Apple Magic Mouse Review - Where to Buy a Cheap Apple Magic Mouse?

It’s definitely a better way of interaction with your portable computer and we might use the word milestone to describe the Apple Magic Mouse in a word. And, it simply doesn’t get better than this; the world's first ever multi-touch mouse now responds to gestures. 

It looks like Apple has taken an amazing decision regarding the launch of the Magic Mouse as a standard accessory with the iMac. It has given other Bluetooth-enabled Mac gadgets a facelift (or mutated them to super-gadgets) by letting users go whole hog on multi-touch makeovers. The first in its kind, this is a sleek gadget sporting a smooth top-shell, and an attractive design.

First time Mac users might find the Apple Magic Mouse a bit cumbersome for use since the whole mouse simulates a single button for the multi-touch feature covering the entire top. It takes some time getting used to that; however, once you get used to it, the rest is nothing more than a cakewalk. Scrolling the mouse pointer (in any direction) requires just a finger being moved on the top of the mouse and laptop users shall take delight in it. For swiping through documents, two fingers are enough. The predictive chip inside has turned the work a whole lot easier. 

The traditional optical tracking has been replaced by laser tracking that’s more than a few times sensitive and responds equally on any given surface. Sure that makes this one-piece manufacturing a lot more delicate than other traditional mice, but it’s enough to handle the workstation wars. 

What Makes Apple's Magic Mouse Better Than The Rest?

But, the million dollar question that’s popping up in the minds of the critics is – whether it is fit enough to score long term if compared with the rest optical mice? 

Well, the answer turned out to be a big yes! And, the credits go first to its slightly different ergonomics. Unlike others, it is low and aerodynamic, that keeps clear from the contour of your palm. It doesn’t make one feel the mouse to be a part of the hand. Next, it goes to the inbuilt Bluetooth that frees you from the pain of using slow and messy dongles (and of course saves you from the extra investment). 

Another improvement incorporated in the Apple Magic mouse is the presence of the two plastic bars underneath; these minimize contact with the surface the mouse is touching but affects tracking; it’s something the mouse is not a master at. And a clear delineation between the right button and the left button would have been a step closer towards user-friendliness. However, these are something a user shall get used to in no time. 

Apple introduced touch initiated scrolling with the Magic mouse and if nothing else, it’s fluid and natural. Any number of fingers anywhere on the mouse surface is enough to activate the feature. The dual-mode operation is useful, but changing the modes requires reaching the internal settings. Perhaps Apple should think about devising a touch-response for this aspect as well and work a bit more on keeping the aesthetic appeals for longer. It’s painful to see a new product losing the pristine finish so fast. Otherwise, it is a great improvement from their last product, the Mighty Mouse.