The reviews I have read on the Mighty Mouse focus on the negative: only two-button functionality with Windows, no satisfying click from the side buttons, a short cord, and the like. All of these criticisms are accurate—the Mighty Mouse does have its weak points. Still, what these other reviews have not stressed enough is how sexy the Mighty Mouse is! Yes, that’s right, this mouse just exudes geek sex appeal, and that makes up for a lot. When most mice these days are truly ugly, Apple has produced a refreshingly attractive and functional alternative.

Technical Details:

Model: MA086LL/A
Power Source: USB Cable
Cables: USB 1.1 (compatible with either USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 ports)
Scroll Ball: 360-degree Scroll Ball with adjustable scrolling
Buttons: Up to four programmable buttons: full-body button with touch-sensitive technology beneath for left-, right- and Scroll Ball clicking. Force-sensing side buttons.
Tracking: Optical
Shape: Elliptical
System Requirements: Mac OS X (programmability requires Mac OS X v10.4.2 Tiger or later), or Windows 2000 or Windows XP.

Software Compatibility:

Mac OS X v10.4.2 or later: Enable or disable scrolling, assign primary and secondary buttons, activate Exposé, display Dashboard, open Spotlight, switch application or open applications.
Mac OS X v10.3.9 or 10.4.1 and earlier: Assign primary and secondary buttons and activate Exposé, Display Dashboard in Mac OS X v10.4 or 10.4.1.
Mac OS X v10.3.8 and earlier: Use as a multibutton scrolling mouse.
Windows 2000 or Windows XP: See the Mouse control panel.