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Apple Magic Mouse Review
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10/22/09
Yeah drags a bitch, especially when I'm moving all the way over to the finder icon. #magicmousereview
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What would be so wrong with usb-based charging? It doesn't need to last three months between charges - it just needs to charge simply and easily without an external charger or spare batteries. #magicmousereview
10/21/09
Using rechargeable AAs is not convenient. I agree with the need for charging built-in. Maybe if this one is a success we will see a rechargeable version. #magicmousereview
10/21/09
Do I want a $70 hand cramp? No thank you. #magicmousereview
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It might not surprise you to know that I own exactly 3 pair of shoes. Merrells for every day, boots for outdoors, and dress shoes for those special occasions. #magicmousereview
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@jderas001: *sigh* #magicmousereview
10/21/09
Yes, I sometimes use two mice at once. It's easier to use one for my primary computer, and one for the rest of them. #magicmousereview
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Sure there are numerous other mice that perform better, will allow you to program 12 macros to your n00b Horde mage, allow you to scroll through a 5,423 page pdf in a breeze...that's not the point here.
This new Apple mouse is badass in appearance and is pushing the envelope with technology we see today, and will be seeing tomorrow. If you don't like it, don't buy it. Go middle click somewhere else.
With that said, I use a Razer mouse and Wacom Intuos pen/tablet while designing all day...and have no use for a lovely mouse like this.
If you haven't noticed, the people that buy iMac's and the like, aren't exactly "extreme" computer users. They have the luxury to spend 2K on a computer just to check email and occasional pr0n, and don't spend 12+ hours tied to a desk everyday. Enter: MAGIC MOUSE! #magicmousereview
10/21/09
That said, whose to say you can't spend 12+ hours tied to a desk checking email and occasional pr0n. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go check my email. #magicmousereview
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I don't look at my mouse often, but I do like it to look nice or at least match my computer somewhat. #magicmousereview
10/21/09
I like that my desk looks nice. And when I got a mouse for my iMac, I went with a small white and gray Logitech (instead of a giant blue mouse with red lights everywhere) so that corner of the room looks nice.
If I were to get this (which, I probably won't, because I like a physical scroll wheel), it would be at least 50% because it looks nice on my desk.
And I have no shame about that decision. #magicmousereview
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I have no idea what kind of mice any of my friends use, and don't really care.
(Unless one of them gets one of these, and then I'm going to be a horrible dinner guest and play with it for like half and hour just for fun until my wife glares at me and makes me join everyone for dinner.) #magicmousereview
10/21/09
Young, single, living in a dorm?
99% function, 1% looks
Young, attached, living in an apt.?
75% function, 25% looks
Older, married, living in a house?
50% function, 50% looks
Old, jaded, X?
"What's electronics?"
Etc, etc... #magicmousereview
10/21/09
But I think there has to be a "need for style" aspect as well. When I was young, I could wear a torn up jacket, a baseball cap, and not shave or get a haircut for six months and still look bad ass. Now, it just makes me look like a washed up old dude.
When I was young, it didn't matter what my apartment looked like because we weren't getting back until 4 a.m., we were both drunk off our asses, we weren't looking for substance, and we had nothing to prove. Now? Every little bit helps.
The accuracy of your chart is making me sad. #magicmousereview
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JChen says it's not though...
(Also, not sure why but the first time I added this comment it showed up as "by" ArnoldEurotas.)
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