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Jul 28, 2010, 10:39 AM
 
Thanks.

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Jul 28, 2010, 10:40 AM
 
Originally Posted by Phileas View Post
The Magic Mouse is hands down the most usable, most comfortable mouse I've ever used - and also a huge @ Rob, with the "I've read books" comment.
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Jul 28, 2010, 10:41 AM
 
I don't rotate my wrist at all with the Magic Mouse. The hand moves left and right, but the movement is done by the fingers.
     
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Jul 28, 2010, 10:43 AM
 
Originally Posted by The Final Dakar View Post
Depends on the task at hand. When I'm roaming on the internet in bed I'm very glad not to use the mouse for the few and limited movements I'll probably be making.
Limited in scope, but not necessarily speed?
     
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Jul 28, 2010, 10:44 AM
 
Phileas, let's not gang up on him.

You know what they say about men with small hands (and big engines)…
     
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Jul 28, 2010, 10:46 AM
 
Originally Posted by Laminar View Post
Limited in scope, but not necessarily speed?
Not sure what you mean. I'm browsing the web, maybe using iTunes. Don't need to do anything quickly. Honestly, the keyboard comes into play way more, with shortcuts and such.
     
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Jul 28, 2010, 10:55 AM
 
Your movements in bed are limited in scope but not necessarily in speed. Simple but effective.
     
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Jul 28, 2010, 10:59 AM
 
Originally Posted by Laminar View Post
Your movements in bed are limited in scope but not necessarily in speed. Simple but effective.
Still not following. How is this any different than with the magic trackpad?
     
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Jul 28, 2010, 11:08 AM
 
Originally Posted by Laminar View Post
INNUENDO allcaps
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INNUENDO allcaps
I didn't think your standards for funny had gone that low. It doesn't even read well.
     
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Jul 28, 2010, 12:25 PM
 
Originally Posted by Phileas View Post
The Magic Mouse is hands down the most usable, most comfortable mouse I've ever used
OMG, what kind of crappy mice have you used before

I agree with Rob, the Magic Mouse is not very ergonomic. Why else would there be products like this ?



http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/13/m...ty-silicone-g/

One of the reasons why I decided against it.

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Jul 28, 2010, 12:32 PM
 
Originally Posted by turtle777 View Post
I agree with Rob, the Magic Mouse is not very ergonomic. Why else would there be products like this ?
BECAUSE DIFFERENT PEOPLE HOLD MICE DIFFERENTLY.

Are you getting it yet?
     
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Jul 28, 2010, 12:34 PM
 
Have you guys read any books on this? It's hard to take your opinions seriously until you let us know.

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Jul 28, 2010, 12:34 PM
 
Originally Posted by Spheric Harlot View Post
BECAUSE DIFFERENT PEOPLE HOLD MICE DIFFERENTLY.

Are you getting it yet?
You should find out whether or not he's read books. I hear it makes the difference.
     
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Originally Posted by Spheric Harlot View Post
BECAUSE DIFFERENT PEOPLE HOLD MICE DIFFERENTLY.

Are you getting it yet?
WTF ?

Can I have an opinion ?

IN MY F*CKING HUMBLE OPINION, it's not ergonomic. Others agree.

Some people like things up their asses. So what.

Thanks for playing.

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Jul 28, 2010, 12:49 PM
 
Once you install MagicPrefs, and get used to the pain, the Magic Mouse isn't all that bad.
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Originally Posted by turtle777 View Post
WTF ?

Can I have an opinion ?

IN MY F*CKING HUMBLE OPINION, it's not ergonomic. Others agree.

Some people like things up their asses. So what.
WHAT ARE YOU IMPLYING? I'LL HAVE YOU KNOW THAT WHAT I STICK UP MY BUM IS ENTIRELY MY OWN BUSINESSoh wai
     
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Jul 28, 2010, 01:23 PM
 
Also:

YOUR HOLDING IT RONG:

     
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NO, I'M DOING IT WRIGHT

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Jul 28, 2010, 01:24 PM
 
...and they say the forum is dead.
     
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Jul 28, 2010, 01:34 PM
 
If you guys keep this up they are going to have to move this Magic Mouse discussion over to the Political/War Lounge.

My 2 cents ...

1. People have preferences for how they like to grip a mouse. Some people prefer to "palm" it in their entire hand. Others like to just use their "fingers" and keep their wrist flat on the table. Neither approach is inherently "better" or "worse".

2. If you are in the "palm" camp ... the Magic Mouse will drive you insane. That doesn't mean it's "not ergonomic" ... it's just "not ergonomic for your preferred method of holding a mouse".

3. If you are in the "fingers" camp ... the Magic Mouse is more up your alley. However, that doesn't mean that everyone has to find this a comfortable way of using a mouse.

Personally, I'm in the "fingers" camp. I also have my tracking speed set very high so I can use the Magic Mouse all day quite comfortably. I just use light movements with my fingers ... and the mouse never moves more than an inch or so from it's starting position in any direction. IOW ... my wrist never moves from its spot on the table. This is just the way I like to use a mouse which is why "ambidextrous" or symmetrical mice have always appealed to me. I've used a mouse like this all day every day ... for years. And I suppose I've never experienced any discomfort or "carpal tunnel" like symptoms because my fingers do most of the work and my wrist hardly bends at all. The Magic Mouse is even more comfortable for me in this regard because it is low profile. I can easily rest my fingers on it with my wrist on the table without bending my wrist up. No stress. No strain. I used to use a Kensington BT Pilot Mouse previously and that thing was like Mt. Everest compared to the Magic Mouse. I ditched it as soon as the Magic Mouse was released and have not looked back.


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PS: The "hockey puck" mouse sucked for one simple reason IMO. Being round you couldn't tell which was was "up" simply by feel. And the cord that plugged into the keyboard tended to turn it sideways. Other than that, I found it very comfortable to hold and use with my fingers because it was nice and low profile. I suspect those of us who like the Magic Mouse probably liked this particular aspect of the "hockey puck" mouse even if overall we thought it was fundamentally flawed.

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Jul 28, 2010, 01:36 PM
 
Originally Posted by turtle777 View Post
Why on earth would you hold a MM like this?

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Jul 28, 2010, 01:49 PM
 
I absolutely love my Magic Mouse: I scroll through long text documents (.tex code, pdfs) all the time and rubber band scrolling that works on the whole surface is just amazing. In fact, I put my perfectly good Mighty Mouse in my desk drawer and got a Magic Mouse when it came out.
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Jul 28, 2010, 01:56 PM
 
Originally Posted by OreoCookie View Post
In fact, I put my perfectly good Mighty Mouse in my desk drawer and got a Mighty Mouse when it came out.


Originally Posted by OAW View Post
PS: The "hockey puck" mouse sucked for one simple reason IMO. Being round you couldn't tell which was was "up" simply by feel.
The original one was that way. But the version that came with the fruity iMacs had an indentation on the button. I liked that one.
     
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Jul 28, 2010, 02:05 PM
 
@Laminar
Replace the second Mighty with Magic.
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Jul 28, 2010, 02:06 PM
 
I don't like the magic mouse because it doesn't have any mappable buttons. I like to put exposé shortcuts on my mouse. To the best of my knowledge that's not possible on a magic mouse. Is it?

I like the Mighty Mouse, but every one I've owned has ended up with a broken trackball within a year, so it also earns a big MEH from me.

I like my $20 Logitech Mouse just fine.

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Jul 28, 2010, 02:07 PM
 
Originally Posted by Phileas View Post
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Jul 28, 2010, 02:11 PM
 
Originally Posted by ort888 View Post
I don't like the magic mouse because it doesn't have any mappable buttons. I like to put exposé shortcuts on my mouse. To the best of my knowledge that's not possible on a magic mouse. Is it?

I like the Mighty Mouse, but every one I've owned has ended up with a broken trackball within a year, so it also earns a big MEH from me.

I like my $20 Logitech Mouse just fine.
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Jul 28, 2010, 02:46 PM
 
Originally Posted by OAW View Post
If you guys keep this up they are going to have to move this Magic Mouse discussion over to the Political/War Lounge.
I heard Obama enjoys his Magic Mouse.
     
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Thumb trackballs are weird. I prefer this one - Trackman® Marble®
     
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write a book about this. I would like to read it. Thank you.
It would allow you to argue from AUTHORITAY.
     
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Thumb trackballs are weird. I prefer this one - Trackman® Marble®
I tried that one for a month before getting the thumb ball version. I could never get used to the design. Each his own
     
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Jul 28, 2010, 06:41 PM
 
I just picked up the Trackpad today. I bought a BT mouse last year to use with my MB because I got sick of using the trackpad all the time. But I think part of my disdain for it was because I couldn't move it where I wanted and was always having to reach to use it. Also my MB is 3 years old, so it doesn't support any of the new gestures, which I've been wanting to try. I was sort of torn between the Magic Mouse and the Trackpad, but I figured I'd give the trackpad a whirl since I already have a mouse (albeit, not a Magic one .

So far, so good! I think the ability to place it where I want makes a huge difference. It feels much better to use than the one on my MacBook. I like the option of having a "right" click assigned to one of the bottom corners, even though I currently use double tap for that I splurged and got the BT keyboard to go with it, to pair with a new display for my desk at home. They seem to work really well together, side by side.

I'll give it about a week and re-evaluate and decide if maybe I should go for the MM.
     
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Jul 28, 2010, 07:42 PM
 
Originally Posted by Spheric Harlot View Post
BECAUSE DIFFERENT PEOPLE HOLD MICE DIFFERENTLY.

Are you getting it yet?
Most hands are quite similar. Unless you have crab hands, I doubt you hold it much different than anybody else.
     
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Originally Posted by OAW View Post
Some people prefer to "palm" it in their entire hand. Others like to just use their "fingers" and keep their wrist flat on the table. Neither approach is inherently "better" or "worse".
Rotating from the wrist (ie, people who 'finger' the mouse), is what causes carpal tunnel. It is not merely a matter of preference. One will eventually result in discomfort and injury, the other will not. But don't pay attention to me, it's not like I've read these:

Amazon.com: Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics (9780471449171): Gavriel Salvendy: Books

Amazon.com: The Measure of Man and Woman: Human Factors in Design (9780471099550): Alvin R. Tilley, Henry Dreyfuss Associates: Books

Amazon.com: Ergonomics for Beginners: A Quick Reference Guide, Third Edition…

Amazon.com: Ergonomics: How to Design for Ease and Efficiency (2nd Edition) (9780137524785): K.H.E. Kroemer, H.B. Kroemer, K.E. Kroemer-Elbert: Books
     
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Originally Posted by OreoCookie View Post
I absolutely love my Magic Mouse: I scroll through long text documents (.tex code, pdfs) all the time and rubber band scrolling that works on the whole surface is just amazing. In fact, I put my perfectly good Mighty Mouse in my desk drawer and got a Magic Mouse when it came out.
ORLLY? Which finger do you use for the little the scroll/touch area?
     
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Jul 28, 2010, 07:51 PM
 
I read in a book that I too am a 'finger' person, and the Magic Mouse is the most comfortable and useful mouse I've ever owned. The book also said that I love the multi-touch and easy scrolling...
     
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Jul 28, 2010, 09:47 PM
 
What are you guys talking about?

Some new sex toy?

Fingering action? Palm action? Doing it wrong? Limited, but effective movement in bed?
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Well then I couldn't possibly say you're wrong!
     
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And just to digress even more, interesting article that reviews the Trackpad.
     
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Fwiw, the Bamboo drivers are really, really flaky.
     
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Originally Posted by downinflames68 View Post
I read in a book that there's this bearded dude in the sky in charge of everything and unless you believe in him he will take you and burn you for all eternity.
If you wanna actually read a book on the subject you should check out Brian McLaren's "A Generous Orthodoxy" good book, much less burning, much more thought, if you can handle it.
     
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Got my MT today. Nice.

BUT: needs more customization.

Can't wait for 3rd party apps extending the usability.

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Have anybody with a Magic Trackpad tried it with the latest Inklet update?
     
 
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