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Own a Piece of History with Round USB Mouse

November 11th, 2009

The round USB mouse that Apple uses for iMac and Power Macs is recognized as a milestone in mouse design all over the world. It serves well with iMac; however, a problem has been found that disappoints users. They say that it’s not easy to have a 1-way motion for the mouse with the cursor going the other way since no feedback is given to inform the user that it’s not being firmly held in a straight direction. Not a single unit is still in active use with Blue G3s and iMacs together with its accessories like power cords, ADB cables, etc.
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However, looking on its favorable side, this round USB mouse has created an unprecedented growth in the industry of 3rd-party solutions as shells for the mouse of Apple, USB mouse, and other mouse alternatives like trackballs. The original round mouse that brought the milestone in the industry can be traced to Apple Mouse in Blueberry. It is round, designed in fun colors, and puck-shaped that catapulted the round mouse to the limelight throughout the world.
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This type of mouse is compatible only with Mac devices with USB and Apple computers equipped with USB port. Other common names for this small accessory are iPack and hockey puck mouse. If you’re still using one, then, you have a piece of history.