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Apple Introduces Mighty Mouse
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this looks like an awesome mouse and it will sell really well - its a great product.
i of course will use it as one button but also use the scroll wheel, fantastic
i of course will use it as one button but also use the scroll wheel, fantastic
autrefois
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Guess the Mighty Mouse is mighty popular: I just got an email from Apple saying
"Due to an unexpected delay, we are unable to ship the following item(s) by the date that you were originally quoted:
MA086LL/A, MIGHTY MOUSE STAND ALONE KIT-USA
will now ship on or before 08/09/2005"
And I ordered it around noon central time! Oh well.
"Due to an unexpected delay, we are unable to ship the following item(s) by the date that you were originally quoted:
MA086LL/A, MIGHTY MOUSE STAND ALONE KIT-USA
will now ship on or before 08/09/2005"
And I ordered it around noon central time! Oh well.
autrefois said:
Yep, it's definitely popular. I haven't received that e-mail yet, but I probably will. Oh, well. As long as I get it, I'm happy. I'm excited!
It's really still only a one button mouse.. You can just do different things with each side of the button.
With the current delivery status do you reckon they will be in stock in the apple stores in the us from the 16th. Or am I better buying one online in the U.K. as I cannot be bothered going up to regent street.
feakbeak said:
Actually I was agreeing with you about the mighty mouse. I was rolling my eyes because I mentioned the video iPod which is kind of off-topic.
As I had said in another post, the design of the mouse clearly came from the the idea of contradicting a "two-button" mouse design. The mouse works like a multi button mouse, while only having one button, so... Apple can get away with saying that they still use a one-button mouse on Macs. I was wondering what excuse they'll come up with when the iPod finally gets video which Jobs said is impractical on such a small screen. They'll have to come up with a design and marketing gimmick such as this one to avoid looking like they contradicted Jobs.
If the mouse is included in Macs from now on, I think there's nothing wrong with the design and nobody should complain as it probably behaves pretty much like the standard Apple pro mouse and finally has a way to right click which is the thing that everybody (including me) have always complained about.
Let's not get too excited. Apparently, there are several ergonomic issues that have risen. Two include depressing of the scroll button makes scrolling nearly impossible and the side buttons make using the mouse more cumbersome than it needs to be.~Shard~ said:
The point of this technology, as was asked above, is that it lets the user choose whether they want a one-button mouse or a two-button mouse.
Apple has the option of shipping this mouse standard with all their Macs, and under the default settings it will operate as a one-button mouse with a scroll feature. Many users won't even be aware that they can set the mouse to have a right-click, while users who look for this feature will find it easily.
Of course, you could do the same thing with a traditional two-button mouse. You could just have both buttons activate a left-click by default. But in terms of the user's experience this would be completely different. New users would instantly be anxious about which button they needed to press and would avoid pressing down both buttons at once, and they would become confused when they discovered that both buttons had the same effect. And the mechanical action of depressing the whole of the mouse as one piece (which I personally am quite fond of) would be lost.
This design makes it practical to use this mouse as a one-button mouse, which is very important for Apple's design philosophy. It also makes this a universal mouse that Apple can ship with all their Macs. I expect that they will, sooner or later.
Apple has the option of shipping this mouse standard with all their Macs, and under the default settings it will operate as a one-button mouse with a scroll feature. Many users won't even be aware that they can set the mouse to have a right-click, while users who look for this feature will find it easily.
Of course, you could do the same thing with a traditional two-button mouse. You could just have both buttons activate a left-click by default. But in terms of the user's experience this would be completely different. New users would instantly be anxious about which button they needed to press and would avoid pressing down both buttons at once, and they would become confused when they discovered that both buttons had the same effect. And the mechanical action of depressing the whole of the mouse as one piece (which I personally am quite fond of) would be lost.
This design makes it practical to use this mouse as a one-button mouse, which is very important for Apple's design philosophy. It also makes this a universal mouse that Apple can ship with all their Macs. I expect that they will, sooner or later.
Hmm... just as I'm getting ready to purchase a BT Apple mouse, this comes out. So, I guess it's time to hold on that purchase AND wait for the next revision of this one.
Amen, MontyZ.
Not sure why everyone is complaining about it being wired...I have an Apple BT mouse and I never use it because I got sick of replacing the batteries every 3-6 weeks.
I love this mouse, though, and the name. Too bad I just bought a MacMice 3-button job....
Not sure why everyone is complaining about it being wired...I have an Apple BT mouse and I never use it because I got sick of replacing the batteries every 3-6 weeks.
I love this mouse, though, and the name. Too bad I just bought a MacMice 3-button job....
I have the Mighty Mouse and i really like it and it works.
I prefer to have this over a single button mouse since this is just like the single mouse button with added function that does not hinder the purity of the single button mouse. Very minor adjustment is needed from single to this mouse since the features almost transparent. When you close your eye the only clue that tells you that this is a Mighty Mouse only by the ball and of course, the embossed logo and the seamless shell design which are both good.
I hear some people mentioning about the scroll ball going down low but that was done on purpose.
It ball lowers to create a flat surface area similar to the powerbook touch pad. The slight friction that you feel on the top of the mouse gives you a larger sensory feedback on your finger tip to tell you which way your finger is moving otherwiser it will be like using the round mouse that shipped with the early iMacs.
Believe me, apple engineers and designers used all sizes balls to experinment which give the user the greatest feedback and usability. That is what Apple is about. Good design not all looks. Mouse need to function over looks. That is why they kept the lower profile which gives the least amount of fatigue and control for most people.
This is their first trial into the mouse that is multifunctional. They may comeup with another ground breaking modification for the second generation Mighty Mouse similar to the jog and click feature they discovered on the ipod which is award winning.
For $50 bucks, you can't lose. If you don't like it, try somthing that work. At least Apple is giving us choices.
A comment on the BT mouse. I tried this and the batteries make this mouse heavier which causes fatigue after using it all day. I'm on the computer using a mouse over 9 hours a day, honestly, and I went back to the apple coreded mouse. Also for precise control, corded mouse has a slightly a little more finer feel/control. I do not want people using the mouse for games and internet to tell me it's fine. Try doing serious fine pixle control work all day and you want the lightest and the most ergonomic. Cheers.
I prefer to have this over a single button mouse since this is just like the single mouse button with added function that does not hinder the purity of the single button mouse. Very minor adjustment is needed from single to this mouse since the features almost transparent. When you close your eye the only clue that tells you that this is a Mighty Mouse only by the ball and of course, the embossed logo and the seamless shell design which are both good.
I hear some people mentioning about the scroll ball going down low but that was done on purpose.
It ball lowers to create a flat surface area similar to the powerbook touch pad. The slight friction that you feel on the top of the mouse gives you a larger sensory feedback on your finger tip to tell you which way your finger is moving otherwiser it will be like using the round mouse that shipped with the early iMacs.
Believe me, apple engineers and designers used all sizes balls to experinment which give the user the greatest feedback and usability. That is what Apple is about. Good design not all looks. Mouse need to function over looks. That is why they kept the lower profile which gives the least amount of fatigue and control for most people.
This is their first trial into the mouse that is multifunctional. They may comeup with another ground breaking modification for the second generation Mighty Mouse similar to the jog and click feature they discovered on the ipod which is award winning.
For $50 bucks, you can't lose. If you don't like it, try somthing that work. At least Apple is giving us choices.
A comment on the BT mouse. I tried this and the batteries make this mouse heavier which causes fatigue after using it all day. I'm on the computer using a mouse over 9 hours a day, honestly, and I went back to the apple coreded mouse. Also for precise control, corded mouse has a slightly a little more finer feel/control. I do not want people using the mouse for games and internet to tell me it's fine. Try doing serious fine pixle control work all day and you want the lightest and the most ergonomic. Cheers.
Big Jimmy C said:
Initially I couldn't figure out if the mouse actually clicked (tactile feedback), and I've read 16 pages on this thread.
Now that its been established that the mighty mouse works like the pro mouse, what the purpose of the speakers?
Why would you need artificial 'clicks' along with a real one?
Well, I will be using one tomorrow after it is delivered. I will post up my review on it.
I am currently using an MX 900 bluetooth mouse with all the buttons. I am eager to feel the ergonomics of this new mouse as it is still a hassle some times pressing the buttons on the MX.
It will be interesting to see how it works in Call Of Duty - United Offensive as well.
aussie_geek
I am currently using an MX 900 bluetooth mouse with all the buttons. I am eager to feel the ergonomics of this new mouse as it is still a hassle some times pressing the buttons on the MX.
It will be interesting to see how it works in Call Of Duty - United Offensive as well.
aussie_geek
surly this kills the iTablet rumour, didn't the patent show a touch controlled controlling device, or was that the scroll wheel for the iPod??
Jesus
Jesus
Mwah ha ha... mine's shipped and will be delivered tomorrow morning. This will be very interesting...
MontyZ said:
I join MontyZ's club, quit ya whining till you've touched and used one somewhere, then bitch.