Did you get an Apple Magic Mouse or the Trackpad? - Page 3

rainbowsofwhite · Dec 1, 2012, 12:52 AM

Ever since I started using Wacom, I never use anything else.

So I've got my Wacom Intuos5 Touch Medium ready and waiting.

(but I did choose the Magic Mouse when ordering).

clunkmess · Dec 1, 2012, 12:58 AM

opted for the magic mouse. How does one play a game with the trackpad?

kathyricks · Dec 1, 2012, 01:17 AM

I use the original 1998 iMac puck mouse. None of the newer Apple mouses seem to be simple and idiotproof to use on a variety of surfaces including fabric (e.g. on my Levi's covered thigh if I've lying down on a bed or sofa).

baxlobs · 08:41 AM

It appears from this thread that many use Logitech or other wireless mice with the iMac.

Do these just plug into a USB port as on a PC and work, or do Mac drivers need to be installed?

I have ordered the trackpad, but I might want to use my comfortable Logitech wireless mouse as well for certain tasks. It would be nice if it is easy to set up.

nightlong · Dec 1, 2012, 08:47 AM

Yes, just plugs into USB, no driver required. I much prefer the Logitech mouse, can't stand Apple mice, the worst things they make, IMO.

Have just got a trackpad, in the Black Friday sale. never liked trackpads before I got the Air, but love this, even easier to use than the Air's, being bigger and more conveniently placed, on the desk.

digitalfailure · Dec 1, 2012, 08:52 AM

I'm unsure to go with a mouse or track pad , how does the trackpad deal with editing images in photoshop? I currently use the mouse because I've never felt comfortable with a tablet.

nightlong · Dec 1, 2012, 09:09 AM

Why not use both?

Fynd · Dec 1, 2012, 10:16 AM

The Magic Mouse is awful, and I use a Razer Naga, so the trackpad was an easy choice.

digitalfailure · Dec 1, 2012, 10:19 AM

Can you use both at the same time?

When I order my 27" I'll be getting it with the wired keyboard as I prefer to plug my phone or memory card reader into there than reach around the back. And I also use the number pad a fair bit so there would only be the 2 Bluetooth connections.

MeFromHere · Dec 1, 2012, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by digitalfailure

Can you use both at the same time?

When I order my 27" I'll be getting it with the wired keyboard as I prefer to plug my phone or memory card reader into there than reach around the back. And I also use the number pad a fair bit so there would only be the 2 Bluetooth connections.

Previous iMacs could connect bluetooth keyboard, mouse, and trackpad at the same time. I also had the local Apple store demo keyboard + 2 trackpads simultaneously. Worked fine, but you can't do gestures on both trackpads at the same time.

I assume current iMacs can do the same.

Fresh28 · Dec 1, 2012, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by digitalfailure

I'm unsure to go with a mouse or track pad , how does the trackpad deal with editing images in photoshop? I currently use the mouse because I've never felt comfortable with a tablet.

The trackpad is nice for daily surfing and what not but trust me, based on experiences with my MacBook Pro and Photoshop, horrible time (extremely hard to be detailed with it)

niuniu · Dec 1, 2012, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fynd

The Magic Mouse is awful, and I use a Razer Naga, so the trackpad was an easy choice.

This. I had a Naga Epic and it was fantastic.

Trackpads are amazing when you get used to them.

glutenenvy · Dec 1, 2012, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobright

I'm a first time Mac owner so was a lil bit confused but decided to go for the Trackpad. I figured hell a mouse is a mouse can just get one later. Hopefully didnt make the wrong decision.

Even no mouse is better than the magic mouse. I gave mine away after trying very hard to get used to it. Uncomfortable and awkward is about the best way to describe the magic mouse. The trackpad is nice for nearly every task. I have a box of usb mice I have collected if I need it for games.

In my opinion, Apple should pay you to use the magic mouse. It's just that bad.

iMcLovin · Dec 1, 2012, 11:24 AM

Get the trackpad. The Magic Mouse looks great but it's not very at anything else than surfing. For games etc it stinks.

daveishere · Dec 1, 2012, 11:32 AM

I'm going for a mouse I think. Apple trackpads are amazing but always been a mouse fan myself.

maehara · Dec 1, 2012, 11:37 AM

Both. Bought the trackpad in the Black Friday sale, and the iMac has been ordered with the mouse. In general, I find a trackpad far more useful (and I've been using Mac laptops for the past 6 years, so spoilt by the multitouch gestures), but there are occasional tasks where it's hard to beat a mouse.

iwan073 · Dec 1, 2012, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glutenenvy

Even no mouse is better than the magic mouse....

...In my opinion, Apple should pay you to use the magic mouse. It's just that bad.

Hahaha. I totally agree with this

imjoee · Dec 1, 2012, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobright

I'm a first time Mac owner so was a lil bit confused but decided to go for the Trackpad. I figured hell a mouse is a mouse can just get one later. Hopefully didnt make the wrong decision.

My opinion, the track pad is an absolute waste of money! Don't buy! I purchased both Magic Mouse and track pad, the only time I used the track pad was when I opened it, now it just dusts on my desk, don't buy and put the money towards something else.

wpalomine · Dec 1, 2012, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by digitalfailure

Can you use both at the same time?

When I order my 27" I'll be getting it with the wired keyboard as I prefer to plug my phone or memory card reader into there than reach around the back. And I also use the number pad a fair bit so there would only be the 2 Bluetooth connections.

Yes, occasionally I use both at the same time. However, I do prefer the trackpad more. The mouse's profile is too low for extended use IMO.

DelMac · Dec 1, 2012, 08:45 PM

Magic Mouse for my iMac, Trackpad for my MB Air. The mouse is more accurate for the work I need to get done on my Mac and works better with the large 27" screen. The Trackpad is better for the small 11" MB Air screen.

Arman · Dec 1, 2012, 08:49 PM

Both

iSayuSay · Dec 3, 2012, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clunkmess

opted for the magic mouse. How does one play a game with the trackpad?

One does not play games with Magic Mouse. Get a real gaming mouse with real buttons an precisions

Fresh28 · Dec 3, 2012, 09:23 AM

both!! (got the trackpad for free somehow)

NJRonbo · Dec 3, 2012, 09:34 AM

Sorry...if you went with a Magic Mouse, and have never tried the Trackpad, you made a HUGE mistake.

The Magic Trackpad is not your Father's trackpad.

It is the most efficient way to use Mountain Lion. Once you get used to it you will never want to go back to a mouse again.

I think the amount of replies thus far confirms my point.

Perhaps some of you can adjust your order without penalty?

cesarhans · Dec 3, 2012, 10:17 AM

Magic trackpad is AWESOME. I don't know how I lived without this amazing feature, but its no substitute the old mouse. Sometimes you need a cheap mouse to help you with some things.

But for Internet navigation and between applications in iMac this feature is ****ing amazing!

Dec 1, 2012, 12:52 AM	#51
rainbowsofwhite macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Leura, NSW, Australia.	Wacom Intuos5 Touch Medium. Ever since I started using Wacom, I never use anything else. So I've got my Wacom Intuos5 Touch Medium ready and waiting. (but I did choose the Magic Mouse when ordering). __________________ i7 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX / 768 SSD
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Dec 1, 2012, 08:41 AM	#54
baxlobs macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Suffolk UK	It appears from this thread that many use Logitech or other wireless mice with the iMac. Do these just plug into a USB port as on a PC and work, or do Mac drivers need to be installed? I have ordered the trackpad, but I might want to use my comfortable Logitech wireless mouse as well for certain tasks. It would be nice if it is easy to set up. Last edited by baxlobs; Dec 1, 2012 at 08:41 AM. Reason: typo
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Dec 1, 2012, 08:47 AM	#55
nightlong macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Australia	Yes, just plugs into USB, no driver required. I much prefer the Logitech mouse, can't stand Apple mice, the worst things they make, IMO. Have just got a trackpad, in the Black Friday sale. never liked trackpads before I got the Air, but love this, even easier to use than the Air's, being bigger and more conveniently placed, on the desk. __________________ 2012 AIR 13/8/256, 2007 iMac 4GB, iPad2 white 64/3G, iPod classic. iPhone5 white 32.iPad4 white 64/LTE.
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Dec 1, 2012, 09:09 AM	#57
nightlong macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Australia	Why not use both? __________________ 2012 AIR 13/8/256, 2007 iMac 4GB, iPad2 white 64/3G, iPod classic. iPhone5 white 32.iPad4 white 64/LTE.
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Dec 1, 2012, 10:16 AM	#58
Fynd macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2010	The Magic Mouse is awful, and I use a Razer Naga, so the trackpad was an easy choice. __________________ 2012 27" iMac (i7, 680MX, Fusion) 16GB Black & Slate iPhone 5 16GB LTE Black & Slate iPad Mini Apple TV 3
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Dec 1, 2012, 12:58 AM	#52
clunkmess macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2011	opted for the magic mouse. How does one play a game with the trackpad?
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Dec 1, 2012, 01:17 AM	#53
kathyricks macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2012	I use the original 1998 iMac puck mouse. None of the newer Apple mouses seem to be simple and idiotproof to use on a variety of surfaces including fabric (e.g. on my Levi's covered thigh if I've lying down on a bed or sofa).
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Dec 1, 2012, 08:52 AM	#56
digitalfailure macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2012	I'm unsure to go with a mouse or track pad , how does the trackpad deal with editing images in photoshop? I currently use the mouse because I've never felt comfortable with a tablet.
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Dec 1, 2012, 10:19 AM	#59
digitalfailure macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2012	Can you use both at the same time? When I order my 27" I'll be getting it with the wired keyboard as I prefer to plug my phone or memory card reader into there than reach around the back. And I also use the number pad a fair bit so there would only be the 2 Bluetooth connections.
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Dec 1, 2012, 11:24 AM	#64
iMcLovin macrumors 65816 Join Date: Feb 2009	Get the trackpad. The Magic Mouse looks great but it's not very at anything else than surfing. For games etc it stinks. __________________ 27" iMac i7 2012 \| 13" MacBook Air - 2011 \| Mac Mini - 2010 \| Iphone 5 64gb \| Ipad (gen.3) \| ipad mini
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Dec 1, 2012, 11:32 AM	#65
daveishere macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK	I'm going for a mouse I think. Apple trackpads are amazing but always been a mouse fan myself. __________________ 2012 iMac 27" 3.4 GHz i7/16GB RAM/1TB Fusion Drive 2012 13" MacBook Air, 2GHz i7 Ivy Bridge, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD. iPhone 5 64GB Black & Slate. iPad mini 64GB Black & Slate.
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Dec 1, 2012, 11:37 AM	#66
maehara macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Northern Ireland	Both. Bought the trackpad in the Black Friday sale, and the iMac has been ordered with the mouse. In general, I find a trackpad far more useful (and I've been using Mac laptops for the past 6 years, so spoilt by the multitouch gestures), but there are occasional tasks where it's hard to beat a mouse. __________________ maehara iMac 27" Fusion 2.9GHz i5 \| MacBook Air 1.86GHz C2D \| iPad 2 3G 64GB \| iPhone 3GS 8GB \| iPod touch 4G 8GB \| AppleTV 2
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Dec 1, 2012, 08:45 PM	#70
DelMac macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: North Dallas, TX	Magic Mouse for my iMac, Trackpad for my MB Air. The mouse is more accurate for the work I need to get done on my Mac and works better with the large 27" screen. The Trackpad is better for the small 11" MB Air screen. __________________ mid 2011 iMac 27 in. 2012 MacBook Air 11 in. iPad Mini iPod Touch 4th Gen
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Dec 1, 2012, 08:49 PM	#71
Arman macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SoCal	Both
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Dec 3, 2012, 09:23 AM	#73
Fresh28 macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2012	both!! (got the trackpad for free somehow)
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Dec 3, 2012, 09:34 AM	#74
NJRonbo macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2007	Sorry...if you went with a Magic Mouse, and have never tried the Trackpad, you made a HUGE mistake. The Magic Trackpad is not your Father's trackpad. It is the most efficient way to use Mountain Lion. Once you get used to it you will never want to go back to a mouse again. I think the amount of replies thus far confirms my point. Perhaps some of you can adjust your order without penalty?
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Dec 3, 2012, 10:17 AM	#75
cesarhans macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Toulouse - France	Magic trackpad is AWESOME. I don't know how I lived without this amazing feature, but its no substitute the old mouse. Sometimes you need a cheap mouse to help you with some things. But for Internet navigation and between applications in iMac this feature is ****ing amazing!
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