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Apple hasn’t made a decent mouse for more than twenty years starting with the hockey puck.
by pcurve 4y ago
Apple hasn’t made a decent mouse for more than twenty years starting with the hockey puck.
- dkyc 4y agoI think this is very much a matter of personal preference. To me, the "Magic Mouse" is the best pointing device I have ever used on a computer, and was actually my original reason for switching to Macs. I do understand that many people see it different, of course.
- mytec 4y agoI worked with an engineer who didn't like Macs. I don't prefer the "Magic Mouse" however I bought it when it first came out and showed it to him. Not long after that I saw him using the mouse and he used it for years. He absolutely loved it.
- o_m 4y agoOn the other hand they have the best trackpads, period. I don't even use a mouse when working with an external monitor anymore, I use the external trackpad from Apple instead, and so does most of my coworkers.
- brightball 4y agoI was a big fan of the magic mouse. Doesn't work well outside of apple devices so when I switched to linux I had to find something else.
- nordsieck 4y ago> Apple hasn’t made a decent mouse for more than twenty years starting with the hockey puck. I think that's largely fair (although I do think the magic mouse is pretty nice). But in their defense, they make such great trackpads that many people prefer to use those over a mouse.
- wil421 4y agoApple gets a lot right and a lot of small things horribly wrong. Apple’s mice are a good example but nothing is as bad as the all black Apple TV remote. I’ve never hated a small device with such a passion. One wrong touch and you’re in remote hell.
- randomsearch 4y agoAgree about the mice. For remote - try Roku. Their design is tip top.
- germinalphrase 4y agoI don't mind the form factor of the newest remote; however, it is slim and small enough that it regularly gets lost in odd places. An audible FindMy integration would be very welcome.
- wil421 4y agoThe newest remote is a night and day difference. I spent good money on 2 of them for older Apple TVs. Well worth the upgrade.
- filoleg 4y agoLuckily, they fixed the remote a few years ago. But yeah, the previous remote was not good (but the one before it was good as well).
- jonhohle 4y agoThe Mighty Mouse is, imho, one of the best mice made. It feels great in the hand, supports three button operation, has vertical and horizontal scrolling, and side buttons. The wireless version has a nice weight and uses AA batteries (no charger needed). Unfortunately, the scroll ball eventually gets gummed up and the housing is glued together making regular maintenance impossible.
- sambeau 4y agoI loved the hockey puck mouse. I could fling it about with great accuracy. I held onto it until the touch sensitive magic mice made me switch. I've never understood why it's so hated. I think you were all "holding it wrong". :)