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Topic: Your thoughts on the design

45 replies / Originally posted by Sina / Latest reply from flight3 / Topic is open

By Sina

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Any comments?

Posted 4 months ago

By dave

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I think it looks pretty slick and sexy, in my opinion.

It kind of reminds me of one of the concept mice from Microsoft Research Labs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLw1MXTDlAE

But I'm definitely looking forward to checking it out in person though and see how effective it is.

Posted 4 months ago

By Hotrod

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I think the Magic Mouse is the greatest mouse I have ever used. I used to go for huge Mice like the super ergonomic Microsoft 6000, but I still found myself trying to find a comfortable position to rest my hand. Surprisingly with magic mouse, I discovered that not resting my hand on the mouse at all but just controlling it with my finger tips, has allowed me to work hours without any discomfort.

The design is beautiful. So simple, but yet so functional. My only complaint is the lack of a gesture to activate exposé.

Posted 3 months ago

By ArmpitOfDeath

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Helloooo RSI.

Posted 4 months ago

By dave

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I'll admit, I totally thought that too when I saw the video on Apple's website.

Posted 4 months ago

By ArmpitOfDeath

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Indeed. The balls that you lot apparently can't keep clean ( http://discuss.gdgt.com/apple/wireless-mighty-mouse/supp
ort/scroll-ball-sucking/#post-ys9
) will now probably be the least of your worries.

Posted 4 months ago

By ryan

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Ditto and +1.

Posted 4 months ago

By coologuy1957

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It looks sexy ya, but I don't much understand the functionality of it. I guess its for people who love the laptop trackpad experience and want it for their PC too?

Anyone know if this would work in Win7 also? I know it has touch capability built in......

Time to head to the Apple store again!!

Posted 4 months ago

By beau

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I want to play with it.

I won't buy it.

Posted 4 months ago

By Sina

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I am wondering why Apple isn't a fan of ergonomic design.

Posted 4 months ago

By Frood

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I think this is kind of ergonomical. This will take the stress off of the fingers since the force required to press the button (even as weak of a force that is needed) is removed. My Aunt, who lost most of her pointer and middle finger in a fire, would love this design because it takes stress off of her remaining fingers. The simple swipping genstures will allow for the ease of use without having to rely on having fully functional hand. She hates having to use a computer because of how the mouse works with ther hand.

Posted 4 months ago

By mattattaxx

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it's not ergonomical. Every review of it has said that's the most obvious thing that wasn't considered with this mouse. I don't use the super ergo mouses from logitech, I use the LX5 and the MX Air, but I'm pretty sure they'll both be more comfortable than this. It's so low, which looks great, but it doesn't seem at all like after an hour of use this is going to be comfortable.

The only reason I am able to use the LX 5 is because it's so tall I have a place for all my fingers, where as the Air has a nice hump in the shape that gives it a good balance when switching between air remote and surface mouse (it's for the media center). This mouse would cramp my hands pretty quickly. That said, i have big hands, so I may not be the average user, but shouldn't a mouse consider a broad audience?

Posted 4 months ago

By pixelauth

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I love it. LOVE it. Goodbye forever, dirty little scrollball. Helloooooo beautiful!

Posted 4 months ago

By kingaaronj

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Looks sexy but I'd rather use a mouse that fits my hand. This looks like you'd have to continually hover your hand over it.

Posted 4 months ago

By Tedblue126

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Very futuristic. Will gladly replace my constantly non-working Mighty Mouse for a Magic.

Posted 4 months ago

By timex104

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I think the idea is really cool, but the multi-touch doesn't make much sense to me on a mouse. The trackpads make sense but watching this short engadget overview the two fingered gestures look way more difficult than they should be.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/20/a-video-walkthrough-o
f-apples-newest-additions/

Posted 4 months ago

By Lrrr

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I think it looks cool. And that's why I ordered it. :)

Posted 4 months ago

By teapower

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looks nice yet ugly. is multitouch very useful on a mouse?

Posted 4 months ago

By mathewballard

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Being able to scroll on any part of the surface of the mouse is very nice. Although I really couldn't find many gesture usage at the Apple Store other then scrolling.

Posted 4 months ago

By cliffw

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Like the iPhone-style momentum scrolling described in Apple's demo video. Hope they roll that out to Macbook/Pro touchpad scrolling too.

Posted 4 months ago

By mathewballard

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I think looks wise it is pretty nice. And after using one at the Apple Store today I think that it fits pretty well in my hand too.

Posted 4 months ago

By IencoreI

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When I saw the Magic Mouse first launch on the Apple website, I knew it would be an instant purchase. I currently own the Mighty Mouse which I have loved except for the scrolling ball that gets dirty.

However, I have been forced to wait for the Apple Stores to release the Magic Mouse for individual sale apart from the new iMac's, and I decided to swing by the Apple Store to check out the new mouse.

I must say I was pretty disappointed. I love the multi touch and entire concept of this new mouse. The main drawback for me is that the mouse does not seem to be ergonomic at all! I only had a quick minute to play around with it and then had to leave, but does anyone who owns this mouse have any thoughts on this? I wish Apple made the mouse a little thicker so it would "fit" in your hand and be a little more comfortable.

Again, I only used the mouse for a few seconds before I had to leave, but it didn't seem to give me the same feel my Mighty Mouse does.

If you previously owned the Mighty Mouse and are now using the Magic Mouse, can you please give me any thoughts on if you think the purchase is worth it and if I will eventually get used to the less-ergonomic design?

Posted 4 months ago

By bthockey

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I think it really looks amazing! I can't wait to get my hands on it.

Posted 4 months ago

By jonlavallee

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I think it's sleek and sexy for sure. Definitely have to play with it to decide if the design feels as good as it looks, and how responsive it is. I'm optimistic and positive I'll love it.

Posted 4 months ago

By Creegz

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I don't understand it. It LOOKS like some modern art paper weight to me. I want to try it out somewhere.

Posted 4 months ago

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