Mouse for my iBook?

Will this mouse work with my G3 iBook (OSX Tiger)? It's dirt cheap and looks to be fairly nice. I'd get one of those Mighty Mouse mice, but I've read things in the reviews in the Apple Store about how they seem to have issues and failure and junk.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=012&item=220022498034&rd=1&sspa gename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
If this one will not work, any suggestions on cheaper mice that will (under $30). I'd prefer something wireless and with a USB sticker than than the cabled adapter things like with desktop mice, in which case I might as well get a corded mouse.
EDIT: Never mind about the MS mouse from eBay. According to MS's site, it will work with a Mac.
http://www.microsoft.com/products/info/product.aspx?view=22&pcid=039fe04c-b5f6-4 196-acec-4464365449cb&crumb=catpage&catid=c250fb0a-1613-4550-983d-ba203f357698
Anyway, any suggestions on other mice? I really like the look and feel of Apple mice, but need a scroll wheel (and am worried about the reliability of the Apple Mouse).

It doesn't say it will work with OS X 10.4. It says 10.2-10.3. It could be that they just haven't updated the web page, but I would want to ask about it.
In my experience, almost any mouse will work. I bought a little-bitty one at WalMart that didn't even say it would was Mac compatible (because my son uses Windows, so I knew he could use it if I couldn't), and it works fine. (I've not tried a wireless mouse, though.)
Logitech makes some nice mice, and they aren't expensive, either, although you will pay more dearly for the wireless version.

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Has anyone found a good wireless mouse for the iBook?
Thanks

I presume you mean the 600 Mhz iBook G3 in your profile. That particular Mac did not come with built-in bluetooth, but numerous USB to Bluetooth adapters are available, including a few from the Apple Store. That and Apple's Wireless Mighty Mouse would be a good combination.
Careful with Logitech mice, as their driver software does not always keep up to date with operating system updates. You can usually overcome this with software called Steer Mouse or another called USB Overdrive when those get updated, which is usually more frequently.

Mouse for iBook?

Can anyone recommend a mouse I could buy for my iBook? I have arthritis and it's getting so bad that I have a hard time using the trackpad. On my desktop Mac I use a Kensington Trackball, which is great for my condition, but doesn't work with an Ibook. Thanks in advance.

Anne,
Check out Apple's new Mighty Mouse.
Brian

External screen for my iBook

Dear all forumers,
I am about to go to Canada to begin my university education, and realised that writting essays on my last generation iBook G4 12'', 1.33GHZ would be uncomfortable on the long term.
This is why I have come to you to see what my options are for plugging my iBook with the cable that was given to me when I bought my iBook. After reading the caracteristics (sp?) on apple.com, I read :
"Video mirroring supports VGA video out to an external display or projector (requires included Apple VGA Video Adapter) and S-video and composite video out to a TV or VCR (requires optional Apple Video Adapter, sold separately)."
I guess this is right, so technically the cable I have in my iBook box is the VGA Video Adapter.
Now my question is. What screens would you recommend?
Can I get wide screens or am I restricted to.. so to speak un-wide ones? How about the apple 20'' screen? 23''? Do they function with my iBook?
How about the Dell 20''?
Any recommendations? Brand recommendations? My budget isn't worked out yet, but I suppose a couple hundred CAD$?
Also do screens like the Apple 20'' have dual voltage for America & Europe? I live in Switzerland but will be studying in Canada.
Thank you very much for your help,
Sincerely Yours,
Edouard

Also consider using a locally found CRT and not buying a second display
new; you could get by without the added expense and have a workable
solution to the smaller LCD in the computer.
I'd try an external Apple keyboard and mouse (not BT wireless, just USB)
and buy a cheap monitor stand that has a keyboard drawer beneath it;
and either set the whole iBook up on there -- it may require some other
item under the iBook to raise it to proper eyelevel -- and use the iBook as
a desktop when not actually carrying it around. A powered USB hub can
help tie on a printer and the keyboard/mouse to the iBook when you use
it "docked" in a dorm or apartment; and you can take the iBook away when
you go elsewhere, and leave the keyboard/mouse, etc behind. I've tried this
and it works fairly well -- best without a second display.
Since the iBook series can't be run when closed, and using an external
display, keyboard and mouse, it takes up extra room when used with an
additional external display. That's the main problem; plus posture. I
prefer the desktop posture for longer use intervals and that is why I'd
recommend considering such an idea if it'd work for you, too.
In any event, good luck & happy computing!

Best mouse for a person with trembling hands

My Grandfather recently acquired a new Mac (an iBook) on which I am typing this message.
I didn't want to let him use the integrated track pad because I found it very unpractical, so I ordered an Apple (wired) mouse for him. Unfortunately his hand is often trembling, and he has very little space to move the mouse, so we need to lift the mouse to move it without affecting the pointer's position an be able to move the pointer from the top-left corner to the bottom-right corner of the screen.
All this causes him great difficulty (pointing precisely and lifting the mouse) so I wondered if a mouse with a track ball would be more suitable.
What do you think ?

Are you thinking of the VERTICAL Mouse? I read about those, too, and thought one would be ergonomically great . . . So bought one.
I lasted about 3 days and gave up. In theory, they're great. But I don't think they're good unless you have large hands. They sure don't seem to be made for women. I have small hands and where the mouse hits as it rests against my thumb/fleshy area of my hand isn't comfortable and in fact, after a while hurts. I think the mouse is just too big for me. You need a wide hand.
And your arm has to rest on your desk at exactly the right angle or the thing is annoying to work with. I also don't know that it would be so hot for someone with trembling hands, because your hand is in such a specific position, your fingers in fact, could tremble.
Also, because your arm rests on the desk and your hand around the mouse, every time you move or adjust your position, you have to pick up the mouse and reset yourself. And it's clunkier to hold than other mice and sliding it around is clunkier.
I like the idea of the vertical mouse so much and I might use it from time to time as a change of pace, but I can't recommend it unless you know for a fact it will fit your hand comfortably. I bought mine online. Couldn't find anywhere to audition it live.

Any printer suggestions for the ibook g4

I am completely overwhelmed and in need of some suggestion of the most compatable printer for the ibook g4. Mine is a 2004 model

Hi Hotrodgirlly,
Welcome to Apple Discussions
What are you going to use the computer for and what features do you want(example: mostly printing documents, normal amount of pictures, professional photography, as well as all-in-one, scanner, fax, fast printing, portability, quality of print outs, etc)? Price range?
You may want to look at the following threads...
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=1718307
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=1198652
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=1858479
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=594421
There are a ton of posts in Apple Discussions alone that can help you make a decision or narrow down your options. I suggest searching AD, Google, and any other search engine on the internet. Consumer Reports probably has a review section on new printers, but you can either buy it in the store or buy an online subscription (I believe).
Jon
Macbook 2.0 White (100Gb HD 2Gb RAM) Mac Mini 1.42Ghz, iPod (All), Airport (Graphite & Express), G4 1.33Ghz iBook, G4 iMac 1Ghz, G3 500Mhz, iBook iMac 233Mhz, eMate, Power Mac 5400 LC, PowerBook 540c, Macintosh 128K, Apple //e, Apple //, and some more... Mac OS X (10.4.5) Moto Razr, iLife '06, SmartDisk 160Gb, Apple BT Mouse, Sight..

Does anyone know how I can purchase or download a copy of OSX 10.4 Tiger for an ibook g3?

I am trying to "upgrade" an old ibook g3 (800MHz)
I have managed to get it up to OS 10.2.8 with automatic updates, but I would like to install OSX 10.4 Tiger (The most advanced compatible os for this ibook), But I have not managed to find anywhere on www.apple.com where i can purchase a copy?
Is there anywhere I can buy the original installation dvd, or download a version?
Many thanks for your help

Hi, and welcome to Apple Support Communities.
It's available through Amazon Marketplace:
http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Mac-10-4-Tiger-VERSION/dp/B0002G71T0
Ask before you buy, ask the seller to make sure it's the FULL RETAIL version.
Another option:
http://www.megamacs.com/index.php?action=frameview&id=3986857 (Not a bad price.)
Also, Tiger usually came on a DVD. Some 800 MHz iBooks have just a CD-ROM drive, so you need to keep that in mind and determine whether you can use the DVD version.

Whenever I go to a site or click anything, I always have to move my mouse for the page to load, why is this happening? (When I go to a site full of images, I move my mouse a little bit at a time and it loads one image at a time)

Whenever I go to a site or click anything, I always have to move my mouse for the page to load, why is this happening? (When I go to a site full of images, I move my mouse a little bit at a time and it loads one image at a time)

Hi, Tom.
FYI: You've not stated which of your listed Macs is having the problem. However, the following may help in any case:
1. Did you install Front Row using the Front Row hack on a Mac that did not ship from the factory with Front Row installed? If so, See my "Uninstalling the Front Row hack" FAQ. This has been known to cause a variety of problems, including the menu bar (Clock, Spotlight) issues you noted.
2. If you did not install the Front Row Hack, an incompatible or corrupted Startup or Login Item may be partly to blame for the problems with the menu bar. My "Troubleshooting Startup and Login Items" FAQ can help you pin that down if such an item is causing the problem.
3. As a general check, run the procedure specified in my "Resolving Disk, Permission, and Cache Corruption" FAQ. Perform the steps therein in the order specified.
4. Re: Safari and Mail, if not sorted by any of the above, see also:• "Safari: Blank icon after installing Security Update 2006-002 v1.0."
• My my "Multiple applications quit unexpectedly or fail to launch" FAQ
Good luck!
Dr. Smoke
Author: Troubleshooting Mac® OS X

I don't have a wireless keyboard or mouse for my 2007 iMac, is there any way that can use remote desktop and access it from my 2010mbp.

i don't have a wireless keyboard or mouse for my 2007 iMac, is there any way that can use remote desktop and access it from my 2010mbp

Hi champrider,
You can use an application such as Apple Remote Desktop to control your iMac remotely. See this article -
OS X Mavericks: Allow access using Apple Remote Desktop
This help page will provide you with some other useful resources for Apple Remote Desktop -
Remote Desktop Help
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Brett L

How to format a drive for both iBook (10.3.9) and MacBook Pro (10.5.8)?

We have two external drives, one Firewire and one USB. They're working like a charm with our MBP under 10.5.8.
The MBP has to go into the shop. I figured I could use the iBook with the external drive until the MBP comes back.
Alas, the IB cannot read either drive!
What do I do to format an external drive so that it works with both? Ideally, it would be good if both laptops could boot from the same drive, too!

Lyssa, both have their own power supplies. It's the usual assortment of files--photos, Word docs, Excel spreadsheets, astronomy programs (natch!), and the complete system.
Niel, I think you're on to it. We have a third smaller drive that must have been formatted APM for the iBook, which the MBP sees and works with--and probably can even boot from. But you've provided an important cautionary note about that.
Alas, the quest for a decently priced 10.4 for the iBook has turned up empty...
This is a head-scratcher. I'll have to figure out the best way to keep working while the MBP is in the shop. I certainly can copy over several key folders I've been using, or the entire home folder, but that leaves behind the MBP's apps!
Do you think I could clone my MBP to an APM formatted drive? And boot with it from the iBook? Or, would I run into problems with it being an Intel based 10.5.8 OS on the external drive booting a Power PC iBook? Woe is me!

After updating to mavericks I have to constantly enter my apple ID for mail, iBooks, iTunes and many other applications that used to be part of my keychain. How can I get my log-in to work again?

After updating to mavericks I have to constantly enter my apple ID for mail, iBooks, iTunes and many other applications that used to be part of my keychain. How can I get my apple ID log-in to work again?

Several times I've re-entered my passwords under Preferences/Internet Accounts/iCloud and it won't save since I've installed Mavericks. Also, the iCloud icon in the left column in Preferences/Internet Accounts/iCloud is greyed out but allows me to click on it to set-up. When I click on iCloud the password is filled out but the "Enable this account" check-box is not checked. I check it, and all seems correct. The icon is no longer grey, the password is correct, the "activate this account" check-box is checked. Then, when I launch mail, notes etc. I'm still prompted to re-enter my apple ID. The log-in loop continues. For years my keychain has worked perfectly. What has changed in Mavericks?

Can I buy a new Logic Board for an iBook G3 700 12"?

The Logic Board in my iBook G3 700 12" just died. My local reseller says it doesn't qualify for the replacement program.
Anyone know where can I get a NEW Logic Board for my iBook?
I don't like the thought of buying a used on on eBay and having the same problem 6 months from now.
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Awfers

Hi, and welcome to Apple Discussions.
Yes, but the best place I know actually installs it for less money than they charge you for buying one outright:
http://www.dttservice.com/ibookg3.html#ibookrepair
They offer a six-month warranty, which is better than most places (including Apple's own 90-day warranty on repairs).

Can i use my iPhone as a mouse for my Macbook Pro?

Hi guys, im very curious if youre able to use an iphone as a mouse for mac. When i mean a mouse i mean as a regular mouse and not that mouse app thing with the screen going on. I mean literally as a regular mouse which you can use like if it was a normal mouse.
Very curious like i mentioned and i hope theres an solution for this as well.

oh kind of disappointed, thought i could do literally EVERYTHING with an iphone.

Best Mouse for my MacBook Pro?

I don't need a mouse for gaming purposes (let's face it Macs are limited in that department), but I do need one that will work well and won't freeze up. Two USB slots get filled pretty quickly, which is why a mouse with Bluetooth capability is preferable.
Any recommendations? I've heard Logitech is not bad, Microsoft either. I'm open to your suggestions. Is there a list that may be compiled of this information already? Oh, and a PC/Mac compatible one would be great too. Thank you!
P.S. Please don't recommend the mighty mouse; right clicking is a must and getting used to its sensors isn't something I'm willing to do for $70.

I might just try that out since the Microsoft Bluetooth 5000 alternative doesn't appeal to me for aesthetic reasons, or I may wait to buy the Logitech Bluetooth Mouse M555b which is slightly more expensive. I like the design of the latter but I'm not entirely sure if its worth the price tag.

Preparing iPhotos for an iBook

Over the years I've tried to avoid photos uploaded to Apple for an iBook from being printed too darkly. In printing circles it's often called "press gain." In short, I'm just about ready to upload pictures for an iBook and I want to avoid getting back a book of pictures that come back darker, muddy, details lost etc. I'm working with iPhoto 9.6.6 on an iMac about a year old, my pictures are exposed properly with all necessary final tunes (when sent to a print making service like Mpix, the colors are clear and true, details are all there, and so on. Maybe there's a fix like adjusting saturation...or maybe there's a better book printing service out there. Appreciate your input.
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What is the color profile? The best to use for iPhoto is RGB. Adobe RGB often produces results that are too dark
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PS BTW - these are not iBooks - that is a totally different electronic animal - these are iphoto photo books
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