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Magic Mouse, or Magic Trackpad?

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The Cockney Rebel said:
They both are good, and it’s nice to have options.
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That's exactly what I do, although these days I use the mouse much more often than the pad.
In fact, I pretty much use the pad only when I am recharging the mouse.

By the way, I saw you praising the gestures of the pad, and I assume you have explored the gestures that are available on the mouse?
 
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Wando64 said:
That's exactly what I do, although these days I use the mouse much more often than the pad.
In fact, I pretty much use the pad only when I am recharging the mouse.

By the way, I saw you praising the gestures of the pad, and I assume you have explored the gestures that are available on the mouse?
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Yes, thanks.

Although I think I preferred the physical ball on the Mighty Mouse.

They are all great products, and it’s nice to have options.
 
You know what?

I just connected my Magic Mouse again, and it is much more ergonomic.

Also, more accurate.

The stand alone Magic Trackpad isn't as good as the one built in to MacBooks.
 
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The Cockney Rebel said:
You know what?

I just connected my Magic Mouse again, and it is much more ergonomic.

Also, more accurate.

The stand alone Magic Trackpad isn't as good as the one built in to MacBooks.
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Not sure about that, I only use a track pad no mouse, and have a 15" MBA, don't notice any difference.
 
Apple_Robert said:
I just got an iMac. it came with a mouse but, I just don't like the feel of it (it is too slender and feels unnatural in my hand) and find it awkward to navigate. On the other hand, (pun intended) using the trackpad more natural and easier to use.
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What colour did you get, Rob?
 
I like the concept of a Magic Trackpad, and opted for it with my last two iMacs, but always seem to end up using mouses.

The first time, the rest of the family refused to use it.

The second time, it was faulty and I never got around to exchanging it.
 
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Apple_Robert said:
I just got an iMac. it came with a mouse but, I just don't like the feel of it (it is too slender and feels unnatural in my hand) and find it awkward to navigate. On the other hand, (pun intended) using the trackpad more natural and easier to use.
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The ergonomics of the Magic Mouse take a good week or two to adapt to. I remember jumping on the first gen without trying it. Thought I would return it with the cramps it caused. Then I got used to it and the scrolling was second to none. Now can’t do without one beside my MacBook. Love having both input options. However, good ergonomics should be instant, and I am looking forward to version 3 if it becomes a reality. Not hard to see the hate people give the mouse, it should adapt to you and not the other way around.

It was funny and really telling seeing Cook with MKBHD, and have him mention the ergonomics as a strong point of the mouse. Never was it more clear that Tim has no clue about the stuff he sells, and only how to manufacture and price it. Outside of Excel and Mail, along with services, I ‘m not even sure if he knows macOS. I just hope the version 3 sees the light of day. There is a lot of opportunity for innovation here considering it has been 16 darn years since this version launched. Calling it version 2 was quite the stretch. It is definitely a polarizing device.
 
Macbookey said:
The ergonomics of the Magic Mouse take a good week or two to adapt to. I remember jumping on the first gen without trying it. Thought I would return it with the cramps it caused. Then I got used to it and the scrolling was second to none. Now can’t do without one beside my MacBook. Love having both input options. However, good ergonomics should be instant, and I am looking forward to version 3 if it becomes a reality. Not hard to see the hate people give the mouse, it should adapt to you and not the other way around.

It was funny and really telling seeing Cook with MKBHD, and have him mention the ergonomics as a strong point of the mouse. Never was it more clear that Tim has no clue about the stuff he sells, and only how to manufacture and price it. Outside of Excel and Mail, along with services, I ‘m not even sure if he knows macOS. I just hope the version 3 sees the light of day. There is a lot of opportunity for innovation here considering it has been 16 darn years since this version launched. Calling it version 2 was quite the stretch. It is definitely a polarizing device.
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Funny you should mention cramps, that is the same thing with me and the mouse and what I told support yesterday when I wanted to order a blue trackpad. Given what you said, I will give the mouse a longer trial and see what happens.
 
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Apple_Robert said:
Funny you should mention cramps, that is the same thing with me and the mouse and what I told support yesterday when I wanted to order a blue trackpad. Given what you said, I will give the mouse a longer trial and see what happens.
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Yah, it took time for my brain to register the mouse and alter the way I use it. As a guitarist/musician, I wasn’t keen on letting it go on too long, and have it affect my hands. It just clicked, and now normal mice feel alien for a minute or two. Going from the old Mighty Mouse to the Magic Mouse was quite a change. I wish Apple would incorporate some of the Mighty Mouse into a new Magic Mouse to make it on par with the Magic Trackpad’s capabilities. The weight needs to come down too. Whichever way you end up, it is a win. The trackpad is so good. When I was a 5K iMac user, I had both in use and have kept that tradition with my MacBook most of the time. I also hate how Apple hides features in Accessibility that should be in general settings. Drives me nuts, but settings aren’t Apple’s strong suit and are an Alan Dye specialty, and not in a good way.

As an aside, I have had the gen 1 (2xAA battery version) for 16 years now. Quite the testament to its durability, or I’m just lucky.
 
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Apple_Robert said:
I just got an iMac. it came with a mouse but, I just don't like the feel of it (it is too slender and feels unnatural in my hand) and find it awkward to navigate. On the other hand, (pun intended) using the trackpad more natural and easier to use.
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I had a M1 iMac I got with a mouse, bought the trackpad and mainly used it, sold the mouse with the iMac and just been using my 15” MBA.
Was tossing up if to get a M4 iMac but got a studio display with just the Magic Keyboard 2 days ago, using my old track pad. Was only $200 AUD cheaper, so far so good but still wonder if I should of just got the iMac lol.
 
Meedoss said:
I had a M1 iMac I got with a mouse, bought the trackpad and mainly used it, sold the mouse with the iMac and just been using my 15” MBA.
Was tossing up if to get a M4 iMac but got a studio display with just the Magic Keyboard 2 days ago, using my old track pad. Was only $200 AUD cheaper, so far so good but still wonder if I should of just got the iMac lol.
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Before getting the M4 iMac on Friday, I hadn't had an iMac since 2018. I have been using laptops not to mention I just got a M4 Mac mini as well. I didn't really realize just how much I had been missing the iMac until I started using one again.

I use my 4k tv as a monitor for my Mac mini. Having two Magic keyboards and Trackpads makes switching between the Mac mini and iMac seamless.
 
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Apple_Robert said:
Before getting the M4 iMac on Friday, I hadn't had an iMac since 2018. I have been using laptops not to mention I just got a M4 Mac mini as well. I didn't really realize just how much I had been missing the iMac until I started using one again.

I use my 4k tv as a monitor for my Mac mini. Having two Magic keyboards and Trackpads makes switching between the Mac mini and iMac seamless.
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how's the nano on the iMac?
 
Apple_Robert said:
Wonderful. I haven't had any screen glare at all (text clear as well) which I would normally otherwise have where my Macs are normally kept and used. In my opinion, the upgrade nano price is well worth it.
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Which configuration did you get?
 
For me is magic trackpad. The magic mouse i used before kinda " weird " later I go get the magic trackpad. The first gen which run on AA batteries. After used for years I noticed the left side sensor faulty , while touch the left side area the cursor never move. Actually if you noticed while our fingers touch the trackpad. Most of the time will not happen touch the left side area , most of the time while doing the gestures is on the right side area. Lucky the right side still work thus I still using for my old iMac. Later I get my 2nd iMac I opt for Trackpad. This time Is a new trackpad which has built in battery and we charge it via lighting cable to iMac. This one is totally spoil I don't know why. I never drop it just use as per normal. One day just RIP like that... Now I using a new iMac also opt for trackpad. I see this magic trackpad look like the previous one. I do a check , it claim 2nd gen? I don't know. Just cross finger it will not RIP one day. One problem for me using trackpad is due to sweaty fingers. Sometimes I have to wipe my fingers in order to use it smoothly on it. I do check there is one Black colour Magic trackpad. I guess it the current latest one because it charge by usb C cable. I kinda like it as Black colour can mask the stains on your trackpad. Partly the default one are in White colour.
 
It's been a while since I used them, but I seem to recall the range of gestures available on Apple's trackpads being one of their best-kept secrets.
 
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