Earlier today, Cult of Mac reported that their retail sources inside Apple claim that stock is running low and existing inventory will not be replenished.
Says Cult of Mac, "It makes sense that Apple would phase out the Magic Mouse, as OS X is clearly becoming a gesture based OS. A recent report predicted that iOS and OS X would merge into one operating system for both mobile and desktop in as early as 2012."
While I agree that OS X Lion's gestures are a little too much to do with a Magic Mouse, I would be remiss if it disappeared. After using it for the past year or so, it's quickly become my favorite mouse (outside of the outstanding Logitech G5: gdgt.com/logitech/g5/ ). This is especially surprising, since I agreed with much of the initial apprehension over the ergonomics of this mouse. See: gdgt.com/question/what-do-you-think-of-the-magic-m...
For those of you of the Apple persuasion, would you miss this mouse? Did the capacitive touch surface change the way you used mice?
For those who don't care about this mouse, what is your favorite mouse, and why?
Via: www.cultofmac.com/hope-you-like-trackpads-because-...
Update: Cult of Mac posted an update to these rumors -- "Our source now informs us that while the Magic Mouse disappeared from inventory earlier today, it has now been resurrected with a new part number, which may imply an upgrade. I’m sure we’re not alone in saying we’re glad the rumors of the Magic Mouse’s demise have proven to be an exaggeration."
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I haven't used it, so I don't really care in one sense... but it does bother me that they are moving towards emphasizing touch to the point that OS X may be virtually useless without a trackpad in the future. For those of us who have to manage Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, trackballs are a way of life for extended use at a desktop. Since trackballs tend to be less useful than scroll mice, de-emphasizing mice further diminishes the usefulness of a trackball. In the grand scheme of things, though, I guess this is just another reason for me to focus on Linux.
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I'm not quite getting what you think their goal is. Are you insinuating that they might get rid of mice altogether and just ship trackpads? If so, that would certainly be an enormous mistake. If not, then why do you think they won't just replace it with something similar but a little updated?
I won't put it lightly: I despise the ergonomics of the Magic Mouse. I agree that you might be able to get used to the shape, but I would ask whether it's a good idea to get used to it. It just doesn't seem very healthy to me.
My personal favorite is the Logitech Performance MX (gdgt.com/logitech/performance-mouse-mx/). I've grown accustomed to this shape of Logitech mouse, having used similar ones for the last 11-12 years. I switched to this one about five months ago and already love it. I have all the buttons mapped out exactly as I want them, the battery lasts long enough for my tastes, and I like the unifying receiver that lets me tie my keyboard to the same USB port as my mouse.
Lastly, I LOVE that it ISN'T bluetooth. I've had nothing but nightmares with bluetooth peripherals, and refuse to every use another bluetooth mouse or keyboard ever again.
I won't put it lightly: I despise the ergonomics of the Magic Mouse. I agree that you might be able to get used to the shape, but I would ask whether it's a good idea to get used to it. It just doesn't seem very healthy to me.
My personal favorite is the Logitech Performance MX (gdgt.com/logitech/performance-mouse-mx/). I've grown accustomed to this shape of Logitech mouse, having used similar ones for the last 11-12 years. I switched to this one about five months ago and already love it. I have all the buttons mapped out exactly as I want them, the battery lasts long enough for my tastes, and I like the unifying receiver that lets me tie my keyboard to the same USB port as my mouse.
Lastly, I LOVE that it ISN'T bluetooth. I've had nothing but nightmares with bluetooth peripherals, and refuse to every use another bluetooth mouse or keyboard ever again.
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Sounds like a bad move on Apple's part. I feel like they still have a market for people who want both a gesture capable mouse, but still have the familiar mouse form-factor. I used to not like the Magic Mouse when I would use it in the Apple store, but after using it for a few days it's grown on me. I like being able to swipe from space to space with it and the scrolling is pretty nice.
I wouldn't really miss the mouse too much. I can still use my normal, free wired mouse without feeling like I'm missing out on some extra functionality.
I wouldn't really miss the mouse too much. I can still use my normal, free wired mouse without feeling like I'm missing out on some extra functionality.
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I would be surprised if they get rid of the magic mouse. Perhaps there will be an upgraded version? I use one in conjunction with a magic trackpad (one each side of the keyboard). This really works well for me especially now that Lion is out.
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I love the Magic Mouse and would be sad to see it go away. Apple may be thinking that the way to go is the track pad, and that consumers could get a third party mouse if they choose to go that route. I would hate to see it go, but then again they are ahead of the curve when it comes to pushing new technology forward.
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Even though I (sadly) don't use a Mac anymore, I certainly hope that they do not get rid of the Magic Mouse. The Magic Mouse is the best mouse I've ever used on a computer, I would be sad to see it go. Although I can see how Apple might be moving toward a mouse-less OS in the future. For all we know, Macs of the future might just have giant touch screen monitors. And for those of you who say that getting rid of the mouse would be a big mistake, I might remind you that's the same thing people said when Apple got rid of the floppy drive, too. They have a weird way of getting away with that sort of crazy thing.
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Not really a fan of the magic mouse. it hurts my hand and is a right pain when using Aperture as it starts flicking through photos with no control!
Have reverted to my Mighty Mouse which is a joy to use. Its a perfect mouse it squeezes to get to dashboard it can access expose with a click its brilliant. Will not be bothered to see the magic mouse disappear.
Have reverted to my Mighty Mouse which is a joy to use. Its a perfect mouse it squeezes to get to dashboard it can access expose with a click its brilliant. Will not be bothered to see the magic mouse disappear.
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I use the logitech marble mouse usb trackball at home and a logitech bluetooth mouse when traveling. I have never liked any Apple mouse. I personally don't like the move to touch/gesture because I use the track pad on my macbook pro only when forced to.
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