Do you need an Apple mouse for an Apple computer? Will a cheaper Logitech mouse do just as well?
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No. You need a USB mouse that has software (drivers) compatible with Apple Mac computers, though. Logitech, Macally and Kensington have Apple compatible mice as well as the specialized Mad Catz gaming mouse. The Logitech Anywhere MX mouse is recommended by several Macintosh forums and magazines - MacLife magazine, 2012. The link to Logitech.com below (if it stays in the comment) goes right to the Anywhere mouse: http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/anywhere-mouse-mx?crid=7 BUT! If you want a less expensive mouse, there are other mice listed on the Logitech website. Logitech has a software suite that works on the Mac operating systems - versions 10.5.x thru the latest 10.9.x. Macally Wired 3 Button Optical USB Mouse is a good deal and has a bunch of positive reviews on Amazon. I've never tried it. Kensington has two mice that are labeled Mac OS Certified: The Pro-Fit Wireless Mid-size mouse and the SlimBlade Wireless Laser mouse. I prefer the wired Apple mouse, despite the cost, because it doesn't use up batteries or need recharging. It uses the USB power from your keyboard or Mac USB port. My last Apple mouse lasted 5 years before the scroll ball gave out. I also have a wireless Apple mouse for my laptop, but in the past, I went through about 5 batteries (Duracell) or now 6-7 rechargeable battery uses per year.
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You can use pretty much any USB (wired or wireless) mouse with a Mac. Simple mice with two buttons and a scroll wheel will work with no additional software. Mice with additional buttons or other special features need software to allow these features to be recognized - check the manufacturer's web site if this is an issue. I've mostly used Logitech mice, even ones which don't have Mac-specific drivers, with no problems. The "Unifying" wireless receiver and Anywhere MX is what I'm using right now.
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he is not complaining about the computer's bluetooth compatibility, but that of the mouse. i know you want to praise your mac so that the whole world knows, but please try to stay on point.Having said that, this mouse is a failed attempt at copying the Apple magic mouse.
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I have PC's only. I believe you will have no problems using this mouse on both PC and Mac because you will be connecting through the mouse different channels.
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Yes. I've been using it on my iMac for a long while. Really, almost any usb mouse should work with a mac.
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I have had no luck getting the Logitech software to work with Mac OS X Yosemite (10.10). The mouse mostly works - but the buttons cannot be programmed, gone back to using a Microsoft Mouse 5000 on my iMac.
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Yes! The logitech software for this mouse is OPTIONAL and it works just fine without it! Works on Windows and Mac OS but requires abit of work on Linux, just plug in and away you go!
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yes, it works like any other mouse. I had to plug it back in every time I turned on the computer or my IMac would not recognize it. I am no longer using this device.
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No, it is nothing like the Apple mouse. It feels very light & flimsy and has a single scroll wheel. I bought it for my wife who didn't want to use it after seeing it, so that's about all I can say.
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Yes. I have the black one and it works fine with my optical mouse. However, for some reason my wife's iMac mouse seems to drift out when in the center of the pad, but works great along the edges. However, that may be more an issue of low battery. We changed the batteries and haven't had any problems. Hope that helps.
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Hi Ryan - I use this mouse currently with my Macbook Air. They do actually "work" but there isn't anything in Apple's System Preferences that globally allows you to set their function. I have full use of them in other programs that allow me to activate hotkeys. Ie - A video game where I can set the hotkey to an action by clicking the mouse button. I'll try to find something about globally setting them but for now, look into your programs to see if they will let you set hotkeys or macros.
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This mouse, model 525 does NOT fully support the Mac. There is no LCC software for this model for OS-X (all versions). You will only be able to use the most basic functions of the mouse without this support. I returned mine and purchased a model M705 which is fully supported for Mac.
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Absolutely. I was able to pair it easily with my old MacBook (white edition). The scroll wheel (up and down) and the left and right buttons work fine. If you want to use the scroll wheel button or the back button on the left side of the mouse, you may need to install some mouse software (I didn't bother).
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Yes, I have an iMac and I have used a Logitech Trackman on older Macs too, going back for many years.
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I have tested this on two iMac's one with OSX 10.5 and 10.9 and can confirm that the thumb buttons for forward and back do not work. I even downloaded the Logitech Control Center software from the Logitech site and the software does not recognize the mouse on either computer . This is sad to report because I love Logitech mice and Apple computers. I use mine on a Windows box for work. The mouse you are looking for is it's predecessor if you can find it: Logitech MX400 (M-BZ105A) Laser Mouse which works on Apple computers and the thumb buttons for back and forward on websites are better than the M318E. I replaced it cause the wheel was getting noisy but and it was a little larger mouse than I'm use to but I was wrong in thinking the M318e was a better replacement.
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We've used this on both a Mac and PC. As long as the computer is blue tooth enabled, you'll should able to use the mouse.
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Yes, it works great, however the left/right functions of the scrollwheel do not work with the Mac OS. You can fix that with an app like "USB Overdrive." Great mouse, I highly recommend.
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I am not sure about macbook compatibility. There is a disc with Logitech software that comes with the mouse. You install it to get enhanced features - like changing the button assignments, etc.. In the directions it says simply to double-click the "Logitech" logo in the Macintosh system. I suppose this refers to Mac computers but maybe it could refer to to Macbooks as well. I am just not sure and don't want to give you any false information. Maybe you could contact Logitech and ask them if it is compatible with a Macbook. I am sorry I couldn't give you a more definite answer.