Nine years later and some people still don't understand why Apple did that. And will continue to do so.
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Apple Working on New Magic Mouse 2, Magic Trackpad 2 and Magic Keyboard
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Nine years later and some people still don't understand why Apple did that. And will continue to do so.
Looks like I'm the only one that wants a black-and-silver Magic Keyboard without the numpad...
Put a USB port on the side of the Magic Mouse so we can use it while it charges...problem solved.
The mouse is an absolute crime against humanity regardless of where the port is.
For years I have been waiting for Apple to introduce the dark version of the magic keyboard without the numpad. I really hope this is finally going to happen.
Have you tried the Magic Keyboard case for iPad and is something like that (minus the iPad) kindof like what you're thinking?
Maybe this would work for you: Magic Tray by HandofSeluhmet on Etsy
It never made sense, my logitech and pretty much all other wireless mice out there use a plug at the front so you can basically just use the mouse wired while you charge, it’s pretty simple.
Also it kinda breaks the seamlessness of auto pairing as you switch devices, the keyboard and trackpad just get plugged in and automatically switch bluetooth, you can even leave them plugged in where you tend to dock and itll just get picked up by whatever machine you plug in (also they work as wired devices when plugged in so if bluetooth is having a problem you’re not SOL). With the mouse you need to flip it over, which can get annoying, and there’s no wired backup option
it already has, and has had it for many years: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MQ052LL/A/magic-keyboard-with-numeric-keypad-us-english
it exists! see above and stop whining!
to both of you: the design of the magic mouse is actually a strategic one by Steve Jobs, Jony Ive and the rest of Apple: they really didn't want you charging the relatively small capacity battery in it while using it so the Lightning port is placed accordingly, so it prevents use while it charges which you'll only need to do for about 1-3 minutes giving you potentially days of charge. Or just charge it overnight about 4-6 times a year and you're good.
Now, if you could charge it while in use, you would actually be degrading the battery that much quicker and wasting your money on this cos you'll need to replace it faster.
Same with other devices, like don't charge and use your iPhone at the same time either that's just stupid. And for those on hee that do, didn't you notice your iPhone would get hot if you did that? You know why? Cos it's bad for the battery's health. nuff said.
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But yeah as far as these updates go, Apple will just swap out the Lightning port for the usb-c and call it a day. They may even stick with the same pricing or only lower them by ten dollars or so... I really don't expect something fancy to happen to these peripherals this time around...
OK Apple, *please*, twenty-one years after the first Apple Wireless Keyboard, give Mac desktop users what they have been waiting for…. 🙏
Backlit Keys 💡
Backlit Keys 💡
Great, I cant wait to see how expensive the new ones are. I have been an Apple fan boy since long before it was cool to be one. To this day, I have never owned a Windows or Android device, I am Apple only. But the Apple tax is getting high even for me.
Satechi have such keyboard. But without touchid of course. Apple should sell an USB-C touchid/faceid Authenticator.
I thought what OP was referring to was the inverted-T on Magic Keyboard gen 1-2 (in which all arrow keys are half-height), vs. no inverted-T on Magic Keyboard gen 3-4 (in which the up+down keys are half height and the left+right keys are full height).
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For years I have been waiting for Apple to introduce the dark version of the magic keyboard without the numpad. I really hope this is finally going to happen.
☝️ This is my dream device, with backlit keys and an optional USB-C connection when Bluetooth pairing is not possible (for example, in areas with excessive electro-magnetic interference).
The current Magic Trackpad is unecessarily flat, and could easily sit slightly taller on the desk and/or have a slightly steeper angel.
The battery life is too short, which is an annoying distraction. I actually preferred the previous version, but Apple at least needs to make the next version thicker with longer battery life.
Less form over function, please.
The battery life is too short, which is an annoying distraction. I actually preferred the previous version, but Apple at least needs to make the next version thicker with longer battery life.
Less form over function, please.
I would love a new magic trackpad with a touch id censor and usb c charging. I love my mechanical keyboards, so I'd prefer the one thing I'm missing from apple keyboards.
(I use the trackpad on the left side of the board, and a trackball on the right).
(I use the trackpad on the left side of the board, and a trackball on the right).
My employer sent me a Magic Mouse along with keyboard, monitor, laptop etc almost 4 years ago and I have literally never had an issue with the charging location. It holds a charge forever and it takes little time to charge.
You just have to check the mouse battery status once a month or so. But to each their own, I get that.
