Two things:
* there are many different USB mice on the market that you can just plug in to any new Mac. Where is the problem; if you need it that bad, go and buy one.
* for the PowerBook, you would buy an external mouse for long periods of use anyway surely? I find an external mouse is a necessity while using my work laptop.
For the record, I've used a 4 button Kensington mouse with my Mac for years. When PC owners sit down to use it, I've got to teach them how it all works!:)
As a general rule, Apple puts a great deal of work into the little details that make their computers (hardware and software) so 'insanely' great.
God knows how hard it must be to actually pull off the concept of Mac OS X - unix core on legacy equipement with a user friendly UI, Java 2 support built in, advanced graphics layer, historical app support etc etc etc. I look forward to seeing Mac OS X. I think it will be excellent (and ready for release) by the time we all get our hands on it.
But why would you be loathed to admit that you like a company that gives people an alternative? That I don't understand...
If you're so keen on the Apple case, do yourself a favour: buy a nice new (super fast) G3 and just install one of the Linux's on it (LinuxPPC, Yellow Dog etc). Not only will you get the chance to marvel at some really sweet industrial design, not withstanding the mouse and keyboard, but you'll also get the chance to appreciate an amazingly upgradable (look out for G4 ZIF slot upgrades later this year) and reliable computer. Apple has a rep for building computers that last. Plus you get Firewire while you're at it!
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Two things:
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* there are many different USB mice on the market that you can just plug in to any new Mac. Where is the problem; if you need it that bad, go and buy one.
* for the PowerBook, you would buy an external mouse for long periods of use anyway surely? I find an external mouse is a necessity while using my work laptop.
For the record, I've used a 4 button Kensington mouse with my Mac for years. When PC owners sit down to use it, I've got to teach them how it all works!
As a general rule, Apple puts a great deal of work into the little details that make their computers (hardware and software) so 'insanely' great.
God knows how hard it must be to actually pull off the concept of Mac OS X - unix core on legacy equipement with a user friendly UI, Java 2 support built in, advanced graphics layer, historical app support etc etc etc. I look forward to seeing Mac OS X. I think it will be excellent (and ready for release) by the time we all get our hands on it.
But why would you be loathed to admit that you like a company that gives people an alternative? That I don't understand...
If you're so keen on the Apple case, do yourself a favour: buy a nice new (super fast) G3 and just install one of the Linux's on it (LinuxPPC, Yellow Dog etc). Not only will you get the chance to marvel at some really sweet industrial design, not withstanding the mouse and keyboard, but you'll also get the chance to appreciate an amazingly upgradable (look out for G4 ZIF slot upgrades later this year) and reliable computer. Apple has a rep for building computers that last. Plus you get Firewire while you're at it!