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Michhsta
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01 Feb 2010, 4:57 pm

Anyone use this mouse and had issues with the scroll tracker?

Love my Mac so not too upset.......but it is getting replaced this week and have heard that it keeps happening due to build up on the mechanism from use.

I get sweaty hands and with 36 degree C days here in Oz, I am hoping they replace it with the Magic Mouse.

Will be very upset if I keep having to get it replaced.

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01 Feb 2010, 5:13 pm

I've used the Mighty Mouse, but not had any problems with the scroll tracker. The Magic Mouse is definitely better - no moving parts (except for the click)! I get so used to it at home, that sometimes I expect my PC mouse at work to do the same things - what a letdown. :(


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01 Feb 2010, 10:14 pm

You need to clean it.

Basically, take a microfiber cloth, put the mouse trackball down on it and rub vigorously. It takes a while to be fully effective, but it seems to work if you're dedicated to it.


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01 Feb 2010, 11:51 pm

Yes, that mouse sucks, I always use a Wacom tablet btw, best decision ever.


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02 Feb 2010, 6:32 pm

Thanks everyone.......for excellent advice :D

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