03-21-2006, 12:33 PM
Hardcore mice dont have any little red lights.
siz
03-21-2006, 12:34 PM
I am using the mighty mouse now. I like it for work because I can use my whole wrist to click.. and save my trigger finger for my Microsoft mouse at home.
dead
03-21-2006, 03:54 PM
Realised that ages ago. I worked with macs heaps when i was in year 7, although i hated them it was fun messing around with the mouses.
kizke
03-22-2006, 03:34 AM
This thread validates the idea that this forum is full of self-loving fucktards.

*Sigh*

I have faith in you guys. Please don't fuck it up.
Taco
03-22-2006, 04:16 AM
I love myself.
Tia
03-22-2006, 06:18 AM
The linked article specifically states that the other Apple mouses do not do this.

They do. I checked, on more than one, I am not just sating it. Go to your nearest apple store and see for yourself.

Silly PC people.