*annoyed*

[arethinn]

Why is it you can pick up a basic PC mouse for $5-10 - even a basic optical one for $15-20 - and the Mac mice that match the ones we have here in the lab (optical, but corded) are $49?? How is it at all cost-effective to replace the broken ones we have at that kind of price? Sheesh! :P

Comments

[doublefeh.livejournal.com]

They're not proprietary at all. Unless those macs are really really really old (pre-orginal iMac), they should work fine with any USB mouse you'd like to plug into them.

[starlightforest.livejournal.com]

Fine if you have any USB mice - we don't (only PS/2 mice), although I suppose they could be bought fairly cheaply. I tried plugging one of those in via a PS/2 to USB adapter and it didn't work. (functionality of port was verified by plugging in one of the Apple mice)