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Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MB829LL/A
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- 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.
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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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Good technology, lack of ergonomics.
by janski83 on November 4, 2009
Pros: Works well on Macs, lack ergonomics, good look is not everything.
Cons: Shape, lack of Boo Camp support for Windows.
Summary: The Magic Mouse's slim profile is just too close to the table to use efficiently. Lack of ergonomics is very disappointing and maybe even painful after few hours of ...
Summary: The Magic Mouse's slim profile is just too close to the table to use efficiently. Lack of ergonomics is very disappointing and maybe even painful after few hours of work.
Lack of support by Boot Camp makes magic Mouse very limited if I need to use it in Windows. Half price Logitech will do better job than Magic Mouse.
Need ergonomics and software improvement. Nothing magic for the end user....3 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Not an improvement
by NervClaX on October 23, 2009
Pros: Sleek design, effortless glide
Cons: Too narrow, hand cramps, no feedback
Summary: Steve Jobs continues his one-man war against buttons and tastes defeat. The Magic Mouse is pretty, but it is decidedly NOT and improvement for computer input devices. It makes me ...
Summary: Steve Jobs continues his one-man war against buttons and tastes defeat. The Magic Mouse is pretty, but it is decidedly NOT and improvement for computer input devices. It makes me wonder whether they did any consumer research before putting it into production, or they were blinded by their need to be secretive.
5 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Liked scrolling. Needs real buttons and Windows support
by unfrostedpoptart on October 22, 2009
Pros: Nice size. Comfortable. Felt solid. Liked scrolling up-down and side-side by dragging on surface. Better than scroll wheel or Apple's tiny trackball in old version.
Cons: Still want physical buttons, especially for right and middle click.
Want it supported in MS Windows.Summary: Wait and see.
Summary: Wait and see.
3 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Not worth it- I sent it back to Apple
by rburn90 on January 28, 2010
Pros: Looks nice, simple design
Cons: Very slow tracking even when adjusted to the fastest setting
Too thin wich makes it uncomfortable to useSummary: I was really excited when I saw this and I looked at reviews and decided to buy it and paired it with my macbook pro. After using it for 2 ...
Summary: I was really excited when I saw this and I looked at reviews and decided to buy it and paired it with my macbook pro. After using it for 2 days, I decided to return it to apple. Like other people have said, the tracking is very slow even when it is set to the fastest setting. You have to download a 3rd party app in order to make it faster, and after i downloaded that it made the tracking uncomfortable (not sure how to explain but it didnt feel right). It is really thin and makes it very uncomfortable. I have a microsoft explorer bluetrack technology mouse which ive used for a while, and I like it a lot more than the magic mouse so i decided to stick with that. If you are thinking about getting one, you might want to go for a different one instead.
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Fantastic design, ease of use
by drdunkyn on November 25, 2009
Pros: The real beauty of this mouse, aside from its sleek outward appearance, is in its multitouch potential -- using a great app like BetterTouchTool, gestures can be added to replicate functions of MBP trackpads. And it works almost perfectly.
Cons: The lack of built-in support for any gesturing beyond basic scrolling/flipping (which, though cool and useful, is too limited). This has already been corrected, though, by 3rd party software.
Summary: This mouse essentially replicates the functionality of the trackpads on the MBP's, which I have grown to love and find indispensable in working with photos, and movies. The interface ...
Summary: This mouse essentially replicates the functionality of the trackpads on the MBP's, which I have grown to love and find indispensable in working with photos, and movies. The interface feels natural (if you are holding it correctly), and once implemented with the BTT app, gestures enabling up to 23 discrete movements( including 1, 2, and 3 finger touch, click and swipe, as well as pinch to zoom) are now capable of being assigned, in the same way as can be used with the trackpad. Will everyone like it? Of course not. But for people such as myself who have enjoyed the superior multitouch interface that the recent Mac laptops utilize, this will be the perfect addition to a desktop setup. It's not going to cause carpal tunnel, or give you cancer...but naturally, try it first before you buy it to see if it suits your needs.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Simple functionality. Also works with Windows.
by erg208 on March 2, 2013
Pros: Easy to setup via Bluetooth with a Mac desktop or laptop. To use it for Windows 7 and 8 you need to download drivers and utility tool via internet. http://www.trackpadmagic.com/magic-mouse/download
Cons: At even the 'fast' Pointer Tracking Setting the speed is slower in Macs. Vertical and Horizontal Scrolling moved swiftly. On the contrary for Windows 7 and 8 the Pointer Tracking speed moved faster but the vertical and horizontal scrolling lags.
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A Big Mistake!!
by zernyy on February 23, 2013
Pros: Pure and clean design and gestures are great.
Cons: Totally agree with rburn90.
It's extremely uncomfortable to use. Especially when controlling the pointer.Summary: Mouse settings cannot make it right. I feel something is definitely wrong every time I use and I'm going to replace it with another whatever mouse. The sad thing ...
Summary: Mouse settings cannot make it right. I feel something is definitely wrong every time I use and I'm going to replace it with another whatever mouse. The sad thing is I couldn't be able to return it as I bought it from local retailer. It was a big mistake that I haven't read reviews and bought it from the retailer (singapore).
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Great mouse, but only on OS X.
by milea on October 22, 2012
Pros: Great design
Works well on OS X
Very customizable with MagicPrefs on OS XCons: Bad for design work (lack a middle mutton on Windows)
Very short battery life (2 weeks with original batteries)
On Windows is like 5$ mouse
Bad ergonomics
PriceSummary: Great mouse on OS X, but is like 5$ mouse on Windows. If we are lucky and receive nice drivers from Apple this will be great mouse on upcoming Windows ...
Summary: Great mouse on OS X, but is like 5$ mouse on Windows. If we are lucky and receive nice drivers from Apple this will be great mouse on upcoming Windows 8 with new metro interface.
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Good but could have been great
by mhuntm4552 on May 9, 2012
Pros: Very smooth scrolling. Nice heavy feel.
Cons: The scaling of the tracking is poor which is especially noticeable with large displays.
Performance is highly susceptible to degradation from dust on the sensor.
NoisySummary: Having been using the MM for about a year, here are a few things I have noticed:
1. Tracking is better on my woodgrain desktop than with a typical mouse ...Summary: Having been using the MM for about a year, here are a few things I have noticed:
1. Tracking is better on my woodgrain desktop than with a typical mouse pad. The track scaling is wider without the pad. Not sure why that is but if you have a grainy, hard surface, I suggest you go without a pad.
2. It is noisier without the pad but the friction is lower and the scaling will now cross the 27" T'bolt display in one swipe.
3. The MM seems to be very sensitive to dust on the sensor. This is compounded by the sensor being recessed in an open cavity. I have notice that you can improve erratic performance by blowing off dust from the sensor. Sometimes I found that dust or other desktop crap getting in the sensor (even if not visible) can mess up the tracking. Bad design there by Apple. They should have added an optically clear window over the sensor to keep out dust. The part would have added 25 cents to the mouse cost but would have helped avoid this issue.
FYI... the Logitech M600 mouse works quite nicely with a Macbook/T'bolt setup even though it is not officially a supported platform by Logitech. The tracking is great, it's quiet and smooth on the hard surface. The downside is that it does not do the smooth scrolling on the mouse top surface as well as the MM. -
Good mouse for Mac with too much of sensitivity
by msg4karth on April 8, 2012
Pros: Nice design to cover with fingers. Soft and glassy finish with too much or sensitivity. Bluetooth connectivity and laser track are perfect.
Mouse preferences provided with multi controls, more over for graphical designer, this will be really useful.
WorCons: One poor thing I feel is the design of mouse or macbook the edges are sharp and narrow design, due to this you may feel pain on your small finger.
Battery performance are not that long lasting, if you turn off while travel, maybe it will work for 30 days.Summary: It you are graphic designer working with multiple screen, this will be best. If your palm is small, then it not work of buying this mouse. However you will feel ...
Summary: It you are graphic designer working with multiple screen, this will be best. If your palm is small, then it not work of buying this mouse. However you will feel uncomfortable while holding with complete finger.
I would say, for business people those who are working on office suite, email & surfing, better to avoid this mouse. You can adjust the controls, however the multifunction sense using fingers will go crazy.
Best choice for when you really got used with multifunction
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
Accessories
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- Centon Collegiate Baylor University Edition mouse pad (35024134)9.74
- Centon Collegiate Boston College Edition mouse pad (34846139)9.74 - 10.99
- Centon Collegiate Clemson Edition mouse pad (34845174)9.74
- Centon Collegiate Drake University Edition mouse pad (35024206)9.74 - 10.99
- Centon Collegiate Florida State University Edition mouse pad (34846137)9.74
- Centon Collegiate George Washington University Edition mouse pad (35024208)9.74 - 10.99
- Centon Collegiate Georgetown Edition mouse pad (35024207)9.74 - 10.99
- Centon Collegiate Illinois State University Edition mouse pad (35024197)9.74 - 10.99
- Brainboxes BL 830 - network adapter (34560491)61.97 - 68.99
- Cirago Bluetooth 3.0 High Speed and Wi-Fi Combo Mini USB Adapter - network adapter (35183022)39.99
- IOGEAR Bluetooth 2.1 USB Micro Adapter GBU421 - network adapter (35136270)11.21 - 19.99
- 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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