Magic Mouse

Sebby · Dec 25, 2009, 00:30:29

I have been lucky enough to get a Magic Mouse as an early Christmas present. What a cool mouse! So much nicer than the outgoing Mighty Mouse.

Has anyone else got one of these?

Gary · Dec 25, 2009, 01:31:30

Quote from: Sebby on Dec 25, 2009, 00:30:29
I have been lucky enough to get a Magic Mouse as an early Christmas present. What a cool mouse! So much nicer than the outgoing Mighty Mouse.

Has anyone else got one of these?

I got one with my new Mac, Sebby, it is pretty good but it's like a part of you hand, shame it eats batteries, gone through two sets since I had my mac delivered

Rik · Dec 25, 2009, 09:06:45

What's special about it?

Glenn · Dec 25, 2009, 09:08:45

I believe it has rate sensors in it to detect movement, like smart phone have.

Rik · Dec 25, 2009, 09:11:39

So when you get frustrated and throw it, the monitor ducks?

Glenn · Dec 25, 2009, 09:12:54

Gary · Dec 25, 2009, 10:28:27

Quote from: Rik on Dec 25, 2009, 09:06:45
What's special about it?

Its touch sensitive, Rik, no wheel, you can scroll sideways and swipe forward and backwards pages as well, and speed scroll all touch sensitive, like a capacitive screen but not, its really very useful and works very well, also bluetooth its also for lefties or right handed, fits well in the hand.

Rik · Dec 25, 2009, 10:30:30

Sounds good, Gary.

Gary · Dec 25, 2009, 10:31:34

Quote from: Rik on Dec 25, 2009, 10:30:30
Sounds good, Gary.

Just emailed you a pic of it

Rik · Dec 25, 2009, 10:32:46

Thanks.

Gary · Dec 25, 2009, 10:33:46

Quote from: Rik on Dec 25, 2009, 10:30:30
Sounds good, Gary.

The clicks are physical though so its very tactile, you can click from th middle as the whole front is sprung

Rik · Dec 25, 2009, 10:41:47

Would it work with Windows?

Gary · Dec 25, 2009, 10:42:53

Quote from: Rik on Dec 25, 2009, 10:41:47
Would it work with Windows?

I think it does, let me check

Gary · Dec 25, 2009, 10:43:55

Quote from: Rik on Dec 25, 2009, 10:41:47
Would it work with Windows?

Yes it does, Rik. Oh the body is aluminium as well

http://nexus404.com/Blog/2009/11/22/apple-multitouch-magic-mouse-gains-windows-compatibility-magic-mouse-windows-drivers-now-available-in-32-64-bit-versions/

Nice little hack and seems to work well

Rik · Dec 25, 2009, 10:50:50

I might just have discovered what Sue's going to buy me for Christmas.

Gary · Dec 25, 2009, 10:57:35

Quote from: Rik on Dec 25, 2009, 10:50:50
I might just have discovered what Sue's going to buy me for Christmas.

I must admit I was dubious, but it works so well now I could not go back to a normal one, you can adjust the speed of the acceleration of scrolling and all the usual.

Sebby · Dec 25, 2009, 11:40:49

More info here:

http://www.apple.com/uk/magicmouse/

Rik · Dec 25, 2009, 11:44:30

There is something incredibly satisfying, aesthetically, about Apple problems. They've engineered the hardware and then they've styled it. A bit like an E-type Jag.

Gary · Dec 25, 2009, 11:59:26

Quote from: Rik on Dec 25, 2009, 11:44:30
There is something incredibly satisfying, aesthetically, about Apple problems. They've engineered the hardware and then they've styled it. A bit like an E-type Jag.

I take it you meant products

although problems could be true also

Rik · Dec 25, 2009, 12:01:45

I did, but hey, it's Christmas and the brain isn't fully engaged.

(The first person to say "What's new" is looking at a ban.

)

Sebby · Dec 26, 2009, 15:11:40

Rik · Dec 26, 2009, 15:57:01

Ray · Dec 26, 2009, 16:34:00

Glenn · Dec 26, 2009, 18:55:19

But, but but...........

Steve · Dec 26, 2009, 21:02:05

Quote from: Rik on Dec 25, 2009, 10:50:50
I might just have discovered what Sue's going to buy me for Christmas.

I wouldn't bother Rik ,you get one free when you buy a new iMac