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Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MB829LL/A
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- Apple's new wireless Magic Mouse gets a sleek makeover and even has multitouch controls, but it's better as a portable laptop companion rather than a full-size desktop accessory. The swiping gestures add interactivity to Web browsing and media, but the awkwardly narrow single button design leaves us reaching for better mice from Logitech and others.
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CNET editors' review
Apple Magic Mouse price range: $67.99 - $137.67
- Reviewed by: Justin Yu
- Edited by: Rich Brown
- Reviewed on: 10/21/2009
The good: Sexy design; vertical scrolling works like a physical scroll wheel; pairs easily with Mac computers; ambidextrous.
The bad: Awkwardly narrow profile; doesn't work with Windows PCs; laser sensor not as advanced as Darkfield and BlueTrack competition; horizontal swipes don't feel as natural as thumb buttons; can't customize swiping functions; no pinching.
The bottom line: Apple's new wireless Magic Mouse gets a sleek makeover and even has multitouch controls, but it's better as a portable laptop companion rather than a full-size desktop accessory. The swiping gestures add interactivity to Web browsing and media, but the awkwardly narrow single button design leaves us reaching for better mice from Logitech and others.
User reviews
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Definitely one of the best mice to date.
by jakalope242 on September 1, 2010
Pros: Multi-touch capability, aesthetic qualities, ergonomics, perfectly sensitive, sturdy.
Cons: Lack of support for Boot Camp, no pinch-to-zoom movement.
Summary: Apple created this mouse with simplicity and ease in mind, and it doesn't disappoint. The multi-touch topshell seems natural, and in no time flat you're used to scrolling ...
Summary: Apple created this mouse with simplicity and ease in mind, and it doesn't disappoint. The multi-touch topshell seems natural, and in no time flat you're used to scrolling with just a flick of your finger. Also a type of 'dual-axis movement', where you can move diagonally or in circles with a gesture from you're finger (in programs such as Photoshop). Let's face it, the thing looks beautiful. Paired with any Mac device, it looks amazing even when you're not using it. It also feels very sturdy; it doesn't feel like cheap plastic. I've dropped mine a dozen times, and still in good nick. It doesn't collect grime either, but if you've left it for a while just a wipe with you're sleeve and the dust is gone. Doesn't scratch very easily either. And unless you have giant hands, it feels very comfortable as well.
It doesn't support Windows, but coming from Apple this isn't a big surprise, although it's disappointing it doesn't work with Boot-Camp and for those with an iMac (ie, without another input device), it creates a large pickle. The biggest disappointment is that there is no pinch to zoom, which would have just been icing on the cake.
I've been using this in conjunction with my iMac for many months now, and it's defiantly the best mouse I've ever used. Comfortable, simple and really enhances work flow (you don't have to spend time to spin the scroll wheel five thousand times - just flick). Overall, 9 out of 10. -
Sleek and intuitive, but not ergonomically friendly.
by lindat on August 24, 2010
Pros: It was easy to setup: turn on Bluetooth on your Mac, then turn on the mouse, and in moments, they are paired to each other. I really like that if I move my finger very quickly down the mouse, the scroll on the window will go accordingly fast.
Cons: As with all other Mac products that I've seen (not that I've seen that many), they are sleek but not ergonomically friendly. If you have any RSI issues with your hands, this would not be the mouse for you.
Summary: If you don't have RSI issues, then this is a great mouse for ease of use and being intuitive.
Summary: If you don't have RSI issues, then this is a great mouse for ease of use and being intuitive.
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Great Mouse -- Don't believe the Negative Comments
by kmjansenNCSU on August 20, 2010
Pros: Excellent scroll-ability -- and you never have to worry about that track wheel getting stuck with dust again; multi-touch executed as good as possible in a non-trackpad pointing device with useful gestures; of course it's beautiful, it's from Apple.
Cons: Yes I agree that it could be a bit more ergonomic, but this is only a minor grievance as I couldn't imagine a better way to package all the functionality of this mouse in a more ergonomic form -- you just can't scroll around on a non-smooth surface
Summary: I think this is the best mouse on the market. As I mentioned before, Apple's laptop trackpad (now available as a separate component deemed the Magic Trackpad) turned me ...
Summary: I think this is the best mouse on the market. As I mentioned before, Apple's laptop trackpad (now available as a separate component deemed the Magic Trackpad) turned me from an avid mouse user to someone who no longer used an external display and keyboard because I wanted that trackpad convenience that came with my MacBook. However, when this mouse came along, I thought I'd give it a chance to redeem mice everywhere. I concede that it's not the most ergonomic mouse -- but how else would you form a surface that is meant to be used for touch-scrolling. C'mon people, the functionality of this device surely outweighs this minor give-and-take. Hence, I am back to plugging my laptop into a [much larger] external display and using Apple's bluetooth keyboard (it's nice to have the exact same configuration, feel, and spacing on both my laptop and desktop configurations), and the Magic Mouse. It's no trackpad, but it's good enough to get me back on the mouse wagon as it offers wonderful features for Mac OS X users in a convenient, and yes, pretty form. As far as it's support for Windows, you'd have to ask someone else.
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Superb ergonomics and function
by bradbunnin1 on August 14, 2010
Pros: Simple, nothing to get dirty so nothing to clean, accurate, comfortable
Cons: Nothing at all
Summary: From the first time I tried my new Magic Mouse, after several years working with the Mighty Mouse and occasionally with a Logitech mouse, I found that I needed no ...
Summary: From the first time I tried my new Magic Mouse, after several years working with the Mighty Mouse and occasionally with a Logitech mouse, I found that I needed no thoughtful planning to get the mouse to do what I wanted. It's accurate, fast, and extremely comfortable. No strain, no pain, no guessing what to do. I know some users prefer physical buttons, but I don't. I have a hand of average size, and the Magic Mouse sits easily beneath it, almost disappearing from my consciousness except when I interact with it. From my perspective, a triumph of design and function.
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Poor ergonomics and lack of separate buttons.
by venknat on August 10, 2010
Pros: Looks sleek.
Cons: Poor Ergonomics and lack of physical buttons and scroll wheel are a real damper to usability.
Summary: After extended usage, I've found myself getting hand cramps due the the tiny, flat nature of the mouse. Furthermore, without physical buttons, I've found myself thinking I was ...
Summary: After extended usage, I've found myself getting hand cramps due the the tiny, flat nature of the mouse. Furthermore, without physical buttons, I've found myself thinking I was right-clicking when I was actually left-clicking, and I've found myself scrolling when I didn't mean to. This makes games like starcraft 2 virtually unplayable with a magic mouse.
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Almost nothing of value in this product.
by zgibbyson on July 7, 2010
Pros: I like virtually nothing about this product. I would say that the one thing I like is the black plastic buffers on the bottom. That's about it.
Cons: The right click functionality is completely non-intuitive and difficult to use.
The lack of custom gestures make it a major adjustment from the Mighty Mouse.
The battery case is incredibly difficult to reapply.
I leave work every day hand cramps.Summary: Overall, there is absolutely no reason to get this as opposed to a nice Logitech Mouse or Mighty Mouse. It has all the same functionality, just is more difficult to ...
Summary: Overall, there is absolutely no reason to get this as opposed to a nice Logitech Mouse or Mighty Mouse. It has all the same functionality, just is more difficult to use. The hand cramps are seriously a problem. The battery case is difficult to put back on, and I unbeknownst put it on improperly, causing it to scratch up my desk. If you're looking for a mouse that can do 360 degree scrolling, get a mouse with a track ball. This is merely Apple cashing in on their multi-touch functionality, without the benefits of the Mac Book track pad's functionality. Please don't buy this.
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Beautiful and functional. I love it
by clay58 on July 4, 2010
Pros: Scroll function on 80% of the mouse surface. Back and forward 2 finger swipe that I love. Small form factor that fits your hand perfectly. Left and right click that just works. Bluetooth wireless technology. Batteries last a long time.
Cons: You have to use AA batteries. But I solved that problem by buying rechargeable batteries. On one occasion after replacing the batteries I had to restart my iMac in order to get the mouse to sync. This only happened once. A little expensive at $69.
Summary: This mouse just simply works and works well. Some of these reviews it seems are from people that have not even tried this mouse. Once you do, you will love ...
Summary: This mouse just simply works and works well. Some of these reviews it seems are from people that have not even tried this mouse. Once you do, you will love it. I hated the Mighty Mouse but this new Magic Mouse from Apple is a winner. in this review they said you had to hold the mouse by your thumb and 4th finger to use the back and forward or scroll feature. This is simply not true. You can use these features without even holding the mouse as long as it is sitting on a mouse pad. It is that sensitive. You will love this mouse once you use it.
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Back to the drawing board, Apple
by Brian on May 29, 2010
Pros: No scroll ball to stop functioning (and that's about it)
Cons: Frequently disconnects (with a full charge battery), mouse pointer moves erratic, very tricky to operate with video editing in Final Cut
Summary: This mouse is a step up from the Mighty Mouse.
The gestures are okay, but require an awkward grip to properly operate, causing minor thumb pain.
The frequent disconnects with ...Summary: This mouse is a step up from the Mighty Mouse.
The gestures are okay, but require an awkward grip to properly operate, causing minor thumb pain.
The frequent disconnects with a brand new battery is very disturbing. Suddenly, the makes the Mac experience unreliable and frustrating.
If you edit videos in Final Cut -- beware -- this mouse is very unpredictable, often causing sudden scrolling when you are concentrating on very detailed frame-by-frame edits. The frustration is beyond words. Apple seriously needs to go back to the drawing board.
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Scrolls by itself.
by zamzmith on May 26, 2010
Pros: Fewer parts to fail. Went through several mighty mouses when scroll ball failed. Wireless so no cord to restrict movement.
Cons: Window that has content off to the right will scroll surprisingly revealing the content in the right forcing the user to continually scroll the content on the left back into the window. Suddenly backs out of a Google map revealing most of the Earth.
Summary: I would take this mouse back if it wasn't an hour drive to the Apple store and will the first chance I get.
Summary: I would take this mouse back if it wasn't an hour drive to the Apple store and will the first chance I get.
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It was lame until...
by boxseven on May 17, 2010
Pros: Nice design
Multi-touch is super nice
Features of the trackball but isn't going to get gummed up in a week.Cons: Only two buttons plus swipe defaults. Less than mighty mouse.
Uses AA batteries rather than charging dockSummary: I kept hearing people tell me they really liked the mouse and I thought that it would be fun to use with CS4s ability to rotate like you can with ...
Summary: I kept hearing people tell me they really liked the mouse and I thought that it would be fun to use with CS4s ability to rotate like you can with the macbook pro trackpad. Only the gestures aren't like the trackpad and rotate isn't included.
In fact this mouse is particularly low featured. Only right and left click and the swipe features even though the mouse can detect 5 touch points and the whole thing is essentially a track pad. Every scroll mouse has a third button to at least use to see the dashboard.
I did a bit of looking around and found Magicprefs. It gives a TON of added functionality to the mouse and actually makes it VERY useable. I like the mouse a ton better now. It still doesn't do the rotate feature, but an app called Seamouse will do that but it is not as fully featured in other ways.
I think the mouse would have been better if it included those kind of preferences by default but at least somebody did it. Oh also both of those other apps are free.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part number: MB829LL/A
- Description: The same Multi-Touch technology first introduced on the revolutionary iPhone comes to the mouse. It's called Magic Mouse, and it's the world's first multi-touch mouse. Click anywhere, scroll in any direction, and swipe through images on its smooth, seamless top shell. It works wirelessly using Bluetooth, so you don't have to worry about cables or adapters cluttering your workspace.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Device Type Mouse
- Orientation Right and left-handed
- Form Factor External
Input Device
- Connectivity Technology Wireless
- Interface Bluetooth
- Movement Detection Technology Laser
- Features Multi-touch mouse surface
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces Mouse
Battery
- Type AA type
- Technology Alkaline
- Installed Qty 2
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- Intel Centrino Wireless-N 135 - network adapter (35312878)10.99 - 11.70
- Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2230 - network adapter (35312876)11.31 - 19.17
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