The [Un]Mighty Mouse
Only Apple could make a big deal over something the rest of us have had for many years now; a three button mouse. While most normal Mac users likely already have a three button mouse (I bought a third party USB mouse for my iMac), the true Mac fanatics will tell you that the one button mouse is a superior product.
That said, I am pretty sure that those same fanatics are secretly envious of my three button mice. Or at least they used to be. Because now there is an official Apple product that they can buy which will allow them to continue to be fanatics while at the same time supporting Steve Jobs’ stock options growth. It’s almost like they think that spending more and more money on official Apple product will bring them closer to God, er, Steve Jobs. Whomever. And buy it you will, because according to an article on Ars Technica this new mouse isn’t included in new Mac purchases. Nice.
Don’t get me wrong, I think that Apple makes some good products. I don’t think anyone can deny that the iPod is the MP3 player to own, thanks to good design and marketing. But getting excited about a three button mouse? Come on.
Update: Ars Technica also has a review of the Mighty Mouse and an article about dissecting the Mighty Mouse.
Wed, 03 Aug 2005 14:29 Posted in Technology
