Microsoft's "Innovative" New Touch Mouse ;)

[Wayfarer]

Gee, doesn't that look awfully familar? Even the gestures! Had to double take to make sure I wasn't looking at Exposé in these screen shots.

"Contoured shape. Effortless productivity."

http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-3KJ-00001-Touch-Mouse/dp/B004HYGU18/ref=amb_link_357150482_2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=right-csm-1&pf_rd_r=03N3FAZCWT7387M5EHQZ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1317432382&pf_rd_i=507846

Has anyone actually actually tried it? How does it compare to Apple's Magic Mouse?

 

[aziatiklover]

Looks good in black, but I still like the Apple one even tho I'm not a mouse user!

 

[maflynn]

Looks good in black, but I still like the Apple one even tho I'm not a mouse user!

Yeah it does look sharp, I give MS credit they do make some good mice. I'd like to play with it to see how it feels in your hand.

I like apple's Magic Mouse but its squarish design isn't really ergonomic (at least for me).

 

[LostSoul80]

Without Windows, MS could beat Apple in 2 min.

 

[msindt19]

It does look nice. I tried the Magic Mouse and my hand cramped so this may be something to try out.

Plus the thumb gesture looks pretty nice. Maybe it is capable of going backwards/forwards in browsers....?

 

[AAPLaday]

Yeah it does look sharp, I give MS credit they do make some good mice.

They do but i still prefer Logitech

 

[Wayfarer]

Really? I'm suprised at all of the positive reactions.

This thread was meant to be a joke, poking fun at the familiarity of Windows 7 and the functionality of their multi-touch mouse. Check out their thumbnails at the bottom of my post! Literally looks like a carbon copy of Leopard's Exposé. Well it was worth a shot.

 

[thelead]

Really? I'm suprised at all of the positive reactions.

This thread was meant to be a joke, poking fun at the familiarity of Windows 7 and the functionality of their multi-touch mouse. Check out their thumbnails at the bottom of my post! Literally looks like a carbon copy of Leopard's Exposé. Well it was worth a shot.

who cares? why be a fan boy? what's wrong with windows getting something similar? I didn't see them claiming it was "innovative".

anyways, the reviews aren't great which disappoints me. I can't stand the magic mouse because it just isn't comfortable to use. Especially if you're used to logitech mice.

 

[Wayfarer]

who cares? why be a fan boy? what's wrong with windows getting something similar? I didn't see them claiming it was "innovative".

Just for kicks and giggles. I'm sure many other posters would find it equally hilarious, or at least raise an eyebrow. I can't help that I've been a mac enthusiast all my life. If you think that's fanboyism, check out MacDailyNews's sensationalist headlines and biased opinions. Hilarious. Also Joy of Tech comics are famous poking fun at the tech industry. (With a slant toward the mac). You call it fanboyism, I call it harmless fun.

And sorry, I tried, but can't take this picture seriously:

Can't imagine Apple using that image to advertise Magic Mouse, or anything for that matter.

 

[thelead]

Just for kicks and giggles. I'm sure many other posters would find it equally hilarious, or at least raise an eyebrow. I can't help that I've been a mac enthusiast all my life. If you think that's fanboyism, check out MacDailyNews's sensationalist headlines and biased opinions. Hilarious. Also Joy of Tech comics are famous poking fun at the tech industry. (With a slant toward the mac). You call it fanboyism, I call it harmless fun.

And sorry, I tried, but can't take this picture seriously:

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Can't imagine Apple using that image to advertise Magic Mouse, or anything for that matter.

No harm meant. I use both daily and was just hoping that this mouse would work better than it has been reviewed.

Nonetheless, you are correct about that picture... what the hell were they thinking

 

[vitzr]

who cares? why be a fan boy? what's wrong with windows getting something similar? I didn't see them claiming it was "innovative".

anyways, the reviews aren't great which disappoints me. I can't stand the magic mouse because it just isn't comfortable to use. Especially if you're used to logitech mice.

Excellent post!

I concur on all points.

 

[Young Spade]

Really? I'm suprised at all of the positive reactions.

This thread was meant to be a joke, poking fun at the familiarity of Windows 7 and the functionality of their multi-touch mouse. Check out their thumbnails at the bottom of my post! Literally looks like a carbon copy of Leopard's Exposé. Well it was worth a shot.

Thanks for saving us the trouble of figuring out if you were an ignorant, biased fanboy.

People like you are the reason us Mac enthusiasts have a bad rep. Seriously.

 

[MisterMe]

...

People like you are the reason us Mac enthusiasts have a bad rep. Seriously.

Yeah, right

 

[Young Spade]

Yeah, right

Trolling? Or are you really that naive?

 

[kbfr08]

Trolling? Or are you really that naive?

Pointing out a product's similarities doesn't give apple fans a bad name. For example, I thought that the smaller photo in the OP was a shot of expose, now if I were to say "Gee, that looks a lot like exposé" I don't think I'd be giving a bad name to anybody.

And you know, you're not really giving apple fans a good rep either. Pointing fingers at people for being "Biased fanboys" and trolls is doing a bunch more harm than good.

 

[PlaceofDis]

looks slightly more comfortable than the magic mouse. but i really prefer the magic trackpad to anything else these days.

 

[Young Spade]

Pointing out a product's similarities doesn't give apple fans a bad name. For example, I thought that the smaller photo in the OP was a shot of expose, now if I were to say "Gee, that looks a lot like exposé" I don't think I'd be giving a bad name to anybody.

And you know, you're not really giving apple fans a good rep either. Pointing fingers at people for being "Biased fanboys" and trolls is doing a bunch more harm than good.

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Really? I'm suprised at all of the positive reactions.

This thread was meant to be a joke, poking fun at the familiarity of Windows 7 and the functionality of their multi-touch mouse. Check out their thumbnails at the bottom of my post! Literally looks like a carbon copy of Leopard's Exposé. Well it was worth a shot.

You should really read through the thread before you start making accusations.

The quote is from the OP.

The coming into a topic and trying to sound awesome and offer sound, sage advice while taking the "high road" gets old after a while; just saying.

 

[rtheb]

I have been using the Touch Mouse since launch and it is a great deal more comfortable than the Magic Mouse.

The main problem is that the gestures are different than the Magic Mouse so they do not perform in the same manner.

I have been using the Touch Mouse with Windows 8 for the past week and it is obvious MS had integration with Windows 8 as the ultimate goal. The Touch Mouse is instantly recognized and performs flawlessly.

I have never thought about using the TouchMouse with my Macs as I use a Wireless Keyboard and Trackpad on a BulletTrain Express and am totally spoiled.

 

[spacepower7]

They do but i still prefer Logitech

I like logitech mice too, the magic mouse is not erignomical at all. It feels like carpal tunnel to me.

Reading many apple manuals over the years, Apple demands that you buy a new desk rather than put vertical and swivel adjustments in iMacs. Great a $200 Dell LCD has more adjusmentsn than a $2000 iMac.