Evolution of the Apple Mouse

[Tony Duell]

> > Unlike a custom silicon device. OK, I am
> > strange, but I nearly always favour the simple solution.
> 
>    Sure, but this is a mass-market device that will never be 
> "collectible" in any sense.  The choice is between a cheap device that 

True. You have to realise, though, that even for stuff I am going to use, 
I prefer things I can repair. I know this is odd, but I would rather have 
something that needs minor repairs every couple of years (like replacing 
microswitches) but if I do that can carru on running for many years than 
something that runs fine for 5 years and then fails in a way that I can't 
fix.

> will last maybe a year or two and give limited functionality, or a more 
> expensive device that will last more likely a decade or more (I have 
> several decade-old expensive Apple optical mice) and give enhanced 

And how many of those used capacitive sensors in place of switches?

> functionality.
> 
>    "I'm not rich enough to buy cheap tools." ;)  *poke*

Indeed not. But equally, I want to be sure that when I buy the expensive 
tool I am actually paying the money for what I want. And not, say, 
gimmicks that do noting for the useability or reliavility of the tool.

-tony