Apple Magic Mouse
The Magic Mouse from Apple is an innovative wireless mouse with a seamless Multi-Touch surface. Boasting wireless Bluetooth technology, the device represents a revolutionary step in mouse design. A true Multi-Touch device, the mouse doesn't need a scroll ball, clunky click wheel, cord, or visible buttons.
You can control all aspects of your cursor with Multi-Touch gestures, just as you would on a MacBook Pro trackpad. The entire surface of the mouse is a button, allowing you to click with ease. Use two fingers to right click, and simply slide your finger across the mouse's smooth surface to scroll through documents. Holding the control key while scrolling allows you to magnify your screen, and the two-finger swipe gesture allows you to move forward and back in iPhoto and Safari. You'll swear that it's magic.
- Building a Better Mouse
- Multi-Touch technology has migrated from the innovative iPhone to the iPod touch to the MacBook Pro, and now to Apple's Magic Mouse. Multi-Touch offers a smart and dynamic method to interact with portable devices via intuitive gestures. What's more, the Magic Mouse is wireless, so you won't have a cord getting in your way when you're controlling your computer. The Magic Mouse will work with any Bluetooth-enabled Mac with OS X 10.5.8 or higher
- Seamless Multi-Touch Surface
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Boasting a low-profile design and a seamless top shell, the Magic Mouse is extremely sleek and dramatically different than other mice. It's impossible not to marvel at its smooth, buttonless appearance. When you touch the mouse, you'll immediately appreciate how good it feels in your hand; but it's when you start using the Magic Mouse that all the pieces begin to fit together.
The entire top surface of the mouse is Multi-Touch aware button. You'll be able to scroll in any direction with a single finger, swipe through web pages and photos with two, and click and double-click anywhere. Inside the Magic Mouse is a chip that tells it exactly what you want to do. The mouse won't confuse a scroll with a swipe, and is even aware when you're simply resting your hand on its surface
- Laser Tracking Engine
- The Magic Mouse's laser tracking system is more sensitive and responsive than traditional optical tracking technology. It can work on almost any surface with precision, whether it be a table at a cafe or your own desk, you won't need to use a mousepad
- Wireless Bluetooth Interface
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The Magic Mouse uses the standard Bluetooth interface to communicate with your Mac. Because Bluetooth has been a standard feature on almost every Mac for the past few years, the vast majority of Mac owners will not need any special USB dongle accessory to use the mouse. Simply pair the Magic Mouse with your computer and it will work -- even at distances of up to 33 feet from your computer.
The wireless interface allows you to use the mouse away from the confines of your desk. It features an on/off switch for battery conservation, making it an excellent traveling companion for your MacBook. Even when it's on, the Magic Mouse conserves power by detecting periods of inactivity automatically
- Make One Great Gesture After Another
- The Multi-Touch technology allows you to use intuitive gestures to control your computer. Using gestures is a lot like touching what's on your screen -- swiping through web pages in Safari gives you the feeling of flicking through pages of a magazine. The mouse also supports momentum scrolling: the scrolling speed is determined by how fast or slowly you perform the gesture
- Gestures - Click
- The entire surface of the Magic Mouse is a button. Simply click and double click anywhere on the Multi-Touch surface
- Gestures - Two-Button Click
- You'll be able to use the mouse to perform the functions of a traditional two-button mouse by enabling Secondary Click in the OS X System Preferences menu. Left-handed users can swap the functions of the left and right buttons if they desire
- Gestures - 360° Scroll
- Brush one finger along the Multi-Touch surface to scroll in any direction to pan a full 360°
- Gestures - Screen Zoom
- Hold down your keyboard's Control key and scroll with one finger to enlarge items on your screen
- Gestures - Two-Finger Swipe
- You can use two fingers to swipe left and right along the Multi-Touch surface in order to advance through pages in Safari or browse photos in iPhoto
- Customize to Meet Your Needs
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The Mouse preference pane in OS X allows you to customize the functionality of the Magic Mouse. You can disable gestures that you don't use, ensuring that the mouse acts as you want it to.
The Magic Mouse features a symmetrical design, making it equally comfortable for left-handed and right-handed users. It's easy for left-handed users to swap left and right button functionality in the System Preferences menu
| Interface | Bluetooth |
| Wireless Support | Yes |
| Buttons | Multi-Touch surface supports Click, Two-button click, 360° scroll, Screen zoom, and Two-finger swipe |
| Power Requirements | 2x AA Batteries |
| System Requirements |
Bluetooth-enabled Macintosh computer Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later with Wireless Mouse Software Update 1.0 |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 205 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Accurate tracking (166)
- Comfortable design (163)
- Fast response (162)
- Glides smoothly (152)
- Great features (127)
Cons
- Uncomfortable design (16)
- Limited surface compatibility (14)
- Poor battery life (12)
- Catches easily (8)
- Inaccurate tracking (5)
Best Uses
- Everyday use (167)
- Web browsing (120)
- Professional (116)
- Travel (55)
- Gaming (21)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (147), Casual user (54)
- Primary use:
- Personal (117), Business (85)
- Computer Platform:
- Mac (98)
Most Liked Positive Review
The Best Mouse I Have Ever Used
This Mouse came with my iMac and is like a cross between a mouse and a trackpad. Like a traditional mouse you move the cursor by moving the mouse, and since it is optical ...Read complete review
This Mouse came with my iMac and is like a cross between a mouse and a trackpad. Like a traditional mouse you move the cursor by moving the mouse, and since it is optical it will work on any surface short of gravel. The really cool features involve the top. The ENTIRE top surface is like a trackpad in that it responds to your fingertips. You can use it to scroll up/down, left right, Zoom in/out and page forward/back with the two finger swipe. Read the guide and the pamphlet titled Finger Tips that comes with it to fully utilize all this mouse has to offer. I think it it the this last feature, the two finger swipe, that most people seem to have a problem with. If you press down on the mouse too hard you will activate the one button click and/or move the cursor. If you move too slow it will scroll the page. The trick is to hold your index and middle fingers together and LIGHTLY swipe your fingers across the surface using a quick smooth and swift motion. It takes a little time, but with practice this light quick and smooth motion will become easier to the point of being second nature. The best way to practice is open your web browser and go to several different pages on the same window and practice swiping back & forth to page forward & back. Bottom line is once you get past this mouses' sleek futuristic aesthetics you will find a well thought out and powerful tool that speeds up your work. If it had not come with my iMac I would still buy it, though it has taken me time to fully appreciate all this mouse has to offer.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Not for detailed work
If you're using for office work, web browsing, where all you need is clicking, panning or zooming, then it's an excellent device and I'd have replaced my mouse for good. It takes a...Read complete review
If you're using for office work, web browsing, where all you need is clicking, panning or zooming, then it's an excellent device and I'd have replaced my mouse for good. It takes a little while to get used to it, but once you do it's sad when you have to use a regular mouse again.
However, this mouse didn't work for me because I used it with Photoshop and Indesign a lot and on a daily basis. Click&drag and moving the mouse is not smooth -- it's just like a trackpad -- and a little heavy. After a few days my hand started to hurt, so I switched back to my tablet and everything is back to normal. I use the Magic Mouse now with my laptop, for non work stuff.
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Pros
- Accurate Tracking
- Fast Response
- Glides Smoothly
- Great Features
Cons
- Uncomfortable Design
Best Uses
- Everyday Use
- Web Browsing
Comments about Apple Magic Mouse:
I expected an Apple product to be the best - and bought it blind. It turns out to be very uncomfortable, especially in extended use. the mouse sits very flat with no suopport for your palm , and your index finger ends up supporting your hand and wrist. After a while, it's literally painful. I would recommend the Logitech with the ball.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Tracking
- Comfortable Design
- Fast Response
- Glides Smoothly
- Great Features
- Works On Any Surface
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday Use
- Web Browsing
Comments about Apple Magic Mouse:
Despite some of the negative comments I read about this mouse I placed my trust in Apple and they did not disappoint once again. Fantastic mouse, great design and very easy to use, Great for navigating in all directions e.g. with excel etc. Love the touch scroll and right click!
Takes about a minute to connect with mouse at the beginning of the day, after that, I've noticed no connection issues at all.
I'm not a designer or anything like that, but I recommend it for everyday use.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Comfortable Design
- Fast Response
- Glides Smoothly
- Works On Any Surface
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday Use
Comments about Apple Magic Mouse:
Love it!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Tracking
- Comfortable Design
- Glides Smoothly
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday Use
Comments about Apple Magic Mouse:
I am very satisfied with the Magic Mouse. It is a great improvement over the Mighty Mouse which suffered from a poor design by not being able to properly clean.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Tracking
- Fast Response
- Works On Any Surface
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional
Comments about Apple Magic Mouse:
I purchased a 27 inch LED display to hook my Macbook Pro into. I do a lot of photo editing and having the mouse I was able to take advantage of the large screen. I am able to make quicker edits and have more documents open with this configuration, upping my productivity.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Tracking
- Comfortable Design
- Great Features
Cons
- Poor Battery Life
Best Uses
- Everyday Use
Comments about Apple Magic Mouse:
The most beautiful mouse in the world
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Tracking
- Comfortable Design
- Fast Response
- Glides Smoothly
- Works On Any Surface
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple Magic Mouse:
Apple's mouse is slick and very easy to use. There is no scroll button so it is easy to keep clean and there are no moving parts to wear out. I use mine with a Mac so I can scroll both vertically and horizontally.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Comfortable Design
- Fast Response
- Glides Smoothly
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday Use
- Professional
- Traveling
Comments about Apple Magic Mouse:
This mouse gives you pleasure to work with.
Slim and very responsive, works like a little tablet under your hand. You can scroll using index finger.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Tracking
- Comfortable Design
- Fast Response
- Glides Smoothly
- Great Features
Cons
- Doesn't work on glass
Best Uses
- Everyday Use
- Professional
- Traveling
- Web Browsing
Comments about Apple Magic Mouse:
It was perfect. Turned on bluetooth, it paired almost instantly with my MBA. It's not the easiest to right click with (highlights word when you right click). It's not a deal breaker but it's certainly annoying when I cant open a new tab from a bookmark bar without having to hold cmd down.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Tracking
- Comfortable Design
- Fast Response
- Glides Smoothly
- Great Features
- Simple scrolling
- Works On Any Surface
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday Use
- Traveling
- Web Browsing
Comments about Apple Magic Mouse:
It's so easy, simple, and fun to use! Much better than the mighty mouse I had before.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
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Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple Magic Mouse:
Works great, looks great, no worries...
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Tracking
- Comfortable Design
- Fast Response
- Glides Smoothly
- Great Features
- Works On Any Surface
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday Use
- Professional
- Traveling
- Web Browsing
Comments about Apple Magic Mouse:
this was the best purchase i've made all year. i love the scrolling capabilities and the bluetooth feature is just perfect. it's small enough to travel with as well. i would recommend this to anyone looking for a wireless mouse.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Tracking
- Comfortable Design
- Fast Response
Cons
- Limited Surface Compatibility
Best Uses
- Everyday Use
- Professional
- Web Browsing
Comments about Apple Magic Mouse:
It's the next best thing to a trackpad. Just a little bit too cramped to make maximum use of gestures, but still much better than a traditional mouse.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Tracking
- Comfortable Design
- Fast Response
- Glides Smoothly
- Great Features
- Works On Any Surface
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday Use
- Professional
- Web Browsing
Comments about Apple Magic Mouse:
I use this mouse 8 to 12 hrs six days a week. its amazing how it works once you configured it. CAD, office suite, web browsing, etc. great performance without too much effort.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Tracking
- Comfortable Design
- Fast Response
- Glides Smoothly
- Great Features
- Works On Any Surface
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday Use
- Professional
- Web Browsing
Comments about Apple Magic Mouse:
This mouse is the best mouse ever to be built , it's an essential accessory to your Mac and worth every penny.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Tracking
- Comfortable Design
- Fast Response
- Glides Smoothly
- Great Features
- Works On Any Surface
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday Use
- Gaming
- Professional
- Traveling
- Web Browsing
Comments about Apple Magic Mouse:
It is an amazing experience to use this mouse!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Tracking
- Comfortable Design
- Fast Response
- Glides Smoothly
Cons
- Poor Battery Life
Best Uses
- Everyday Use
- Professional
- Web Browsing
Comments about Apple Magic Mouse:
My favorite mouse. Rapid and beatifull.
And it has no wires.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Tracking
- Comfortable Design
- Fast Response
- Glides Smoothly
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday Use
Comments about Apple Magic Mouse:
After the second scrolling ball stopped working on my wired mouse I purchased the Magic Mouse. It was easy to setup, and works perfecly. The only thing I had to get used to was that I can no longer push down on the roller ball to get my widgets to appear. I now need to click on Dashboard icon in the dock.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Tracking
- Comfortable Design
- Glides Smoothly
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple Magic Mouse:
Very intuitive to use. Wasn't sure I would like not having a scull in the middle of the mouse, but the scroll is really intuitive.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Tracking
- Comfortable Design
- Fast Response
- Glides Smoothly
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional
Comments about Apple Magic Mouse:
I use my computer all day and this is the most intuitive mouse I've had. Nothing but happy. Hope the batteries last.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
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