Comments on: Apple Magic mouse is not so magical for me http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/11/22/apple-magic-mouse-is-not-so-magical-for-me/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sun, 27 May 2012 00:39:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Citizen Erwin http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/11/22/apple-magic-mouse-is-not-so-magical-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-75803 Citizen Erwin Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:13:41 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=25831#comment-75803 I love both of this devices, especially the magic mouse. I myself do not use the right click option yet. However i find the battety drain is really suck all the fun and good quality out of it. So far with normal battery will only last up to 2.5 months. I work on it just 4 days a week and like only between 10-16, mostly for offline ads design. So i think i'm gonna buy rechargable batt ery, not apple, since it's just to expensive. @Jon Curwen: where can i find this auto off switch u mention before? I love both of this devices, especially the magic mouse. I myself do not use the right click option yet. However i find the battety drain is really suck all the fun and good quality out of it. So far with normal battery will only last up to 2.5 months. I work on it just 4 days a week and like only between 10-16, mostly for offline ads design. So i think i’m gonna buy rechargable batt ery, not apple, since it’s just to expensive.
@Jon Curwen: where can i find this auto off switch u mention before?

]]> By: Cameron http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/11/22/apple-magic-mouse-is-not-so-magical-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-58204 Cameron Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:41:36 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=25831#comment-58204 Oh and to answer the person's question about Expose (pressing the scroll wheel on the Mighty Mouse). Just set it up under a keyboard shortcut via System Preferences -> Expose Oh and to answer the person’s question about Expose (pressing the scroll wheel on the Mighty Mouse). Just set it up under a keyboard shortcut via System Preferences -> Expose

]]> By: Cameron http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/11/22/apple-magic-mouse-is-not-so-magical-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-58203 Cameron Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:38:11 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=25831#comment-58203 On the issue of what surfaces it works on: Initially, I set up the Magic Mouse and it worked on my glass desk! I was so stoked I was already thinking what positive feedback I was going to give but then I cleaned the desk (of the tinniest bit of dust). No more workies :(. Putting something under the glass doesn't work either :(. The Magic Mouse is so much better than the Mighty Mouse (not sure how something so lame ever got that name) it's ridiculous but my one gripe is that it won't let my monitor sleep. I can force the system to sleep and still wake it with a tap on the mouse, but that doesn't allow me to run content for my Apple TV etc. Annoyed. On the issue of what surfaces it works on:

Initially, I set up the Magic Mouse and it worked on my glass desk! I was so stoked I was already thinking what positive feedback I was going to give but then I cleaned the desk (of the tinniest bit of dust). No more workies :( .

Putting something under the glass doesn’t work either :( .

The Magic Mouse is so much better than the Mighty Mouse (not sure how something so lame ever got that name) it’s ridiculous but my one gripe is that it won’t let my monitor sleep. I can force the system to sleep and still wake it with a tap on the mouse, but that doesn’t allow me to run content for my Apple TV etc. Annoyed.

]]> By: Marc Lamb http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/11/22/apple-magic-mouse-is-not-so-magical-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-49469 Marc Lamb Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:49:53 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=25831#comment-49469 Re: Working on glass I wonder if the mouse won't work on the scanner bed because there is open space below the glass? I'm thinking that this causes issues with the tracking beam that might not be there if the glass was placed directly on a solid surface. I suppose that it's possible the mouse might work on a wooden desk with glass laid on it but fail on a glass desk. Re: Working on glass

I wonder if the mouse won’t work on the scanner bed because there is open space below the glass? I’m thinking that this causes issues with the tracking beam that might not be there if the glass was placed directly on a solid surface. I suppose that it’s possible the mouse might work on a wooden desk with glass laid on it but fail on a glass desk.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/11/22/apple-magic-mouse-is-not-so-magical-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-49443 Julie Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:23:17 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=25831#comment-49443 @warren I tried it on a flatbed scanner glass surface and the cursor would not move. Are you sure you were able to get it to work? I just tried it a 2nd time and although scrolling works fine, the cursor will not move at all when I'm trying the mouse on a glass surface. @warren I tried it on a flatbed scanner glass surface and the cursor would not move. Are you sure you were able to get it to work? I just tried it a 2nd time and although scrolling works fine, the cursor will not move at all when I’m trying the mouse on a glass surface.

]]> By: warren http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/11/22/apple-magic-mouse-is-not-so-magical-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-49442 warren Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:10:34 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=25831#comment-49442 I;ved used the MM now for two weeks. I love it...it works It saves time flipping web pages, scrolling through pictures etc... I found that it simply needs a very light touch for it respond. And it works on glass Keep smiling I;ved used the MM now for two weeks.
I love it…it works
It saves time flipping web pages, scrolling through pictures etc…

I found that it simply needs a very light touch for it respond.

And it works on glass

Keep smiling

]]> By: Bill http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/11/22/apple-magic-mouse-is-not-so-magical-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-49433 Bill Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:44:05 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=25831#comment-49433 I totally agree with you - I wanted to love it and discovered it felt awful. What really interests me is how if the best brains at Apple decided that the mighty mouse (with it's more domed shape) was the best mouse ever how they now decide that this new mouse is the best shape - it isn't logical .... Anyway I still prefer wheel mice that have that nice ratchet feel ... I'm all in for a tactile response! I totally agree with you – I wanted to love it and discovered it felt awful.
What really interests me is how if the best brains at Apple decided that the mighty mouse (with it’s more domed shape) was the best mouse ever how they now decide that this new mouse is the best shape – it isn’t logical ….
Anyway I still prefer wheel mice that have that nice ratchet feel … I’m all in for a tactile response!

]]> By: Dan Murray http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/11/22/apple-magic-mouse-is-not-so-magical-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-49423 Dan Murray Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:42:32 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=25831#comment-49423 Frankly the Apple mouse looks terribly cool....and very uncomfortable. I think that I would stick with the Logitech mouse. Frankly the Apple mouse looks terribly cool….and very uncomfortable. I think that I would stick with the Logitech mouse.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/11/22/apple-magic-mouse-is-not-so-magical-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-49422 Julie Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:20:16 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=25831#comment-49422 @Adam I'll take a look at BetterTouchTool @Vince No scroll / 3rd mouse click is built in to the Magic Mouse. Maybe the BetterTouch Tool mentioned previously will have such a feature. @Adam I’ll take a look at BetterTouchTool

@Vince No scroll / 3rd mouse click is built in to the Magic Mouse. Maybe the BetterTouch Tool mentioned previously will have such a feature.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/11/22/apple-magic-mouse-is-not-so-magical-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-49421 Julie Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:14:36 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=25831#comment-49421 @Jackie I tried it on the scanner of the Epson Artisan printer. No luck... @Jackie I tried it on the scanner of the Epson Artisan printer. No luck…

]]> By: -Vince http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/11/22/apple-magic-mouse-is-not-so-magical-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-49418 -Vince Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:52:17 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=25831#comment-49418 I tried the magic mouse at the apple store the other day (while coveting the new 27" iMac), and I thought it was pretty neat. I really like the way it scrolls through documents and web pages. BUT, it doesn't seem to have a middle button. Like when you click down on the mighty mouse ball, or logitech scroll wheel. Is there a way to activate that functionality? It is a must have button for AutoCAD, Revit, and just opening a link in a new tab in safari/firefox. Total deal breaker, for a primary mouse, if it's not there. I tried the magic mouse at the apple store the other day (while coveting the new 27″ iMac), and I thought it was pretty neat. I really like the way it scrolls through documents and web pages. BUT, it doesn’t seem to have a middle button. Like when you click down on the mighty mouse ball, or logitech scroll wheel. Is there a way to activate that functionality?

It is a must have button for AutoCAD, Revit, and just opening a link in a new tab in safari/firefox. Total deal breaker, for a primary mouse, if it’s not there.

]]> By: Adam http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/11/22/apple-magic-mouse-is-not-so-magical-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-49415 Adam Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:29:11 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=25831#comment-49415 Julie, Give BetterTouchTool a try: http://blog.boastr.net/ It's a (free) utility that adds gestures to a Mac trackpad or a Magic Mouse. It might make your Magic Mouse more lovable. The author of BetterTouchTool releases a new version about every 15 minutes. Version 0.356 seems to work well with my MacBook Pro. The next version may not work so well :-) Adam Julie,

Give BetterTouchTool a try:

http://blog.boastr.net/

It’s a (free) utility that adds gestures to a Mac trackpad or a Magic Mouse. It might make your Magic Mouse more lovable.

The author of BetterTouchTool releases a new version about every 15 minutes. Version 0.356 seems to work well with my MacBook Pro. The next version may not work so well :-)

Adam

]]> By: Bryan Sherman http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/11/22/apple-magic-mouse-is-not-so-magical-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-49409 Bryan Sherman Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:47:31 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=25831#comment-49409 I am with you on the battery issue. I have a MS Bluetooth Mouse 5000. I though I would be smart and get rechargeable AAA's, but they just don't last long enough. I would pay a premium for built in rechargeable which could be larger, and have more capacity) with some sort of charging station. I am with you on the battery issue. I have a MS Bluetooth Mouse 5000. I though I would be smart and get rechargeable AAA’s, but they just don’t last long enough. I would pay a premium for built in rechargeable which could be larger, and have more capacity) with some sort of charging station.

]]> By: Jon Curwen http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/11/22/apple-magic-mouse-is-not-so-magical-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-49407 Jon Curwen Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:20:57 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=25831#comment-49407 I "practiced" with my "extra" Magic Mouse (MM, purchased from Apple online store) using my early spring 2009 iMac as I waited for my i7 to be built and shipped. I would never go back to the Mighty Mouse and the tiny scroll bar that often jammed. Suggestions: set the parameters to fast and gently caress the MM into doing what you wish. Run your finger lightly across its skin. . . ooops, it's Sunday and this is starting to sound "X" rated. One of the very nice features is the "automatic" off-on function of the keyboard and mouse that ships with the i7. Put the Mac to sleep and walk away until next use w/o wondering about battery drain on board or mouse--nice engineering Apple! I “practiced” with my “extra” Magic Mouse (MM, purchased from Apple online store) using my early spring 2009 iMac as I waited for my i7 to be built and shipped. I would never go back to the Mighty Mouse and the tiny scroll bar that often jammed. Suggestions: set the parameters to fast and gently caress the MM into doing what you wish. Run your finger lightly across its skin. . . ooops, it’s Sunday and this is starting to sound “X” rated. One of the very nice features is the “automatic” off-on function of the keyboard and mouse that ships with the i7. Put the Mac to sleep and walk away until next use w/o wondering about battery drain on board or mouse–nice engineering Apple!

]]> By: Anonymous Coward http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/11/22/apple-magic-mouse-is-not-so-magical-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-49406 Anonymous Coward Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:19:06 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=25831#comment-49406 I've only started to like Apple hardware after they moved to aluminium - the keyboards really are a pleasure to type on and the Mac just looks more sexy ;) My only nack with the keyboard is its layout - I'm a Brit. It took me forever to find the hash key, since I use it all the time in website design. Still, the Mighty Mice at college drive me insane. They'd removed the ball from the bottom of the mouse for a reason - it would get dirty and you'd have to take it apart to clean it. Apple, intuitively, re-introduced the problem by putting the ball on the top. After a day and about 4/5 people's use, it would get absolutely filthy and stop working. The Magic Mouse, on the other hand, seems like an incredibly creative way to solve the problem, so props to Apple for that. :) I’ve only started to like Apple hardware after they moved to aluminium – the keyboards really are a pleasure to type on and the Mac just looks more sexy ;)
My only nack with the keyboard is its layout – I’m a Brit. It took me forever to find the hash key, since I use it all the time in website design.

Still, the Mighty Mice at college drive me insane. They’d removed the ball from the bottom of the mouse for a reason – it would get dirty and you’d have to take it apart to clean it. Apple, intuitively, re-introduced the problem by putting the ball on the top. After a day and about 4/5 people’s use, it would get absolutely filthy and stop working. The Magic Mouse, on the other hand, seems like an incredibly creative way to solve the problem, so props to Apple for that. :)

]]> By: FubarGuy http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/11/22/apple-magic-mouse-is-not-so-magical-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-49400 FubarGuy Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:05:38 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=25831#comment-49400 I'd love to test drive one, but I can't fully commit to buying one at MSRP. I wonder if there's a market for people who bought new iMacs but don't want the Mouse and are selling them cheaply. I’d love to test drive one, but I can’t fully commit to buying one at MSRP. I wonder if there’s a market for people who bought new iMacs but don’t want the Mouse and are selling them cheaply.

]]> By: Jackie Cheng http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/11/22/apple-magic-mouse-is-not-so-magical-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-49399 Jackie Cheng Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:59:31 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=25831#comment-49399 @Julie : Use the geek way...use a window to test or one of those all in one printers with the glass top scanners...hehe @Julie : Use the geek way…use a window to test or one of those all in one printers with the glass top scanners…hehe

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/11/22/apple-magic-mouse-is-not-so-magical-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-49397 Julie Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:38:57 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=25831#comment-49397 @Jackie I don't have a glass surface to test with... @Jackie I don’t have a glass surface to test with…

]]> By: Jackie Cheng http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/11/22/apple-magic-mouse-is-not-so-magical-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-49394 Jackie Cheng Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:27:19 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=25831#comment-49394 I'm guessing the Magic Mouse doesn't work on glass like the Logitech Anywhere mouse? It would be nice if they made a induction docking charger for that mouse. I’m guessing the Magic Mouse doesn’t work on glass like the Logitech Anywhere mouse? It would be nice if they made a induction docking charger for that mouse.

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