Apple Desktop Bus Mouse II
Apple's second ADB mouse, with a rounded case and a large single button.
Model history · 2 models, 1986–1993
- 1986Apple Desktop Bus MouseCompare
- 1993Apple Desktop Bus Mouse II
- 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
- Front-mounted ball; Apple's 1993 product sheet describes the design as allowing finer movements.
- Scroll wheel
- None.
Connections and battery
- Connects by
- Cable
- Power
- Cable
- Works with
- Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) computers; an adapter is needed for USB computers.
Design
- Materials
- Plastic case.
- Colours
- Platinum.
- In the box
- Supplied with several 1990s Macintosh and Power Macintosh models; also sold separately.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Large button is easy to find by touch
- Symmetrical shape works with either hand
- Draws power through its cable
Cons
- No scroll wheel or second button
- Ball tracking needs periodic cleaning
- ADB connection needs an adapter for modern computers
Closest rivals
Model | Shape | Buttons | DPI | Battery | Connects by | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 1 | – | – | Cable | – | 1986 | |
| Standard | 1 | – | – | Cable | – | Jul 2000 | |
| Compact | 1 | – | – | Cable | – | Aug 1998 |
Previous model: Apple Desktop Bus Mouse.
