I just purchased a new mouse, the Logitech MX Revolution. It’s definitely a power user’s mouse, with lots of wheels and buttons. It goes to eleven. I had a few false starts getting it to work. Eventually I had to fire up bootcamp and pair the mouse with the receiver using Logitech’s application. I hope it’s worth it. I’ve never really had technical difficulties with a mouse before. I chalk the problem up to being that I bought it refurbished off of ebay.
So, now that the mouse works, I still cannot really use the thing. Why? Because my right arm is in a sling. I injured it in a cycling accident on my way into town on Friday. It’s not broken and yes, I was wearing my helmet (why does everyone always ask that? It was my arm!).
I’m healing fast and will have two usable arms early next week. In the meantime, I’m pursuing the challenges of typing one-handed.
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Hey, I have that mouse. I bought it for the buttons and fancy scrollwheel, and haven’t used them once so far. But I haven’t had any problems with using it as a regular mouse on my laptop. Since the laptop is mostly casual use right now I haven’t really been motivated yet to set everything else up.
Sorry to hear about the arm, hope it’s better soon. I got back into cycling last year just about the time my commute switched from 2.5 blocks to 25 miles :( Wish I could ride to work.
§ #1 By John Lein at 11:14am on May 17 2007
You didn’t get doored, did you? Anyway, glad to hear it wasn’t too serious, but it must be a pain both literally and figuratively.
I’ll be interested to hear if the schmancy mouse works out for you. I’ve always eschewed anything more complicated than two buttons and a scroll wheel because I don’t want to spend the mental energy getting used to more features.
§ #2 By Andrew Hedges at 11:14am on May 17 2007
“...I was wearing my helmet (why does everyone always ask that? It was my arm!).”
That is hilarious. And so true. Having an accident is automatic permission for the safety patrol to critique your entire preventative health regime.
“You fell off your bicycle? Silly boy! Have you been flossing and brushing your teeth young man?”
§ #3 By Casey at 11:14am on May 17 2007
Glad you’re okay. Did you check the air pressure in your tires? No really, I loved the helmet comment.
And the mouse looks pretty nifty. I could get used to that, I think.
§ #4 By John Mark at 11:14am on May 17 2007