Nope. Mice offer much more precision than trackpads. That's why competitive gamers all use mice. But feel free to show up to gaming convention and express your views.
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What to Expect From the Magic Mouse 3
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Trackpad is good for quick scrolling and multitouch actions such as activating exposé, zoom, swipe, etc..
Mouse on the other hand, is much better for precise targeting of the UI elements and right-click actions.
That’s why for the last 10+ years, I’ve been using a mouse on the right side of my keyboard, and a trackpad on the left side.
Btw, the only people I know not using mice are the ones who don’t have a proper desk setup with a monitor and keyboard.
if true this would be the first good mouse Apple has made in 30 years.
I'm fundamentally opposed to the design principles underlying the Magic Mouse, since it's about form over function, and I'm the opposite.
I do mostly scientific and office work on my Macs, and here's here's how I've programmed my G502 to make that work go as efficiently as possible:
I do mostly scientific and office work on my Macs, and here's here's how I've programmed my G502 to make that work go as efficiently as possible:
Between the front facing ports on the Mac mini and Mac Studio and now no USB port on the bottom of the Magic Mouse, Apple might finally be able to shake that "form over function" reputation for industrial design. I wonder if it took so long because they're worried about paranormal retribution from the ghost of Jobs.
I've never found the mouse difficult to work with and I use it every day, but I hold it with my thumb and fourth/fifth fingers and rest my wrist on the desk, rather than the mouse itself. Took a bit of getting used to but second nature now and hasn't caused me any RSI.
I hope they keep the touch scroll surface. By far the most satisfying thing about using these is the buttery smooth scrolling and acceleration that I can't seem to get out of any third party options. It also makes switching between the trackpad on my Air and the mouse at my desk less jarring because I don't have to think about interacting with either option, they just naturally do what's expected.
I've never found the mouse difficult to work with and I use it every day, but I hold it with my thumb and fourth/fifth fingers and rest my wrist on the desk, rather than the mouse itself. Took a bit of getting used to but second nature now and hasn't caused me any RSI.
I hope they keep the touch scroll surface. By far the most satisfying thing about using these is the buttery smooth scrolling and acceleration that I can't seem to get out of any third party options. It also makes switching between the trackpad on my Air and the mouse at my desk less jarring because I don't have to think about interacting with either option, they just naturally do what's expected.
The counterexample I showed holds true regardless of whether they're attached to a PC or a Mac. You're just throwing out a red herring to avoid admitting it.
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Too funny. I suppose all those people who do real work or game competitively should also switch to a trackpad 🙄
Literally every people I work with use a mouse.
Photoshop and video editing designers working on big screens definitely use mice, even if it’s in addition to a trackpad or drawing pad. Try using the trackpad to click on pixels with your finger.
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I use both, a nice Logitech mouse and the magic trackpad. Interchanging throughout the day without even noticing.
The problem with “ergonomic” mice is that 1 in 10 people are left handed, and don’t find them to be ergonomic.
I find it humorous MR states the port on the bottom is a minor inconvenience. What design of Apple has ever been worse? The same designer prob put the power bottom on the new mini.
I go to the toilet, and after this time for charging it works again, and later at night it is fully charged for quite a long long time. Have you ever tried it? Life can already be extremely uncomplicated.
Come on Apple, don’t bugger this one up!
A comfortable mouse - it’s not difficult!
A comfortable mouse - it’s not difficult!
I work professionally on a CAD PC with different mice, and at home I am always happy that Apple has built a simple intelligent mouse, just as it is. The people who keep complaining here amuse me. Sad people.
For CAD and graphics work for sure. Computers have other uses besides Instagram. Should check them out!
Well I’m only 49 so not everyone using a mouse is over 50
Also, not everyone uses a laptop. And trackpads are, quite frankly, almost as much of an ergonomic nightmare as an Apple mouse
Edges almost as sharp as a Cybertruck, $25 Microsoft mouse is worlds more comfortable, magic trackpad on desk for swiping functions.
Apple never has and never will make a decent mouse
Has Apple ever made a mouse that lets you hold the left and right buttons at the same time? It's something I need to do a lot, and I submitted feedback about it way back in 2006, but as far as I know even the latest model still has this limitation.