+1 Just ordered one myself, to replace my (now old) Bluetooth Mighty Mouse.
Magnificent device. Can't wait to use it. Great work Apple.
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Apple Introduces Magic Mouse - A Multi-Touch Mouse
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+1 Just ordered one myself, to replace my (now old) Bluetooth Mighty Mouse.
Magnificent device. Can't wait to use it. Great work Apple.
It's just a simple minded microsoft troll.
I bet he thumps his keyboard with his forehead to enter his windows password too.
At Last!!! No More Cleaning Problems!!!
Good job Apple eliminating those scuzz collecting mouse balls!!!
I am gonna get one of these ASAP!!!!
A lot of great releases today, that Mac Mini server will be the perfect home media center for my music, photos, etc. The iMac gets the specs of a tower with a fine display...not in the market for one...but I wish I was!!!!!
Waiting for Microsoft to come out now with a "Zouse" or some lame imitiation....LOL!!!
Good job Apple eliminating those scuzz collecting mouse balls!!!
I am gonna get one of these ASAP!!!!
A lot of great releases today, that Mac Mini server will be the perfect home media center for my music, photos, etc. The iMac gets the specs of a tower with a fine display...not in the market for one...but I wish I was!!!!!
Waiting for Microsoft to come out now with a "Zouse" or some lame imitiation....LOL!!!
Really glad I bought a wireless Mighty Mouse when I did.
This whole touch gesture thing is overrated and will get really frustrating really fast. It's fine for the iPhone but I want an actual mouse, not a laptop trackpad that won't work half the time.
This whole touch gesture thing is overrated and will get really frustrating really fast. It's fine for the iPhone but I want an actual mouse, not a laptop trackpad that won't work half the time.
ergonomic means to provide optimum comfort. you can shape it to a particular hand. just look at other brands that produce a right/left handed mice.
The symmetrical shape allows both hands, but is not optimal, since it has to fit both hands. The thumb just rests on the edge, instead of a shaped side, like most logitech mice. Plus the low profile design gives the user nothing to rest their hand on. I've tried using a mighty mouse and other smaller designed mice for an 8hr+ day. No way. IMHO, the larger, shaped mouse really makes a difference over a long day.
That reminds me of... Happy Feet... Penguins!
fitting four fingers at once on that thing, and swiping??? Now that may be pushing it a bit too much.
Hmmm, reading this thread, I"m wondering if I'm going to be mega disappointed? I ordered the mouse this morning (along with a new Mini and a remote...lol).
I'm addicted to the Wacom mouse that comes with Graphire tablets (now called Bamboo I think...I'm on Graphire 4, and it's my third one). It's so light because it uses no batteries.
I probably should have read the description a little more this morning, but I was caught up in the fever. How close is this mouse to a trackpad? The reason I don't use my laptop very much is I HATE the trackpad (plus tiny keyboard..I have very long fingers)
Now I'm going back and forth wondering if I should cancel the mouse part of my order before it ships. Thoughts?
I'm addicted to the Wacom mouse that comes with Graphire tablets (now called Bamboo I think...I'm on Graphire 4, and it's my third one). It's so light because it uses no batteries.
I probably should have read the description a little more this morning, but I was caught up in the fever. How close is this mouse to a trackpad? The reason I don't use my laptop very much is I HATE the trackpad (plus tiny keyboard..I have very long fingers)
Now I'm going back and forth wondering if I should cancel the mouse part of my order before it ships. Thoughts?
Forums such as this are the worst place to look after a new product release. So many sad emo's posting negative comments, for the sake of earning notoriety.
I ordered one too. Enjoy it and clear your mind of the negative stuff you may read here.
Again, have you actually held this mouse? No? Then shut up and quit whining.
by that logic, have you held the mouse? how do you its any better either? What is even your basis for argument? I am at least stating previous model experience. Based off the photos and previous mighty mouse design, I think I can formulate a reasonable impression. This isn't rocket science.
I'll just chalk you up for a retarded forum post award
by that logic, have you held the mouse? how do you its any better either? What is even your basis for argument? I am at least stating previous model experience. Based off the photos and previous mighty mouse design, I think I can formulate a reasonable impression. This isn't rocket science.
I'll just chalk you up for a retarded forum post award
plus ***** 1.
Everything you stated is solely from a your own point of view and that is your right. If it is ergonomic for righties, then lefties like me can't use it. As for two buttons, I got used to it very quick and can still kick ass in FPS with a Mighty Mouse. Lastly, it is only gamers that complain about more buttons. I would only agree to the point that Exposè is now gone and I wish it supported more gestures. The latter can be fixed in a software update.
I personally can't wait til this comes out within the next two weeks.
True, but that's the great part of using software to achieve these effects rather than hardware--Apple can eventually program that feature into the mouse.
So disappointing. Why couldn't they have come out with a peripheral trackpad of sorts, complete with some way to trigger Dashboard and Expose? Also, I was really hoping for some kind of pinch-to-zoom/rotate feature. I'll stick with my Logitech mouse.
Also, I was really hoping for some kind of pinch-to-zoom/rotate feature. I'll stick with my Logitech mouse.From the Gizmodo hands on:
I'm sure its fine for a default mouse...but seriously..give me a Razer/Logitech and even an MS high end mouse over this.
To add, here is a small example:
having the two buttons near the thumb to me seems like a smarter/easier idea than adding a multi-touch sensor. You have to move your hand a lot more the multi touch way. I legit just need to bring my thumb slighty up while still having full control over what my mouse is doing at the moment.
Again, its a fine default mouse, but def. wouldn't order this if it didn't' come with my computer.
I'm sure its fine for a default mouse...but seriously..give me a Razer/Logitech and even an MS high end mouse over this.
To add, here is a small example:
having the two buttons near the thumb to me seems like a smarter/easier idea than adding a multi-touch sensor. You have to move your hand a lot more the multi touch way. I legit just need to bring my thumb slighty up while still having full control over what my mouse is doing at the moment.
Again, its a fine default mouse, but def. wouldn't order this if it didn't' come with my computer.
On a side note, 10.6.2 must be coming pretty soon, as the Magic Mouse manual refers to downloading it in order to use it.
I don't think pinching will be be good on such a small surface. It'll be just like t was on the previous generation macbook pros: workable but definitely not optimal.
They tried to make it both a regular mouse and a multitouch pad and ergonomically they don't really go together.
Your post is self-contradicting. You first state that he didn't use one himself then you state that you are basing your impression based on "photos".
You fail.
Forums such as this are the worst place to look after a new product release. So many sad emo's posting negative comments, for the sake of earning notoriety.
I ordered one too. Enjoy it and clear your mind of the negative stuff you may read here.
Yanno, you're absolutely right. Several years ago when I ordered my first Graphire Tablet, I was aggravated that it came with a mouse. I already had one, didn't need another. And I tried it and fell in love.
The very same could happen with this one if I give it a chance. And it sure LOOKS cool, doesn't it?
Thank you.
Yanno, you're absolutely right. Several years ago when I ordered my first Graphire Tablet, I was aggravated that it came with a mouse. I already had one, didn't need another. And I tried it and fell in love.
The very same could happen with this one if I give it a chance. And it sure LOOKS cool, doesn't it?
Thank you.
I'll agree it looks cool.
by that logic, have you held the mouse? how do you its any better either? What is even your basis for argument? I am at least stating previous model experience. Based off the photos and previous mighty mouse design, I think I can formulate a reasonable impression. This isn't rocket science.
I'll just chalk you up for a retarded forum post award
My logic is, I try it before I proclaim something about it that you can only FEEL, like ergonomics. What the **** does a previous model have anything to do with it, seeing as they aren't the same shape. But yea, I guess not jumping to conclusions one way or the other is just retarded
So is this really the first multi-touch mouse?
How could that possibly be?
I've been told for years and year by the anti-Apple crowd that the only real way to spur innovation is by having lots and lots of competition, and because Apple exists in its own little bubble, that cannot happen there.
So, clearly Apple is lying. Obviously the Windows PC ecosystem had to have beaten Apple to this, but I'm not finding it. Anyone got a link?
How could that possibly be?
I've been told for years and year by the anti-Apple crowd that the only real way to spur innovation is by having lots and lots of competition, and because Apple exists in its own little bubble, that cannot happen there.
So, clearly Apple is lying. Obviously the Windows PC ecosystem had to have beaten Apple to this, but I'm not finding it. Anyone got a link?
This mouse is beautiful, but unfortunately for Apple, they also need to be ergonomic also - I haven't held this particular mouse yet, but I have held one that's got a somewhat similar shape - a Kensington slimline mouse. It's too low and there's nothing to really grab onto.
I have big hands, and the mice that work best for me are the Logitech MX1100 or even some of the larger Microsoft laser mice. I actually have a refurb MX 5500 set on its way, so I can have the Bluetooth MX Recolution mouse (and I'll have to get SteerMouse, cos Logitech's LCC sucks.)
I have big hands, and the mice that work best for me are the Logitech MX1100 or even some of the larger Microsoft laser mice. I actually have a refurb MX 5500 set on its way, so I can have the Bluetooth MX Recolution mouse (and I'll have to get SteerMouse, cos Logitech's LCC sucks.)
