Magic Mouse is not very ergonomic

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Magic Mouse is not very ergonomic

Hi people,
I just wanted to post it here, because I didnt find something like a feedback hotline.

Yesterday I bought my magic mouse and it seems to me that it is too flat. Its not very comfortable to use and I get a little pain in my hand after hours of using.

The old mighty mouse had a nearly perfect body design...I dont get it why the didnt continue with the 360 trackball...it was way more accurate for programs such as final cut etc. than the magic mouse is.

But sadly I dont think apple will release a new mouse design soon....

Greets

Posted on Aug 11, 2010 6:31 AM

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Answer 1

Dah•veed

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Aug 11, 2010 6:49 AM in response to hansblix

It is flat because it is a touch surface. That would not work so well with a trackball in the center of it and in the way.

You should take it back buy another Apple Mouse with the trackball.

http://www.apple.com/feedback/magicmouse.html

Dah•veed

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Fortuny

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Aug 11, 2010 6:51 AM in response to hansblix

Hi,

Apple Product Feedback can be found here http://www.apple.com/feedback/magicmouse.html

I concur that the Magic is a little bit too flat.
But after now about two months I think my hand has 'adapted'.

Might taking a bit of time of getting used to it. But I definitely like the use of it.

Happy computing nonetheless

Stefan

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Paul_31

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Aug 11, 2010 6:54 AM in response to hansblix

I'd recommend you stick with it for a few days then see how you feel. It took me a little while to get used to it but now there is no way I'd want to go back. The only thing I don't like about it is that it munches its way through batteries so I now use rechargeables.

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Liane1

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Aug 12, 2010 3:20 AM in response to hansblix

I love the Magic Mouse design! The new shape was strange to use for about the first three or four days ... but after getting used to it, I loved it ... until it stopped working yesterday. 😟

I am currently using my old MacBook Pro laptop with my old mighty mouse (without a tracking ball) and it feels really, really clunky now. The point is that you will get used to it if you give it a chance.

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Answer 5

Aug 12, 2010 12:05 PM in response to hansblix

1. I just switched from a Logitech MX Revolution to an Apple Magic Mouse.

2. I agree that the Magic Mouse is flat.

3. Spend at least 2 weeks with it before you give up on it.

4. If you do switch to another manufacturer, I would suggest that you NOT get a Bluetooth mouse.
a. I had huge problems with my Microsoft Laser 8000 Bluetooth mouse and finally threw it in the trash.
b. I had erratic cursor behavior with my Logitech Bluetooth mouse.
My personal belief is that mouse manufacturers just don't give a **** about Bluetooth mice because the demand in the Windows world is so low.

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