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I use a Razer Naga Epic. If I'm just browsing forums or the news I usually just use the trackpad on my rMBP.
If I'm not using the trackpad, I like hooking up a cheap Dell USB scroll mouse. I have a Logitech Marathon Mouse that I really like, but I dunno how much longer my wrists can take the abuse of using a mouse. The added weight of the batteries just makes it feel too heavy and amplifies the strain on my wrists.
I'm considering picking up the new Intuos Pen & Touch tablet and using that full-time with just the trackpad.
I'm considering picking up the new Intuos Pen & Touch tablet and using that full-time with just the trackpad.
New mouse?
Any word if Apple will be coming out with a new redesigned wireless mouse in the near future?
My 2 USB ports on my MacBook are in constant use so I would prefer a Bluetooth mouse instead of a mouse that needs a USB receiver/transmitter.
Suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Any word if Apple will be coming out with a new redesigned wireless mouse in the near future?
My 2 USB ports on my MacBook are in constant use so I would prefer a Bluetooth mouse instead of a mouse that needs a USB receiver/transmitter.
Suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Using a small Dell BlueTooth mouse that is similar to the Dell WM524 "Travel Mouse". Works fine, but I removed the ratchet click spring from the mouse wheel because I like a free-rolling wheel. I also have a few wired Logitech optical mice, all have the ratchet click spring removed from the wheel.
I also have the Magic Mouse and I use it occasionally, but I find it gives me hand strain after an hour. This mouse is too low, and the click buttons require too much pressure. Also this mouse does not move very smoothly on most surfaces I tried, it seems too have too much friction from the mouse feet and that makes it hard to make small precise movements. It's a cool mouse in concept but the design needs some tweaking to make it feel more comfortable.
I also have the Magic Mouse and I use it occasionally, but I find it gives me hand strain after an hour. This mouse is too low, and the click buttons require too much pressure. Also this mouse does not move very smoothly on most surfaces I tried, it seems too have too much friction from the mouse feet and that makes it hard to make small precise movements. It's a cool mouse in concept but the design needs some tweaking to make it feel more comfortable.
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I haven't heard of anything myself on a new styled Apple mouse. I never use theirs anyway. Look for a Logitech mouse that you like instead.
If its a Logitech mouse, go to their website and download the Logitech Control Center and then look for it in System Preferences.
My Mighty Mouse started falling apart so now I use my Wacom Pen & Touch. I've gotten used to the differences.
I don't think I could use a Magic Trackpad after it though, it's so puny in size compared to it.
I don't think I could use a Magic Trackpad after it though, it's so puny in size compared to it.
I hate! the apple mighty and magic mouse... yeah yeah looks cool but ergonomics and feel is too bad... I use for years the heavy mighty poor scroll and now I have a problem with my arm for the heavy use... Im a fool and dont move years ago to a logitech... or other.
I need for a lot work in Photoshop, photo retouch...
so... I look the logitech Performance... maybe reviewers say than the old Revolution is better...
but well the Performance is not too heavy? is more heavy than the damn mighty with batteries (is a rock! too heavy)?
I see to the M510... less heavy maybe but maybe not as great ergonomic than Performance?
any help? I should be buy the Performance?
money dont matters! I need something great for heavy use in photoshop, ilustrator... Im designer...
Im not a gammer but Logitech G602 worth for photoshop and ergonomics?
I like more a mouse than trackpad by the way... yes I need a great mouse!
any help? thanks
I need for a lot work in Photoshop, photo retouch...
so... I look the logitech Performance... maybe reviewers say than the old Revolution is better...
but well the Performance is not too heavy? is more heavy than the damn mighty with batteries (is a rock! too heavy)?
I see to the M510... less heavy maybe but maybe not as great ergonomic than Performance?
any help? I should be buy the Performance?
money dont matters! I need something great for heavy use in photoshop, ilustrator... Im designer...
Im not a gammer but Logitech G602 worth for photoshop and ergonomics?
I like more a mouse than trackpad by the way... yes I need a great mouse!
any help? thanks
For those that think the Magic Mouse is too expensive, I got mine for free. It came with my wife's iMac and she didnt like it.
Personally I'd consider alternative of going with Wacom tablet? For me using a mouse for illustration has always felt like drawing with a crayon clenched in middle of my hand
Can take a week or two to get used to as primary device though; even if you dont use it for everything long term, its worth a week or two of using it as the only pointing device. That way you get comfortable enough with it to use it in illustrator etc without constant need to switch to a mouse when dealing with menus etc.