I agree with this. I'm over 6'4" and have a large hand. This MM just causes to many cramps. Went back to Logitech.
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Why Does The Magic Mouse Suck So Much?
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I agree with this. I'm over 6'4" and have a large hand. This MM just causes to many cramps. Went back to Logitech.
Definitely my feeling about the Magic Mouse (can't stand it), and the Performance MX (*best* mouse I've ever used, really fits my hand like a glove.)
I've noticed that a get weird left clicks going on after about a year though...if I have to drag something a long distance across the screen, it'll let go and I have to try 2 or 3 times. May just buy another one soon.
Picked up a Magic Mouse yesterday. Loving it!
I can appreciate the hand cramps though as it is a smaller design.
I can appreciate the hand cramps though as it is a smaller design.
I also am a big Logitech fan, we've got like 6 of their mice, 4 of them are M705s, wireless 10key, a Revue and my wife's personal fav, a Harmony remote....
Unfortunately, it would seems that they "cheaped out" on the microswitches that are used in the M705 and virtually all of them develop a problem with unresponsiveness or, worse yet, keybouncing where you'll get multiple "clicks" to the computer from one keystroke thereby sometimes choosing or activating something that you I tended to just single left click.
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Oh, and I have a Magic Mouse, I do like it but prefer the feel of the M705, however, the multitouch of the MM is well worth having.
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To people who say the mouse is uncomfortable, I'm curious as you how you are trying to hold it? Are you trying to rest your palm on it like a regular mouse?
I have a huge hand (I'm 6' 6".) and although I do like it, it's just way to small. If they'd make a bigger one of it, I'd definitely get one and use it. Otherwise, I'm all trackpad.
Great mouse or maybe because i use it on a bed and the lack of ergonomics makes no difference. Razer mamba for gaming, magic mouse for everything else.
The problem is simple - The Magic Mouse is a front wheel drive mouse. Have any one of you ever took a look at the movements your mouse makes on an average sitting? If you recorded it you would be surprised to find out the movements in total and on avg cover a few miles of distance.
So what does tis mean? Apple expecting its customers who game or work on their mac to make full motions with their entire hand is unreasonable. Try it. Try moving your whole hand for more than a few seconds. Before long it will feel like you are holding more than a few pounds..
With normal mouse devises, you actually do most of the moving using your pinky and thumb together. One t of wist with your thumb and you can be half way across the screen. This is possible because most devises have sensors in the middle of the mouse. Apple's sensor is smack dab in the front. Try doing a twist with your thumb or pinky using the Magic mouse.. Doesn't go anywhere does it?
That is the problem.
So what does tis mean? Apple expecting its customers who game or work on their mac to make full motions with their entire hand is unreasonable. Try it. Try moving your whole hand for more than a few seconds. Before long it will feel like you are holding more than a few pounds..
With normal mouse devises, you actually do most of the moving using your pinky and thumb together. One t of wist with your thumb and you can be half way across the screen. This is possible because most devises have sensors in the middle of the mouse. Apple's sensor is smack dab in the front. Try doing a twist with your thumb or pinky using the Magic mouse.. Doesn't go anywhere does it?
That is the problem.
Then you're using it wrong, because regardless of how large my hands are, I could comfortably use something as narrow as a Sharpie as an input device (with greater precision than any mouse, too).
Try this: Form a ring with your thumb and ring finger, then put it your hand on the desk. Now open the ring and slide the Magic Mouse in and rest your index and middle fingers on the mouse surface. Move the mouse around with the thumb and ring fingers, your index and middle fingers will just bend effortlessly in to the direction the mouse moves.
That's how it's supposed to be held, if you completely wrap it with your hand like a Logitech, it sure gets uncomfortable after a while.
The original question:
"Why Does The Magic Mouse Suck So Much?"
Answer:
Poor design and engineering, due to an emphasis on "style" and fashion rather than "substance" and ergonomics.
There really isn't much more to it.
I'd just put the Magic Mouse into a drawer, and get a _real_ mouse, like a Logitech Performance MX. Use either the Logitech "Control Center" software (bloatware, but it works) to manage it, or perhaps just USB Overdrive or SteerMouse.
"Why Does The Magic Mouse Suck So Much?"
Answer:
Poor design and engineering, due to an emphasis on "style" and fashion rather than "substance" and ergonomics.
There really isn't much more to it.
I'd just put the Magic Mouse into a drawer, and get a _real_ mouse, like a Logitech Performance MX. Use either the Logitech "Control Center" software (bloatware, but it works) to manage it, or perhaps just USB Overdrive or SteerMouse.
Magic Mouse is SOOOOOOO bad
for anything other than surfing the web. Games and work are just not possible. Using it for more than 15 minutes is not possible. They need to just forget about the no button thing and just make a wheeled minimum 3 button mouse. I have bought sooo many iMac only to then have to buy Logitech Mice to go along with them. Also they need to add lightning cord recharging to all devices. Also wjen the cord is plugged in it turns Bluetooth off!
for anything other than surfing the web. Games and work are just not possible. Using it for more than 15 minutes is not possible. They need to just forget about the no button thing and just make a wheeled minimum 3 button mouse. I have bought sooo many iMac only to then have to buy Logitech Mice to go along with them. Also they need to add lightning cord recharging to all devices. Also wjen the cord is plugged in it turns Bluetooth off!
Well, they turned a five-button two-device setup into the one button mouse of the original Macintosh while maintaining all the features, so actually yes, they did.
Next time you buy an iMac, order it with the Magic Trackpad option rather than the mouse. Doesn't cost any extra, the Magic Trackpad is well worth a try and you're going to have to buy a third party mouse anyway.
Yup - as long as nobody else made mice, Apple mice were top of the tree, after that it was downhill all the way (with a sheer vertical cliff when they got to the G3 hockey puck mouse).
...a strange blind-spot. They're far better at trackpads. Mind you, their keyboards weren't much cop until the current "chiclet" design came out - and that was a brave move.
Here are some tips to help with some of the OP's issues (animalresource hasn't been active on this forum in over a year, but other people probably have the issues too).
Removing the battery door can help with wireless connectivity problems. The batteries won't fall out.
The Magic Mouse moves well on smooth mouse pads. To make sure that you're getting a smooth one, buy from a store that sells mouse pads that are not wrapped. You can even bring your mouse with you to see how well it glides on them.
Edit: I guess I should specify that removing the battery door may increase signal reception and transmission.
Removing the battery door can help with wireless connectivity problems. The batteries won't fall out.
The Magic Mouse moves well on smooth mouse pads. To make sure that you're getting a smooth one, buy from a store that sells mouse pads that are not wrapped. You can even bring your mouse with you to see how well it glides on them.
Edit: I guess I should specify that removing the battery door may increase signal reception and transmission.
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My new MacMouse Sucks Big Time
I just got a new iMac and the mouse rarely works properly and there is no way for me to play a game using the mouse since it insists on opening Options on any move, be it left/right/front click no matter how i work the preferences, it stays in stuck until i wham it or walk away.
After reading all the posts here concerning this new Mac Mouse, obviously some of the mouses were made in the dark and filled with muck and others were made properly ... alas, I am an unlucky customer
The ball was my all time fav years back
I just got a new iMac and the mouse rarely works properly and there is no way for me to play a game using the mouse since it insists on opening Options on any move, be it left/right/front click no matter how i work the preferences, it stays in stuck until i wham it or walk away.
After reading all the posts here concerning this new Mac Mouse, obviously some of the mouses were made in the dark and filled with muck and others were made properly ... alas, I am an unlucky customer
The ball was my all time fav years back
aipia, do you live near an Apple store? My first Magic Mouse had a mechanical problem: it didn't always click. I brought it to an Apple store before the return date and they swapped it for a new one. Perhaps they would do the same for you. I'm not sure what the procedure would be if there aren't any nearby Apple stores, though.
I love mine, i have used it for everything... even gaming... while it is not the best for gaming i really only play casually so that could be why it doesnt bother me... then again m favorite game was purposely designed with really hard controls to make the game humorous.
I use it extensively for photo editing and no problems for me. I am also 6'3 and have never had an issue holding it.
I would highly recommend it to anyone that wants a beautifully well made mouse with basic features and is very portable. Would not recommend it for anyone looking for extensive features or for gaming.
I use it extensively for photo editing and no problems for me. I am also 6'3 and have never had an issue holding it.
I would highly recommend it to anyone that wants a beautifully well made mouse with basic features and is very portable. Would not recommend it for anyone looking for extensive features or for gaming.
I'm not too fond of mine either. After it sat two and one-half years unused in my Mac Pro shipping box I only started using it when my real mouse broke. The right click function on it is terrible.
I have a Mighty Mouse for my MBP and for my mini. I may pick up another one of them from Amazon. Other than for Windows use I rather like the Mighty Mouse. Too bad it is out of production. Apple should keep all three mice in production.
I have a Mighty Mouse for my MBP and for my mini. I may pick up another one of them from Amazon. Other than for Windows use I rather like the Mighty Mouse. Too bad it is out of production. Apple should keep all three mice in production.
Because as demonstrated on multiple occasions, apple don't know how to build mice.
Keyboards, sure. Trackpads? Definitely. Every apple mouse I've used since 1989 sucks in one way or another. They look pretty but that's about it.
If i had to pick a worst mouse ever made, it would be the puck.
Keyboards, sure. Trackpads? Definitely. Every apple mouse I've used since 1989 sucks in one way or another. They look pretty but that's about it.
If i had to pick a worst mouse ever made, it would be the puck.
My favorite mouse of all time
The Magic Mouse is unquestionably my favorite mouse of all time. I use it in conjunction with an app called MagicPref which adds additional functionality to it.
Prior to using the Magic Mouse, I used the Mighty Mouse which I also liked. However, the tiny trackball would gunk up and cease to work over time and I would have to rip it apart and clean it and it was a PITA. After using the Magic Mouse, I've since thrown out my old Mighty Mouse.
I also have a Magic Trackpad connected. While it functions fine and I have no issues with it, I find myself using the Magic Mouse much more. I guess I'm just a creature of habit.
The Magic Mouse is unquestionably my favorite mouse of all time. I use it in conjunction with an app called MagicPref which adds additional functionality to it.
Prior to using the Magic Mouse, I used the Mighty Mouse which I also liked. However, the tiny trackball would gunk up and cease to work over time and I would have to rip it apart and clean it and it was a PITA. After using the Magic Mouse, I've since thrown out my old Mighty Mouse.
I also have a Magic Trackpad connected. While it functions fine and I have no issues with it, I find myself using the Magic Mouse much more. I guess I'm just a creature of habit.