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Why I will send back my brand new iMac...
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Mac as a product branding cannot explain anything, it's 'apple' you want.
That was a different issue to do with the display of the curser with the specified set-up. The curser 'issue' in OS X is not a bug or something that is broken but the operating systems own method of handling things.
There are those who prefer this method and the majority who see it as a problem are those with a long history in using another operating system (and as such getting used to the method used there).
I agree that giving multiple options for setting the mouse movement to fit the users preference or even better, improved and expanded 3rd party mouse driver support would be a great benefit but simply saying the 'problem' should be 'fixed' would only cause a new issue to arise for those who prefer the current method.
Finally, can you please stop multi-posting and learn how to edit?
but ti seems you are an ignorant forum user as you completely ignored everything i mentioned.
That fix was for a graphical issue which made the display of curser movement jumpy in the specific set-up mentioned. The main curser complaint brought up in this thread has to do with how os x handles curser movement differently than other operating systems, it isnt wrong its just different.
I even mentioned it is more noticeable by those who work on other operating systems and now you volunteer information on the variety of OS's you work on trying to bolster your own argument and instead proved my own.
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"just got tired of arguing with extreme mac supporters"
"enjoy your jerky mouse problem y'all"
"just got tired of arguing with extreme mac supporters"
"enjoy your jerky mouse problem y'all"
Okay guys, I have finally bought a new computer. The all iMac experience made me realized that I didn't had to spend so much for tech specs I didn't need.
I finally found the perfect solution for my needs. I travel a lot and need portability. At first I thought it would be cool to buy an iMac and an netbook. But I tested one and it's just a pain to work with, even on the train.
So, the solution was simple: buying a laptop and, while at my home, plugging it to an external monitor, a mouse and a keyboard.
At first, as I've posted, I wanted to buy the Dell Studio XPS, but the price was high (because of the also high specs) then I found a great (but cheap, with lower tech specs) ultra-lightweight laptop from HP, the Pavilion DV2:
Since it was less than a thousand bucks, I thought could be a nice deal. I went to a store, tested it and fell in love with it. Great design, small and works fine! I was amazed to see it read a Blu-ray without any glitches!
And then I bought a Samsung 22'' screen, the SyncMaster T220HD for about 300 bucks.
Of course, I instantly deleted all the crappy softwares that are installed by default (including Windows Vista ahaha). I downloaded the RC version of Windows 7. Took me less than 30 minutes to install it and everything worked fine. After using Windows 7 for a few months, it is a pain to see Windows Vista.
Both the laptop and the screen got HDMI, so the quality is amazing! I am working on a 1600something resolution on the screen. Perfection for me, because I found the 24'' iMac native resolution too small.
Then, I streamed my music from my laptop to my PS3, so that I don't have to have the Jack cable on the laptop.
Also, what drew me to buy this laptop was the fact that there wasn't any optical drive. An external DVD-RW drive is included in the package and this is the perfect was to work for me, because I do not use discs anymore. Steve Jobs' way
The laptop looks great and has almost the same look as my iPhone. They look gorgeous together
I am very happy and in the end, that is what counts. There is no comparaison with the iMac, because the tech specs are completely different and I bought something completely different. I just wanted to end this topic by telling you what I bought.
I finally found the perfect solution for my needs. I travel a lot and need portability. At first I thought it would be cool to buy an iMac and an netbook. But I tested one and it's just a pain to work with, even on the train.
So, the solution was simple: buying a laptop and, while at my home, plugging it to an external monitor, a mouse and a keyboard.
At first, as I've posted, I wanted to buy the Dell Studio XPS, but the price was high (because of the also high specs) then I found a great (but cheap, with lower tech specs) ultra-lightweight laptop from HP, the Pavilion DV2:
Since it was less than a thousand bucks, I thought could be a nice deal. I went to a store, tested it and fell in love with it. Great design, small and works fine! I was amazed to see it read a Blu-ray without any glitches!
And then I bought a Samsung 22'' screen, the SyncMaster T220HD for about 300 bucks.
Of course, I instantly deleted all the crappy softwares that are installed by default (including Windows Vista ahaha). I downloaded the RC version of Windows 7. Took me less than 30 minutes to install it and everything worked fine. After using Windows 7 for a few months, it is a pain to see Windows Vista.
Both the laptop and the screen got HDMI, so the quality is amazing! I am working on a 1600something resolution on the screen. Perfection for me, because I found the 24'' iMac native resolution too small.
Then, I streamed my music from my laptop to my PS3, so that I don't have to have the Jack cable on the laptop.
Also, what drew me to buy this laptop was the fact that there wasn't any optical drive. An external DVD-RW drive is included in the package and this is the perfect was to work for me, because I do not use discs anymore. Steve Jobs' way
The laptop looks great and has almost the same look as my iPhone. They look gorgeous together
I am very happy and in the end, that is what counts. There is no comparaison with the iMac, because the tech specs are completely different and I bought something completely different. I just wanted to end this topic by telling you what I bought.
I also didn't like the mouse which came with my iMac.
Tried some other mice, but finally ended with a Trackball:
http://uk.kensington.com/html/7843.html
Perfect for me.
Tried some other mice, but finally ended with a Trackball:
http://uk.kensington.com/html/7843.html
Perfect for me.
Still on mouse acceleration, and after finding it a bit awkward at first, I realized it's actually very useful when using dual-monitor. I can send the mouse arrow to the other screen without a XXL mousepad and still have precise movements when slowly moving the mouse.
So yes, it's different, awkward at first, but now I do prefer the default Mac OS X mouse acceleration compared to windows.
I also found Linux mouse acceleration (specially Fedora and Ubuntu to some extent) to be more like OS X than windows.
So yes, it's different, awkward at first, but now I do prefer the default Mac OS X mouse acceleration compared to windows.
I also found Linux mouse acceleration (specially Fedora and Ubuntu to some extent) to be more like OS X than windows.
I didn't realize that was a feature built into Mac OSX. I thought it was a Razor feature and I turned it off. I just have the mouse speed slightly faster than normal as well as have it turned on to high precision mode. This allows me to move over vast distances in a single mousepad, but click on small things onscreen precisely without the acceleration.
The mighty mouse is horrible i agree. Uncomfortable to hold, redicioulous scroll button.
I agree about the mouse curve. When you move slowly its like the cursor really doesnt want to reach its target, its resisting it, slowing down, screaming NOOOO and then as you push the button it makes you miss your target.
I corrected this with steermouse and have no issues since then.
I agree about the mouse curve. When you move slowly its like the cursor really doesnt want to reach its target, its resisting it, slowing down, screaming NOOOO and then as you push the button it makes you miss your target.
I corrected this with steermouse and have no issues since then.
Nooo this is the funniest thread ever!!
Congratulations on having found a solution that works for you!
I might be joining you if Apple doesn't pull it head out of the iPhone's a** soon.
How come you mac-fannies can't be sensible people?
Getting what works for you is the key, not the damn branding!
I hated the mouse also but I just found one that works better, its a corded Logitech one but it feels really great, shoot I wouldn't return my iMac for nothing, even after the Apple Store screwed mine up repairing the HD, while fixing the HD they somehow damaged the screen, they replaced it but there is a burn in effect on the left side, just a little annoying, but doable, nope I would never go back to a PC over the mouse, something wrong with that.
Go Apple iMac
Go Apple iMac