That is a good point. Not arguing.![]()
This might be the most pleasant end to a disagreement on MacRumors EVAR.
That is a good point. Not arguing.![]()
this might be the most pleasant end to a disagreement on macrumors evar.
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For Windows laptops I always use the MX Anywhere mouse. For Apple, I use the MM because I use gestures constantly. Are you saying I can do gestures with the MX? Because that's my favorite mouse and I'd switch back in a heartbeat if I could.
But to make a general statement that "MM sucks" isn't fair, unless you add "for me" at the end of that statement.
No, I'm saying you can replicate each default MM gesture on most multibutton mice. With my VX Revolution + SteerMouse, scrolling, zooming, swiping, etc, are all replicatable.
Of course it is. I think it's pretty clear for most literate people that "X sucks" is an opinion. We all learned that in what, 2nd grade?![]()
When in Windows, I use a Logitech G500. When in OS X, I don't think I've ever used a mouse. Trackpad support is just amazing in OS X - one of the reason I'll never switch back to Windows.
pro gamer reporting in: anyone who thinks the mouse is the superior option is fooling themselves. Mapping different options to the magic trackpad lets you get your APM into the stratophere if you can multi with the keyboard. Playing with the mouse is a total scrub move, ask any high-level gamer.
If you're using the MM with only the default gestures, you're using it wrong.
Only an opinion, of course.
APM is an acronym for Actions Per Minute and is one quantifiable metric for skill in real time strategy games like Starcraft. Honestly that was a joke post because only an idiot would use the trackpad at a professional level, the mouse is way better, especially for games like Starcraft where if you're clicking less than about twice a second you're gonna lose a pro match
APM is an acronym for Actions Per Minute and is one quantifiable metric for skill in real time strategy games like Starcraft. Honestly that was a joke post because only an idiot would use the trackpad at a professional level, the mouse is way better, especially for games like Starcraft where if you're clicking less than about twice a second you're gonna lose a pro match
Honestly though it'd be smart to map commands like "create unit x" or "select squad x" for things except that those are way faster and more precise to map to keys than touch commands
To expand on Recycle Bin, here's a demonstration of Korean pro gamers. These guys hit 200-300 APMs. Check out the vid at 0:09 and again at 1:30.
At that level, you're literally inputting 4-5 times a second. Even though most of it is muscle memory "spamming", it simply not possible to have that level of speed and precision with a trackpad. And thats a fact, Jack!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbpCLqryN-Q
Edit: Hrm, how do you embed YouTube videos on MR?
I love my magic mouse. The trackpad on my MBP is awesome and I love that too but when I am editing photos or video I need the precision of the mouse. Plus the magic mouse feels nice in my hand and has gestures. When working at my desk I hook up my monitor magic mouse and wireless keyboard and am good to go!
Hey,
Do you use an external mouse when using your MBP or you're happy with only the trackpad?
Hey,
Do you use an external mouse when using your MBP or you're happy with only the trackpad?
I highly recommend it to anyone who loves gestures but dislikes the Magic Mouses comfort.