Apple Magic Mouse 2 and mousepads

[gogreen1]

I am new to Mac and to things like the Apple Magic Mouse 2. Is there anything to using a "special" mousepad for a Magic Mouse 2? Wouldn't any mousepad that works well with any optical mouse be fine? I am not a gamer. I do like my Magic Mouse 2, which I obtained with my 2017 iMac. However, I do find it pretty jumpy. That is, when I want to select something, such as a file in a list or an item on a webpage, I find the page jumping around a bit, as if I'm chasing the item vertically on the screen. Granted, I am using a VERY old mousepad that works fine with my old Logitech optical mouse. In system preferences I have turned off side-to-side movement, but the mouse is still jumpy. I'm trying to distinguish an actual mousepad problem with a mouse setting I might need to change.

So to isolate the problem, if I try a new mousepad, do I need anything special for a Magic Mouse 2?

 

[gogreen1]

I am remarkably disappointed with the Apple Magic Mouse 2. Magic Mouse 2 is still VERY jumpy and sensitive with a new mousepad. Even though I've turned off side-to-side movement, moving my finger across the mouse still moves a page slightly. In addition, I'm used to keeping my index finger on the mouse lightly, but even that sometimes interferes with selecting because I often have to "chase" down an item to select it--it jitters around a lot. How do I decrease the sensitivity?

 

[wlossw]

I switched to the Logitech MX master about a year ago from the magic mouse. With a little tweaking and better touch tool, it is a massive upgrade.

 

[gogreen1]

I went back, at least temporarily, to my trusty logitech M310. I haven't yet come to grips that I've wasted $70 on that Magic Mouse 2.

 

[Ifti]

MY MM2 is smooth - I use a standard fabric finished mousepad (not one of the glossy hard surface ones) and it works perfectly fine.

 

[gogreen1]

Well, I can't account for my MM2's jumpiness and what I'd call over-sensitivity.

 

[AVBeatMan]

Posting here as I can’t see anywhere else to so....Anyone else disappointed with the Apple Mouse 2? Cot mine yesterday and it seems so laggy. It does not move smooth on my mouse mat at all? It there any special mat that it works best on?

 

[AZhappyjack]

Posting here as I can’t see anywhere else to so....Anyone else disappointed with the Apple Mouse 2? Cot mine yesterday and it seems so laggy. It does not move smooth on my mouse mat at all? It there any special mat that it works best on?

I have 4 (one MM for each of my Macs), and I have NO problems with jumpy/laggy/tracking issues. I use a textured leather desk pad under my keyboard, and as my mouse pad (it's huge - 36 x 17)... no problems whatever.

 

[AVBeatMan]

I have 4 (one MM for each of my Macs), and I have NO problems with jumpy/laggy/tracking issues. I use a textured leather desk pad under my keyboard, and as my mouse pad (it's huge - 36 x 17)... no problems whatever.

Thanks. I’ve ordered this one off Amazon. It’s aluminium on one side and leather on the other. Hopefully the MM will perform better on this.


Gaming Mouse Pad,Vadeer Aluminum Metal Mouse Pad Ultra Thin Smooth Magic Hard Mouse Mat Anti-Slip Double Side Mouse Mat Waterproof Fast & Accurate Control for Computer, PC and Laptop https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07T9D34SR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_yIhTEbWHK9SXY

 

[AZhappyjack]

Thanks. I’ve ordered this one off Amazon. It’s aluminium on one side and leather on the other. Hopefully the MM will perform better on this.


Gaming Mouse Pad,Vadeer Aluminum Metal Mouse Pad Ultra Thin Smooth Magic Hard Mouse Mat Anti-Slip Double Side Mouse Mat Waterproof Fast & Accurate Control for Computer, PC and Laptop https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07T9D34SR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_yIhTEbWHK9SXY

FYI, this is the one that I have:

Desk Mat Black & Red 17x36 - Computer, Laptop, Keyboard & Mouse Pad Organizer - Leather Cover Office Table Protector - Double Side Gaming Surface with Colors - Typing & Writing Accessories

 

[mj_]

Honestly, I almost never put anything underneath mine at all. I use it mostly when I travel, and having to lug around an extra mouse pad would be a deal breaker for me. I travel light (think two week overseas business trip with a single carry-on) and couldn't be bothered by the extra weight and bulk of a mouse pad. In other words: I use the Magic Mouse 2 on a huge variety of surfaces and never had any issues.

The only time I need to put something underneath it is when I am sitting at a glass table as the laser doesn't work on glass surfaces. Other than that it has never failed me regardless of surface.

 

[cawgijoe]

I bought a new, black MM2 and have used it for a few days on a smooth wood coffee table. It works ok, but I am going to try a regular mouse pad. To be honest, my Logitech mouse works the same way.
I was afraid to buy the MM2 based on complaints, but I like it. I had to get used to not having a wheel, but that didn't take long. I don't feel like it's jumpy or lags at all.

 

[AVBeatMan]

Thanks. I’ve ordered this one off Amazon. It’s aluminium on one side and leather on the other. Hopefully the MM will perform better on this.


Gaming Mouse Pad,Vadeer Aluminum Metal Mouse Pad Ultra Thin Smooth Magic Hard Mouse Mat Anti-Slip Double Side Mouse Mat Waterproof Fast & Accurate Control for Computer, PC and Laptop https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07T9D34SR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_yIhTEbWHK9SXY

Well I’ve tried the MM2 with this pad and I’m still not happy. I’ve adjusted the tracking speed up to the maximum and it still doesn’t “feel” right. For example, to move the pointer with the mouse from the bottom of my 16” MacBook Pro requires 2 “pushes” with the mouse. So I push the mouse up as far as I can with my hand resting on the pad and then have to take my palm up off the mat and move up to push the mouse up again. This just to get from the bottom of the screen to the top. It just doesn’t seem as smooth as a regular plugged in mouse. This is my first Bluetooth mouse so maybe this is how they are? As it is I’d rather just use the MacBook’s trackpad.