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The new iMac comes with the Magic Mouse, which is wireless and works almost like the touch pad of a laptop. It is one big button and is touch-sensitive, with the capabilities of Apple’s laptop touch pads. It even has multitouch controls. Scroll up and down on Web sites by dashing your finger up and down on the top of the mouse. Scroll through screens in Safari or iPhoto by swiping two fingers left to right. Hold down the Control key and scroll with one finger to zoom in or out the screen. However, the Magic Mouse takes a little bit of getting used to. It is difficult to keep the mouse in place, particularly when swiping with two fingers. It is also rather narrow and doesn't work with Windows PC and the functions are non-customizable. But it pairs easily with Macs and is ambidextrous.
MSRP $69.99
Release date October, 2009
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Features:
- Movement detection technology: laser
- 2 alkaline batteries installed
- Connectivity technology: wireless
- Orientation: right and left
- OS Required / Type: Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later
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Apple Magic Mouse
• Apple Magic Mouse
• Magic Mouse
UPC: 885909270354
EAN: 885909270354
MPN: MB829LL/A
Competitors
MSRP $79.95
Released September, 2007
Pros
- 3-year warranty
- BluTrack tracking technology - improved usability on non-standard surfaces
- can last for 3 weeks without being charged
Cons
- transmits on the crowded 2.4GHz radio frequency band
- no way to tell when the mouse is fully charged - despite 'charged' indicator
- annoying blue light
Apple Magic Mouse
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Reviews
October 23, 2009
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Pros
- multi-touch capable touch surface - utilizes figure gestures just like an Apple trackpad
- no scroll wheel - won't break, easy to clean
- ambidextrous design
- attractive aesthetic
- four month battery life
Cons
- not compatible with operating systems other than Mac OSX
- short and narrow - difficult to use comfortably (designed with aesthetics in mind rather than ergonomics)
- using multi touch while holding a mouse is extremely uncomfortable - not intuitive/natural
- no side buttons
- horrible name
- no separate physical buttons
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October 24, 2009
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Pros
- multi-touch capable touch surface - utilizes figure gestures just like an Apple trackpad
- no scroll wheel - won't break, easy to clean
- ambidextrous design
- attractive aesthetic
- four month battery life
Cons
- not compatible with operating systems other than Mac OSX
- using multi touch while holding a mouse is extremely uncomfortable - not intuitive/natural
- horrible name
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October 27, 2009
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Pros
- multi-touch capable touch surface - utilizes figure gestures just like an Apple trackpad
- no scroll wheel - won't break, easy to clean
- ambidextrous design
- attractive aesthetic
- four month battery life
Cons
- Does not come with rechargable battery. Have to replace the AA's.
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October 28, 2009
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Pros
- multi-touch capable touch surface - utilizes figure gestures just like an Apple trackpad
- no scroll wheel - won't break, easy to clean
- ambidextrous design
Cons
- Does not come with rechargable battery. Have to replace the AA's.
- When hand is sweaty is hard to sweep finger across it.
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