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Apple Introduces Mighty Mouse

Not sure if this was asked already in this post, if it was, i apologize. My question is, do you guys think the next-gen of laptops will have two buttons?
 
elevenpower said:
Not sure if this was asked already in this post, if it was, i apologize. My question is, do you guys think the next-gen of laptops will have two buttons?
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i think you have about a year to think about that one... :)
 
elevenpower said:
Not sure if this was asked already in this post, if it was, i apologize. My question is, do you guys think the next-gen of laptops will have two buttons?
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I think it's likely :) They already have scrolling.

But even if they do, I think they'll still have one-button functionality too, and that will probably be the default. Which I approve of: I'm always accidentally hitting the wrong button on Windows trackpads.
 
It took Hosing a Xserve

I am a child.

I was happy for Apple, but without bluetooth, my initial assessment was to wait for the wireless model.

Then, today I hosed our headless Xserve. So I needed to buy a wired mouse and keyboard so I can get access to the machine.

BOOM. Mighty Mouse was purchased (along with a regular Apple keyboard.)

Gotta love hosing your server to buy new Apple products. Luckily I am the boss...
 
feakbeak said:
You roll your eyes, but nobody in this thread has yet to take up my offer and provide information about why this touch sensitive stuff is superior to traditional multi-button mice.
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the only reason (that i can see) for the touch sensitive buttons is that it acts as EITHER a 1 OR 2 button mouse. if you split the face of the mouse, then it's two buttons, no way around it. if you keep it all one piece and just have the OPTION of the left side behaving differently from the right, then you satisfy both sides.

i haven't tried the mouse yet, so i'm reserving judgement, but i think it's an interesting design solution.
 
elevenpower said:
Not sure if this was asked already in this post, if it was, i apologize. My question is, do you guys think the next-gen of laptops will have two buttons?
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if this mouse tech takes hold, i have no doubt it will make its way to laptops. not sure how i feel about a laptop w/ no touch feedback, but not sure how i feel about a mouse like that, either!
 
OMG! So many posts... I can't possibly read them all before posting, so I apologize if I'm rambling here.

Could this mean Apple will also release a Mighty Keyboard? With an upper/lower row(s) of keys to control OS X (one for mail, one for safari, a calculator, startup disk panel, etc.). A key for Dashboard is a given. Of course, we already have several ways of doing all this and it is pretty convenient the way it is right now. But one additional way is always good. Dare I say: the return of the power key that allows force-restarts, force-shutdowns and simple restarts/shutdowns/boot?

Maybe also a money key to fill up your bank account whenever you run out of funds... :p

Seriously, a card-reader would be nice, providing web sites would upgrade their merchant software to be compatible with card-swiping quickly enough.

I hope Apple will soon add the option Mighty Mouse in their BTO interface. I don't really care for wireless (bluetooth) until batteries are no longer necessary (for those who are reading this and think I'm stupid or something for saying such an illogical thing, check out Wacom's wireless mouse: it's batteryless; of course, you need a wired tablet under the mouse, but the concept is good). I like my things wired, especially networking/internet access.

I think it's time Apple does something bigger: we need a new HID (Human Interface Device). The keyboard is nice, the mouse as well, but it's been ages since anything trully original (useful might be the best word here) was introduced by anyone.

I would hate to see HP, Dell or Gateway release the "next big thing" instead of Apple and reap all the profits. I'm not Apple, so I can't possibly know what it would be, but I can imagine: a very thin, low-resolution 4x6 touch screen, for instance; it could add multiple clipboards so that your Copy function is not limited to one thing... The possibilities are endless. How about a slider (like on sound consoles/mixers) for Photoshop color editing or Garageband track volume control.

I could go on and on with this, so I'll shut up and see what people think...
 
They're just getting everyone ready to transition to 2 button mice. First a 1-2 button mouse, next, just a 2 button.

Transition #4.
 
RubberChicken said:
I find the current Pro mouse has just enough space under the front to allow the cord to slip under, preventing clicking.
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I have never heard of this problem occurring with any mouse, ever! But hey, there's always a first I guess...
 
feakbeak said:
You roll your eyes, but nobody in this thread has yet to take up my offer and provide information about why this touch sensitive stuff is superior to traditional multi-button mice. I'm not just being sarcastic either, if there are benefits to using this method rather than simply having a second button I would honestly like to know and I am open to changing my opinion. Right now I don't see the benefit and think that it simply complicates the design and causes some drawbacks.
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You seem like a very concrete person. Well, here are very concrete points for you to consider (I'm not trying to convince you of anything, just trying to help here):

There are no "top" exposed moving parts (the entire mouse moves downward though), which means dust/unwanted particles can't get in and make that little "click" that much more difficult to execute. When you're clicking 2-3 times a second, even only for 10-20 seconds at a time, and your buttons are not as responsive as they could be, it really matters (not applicable for me, but my brother clicks like crazy when in Photoshop).

Also, no small moving parts means less chances of breaking anything. My last two mice (always the simple two-buttons + web-wheel) were one Logitech and a Macally, they both died on me with the same problem: the left button's mechanism would not work.

Finally, you might not care at all about how your mouse looks, but I sure think this mouse looks VERY good. All smooth, no separations... Again, you might not care, and I agree, if this was the only thing it had, it might not be worth it, but some (maybe even most) people really like pretty things.

Hope it helps!
 
I still love you Steve...

...though I may not love the things you do. :)

One-button zealot here.

Sad it finally happened.

Happy Apple did it right and didn't abandon those of us who prefer the one-button interface (assuming it will act as a one-buttoner with both sides set as the primary and that, for those rare times it's needed, Control+Click will still be supported.)

Happy I stocked up when the prices dropped earlier this year (thinking this was happening back then.)

If it brings more people over to the Mac, I guess I'll grow to accept it. :(
 
922 said:
That is the coolest mouse I've ever seen. And the name is awesome. Only one problem. NO BLUETOOTH VERSION :(. I Don't know why they wouldn't make one, it being so cool.
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The mouse... pretty much looks the same. the features are cool. The name is the worst name i've ever heard for a mouse or an apple product. and the bluetooth mouse will come in the future i'm sure....after we've all bought one of these.

that said i'm getting mine tommorrow. :D
 
QUIT griping everyone who is blueballed for a bluetooth version.
Clearly,...this cool invention is for the halo effect for Windows users.
That's where the money is...
Apple will just have to wait alittle while longer for us faithful to buy
a BT version, there is probably a clear reason as to why marketing wise.

Stevie, love ya man for keeping this one secret from everyone. :)
 
1. Non-wireless (so far).
2. Non-laser (useless without a mouse pad on a LOT of surfaces).
3. Same horrible shape.

The panning is awesome... and "clicking" just by touch (no button travel) is probably really awesome and much healthier on your tendons... but it's still a fundamentally flawed design.

Get rid of the wire. Give it an up-to-date tracking system instead of the ancient optical technology. And give it a better shape. Then you've got something. I'll wait until Logitech rips off the scroll ball idea and does it right.

One question... what happens if someone clicks, holds and lifts the mouse to reposition? Does Exposé get invoked? That could cause extreme frustration for people who use that mousing technique.
 
About a possible BT version... I wonder if it would be BT2.0 and if that would improve lag time and tracking smoothness? I've tried many bluetooth mice and have yet to be impressed by any of them (Apple's, Bluetake's, macmice dv forge's (two of them)). I know people are saying all wireless mice lag, but I'm perfectly happy with my RF logitech 900 on my PC. If a bluetooth mouse would work as well as that, I'd be more than happy with it; batteries be damned ;)
 
Mouse actually does tactile click!

I haven't seen this yet, so I thought I'd bring it up:

From the Apple web site:
On Mighty Mouse, the entire top shell is the actual button. As with previous versions of the Apple mouse, simply press on the upper surface to click — the body pivots up and down to actuate the clever click mechanism.

So you actually do get to click. That's a huge relief for me. I don't think I could deal with just pressing harder than normal to activate a fake "sound" click.
 
Tempting.

I'm just about to switch to a Mac, and using two-buttons is so habitual I haven't been looking forward to moving to a one-button mouse. So "buy".

I'm also a wireless mouse-user, which I prefer, so waiting for BT version is an option. So "don't buy".

It looks cool, and seems well integrated with Tiger. So "buy".

Of course I might see how I go with the switchover first. Maybe I'll prefer a one-button mouse. So "don't buy"...
 
I'm glad it's corded. I can't use the BT Apple mice, the lag in response time would drive me crazy.
 
xrayzed said:
Tempting.

I'm just about to switch to a Mac, and using two-buttons is so habitual I haven't been looking forward to moving to a one-button mouse. So "buy".

I'm also a wireless mouse-user, which I prefer, so waiting for BT version is an option. So "don't buy".

It looks cool, and seems well integrated with Tiger. So "buy".

Of course I might see how I go with the switchover first. Maybe I'll prefer a one-button mouse. So "don't buy"...
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I don't see how a mouse would have any impact on ones decision to buy a Mac. For a lot of people, their first post-new-mac purchase is a real mouse like Logitech's wireless 9 button laser mouse... and a replacement mouse doesn't add that much to your overall purchase price.
 
Gotta have it

Even though corded, it will make a nice replacement for my current corded one which is showing its age. Ordered $45 gov't employee pricing.

Looking forward to receipt...
 
JesterJJZ said:
I'm glad it's corded. I can't use the BT Apple mice, the lag in response time would drive me crazy.
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I use an RF mouse from Logitech and it's as fast as lightning and smooth as butter. I agree about BT mice. My BT Apple mouse was used for a week when I got my new mac and has been sitting in a drawer ever since collecting dust. It's crap... and this new mouse shares a few of it's flaws.
 
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