What's your opinion on the Magic Mouse from Apple?

[SaSaSushi]

There are some very passionate opinions in here. Obviously, it's an entirely subjective matter and just like anything else, some will love it and some will hate it.

Ultimately, the only opinion that has any relevance at all is one's own.

Oh, of course, that's why Apple made it wireless. More accessories for people to buy.

Now, this is one of the more interesting conspiracy theories I've read.

 

[simonsi]

I really like them - but I hold them with my fingertips and love the scroll action - but I do notice if anyone comes who hasn't used one they declare my machine uncontrollable with it

Its definitely a "Marmite" device, love it or hate it.

PS you can improve the connection lost situation with a paper strip....quirky but works

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Now, this is one of the more interesting conspiracy theories I've read.

LOL - defeated by me buying - shush - 3rd party batts.....but who would have guessed...

 

[Mildredop]

Now, this is one of the more interesting conspiracy theories I've read.

I can't think of any other reason Apple would have made them wireless. I've never had a problem with the cable running from my mouse and keyboard to my desktop computer. It never moves.

It'd be like my car radio being locally powered and needing batteries replacing every week.

 

[LOLZpersonok]

I have limited experience with the device, but I can say that I don't like it. It's awkward to use for me since I'm used to arching my hand a notable amount with regular mice. As I hear it causes cramping in wrists and hands. But I did see a little accessory that sits on top of it and arches your hand more.

 

[simonsi]

I can't think of any other reason Apple would have made them wireless. I've never had a problem with the cable running from my mouse and keyboard to my desktop computer. It never moves.

It'd be like my car radio being locally powered and needing batteries replacing every week.

Apple has a BT keyboard and trackpad - why wouldn't they have a BT mouse? And you have the choice of a wired keyboard and mouse so no biggie...

 

[SaSaSushi]

I can't think of any other reason Apple would have made them wireless. I've never had a problem with the cable running from my mouse and keyboard to my desktop computer. It never moves.

The advantages of wireless are of course the reduction of desktop clutter, increased range which is important for desktops with larger screens, portability for mobile users and freedom of movement.

Apple hardly corners the market on batteries and chargers either.

It'd be like my car radio being locally powered and needing batteries replacing every week.

I'm not sure that's such an apt analogy.

I am old enough to remember wired TV remotes. Your TV never moved and you never needed to change the batteries in those either.

 

[Marty62]

Love the "Look" but cannot use it at all, hand cramps up after less than 20 mins.
I use an old Logitech MX1000, just got my "new in box" backup out that I've
owned since 2007 !
Working great, chunky accurate and comfortable.

The first one lasted 7 years too !

M.

 

[Mildredop]

Apple has a BT keyboard and trackpad - why wouldn't they have a BT mouse? And you have the choice of a wired keyboard and mouse so no biggie...

I was including BT keyboard and trackpad in my wireless rant.

I understand there's wired options, but this thread was particularly asking for opinions on the magic mouse.

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The advantages of wireless are of course the reduction of desktop clutter, increased range which is important for desktops with larger screens, portability for mobile users and freedom of movement.

Apple hardly corners the market on batteries and chargers either.



I'm not sure that's such an apt analogy.

I am old enough to remember wired TV remotes. Your TV never moved and you never needed to change the batteries in those either.

You see my point!

One doesn't generally sit a couple of feet from one's television. A wired remote doesn't make the best sense as there is a clear trip hazard with a cable running across the living room floor. At that time, they were wired because the technology didn't exist/hadn't been refined for an alternative. If you remember, they very quickly moved to wireless sonic remotes before settling on IR. In this case, wireless was a large factor in the remotes design and was clearly necessary for it to become a useful gadget.

However, with my (partner's) 27" iMac, I just don't see any need for the wireless aspect of the mouse and keyboard. They mouse has been very useful for the last 25yrs with a cable. It's become wireless for wireless' sake, rather than a need for it to be wireless.

 

[SaSaSushi]

It's become wireless for wireless' sake, rather than a need for it to be wireless.

The lack of clutter from a single cable is not such a big deal for me and I do agree where keyboards are concerned. I always go with the wired full keyboard when I buy a Mac. I absolutely don't see any need for a wireless keyboard.

I do appreciate a wireless mouse though. In the past, when I had no choice but to use wired mice, the wire would constantly end up getting in the way. I'd end up having to pick up the mouse and the cable and re-position it ad nauseum. Good riddance to that.

 

[Mortis360]

I had the Magic Mouse for almost a month, but I ended up returning it due to very bad ergonomics, for a while I used the Magic Trackpad, but now I´ve ended up with the Logitech Performance MX and is very happy with that one! Much better ergonomics, and performs better than the Magic Mouse, I do still have the Magic Trackpad for use now and then, when I need those features.

 

[MrX8503]

The ergonomics is terrible but I've learned to use it. You have to use a dainty claw grip. So if you're used to resting your palm on mice, you won't like the Magic Mouse.

The killer feature of the MM is the gestures on the surface. You essentially get a mouse and a trackpad in one.

 

[espressoroast]

Here another take fwiw,
I've been using it on and off since it came out and find it decent enough. I love the ability to use gestures on it. However, one thing about it drives me nuts is the horrible sound it makes as it is dragged along the mousepad.
The "feet" are wrong somehow, they have too much friction and I feel like I am dragging something that is not made to be dragged, whereas my Razer gaming mouse just glides on the same surface.

 

[Boyd01]

I really dislike it myself. Recently I spent a week at a friend's house and was helping her do some things on her iMac with a Magic Mouse. was constantly doing things I didn't want because of the touch pad. Personally I think a mouse should be a mouse and touch pad should be a touch pad. I really like the pad on my MacBook Air, but I just use a cheap generic 3-button PC mouse with a scroll wheel when my MBA is connected to a big screen and external keyboard.

I have so many wires and so much junk on my desk already that the wire from the mouse is not an issue. Now, to be fair, I could probably get used to the magic mouse if I had to, but can't see any motivation to do that.

 

[SomeMacGuy]

I'm on Magic Mouse #2, been using them since they came out. Willing to put up with a few drawbacks for the aesthetics of having an all-Apple setup...

 

[The Clark]

I really dislike it myself. Recently I spent a week at a friend's house and was helping her do some things on her iMac with a Magic Mouse. was constantly doing things I didn't want because of the touch pad. Personally I think a mouse should be a mouse and touch pad should be a touch pad. I really like the pad on my MacBook Air, but I just use a cheap generic 3-button PC mouse with a scroll wheel when my MBA is connected to a big screen and external keyboard.

I have so many wires and so much junk on my desk already that the wire from the mouse is not an issue. Now, to be fair, I could probably get used to the magic mouse if I had to, but can't see any motivation to do that.

Especially considering how expensive it is.

 

[ddybing]

My hands are quite large but the Magic Mouse fits good and is comfortable to use, even over a longer period of time.

I'd recommend to turn off the mouse when you know you want be using it in the next 12+ hours. It might reduce the battery usage.

 

[maplingstorie]

coming from a gaming mouse, it sucks. i get cramps and my hands aren't large even. tracking is horrible. the only thing i liked about this magic mouse is the multi touch and kinetic scrolling

 

[h9826790]

It costed me few days to get use to it, since it's a very small mouse compare to the traditional one. It feels like no place for my palm to rest on it.

However, once I figured out how to handle it, and set all the gesture / tracking speed, etc... I want via MagicPrefs. This is the best mouse I've ever use (I didn't gaming on my Mac Pro). I bought this mouse straight away when it available, and now it's still work flawlessly.

Also, use this mouse with Mobee Magic Charger will make your life much easier. It makes your mouse never run out of power. No need to care about the battery anymore.