No, Apple CEO Tim Cook Didn't Say He Prefers Logitech's MX Master 3 Over the Magic Mouse

[MacRumors]

While the Logitech MX Master 3 is a terrific mouse for the Mac, reports claiming that Apple CEO Tim Cook prefers that mouse over the Magic Mouse are false.

The Wall Street Journal last month published an interview with Cook, in which he said he uses every Apple product every day. Soon after, The Verge's Wes Davis attempted to replicate using every Apple product in a single day. During that day, Davis said he mostly used the MX Master 3, but sometimes switched to a Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad.

In other words, it was Davis who said he himself used a Logitech mouse, not Cook.

Unfortunately, The Mac Observer misinterpreted The Verge's article and ran a since-deleted story claiming that Cook prefers the MX Master 3 over the Magic Mouse. Mistakes happen, but the false claim has since gained traction on Reddit multiple times, so hopefully this helps to clear up the situation before wrong information continues to spread.

It would be great if Cook did use the MX Master 3, though. Maybe he would love using a mouse with a front-facing USB-C port so much that he would make the Magic Mouse's port finally not be on the bottom. Hey, we can dream!

Article Link: No, Apple CEO Tim Cook Didn't Say He Prefers Logitech's MX Master 3 Over the Magic Mouse

 

[v0lume4]

I just want to say that the Magic Mouse is the most unergonomic mouse I've ever used.

 

[pdaholic]

I’ll say it for him.

 

[breenmask]

and no, the charge port on the bottom is the correct position. every actual designer knows this. it's legitimately the best position given the circumstances. people who keep saying apple wouldn't put it on the front due to aesthetics reasons can't explain why apple put it on the front of the keyboard and trackpad and not on the mouse. maybe if they thought about it for 5 secs, they would know why

 

[Darren.h]

lots of better options out there over the Apple keyboard and mouse. lets be honest. been a long time since I stuck with what came with my Mac.

 

[gleepskip]

Tim Cook seems to be affected by a Reality Distortion Field instead of being able to wield one.

 

[Mrkevinfinnerty]

Tim should get a Master 3 though

 

[TheBeverage]

I love Apple, but their mice have been terrible for as long as I can remember.

 

[ItchyRat2160]

Why are we pretending Tim uses anything other than an iPhone? That man doesn't do any desk work.

 

[t0rqx]

Too bad Logitech mouse doesnt work on Mac OS. It doesnt master the smooth scrolling.

 

[SoldOnApple]

Is this shade?

 

[SoldOnApple]

Why are we pretending Tim uses anything other than an iPhone? That man doesn't do any desk work.

No way, Tim Cook is the ultimate numbers man. I guarantee he is constantly pulling up data on his Macs and iOS devices.

 

[chas_m]

I mostly use the Magic Trackpad (or the trackpad on my MBP when I'm away from home so I don't really have a horse in this race, but a) the Magic Mouse is fine once you learn the gestures, which takes about a minute, and b) the charging port being on the bottom of the Magic Mouse is a non-issue that only people with small minds would take the time to complain about.

When you get the first message on-screen that the Magic Mouse battery is running low:

a. Make a mental note of this
b. Carry on as you were.
c. When you're done for the day, plug the Magic Mouse in to charge.
d. Go to bed when you normally do.
e. The next morning when you get up, unplug the Magic Mouse, and use normally for another 6-12 weeks.

Is this really that hard/inconvenient? Seriously?

 

[bradman83]

I mean I prefer Logitech keyboard and mice over the external offerings from Apple. The MX Keys is one of the best keyboards I've ever used, and Logitech logo aside it looks like it would fit in with Apple's industrial design language. The only thing I wish was available to third parties is the ability to implement a Touch ID button.

 

[cjsuk]

I bet Tim doesn’t use the Magic Mouse. If he did it might suddenly cease to exist.

 

[LavaLevel]

I love my Magic Mouse. I still have the one with AA batteries. It's lasted longer than any other mouse I've had in my life (Besides my Atari ST mouse with cleanable rubber mouse ball) I also refuse to install ANYTHING Logitech on a Mac because it loves to bring with it so much extra baggage-ware as if I was on a PC or something.

 

[bradman83]

No way, Tim Cook is the ultimate numbers man. I guarantee he is constantly pulling up data on his Macs and iOS devices.

The real dirty secret is that he's probably reviewing those numbers in... Excel.

Not joking, if you read commentary from internal Apple employees, they use Pages and Keynote for documents and presentations, but anything accounting relating is done in Excel because Numbers just doesn't cut it.

 

[hagjohn]

I do not have any issues with the keyboard or mouse other than they should warn you earlier that you need a charge.

 

[mystery hill]

Tim said the Magic Mouse launch was an incredible moment and that it has good ergonomics.

 

[pdaholic]

While we’re at it, the Logitech Mx keys mini is like the Magic Keyboard on steroids.

 

[chachawpi]

I mean, the MX Master 3S is the best keyboard/mouse combo. The Magic Mouse is only better than the old Mighty Mouse, which is a pretty low bar.

 

[con2apple]

Too bad Logitech mouse doesnt work on Mac OS. It doesnt master the smooth scrolling.

Maybe you should try one before saying such a thing

 

[klasma]

Tim Cook also watches Ted Lasso every day, I’ve been told.

 

[con2apple]

I can't find a photo of Tim Cook's office in which his mouse can be seen. Since these photos are taken in a controlled manner, that says it all. Cookie doesn't need to say that he doesn't use the Magic Mouse.

 

[con2apple]

I love my Magic Mouse. I still have the one with AA batteries. It's lasted longer than any other mouse I've had in my life (Besides my Atari ST mouse with cleanable rubber mouse ball) I also refuse to install ANYTHING Logitech on a Mac because it loves to bring with it so much extra baggage-ware as if I was on a PC or something.

No one forces you to install software to use a Logitech product.