Apple Desktop Bus Mouse
Apple's one-button ball mouse for the Apple IIGS and later ADB Macintosh computers.
- Shape
- Standard
- Buttons
- 1
- DPI
- –
- Battery
- –
- Connects by
- Cable
- Weight
- –
Specifications
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- Shape
- Standard
- Hand
- Either hand
- Sensor
- Mechanical ball
- Buttons
- 1
- Sensor
- Removable tracking ball; Apple's Apple IIGS owner's guide gives cleaning instructions.
- Scroll wheel
- None.
Connections and battery
- Connects by
- Cable
- Power
- Cable
- Works with
- Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) computers, including the Apple IIGS and later Macintosh models.
Design
- Materials
- Plastic case.
- Colours
- Platinum.
- In the box
- Supplied with the Apple IIGS; the later G5431 family model accompanied ADB Macintosh computers.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Symmetrical case works with either hand
- Powered through its cable
- Works across Apple IIGS and ADB Macintosh computers
Cons
- No scroll wheel or second button
- Tracking ball needs periodic cleaning
- ADB connection needs an adapter for USB computers
Closest rivals
Model | Shape | Buttons | DPI | Battery | Connects by | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 1 | – | – | Cable | – | 1984 | |
| Standard | 1 | – | – | Cable | – | 1983 | |
| Standard | 1 | – | – | Cable | – | 1993 |
Newer model: Apple Desktop Bus Mouse II.
