Apple Desktop Bus Mouse II
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| Part number | M2706 |
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| FCC ID | BCGM2706 |
| Branding | Apple |
| Manufacturer | Logitech, Mitsumi |
| Buttons | 1 |
| Handedness | Ambidextrous |
| Interfaces | Apple Desktop Bus |
| Sensor | Opto-mechanical |
| Introduced | 1993 |
| Discontinued | 1998 |
The Apple Desktop Bus Mouse II succeeded the Apple Desktop Bus Mouse as the standard mouse for Apple Macintosh computers.
Inspired by the successful design of the Microsoft mouse (3rd gen), it got a rounder shape, ball front of centre and a larger button encompassing the front. Because of its shape, it got nicknamed the "tear-drop mouse".
Contents
Variations
Logitech
Smaller printed label with one single screw underneath. Serial numbers start with 'L'. Second letter indicates country of manufacture: 'C'⇒China. Embossed text in plastic.
Two individual circuit boards: one for the Omron microswitch and one for sensors and electronics.
Mitsumi
Large printed label with two small screws underneath. Serial numbers start with 'M'. Second letter indicates country of manufacture: 'I'⇒Ireland, 'B'⇒Malaysia.
One single circuit board inside.
A black version was sold for the Macintosh TV and the black Macintosh Performa 5420, which also got a black AppleDesign Keyboard. Both grey and black labels have been spotted.
Gallery
Bottom of Mitsumi-made mouse
Bottom of Logitech-made mouse
Mitsumi (left), Logitech (right). The Mitsumi-made mouse has a narrower gap between button and top.
Inside components: Mitsumi (left), two revisions of Logitech-made mice (middle, right)
