The Apple Mighty Mouse, in my opinion (and many others), needs a serious ‘back to the drawing board’ approach from Apple. Now yes, I will grant the fact that the device performs its intended use, but with some difficulties. 

Firstly, the scroll ball. The scroll ball, I know to many peoples disappointment, the scroll ball has been a very bad idea from Apple. Now, like myself, many Mac users now do not use the Apple Wired or Wireless Mouse that is pre-packaged with their new Mac, or purchased through an Apple vendor. Instead, we prefer the standard or more ‘traditional’ mouse with the scroll wheel. 

Secondly, the side buttons. The side buttons were a good idea from Apple to start with, however, I have found that you have to press the buttons simultaneously and uncomfortably hard in order to actually make the Mighty Mouse side buttons perform their intended task. Now many other Computer Mice have side buttons, however they are not designed as Apple designed theirs. For example, the Logitech MX Revolution, has 3 side buttons with a variety of optional assignments for each one. The buttons are simple, thin buttons. 

Finally, the design of the mouse. The design of the Mighty Mouse, I found, is incredibly uncomfortable. Apple needs to redesign the aesthetics of the Mighty Mouse, if only to make it more ergonomic. Apple does an excellent job with their keyboards, the comfort level is amazing when typing on the Apple Wireless/Wired Aluminum Keyboard. Why does Apple not then improve the comfort level of the Mighty Mouse?