Apple's Multi-Touch Magic Mouse Now Shipping

[MacDaddy901]

Regarding the sharp edges...

The height of the tables in most Apple stores actually make you grip the mouse in a VERY unnatural position. My first though was "damn, I hate how this feels in my hand." But you really need to use this with your hand and arm at "desk level" if you know what I mean. Totally different experience.

It's not the most ergonomically designed but definitely feels good in your hand and the edges aren't a problem.

 

[Spirix]

Mine just shipped! Tomorrow is the EST. time of delivery.

 

[mwxiao]

Mine just shipped! Tomorrow is the EST. time of delivery.

Me2!

 

[jquebedeaux]

Ordered it Sunday evening after trying it in the local Apple Store (Baton Rouge); Apple shows it shipped today, Wed., with delivery tomorrow, Thur., via Fedex ground.

 

[ssteve]

I completely agree. Sounds amazing in theory but when I tried it in person, it was pretty bad.

Your bad experience surprises me. I tried it for the first time today at a Fry's Electronics. I was VERY surprised as to how well it worked. A lot better than the other mouse Apple put out.

I am actually considering purchasing this one.

 

[MacMuttonchops]

Mine is coming from Ontario, CA.

Looks like mine's coming from somewhere in Canada, too, and ground at that. This might take a few days.

 

[ssteve]

I've been to the Apple Store and felt this mouse. I was anticipating it for a long time (since first rumours of the touch sensitive surface) and I am VERY disappointed. The edges are sharp, not unlike the edges of a MacBook. They are uncomfortable to hold, even for a few minutes. Daily use will likely be quite irritating.

Great idea, beautiful looking but it's like no one at Apple ever picked one up and felt it. This is not a computer, this is the thing your hand sits on for hours. What it feels like matters.

Terrible execution.

I am not quite sure what you are talking about. I used the mouse today for the first time. It was nice.

 

[SolSat]

Damn

Just checked my order (ordered on 20th October) and now estimated shipment time is 18th November (!!!) WTF?!

 

[jameskk]

mine shipped from Memphis, TN est delivery tomorrow. I paid for overnight shipping.

 

[spazzcat]

Got my shipping notice. I will get mine on Friday

 

[Gray-Wolf]

Safe Harbor said originally, it was in stock, but now, they have to wait till 2 weeks before it gets to them.

 

[the_mole1314]

Mine shipped, arriving either tomorrow (says Apple) or Friday (says FedEx).

 

[scroto]

Wow, Only Mac fans can get this excited over a freakin mouse

 

[MacDSmith2]

For those complaining about the three buttons, remember this is a mouse that is totally software defined. The mouse driver update may very well "add" a third button option to the list of programmable things this mouse can do. However, I am quite happy with my Microsoft wireless mobile mouse, which has a very fast tracking across the entire screen with very little wrist movement so I'm probably not going to upgrade Mice!

 

[spazzcat]

Wow, Only Mac fans can get this excited over a freakin mouse

I've needed a new mouse for awhile

 

[2992]

Wow, Only Mac fans can get this excited over a freakin mouse

+1

 

[calderone]

Wow, Only Mac fans can get this excited over a freakin mouse

How did you get an excite-o-meter that works over the net? I have been trying to find one for a long time. Link please?

 

[arthursiew]

Looks like mine's coming from somewhere in Canada, too, and ground at that. This might take a few days.

Ontario, California not Canada

 

[Thex1138]

[The-First-Transport; Is-Away] - "Hurray!"

 

[skellener]

I doubt the Magic mouse can be THAT bad

It's from Apple...of course it's gonna be that bad! Considering Apple is the company that put the mouse on the map, they have a horrible track record when it comes to mice. I tried the magic mouse out. Ugh....no thanks. A mouse is something that I really prefer tactile feedback. Real buttons and a real scroll wheel.

Apple gets an A+ for effort for trying out new ideas. Absolutely. Their mice always look great too - great design. But for practical use, their mice are just plain horrible. I think what they need to do is start with one simple concept and take it from there. The concept is..."Let's design a mouse that people will not throw away the minute they open the box."

 

[Eric S.]

Wow, Only Mac fans can get this excited over a freakin mouse

I've seen people get pretty worked up over the VX Nano, Razer, Rocketfish, and other mice too. Personally I'm partial to my Logitech V450, and can't imagine I'd trade it for the Apple thingy.

 

[mddharma]

Just Shipped...

Friday delivery!

 

[HitchHykr]

I used it today at the Apple store and it really is the best mouse they've designed.

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That really doesn't say much, we are talking about the same company that gave us the Hockey-puck mouse.

 

[dwd3885]

The Magic Mouse is Ok. But why can't you tap-to-click? Why can't you use a three finger swipe to bring up expose? (akin to the 4-finger swipe on the MBP). Why can't you pinch or rotate a photo with two fingers?

Those seem like very reasonable suggestions to include on the 'multi-touch' mouse.

 

[apfhex]

Those seem like very reasonable suggestions to include on the 'multi-touch' mouse.

Magic Mouse ≠ trackpad. Some of the gestures just wouldn't be practical or necessary with a real mouse at your disposal. But I digress; this has been discussed to death in other threads, let's stay on topic... I pre-ordered one through Amazon, I knew it wouldn't come as fast, but they don't have an estimated date yet and won't let me cancel it either because I ordered it with some other stuff with free shipping.