I mean, it's obviously not ideal, but it doesn't really take much effort to swap the batteries out. I've used Logitech mice in the past, but I wouldn't pick any of the ones on their website over the Magic Mouse. Their Touch Mouse seems nice, but it's only for Windows.
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iMac 2013 Model and the strange mouse!
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I mean, it's obviously not ideal, but it doesn't really take much effort to swap the batteries out. I've used Logitech mice in the past, but I wouldn't pick any of the ones on their website over the Magic Mouse. Their Touch Mouse seems nice, but it's only for Windows.
I bought the Mobee Magic Charger, first day of use today, let's see. However, the battery flat seems a bit flimsy. Otherwise as long as the battery last it seems like a very good product. I am sure it's been said before, I don't know why something like this is not included as part of the buy. When you spent £2,300 (or $3,427.17) on a iMac you expect to get the best of everything.
By the way, I disabled some of the features of the Magic Mouse, which has more or less made it a standard mouse, and now it's OK.
Since we are talking about Mouses. I bought a Logitech Mouse in 2007, I think it was called the MX 1000 or something. I paid £50 for it back then. I felt it was a lot of money for a mouse, since you could pick up a mouse for a £1. However, it was one of the best buys I have made. I still have the mouse, it works brilliantly, it's solid, and the recharge lasts a long time, it needs no battery. I have dropped me it many times, but it's still OK. It's now almost 6 years, so it was money well spent because it is a really good precision mouse. Then Logitech do make some really good quality products.
By the way, I disabled some of the features of the Magic Mouse, which has more or less made it a standard mouse, and now it's OK.
Since we are talking about Mouses. I bought a Logitech Mouse in 2007, I think it was called the MX 1000 or something. I paid £50 for it back then. I felt it was a lot of money for a mouse, since you could pick up a mouse for a £1. However, it was one of the best buys I have made. I still have the mouse, it works brilliantly, it's solid, and the recharge lasts a long time, it needs no battery. I have dropped me it many times, but it's still OK. It's now almost 6 years, so it was money well spent because it is a really good precision mouse. Then Logitech do make some really good quality products.
Based on certain features announced in both Mavericks and iOS 7, I have a strong suspicion that Apple will release new Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy mouses and keyboards alongside the the next iMac. With BLE... and perhaps a newer generation capacitive sensor... the next generation Apple mouse could have considerably improved battery life.
Personally I use different input devices for different needs:
Serious stuff
Magic mouse for using Apple apps/browsing right hand
Track pad for the same but with left hand
Wacom pad for PS/Illustrator/InDesign left hand
Fun stuff
Logitech G9 mouse for gaming right hand
Razer Nostromo Gaming Keypad left hand
Serious stuff
Magic mouse for using Apple apps/browsing right hand
Track pad for the same but with left hand
Wacom pad for PS/Illustrator/InDesign left hand
Fun stuff
Logitech G9 mouse for gaming right hand
Razer Nostromo Gaming Keypad left hand
Mouse? What Apple needs is a wireless keyboard with a number pad. This is the first thing I show a customer who has a new Mac. They always take it in to swap for a wired one with number pad.
None of that will save the Magic Mouse though. It's primarily problem is that it is over-designed and as a result has good aesthetics and poor function. The area that acts as a trackpad is too small to serve that purpose well, and yet is large enough to make it extremely prone to accidental gestures.
Honestly, I wouldn't be shocked (or saddened) if Apple simply got out of the mouse-making business and shipped trackpads with all iMacs.
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While I agreed with this initially, I've surprised myself by not actually missing the numpad.
