Does the iPad support a mouse?

I have an iPad2. I would like to use a mouse in conjunction with the iPad2. Are there any good solutions?

iPad 2

Posted on Jun 8, 2011 6:55 AM

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Jun 8, 2011 11:53 AM in response to wtmfromhouston

WTM,

Philly_Phan is correct, even if a little abrupt.


The iPad iOS is "touch screen." There is nothing for a mouse to move -- there is no cursor.

(Yes, there is/are "insertion points" in search fields and other places where you start typing, but they function different than what a mouse can do.)


Some bluetooth keyboards (apparently, I am told, I haven't checked this out myself) can use the arrow keys to move to an insertion point.


It would seem to me that some users with some physical disabilities could use a mouse better than a finger...maybe Apple will allow the technology in some limited fashion.

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