What to Expect From the Magic Mouse 3

[mazz0]

the next Magic Mouse will be more ergonomic and comfortable to use, according to Gurman

I’ll believe that when I feel it!

 

[Joshuaorange]

Trying to imagine the people who find the Magic Mouse uncomfortable. You hold it in your fingertips like a tool, not in your palm like a potato. Curious how you use your keyboard all day!

Honest question, are there any other mice that scroll as smoothly and in all directions as a Magic Mouse?

It is uncomfortable. In fact, it’s a piece of garbage. The last computer I bought that came with one, I threw it away with the box.

 

[mazz0]

Honestly, they should just take the mouse out of the box of the iMac and include a gift certificate for Logitech.com. Apple hasn't made a good mouse in 20 years, and that's nuts because they basically pioneered it for personal computers.

The Mighty Mouse was sold until 2009, and that was OK. So, 16 years!

 

[citysnaps]

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.

Spot-on. I do all of my photo editing/processing in Lightroom using Apple's mouse. It's superb for that.

 

[brofkand]

The Mighty Mouse was sold until 2009, and that was OK. So, 16 years!

As long as you only used it in a clean room and never got the scroll ball dirty, I guess. It was comfortable, I will agree there. I still use one at work on my test bench.

 

[brofkand]

I was just thinking out loud. But now i'm thinking of a form factor like something like an iPhone would be the perfect for a basic computer that is docked to something like a CalDigit. I know Android has had this feature, but as a full-fledged Mac that fits in your pocket.

The technology is there, the silicon is powerful enough today and has been for years.

 

[brofkand]

Spot-on. I do all of my photo editing/processing in Lightroom using Apple's mouse. It's superb for that.

One thing I do like the Magic Mouse for is the gesture support. But to me they're awkward to use because the mouse is uncomfortable (I remember how Craig struggled to show the gestures during the OS X Lion demo I think it was).

I much prefer to map the gestures to buttons or wheels on a mouse like the MX master.

 

[Joshuaorange]

The technology is there, the silicon is powerful enough today and has been for years.

Too bad Apple won’t allow you to run Mac OS on it, thus crippling it’s potential.

 

[Edsel]

We were selling and installing IBM PCs in 1984 and laughing at the Apple Mouse on those silly MacIntosh Apples. Are the edible? I’ve now been using that damn Apple mouse for over twenty years. Yes, it is time to change the charge port location, PLEASE!

 

[Joshuaorange]

We were selling and installing IBM PCs in 1984 and laughing at the Apple Mouse on those silly MacIntosh Apples. Are the edible? I’ve now been using that damn Apple mouse for over twenty years. Yes, it is time to change the charge port location, PLEASE!

Better yet, make it MagSafe compatible.

 

[brofkand]

Yes I know it only takes a few minutes to charge. When it dies I can plug it in and go for a coffee break and when I'm back it'll have a decent enough charge to get me through the day if not the week. But it's just that fact that plugging it in to charge forces me to stop working that is such a poor design choice. With my Logitech mouse, I plug it in and it just works as a wired mouse while it's plugged in.

 

[AF_APPLETALK]

Honestly who the hell works on a laptop?

I can feel my back getting fd up just thinking about it.

Also Apple still makes desktop computers you know? It’s hard to imagine if you don’t use them I guess. And a trackpad is not good (or at least I’m not used to) for graphic design.

And I’m not even close to 50.

Yeah I learned this lesson the hard way recently.

I had to go get my back muscles unlocked by a massage therapist, realized it was happening because I was using a laptop when I really needed to be using a desktop. Bought M4 iMac, and it's so much better. We really should be giving desktops more love.

 

[AF_APPLETALK]

Yes I know it only takes a few minutes to charge. When it dies I can plug it in and go for a coffee break and when I'm back it'll have a decent enough charge to get me through the day if not the week. But it's just that fact that plugging it in to charge forces me to stop working that is such a poor design choice. With my Logitech mouse, I plug it in and it just works as a wired mouse while it's plugged in.

Yeah, it breaks whatever focus you had going

 

[krell100]

Why does it take Apple so long to design a new mouse? Seems like a trivial project.

 

[xraydoc]

What to expect? Expect it to be over-engineered and extraordinarily uncomfortable to use. Watch them bring back the original iMac round mouse where you couldn't tell which way was up.

 

[leehericks]

First, Apple makes amazing trackpads, the best trackpads! I love using them. But there are times where using a mouse feels more precise and in control.

Second, the Magic Mouse has a low profile that slides into my backpack and stays out of the way. It’s a great little mouse for when I want to use one. The charging is a minor inconvenience. Have never felt fatigue or any trouble using it for a prolonged period.

Finally, the beauty of an accessory is that you can use a different one of your choice. I can’t imagine wanting the Magic Mouse to change honestly. Putting the Touch ID on it could be interesting and better than having to reach over to my MacBook keyboard.

 

[citysnaps]

Why does it take Apple so long to design a new mouse? Seems like a trivial project.

Because the current Apple mouse works great. No need to update it. And I much prefer it over a Logitech mouse I bought on a whim a year ago.

 

[Amazing Iceman]

Honestly, who uses a mouse anymore?

We've all gotten so used to trackpads by now, and they're much more expressive and accurate anyway.

Navigation with a mouse is so slow, feels like the stone age compared to a trackpad.

The only people I know using mice are people over 50.

And gamers too.
Gaming with a trackpad is not good at all.

 

[Amazing Iceman]

Wireless charging would be the best way. When not in use, it could be charging.

 

[Amazing Iceman]

And a Wacom beats them both in photography, video, graphics and probably CAD.

I have known many AutoCAD users, and they went back to the mouse after using the Wacom Digitizer for a while.

 

[BB1970]

How about an AirPower type mousepad.
Just place all your devices on it at night.

 

[JohnC1959]

Why does it take Apple so long to design a new mouse? Seems like a trivial project.

Are you assuming they started designing it right after the current one was released??

 

[dandyryan]

i shouldve waited for the M5 iMac then ;(

 

[jakey rolling]

I believe this design was deliberately chosen, above all other reasons, to prevent the Mouse being used while connected to the charging cable — to prevent cable damage, as happens so often with iPhones...

Sounds a lot like the kind of engineering decision that happens during a meeting with three engineers and a marketing guy.

"This connector we use on our phones is flimsy and breaks whenever people move their phone too much while it's charging."

"Should we use a sturdier connection for the mouse?"

"Should we include a magnetic break-away end for the mouse?"

"Should we make it recharge wirelessly while it's being used?"

"LOL no. We want people to see that our lightning connector is the best connector for all of the charging of all of the things. Just make it so they can't use the mouse while it's charging. Now if you guys will excuse me, I've got a meeting with the guys doing the pencil.. thing..."

 

[insoft.uk]

I would like the charging port to remain on the bottom, its the perfect place as it maintains a nice clean look.