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In article <90021118332736@masnet.uucp>, david.schreiber@canremote.uucp (DAVID SCHREIBER) writes:
>
>  Most ST magazines advertise mouses for the ST. I've only seen a
>couple, so your selection is not great. There is a cordless mouse for
>the ST and the Amiga.
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> * Via ProDoor 3.1R 

I have decided to replace my ST mouse with a Microsoft Mouse (have to do a 
little soldering, very simple mod).  I have seen so many reports of ST mice
dying that I have given this matter thought.  However, some interesting   
questions come to mind.  

     1.  To my knowledge, there are three types of ST mice around.  The 
         very first ones were marked as being from Germany.  The next 
         batch is made in Taiwan (I think), and has a sliding mouse-ball 
         door, and plain metal rollers which get all gummy with heavy use.
         The new ones have a rotating ball door, and have white plastic 
         covers on the metal rods, and do not seem to collect nearly as 
         much gunk.  Are there any more types?

     2.  I happen to own one of the new ones (fat plastic roller covers).  It
         has laughed at my attempts to wear it out.  It doesn't make any of 
         the weird noises that I hear from the older types (after some use).
         Are my Microsoft plans unfounded?  Has Atari actually produced a 
         long lasting mouse?  Mine seems to feel smoother than the older types,
         buttons feel the same.

Enquiring minds want to know!!
 
                 
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