I would Not do that, I just tries holding my mouse like you said you were holding yours and it definitly does not seem like a natural hand position to me.
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I would Not do that, I just tries holding my mouse like you said you were holding yours and it definitly does not seem like a natural hand position to me.
+1. This is much more comfortable than resting a palm on a mouse - the latter causes you to move with your wrist, which, in my case, eventually resulted in carpal tunnel syndrome.
i just hold the mouse in my fingertips. I scroll more than I move the mouse, anyway.
Agreed. Many of those who find it uncomfortable are probably not using proper technique, and yes there is a right and wrong way to use equipment. It's not ALL about personal preference.
I like the Magic Mouse. So much so that I went out and bought a new one after my dog (Golden Retriever) picked it up off the coffee table one day and chewed the ***** out of it 
Better Touch Tool makes it great.
Tom
Better Touch Tool makes it great.
Tom
I got one this week and absolutely love it. I have large hands too. I don't know what the problem is.
Yes because holding a mouse with your thumb and little finger and awesome technique
, its ridiculously small. I guess the propaganda and fanboy daze trumps ergonomics.
Yes because holding a mouse with your thumb and little finger and awesome technique
Actually, it's good ergonomics. Look it up.
Not everything you disagree with is the result of the poster being a fanboy. May people, including me, get repetitive stress injuries from improperly using mice, or from poorly designed mice. As was explained to me by my doctors, one shouldn't put one's palm on the mouse, and one should use one's entire arm, not just the wrist, to move it. The magic mouse is ideally designed to allow someone to hold it with their pinky and ring fingers on one side, and thumb on the other, while using one's arm to move it. This works fine, and reduces stress on the carpal tunnel.
I can be called an Apple geek and I almost impulsively went out if my way to go to the Apple store to get a Magic Mouse. Good thing I didn't have cash on hand then because I finally saw one in person today that my classmate had. The mouse isnway too low and sharp. There is no support at all from the mouse and I can't imagine using Even for a short while (of course I'm a bt partial to my beloved MBP trackpad). Even the person who owned it says it sucks because there is no support from the mouse. I noticed it tracks really slow too--this is coming from a person who turns down tracking speeds whenever I use a computer, too.
When my hand cups just to hold it, its too small. I looked at about 10 reviews of this mouse, they all say, looks pretty, multi touch is neat, ergonomics are sub par. I cant even rest the top of my palm on the thing, its finger grip only. I guess im just not good at compromise like everyone else. I looked up said correct usage. Thats the way i use all my mice, didnt work on the MM
This is the best summary I've seen so far. After using the mouse for almost a week, and with my hand increasingly hurting, I've decided that there simply is no way to hold it that is comfortable for longer periods of time. I love love love the multitouch, which is why I have persisted with it, and with BetterTouchTool the "no middle click" argument is completely gone. So it's just the ergonomics that's the problem.
One thing to note is that because the whole surface is multitouch (and a button), there really are many different types of ways to hold it. For example, you can rest your hand almost completely behind it and just put your fingertips on the back end. Or you can leave your hand as as fist with just the index finger doing the clicking and scrolling. But the sad thing is that you *have* to do these things to give your hand a break. There simply is no support.
I really have to agree with another poster. I can't for the life of me understand how Apple, the great populariser of the "WIMP" interface, still doesn't understand how to build a great mouse. And just as bad as the ergonomics is the stupid acceleration profile in the driver. I don't understand how you guys can live with it. I'm always either over shooting or having to slowly "slide" up to things even when I'm trying to accelerate. I use Steermouse on the MBP and it helps a little, but I'm not sure if Steermouse and BetterTouchTool can play together (I've installed steermouse on the iMac but waiting to restart...)
I checked it out at the Apple Store for about 5 minutes. I didn't like it much either. I'm still into trackballs.
I was at Futureshop here in town playing around with some Mac products and I did happen to try out the Magic Mouse. At first it felt nice and weird for having a mouse and no buttons, balls, etc. lol I started to play around more and noticed my fingers tips always dragging on the desk (Got a little annoying) It does seem to be a little to low of a mouse. Then when trying multi gestures, my hand was quite large and didnt work well with that. The touch scroll was pimp and hopefully in time well see some software upgrades for more applications to work with the Magic Mouse. I don't mind the mouse and if I find a decent price, I may buy one.
If I were to purchase a Mac mouse, what does everyone recommend?
Thx
If I were to purchase a Mac mouse, what does everyone recommend?
Thx
I have been using a Logitech BT mouse for a few years now on all my PC's. The BT has been awesome!
V270 Cordless Optical Notebook Mouse for Bluetooth
http://www.giantmike.com/reviews/LogitechV270.html
System Requirements:
* Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later
* Bluetooth enabled computer (built in or via adapter)
Looks like I can save myself some cash unless I decide to buy a Magic Mouse with my MBP
I understand that I'm in the minority on this thread, but I think the MM is pretty nice. I actually like the fact that it's so flat. I feel like it's first mouse I've had that's allowed me to keep my wrist in a neutral position. The only mouse that I think that's come close is the Logitech G9 gaming mouse. For my hand, the MM is even better.
As an MIS professional who's had CTS, the surgery to release it, and the subsequent occupational therapy to recover and help prevent recurrence, input device ergonomics is fairly important to me. It was explained to me that it's better to have the wrists in as neutral a position as possible to prevent future problems. The MM allows me to do that, much the same way as how the aluminum Apple keyboard allows me to do when I type.
John
As an MIS professional who's had CTS, the surgery to release it, and the subsequent occupational therapy to recover and help prevent recurrence, input device ergonomics is fairly important to me. It was explained to me that it's better to have the wrists in as neutral a position as possible to prevent future problems. The MM allows me to do that, much the same way as how the aluminum Apple keyboard allows me to do when I type.
John
Exactly. The people complaining about lack of support are missing the fact that their mouse shouldn't be supporting their wrists, in the first place.
A maxi pad? Freud would have had a lot to say about this... Do you still suck your thumb?
The magic mouse is amazing...
The magic mouse is amazing...