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Alu Macbook users, do you use a mouse?
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My friend Kevin does... he just got the MacBook for Christmas after growing up a PC guy. He can't stand the whole lack of instant right click even though the right click operation is built into so much now.
i only use my mouse for gaming. games just dont work without a 'proper' right click. things like using a scope on crysis and all that stuff doenst work with the trackpad. i havnt used my mouse for anything else since i got a unibody macbook
iBookG4user
macrumors 604
I could be mistaken here but can't you configure to new MacBooks to have a right click area on the trackpad?
so he bought a macbook, doenst use the features on it and puts windows on it? why didnt he just get a dell?
Unfortunately the only answer for that is "he's Kevin". I agree that a PC notebook would have served his needs better, but I kinda think he was jealous of me getting my MacBook after years of the same iMac and then that whole Mac Mini incident... I suddenly had an awesome computer that I can make full use of no matter where I am and I think he was envious of that.
hmm i knew there would be something i would forget! too late now, it wont let me add it to the poll
use my mouse for gaming, photo editing etc. but when i'm just surfing or typing trackpad all the way.
definitely only at the desk. I use the trackpad when I am using the laptop outside of the desk. The trackpad does make the hand a little tired afterwhile from all the gesturing. 😎
I had always used a mouse with my previous laptops like my Dell because I just couldnt get the hang of the trackpad and I needed the more usage that a mouse gave me in working with small projects, images, etc.
So, when I got my Macbook, I also bought a mighty mouse to go with it, however once I started using this trackpad I realized I didnt need it. I think I picked up the mouse once to see how it would feel, but quickly went back to the trackpad. I love this Macbook trackpad!!! I will occasionally have to do something on one of my other home pc laptops and dealing with those trackpads anymore just frustrate me! lol I never thought using at trackpad good be this good after using all the substandard pc ones for years! So, no mouse for me!
So, when I got my Macbook, I also bought a mighty mouse to go with it, however once I started using this trackpad I realized I didnt need it. I think I picked up the mouse once to see how it would feel, but quickly went back to the trackpad. I love this Macbook trackpad!!! I will occasionally have to do something on one of my other home pc laptops and dealing with those trackpads anymore just frustrate me! lol I never thought using at trackpad good be this good after using all the substandard pc ones for years! So, no mouse for me!
VSMacOne
macrumors 603
Same here.. When the MB is on my stand, i use bluetooth mouse/keys. Otherwise, this new Trackpad is phenomenal.
I LOVE the two-finger right-click! I think it's a thousand times better than a regular mouse or a PC trackpad.
Buskape
macrumors 6502
I only use a mouse for gaming when playing Left 4 Dead or GTA IV when i have to aim, otherwise the trackpad is amazing! I cannot use a different trackpad anymore, this one is just so intuitive and the size makes it so comfortable! I love the 2 finger scroll, 3 finger slideshows, 4 finger swipe gestures for exposé, application switcher and show desktop.
This is all you need in a trackpad.
This is all you need in a trackpad.
GfulDedFan
macrumors 65816
If this was written into the poll, I'd check it. I use both a mouse and external keyboard at my work station only.
Why even bother setting the pad to have a right click zone, you can right click by just tapping with two fingers instead of one. Really easy and convenient. Even more convenient than right clicking on a pc trackpad.
I only use my mouse when my ALU Macbook is connect to 20" external monitor. I also use a full size keyboard.
The trackpad is good, but it's no replacement for an external mouse. I would vote for "at my desk" too.