The Apple Mighty Mouse is a buttonless computer mouse with a scrolling function and side buttons that can be programmed. It was a milestone in Apple history as it allowed for right-clicking. Its unique scroll ball mechanism allows for scrolling at any angle. However, it has some drawbacks, such as the scroll ball getting dirty and difficulty with right-clicking.
The Apple® Mighty Mouse is a computer mouse manufactured by the Apple® company. It can be wired or wireless and was first sold in the summer of 2005. The mouse is “buttonless,” meaning it has no visible buttons on the top. Rather, it operates through sensors that detect the placement of a click by the user. It also has a scrolling function, in the form of a small rotating ball located in the upper shell. The buttons located on the side of the mouse can also be programmed to give the user quick access to certain programs or utilities.
Most mice used by computers running the Windows® operating system have at least two buttons: one for selecting an item and another for viewing and selecting other options. All mice manufactured by Apple® prior to the Mighty Mouse had a single button, used to select items on the screen. The function that computer users know as a right click could only be performed with the help of the keyboard, so the release of the Mighty Mouse was a milestone in Apple® history. The Apple® Mighty Mouse is made of white plastic, with a recessed image of the company logo on the top.
Like many newer computer mice, the Apple® Mighty Mouse uses an optical laser, rather than a trackball, to detect movement. This results in a greater degree of versatility when it comes to the surfaces it can be used on. The scroll ball mechanism used by this device is unique in that it can scroll at any angle, rather than just up or down. Other mice can work in a similar way, but the Apple® Mighty Mouse is the only one that can do it without being moved.
Despite its many conveniences, the Mighty Mouse is subject to a few shortcomings and drawbacks. For one, the tiny scroll ball can get dirty over time, causing it to eventually stick, thus rendering it useless. It can only be cleaned with difficulty, or by disassembling the mouse itself, which is a delicate process that will void the warranty even if successful. Also, a right click only registers as such when there is no pressure on the left sensor. This can require some tedious adjustment on the part of the user. Finally, as with many other Apple® products, if something should go wrong with the device, the only repair solutions are usually a visit to the Apple® store or shipping to a repair center.
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