Input · The Translucent Revolution · 2000
Apple Pro Mouse
The Pro Mouse replaced the much-mocked round iMac mouse with an optical design that finally tracked like a modern mouse.
Apple’s first optical mouse.
Mighty Mouse (2005)
Apple Pro Mouse: key facts
When was the Apple Pro Mouse released?
The Apple Pro Mouse arrived in July 2000. Apple discontinued it in 2005.
How much did the Apple Pro Mouse cost?
The Apple Pro Mouse launched at $59 in 2000, about $110 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: USB.
Why does the Apple Pro Mouse matter?
Apple’s first optical mouse.
Full specifications
| CPU | — |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | — |
| Display | — |
| GPU | — |
| Ports | USB |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Optical one-button mouse |
| Operating system | Driver/firmware support |
| Released | July 2000 |
| Discontinued | 2005 |
| Launch price | $59 |
How the Apple Pro Mouse compares to today
Launched at $59 in 2000, about $110 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11