Apple's Multi-Touch Magic Mouse Now Shipping

MacRumors · Oct 28, 2009, 03:30 PM

Several MacRumors readers have reported receiving shipping notices from Apple indicating that their Magic Mouse orders have been shipped. At its introduction, Apple announced that while the new multi-touch Magic Mouse is bundled with Apple's new iMac models, the mouse would not be available for standalone purchase until the end of October. The new shipping notices suggest that Apple will be meeting that goal, although customers are still waiting for the device to appear in retail stores.

Apple yesterday released a pair of software updates that will allow Snow Leopard and Leopard users to access the full range of functions on the Magic Mouse. Full support for the Magic Mouse is also apparently being built into Apple's forthcoming Mac OS X 10.6.2 update, which will eliminate the need for future mouse purchasers to install the separate mouse update once that Snow Leopard update is released.

Article Link: Apple's Multi-Touch Magic Mouse Now Shipping

thegoldenmackid · Oct 28, 2009, 03:31 PM

That's nice. I wonder how much longer until the complaints thread starts.

offwidafairies · Oct 28, 2009, 03:37 PM

i like the name magic mouse

it makes me want to order one

Gleemen · Oct 28, 2009, 03:39 PM

Takes them long enough...

Eric S. · Oct 28, 2009, 03:39 PM

More form over function from Apple.

walnuts · Oct 28, 2009, 03:40 PM

How about retail availability? Anyone know if the SoHo store has them yet?

javaGuru · Oct 28, 2009, 03:41 PM

I wonder when it will be available in the Apple stores.

TsMkLg068426 · Oct 28, 2009, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thegoldenmackid

That's nice. I wonder how much longer until the complaints thread starts.

LMAO!

Well a Bluetooth Update 1.0 for Windows came out just at this moment for Boot Camp users. Sadly no good since I am not using Boot Camp (which one day I would love to once I get a iMac with more Hard Drive space or upgrade my Hard Drive and Memory on my iMac late 2006 version).

Getting back to the article this just hints out 10.6.2 might be near for a release, I am just hoping soon, but no rage for me if it doesn't.

GreenFreaK · Oct 28, 2009, 03:41 PM

I read on the reviews on apple's website that this mouse doesn't have a middle mouse button. Can anyone verify that? Does anyone know if this mouse will be able to support 3-button clicks?

MecPro · Oct 28, 2009, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric S.

More form over function from Apple.

One could say that's their whole ideals across their range of products?

I haven't used the mouse but I am purchasing it on Friday, well either that or a mighty mouse. I doubt the Magic mouse can be THAT bad

javaGuru · Oct 28, 2009, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walnuts

How about retail availability? Anyone know if the SoHo store has them yet?

You barely beat me to the same question. lol. I'm wondering the same thing.

Harun · Oct 28, 2009, 03:43 PM

I would probably order one if they had a wired version.

shady825 · Oct 28, 2009, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by offwidafairies

i like the name magic mouse

it makes me want to order one

To me the name sounds like something you'd see on a 3am infomercial!
"order the Magic Mouse now as seen on tv all for 3 easy payments of 19.95"
haha

Eclipse278 · Oct 28, 2009, 03:45 PM

I went to the apple store today to try it and it was a lot better than I expected! For casual computer use, it is actually quite nice.

impierced · Oct 28, 2009, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric S.

More form over function from Apple.

What?!?

I want one of these mice because Apple has combined a great form with amazing functionality.

calderone · 03:51 PM

Mine is prepared for shipment. Hope it shows up quick!

As far as the functionality. I am going to try it as a design mouse. If it doesn't work, it will just get sent back.

spice weasel · Oct 28, 2009, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shady825

To me the name sounds like something you'd see on a 3am infomercial!
"order the Magic Mouse now as seen on tv all for 3 easy payments of 19.95"
haha

They were going to call it the ShamWow, but, like Mighty Mouse, that name, too, was taken.

apfhex · Oct 28, 2009, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shady825

"order the Magic Mouse now as seen on tv all for 3 easy payments of 19.95"

But wait — there's more! If you order in the next 10 minutes we'll throw in these FREE Two AA batteries, a $10 value!

AND THAT'S NOT ALL! Well also include this professionally designed Printed documentation for NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE!

That's the Magic Mouse, Two AA batteries, AND Printed documentation. A $200 value all for three easy payments of $19.95! ORDER NOW!!!

calderone · Oct 28, 2009, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apfhex

But wait — there's more! If you order in the next 10 minutes we'll throw in these FREE Two AA batteries, a $10 value!

AND THAT'S NOT ALL! Well also include this professionally designed Printed documentation for NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE!

That's the Magic Mouse, Two AA batteries, AND Printed documentation. A $200 value all for three easy payments of $19.95! ORDER NOW!!!

Here's how to order!

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB829?mco=MTA4MTQxMjg

Jelite · Oct 28, 2009, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TsMkLg068426

Getting back to the article this just hints out 10.6.2 might be near for a release, I am just hoping soon, but no rage for me if it doesn't.

Im thinking exactly the opposite, the reason they've released a seperate update is because 10.6.2 isnt coming anytime soon.

MacsRgr8 · Oct 28, 2009, 03:57 PM

My two mice are expected to arrive tomorrow!!!

I have played with one @ a dealer over here, and it really was something gr8!

AngryApple · Oct 28, 2009, 03:57 PM

Cool. I used one at Best Buy and it was spectacular.

wilycoder · Oct 28, 2009, 03:57 PM

HI BILLY MAYS HERE!

(stupid caps filter)

MacsRgr8 · Oct 28, 2009, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jelite

Im thinking exactly the opposite, the reason they've released a seperate update is because 10.6.2 isnt coming anytime soon.

The 10C535 has just been seeded @ ADC BTW...

Again "no known issues"

esbowman · Oct 28, 2009, 03:58 PM

Try using ANY apple mouse with Maya (or other 3d apps) and you'll instantly hate it. you gotta have all three buttons to make it efficient IMO. Middle button = pan, Left = rotate/orbit camera, and right=zoom. The Mighty Mouse was instantly nicknamed the Mighty Turd in the agency I worked at.

I hope the Magic Mouse is different but I'm expecting a Magic Turd.

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MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Apple's Multi-Touch Magic Mouse Now Shipping Several MacRumors readers have reported receiving shipping notices from Apple indicating that their Magic Mouse orders have been shipped. At its introduction, Apple announced that while the new multi-touch Magic Mouse is bundled with Apple's new iMac models, the mouse would not be available for standalone purchase until the end of October. The new shipping notices suggest that Apple will be meeting that goal, although customers are still waiting for the device to appear in retail stores. Apple yesterday released a pair of software updates that will allow Snow Leopard and Leopard users to access the full range of functions on the Magic Mouse. Full support for the Magic Mouse is also apparently being built into Apple's forthcoming Mac OS X 10.6.2 update, which will eliminate the need for future mouse purchasers to install the separate mouse update once that Snow Leopard update is released. Article Link: Apple's Multi-Touch Magic Mouse Now Shipping
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Eric S. macrumors 68040 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Santa Cruz Mountains, California	More form over function from Apple. __________________ laptop: 2011 MBP Core i5 2.3GHz/8GB/750GB/Intel 3000/10.6.8 desktop: Core i7 920 2.66GHz/4GB/640GB/XFX GeForce 9600 GSO/10.6.3 previous: Mac Plus, IIci, PB 100, Quadra 840av, PowerMac G4, etc.
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GreenFreaK macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	middle mouse button I read on the reviews on apple's website that this mouse doesn't have a middle mouse button. Can anyone verify that? Does anyone know if this mouse will be able to support 3-button clicks?
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Gleemen macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2009	Takes them long enough...
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walnuts macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mineola, NY	How about retail availability? Anyone know if the SoHo store has them yet?
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Oct 28, 2009, 03:41 PM	#7
javaGuru macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2007	I wonder when it will be available in the Apple stores.
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Oct 28, 2009, 03:43 PM	#12
Harun macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2007	Wired I would probably order one if they had a wired version.
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Eclipse278 macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2007	I went to the apple store today to try it and it was a lot better than I expected! For casual computer use, it is actually quite nice. __________________ Life, Tech, and Aviation. Darkmercury.net
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calderone macrumors 68040 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seattle	Mine is prepared for shipment. Hope it shows up quick! As far as the functionality. I am going to try it as a design mouse. If it doesn't work, it will just get sent back. Last edited by calderone; Oct 28, 2009 at 03:51 PM.
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MacsRgr8 macrumors 604 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Netherlands	My two mice are expected to arrive tomorrow!!! I have played with one @ a dealer over here, and it really was something gr8! __________________ Steve Jobs. 1955 - 2011. My Hero.
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AngryApple macrumors 6502 Join Date: Dec 2008	Cool. I used one at Best Buy and it was spectacular. __________________ I love hugs (from good boys).
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wilycoder macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2008	HI BILLY MAYS HERE! (stupid caps filter)
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Oct 28, 2009, 03:58 PM	#25
esbowman macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2008	Try using ANY apple mouse with Maya (or other 3d apps) and you'll instantly hate it. you gotta have all three buttons to make it efficient IMO. Middle button = pan, Left = rotate/orbit camera, and right=zoom. The Mighty Mouse was instantly nicknamed the Mighty Turd in the agency I worked at. I hope the Magic Mouse is different but I'm expecting a Magic Turd.
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