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I would absolutely expect the death of the mouse. In its current form that is. In my opinion the mouse interface introduced with the MBP and now purchasable a

I would absolutely expect the death of the mouse. In its current form that is. In my opinion the mouse interface introduced with the MBP and now purchasable as an external component is a sign of the future. It has the same precision as a regular mouse so you don't have the iPad's touch problem of lack of precision, but you move your finger on the device instead of moving the device. That alone wouldn't be enough to unseat the vulnerable mouse but the advantage the touchpad is that it can track multiple fingers. I envision a future where the keyboard is extended with a kind of flat space that can take precise input from all 10 fingers. I've seen a demo somewhere that had exactly that, but I don't know what's come of it.

vacri 16y ago
That 'touchpad plate' of Apple's (can't recall the official name) isn't as precise as a mouse. Our web developer gets a new box from Foxconn about once a week as he pretty much buys one of everything Apple makes. A true afficionado of the touchscreen/pad, he just couldn't use that plate for the specific reason that it's just not accurate enough for serious work. Touch and mouse focus on different things - and the mouse is venerable, not vulnerable :)
- loewenskind 16y ago
  >isn't as precise as a mouse. I'll have to take your word for it, but I haven't noticed anything in my minor gaming [1]. But even if it isn't today I don't see why it couldn't be and a mouse will never be able to keep up with multiple inputs a touch interface can. As more and more applications start making use of this feature mice will become less and less usable. >and the mouse is venerable, not vulnerable It was indeed a typo, but I would claim it's both at this point. :) [1] Certain types of games I have, like "flying around shooting stuff" ones require finer control than what I was able to get from a $250 joystick. I had to use the mouse for finer control. I haven't noticed a problem using the touch pad for these.

vacri 16y ago

That 'touchpad plate' of Apple's (can't recall the official name) isn't as precise as a mouse. Our web developer gets a new box from Foxconn about once a week as he pretty much buys one of everything Apple makes. A true afficionado of the touchscreen/pad, he just couldn't use that plate for the specific reason that it's just not accurate enough for serious work. Touch and mouse focus on different things - and the mouse is venerable, not vulnerable :)

loewenskind 16y ago
>isn't as precise as a mouse. I'll have to take your word for it, but I haven't noticed anything in my minor gaming [1]. But even if it isn't today I don't see why it couldn't be and a mouse will never be able to keep up with multiple inputs a touch interface can. As more and more applications start making use of this feature mice will become less and less usable. >and the mouse is venerable, not vulnerable It was indeed a typo, but I would claim it's both at this point. :) [1] Certain types of games I have, like "flying around shooting stuff" ones require finer control than what I was able to get from a $250 joystick. I had to use the mouse for finer control. I haven't noticed a problem using the touch pad for these.