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uu_ugene
11/06/09

In reply to OpenOfficeMouse Is An 18 Button Freak, But I Want It
"Sure, it's not that attractive looking and it's probably awkward as all hell to use..."

Thus describing me and 47.39% of all Giz users. #openofficemouse
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Rosa Golijan
11/07/09

@uu_ugene: Kinda harsh on yourself there, aren't 'cha? #openofficemouse
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DorkRawk
11/06/09

In reply to OpenOfficeMouse Is An 18 Button Freak, But I Want It
"Sure, it's not that attractive looking and it's probably awkward as all hell to use,..."

You already said it was made by OpenOffice, right? #openofficemouse
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Brak
11/06/09

In reply to OpenOfficeMouse Is An 18 Button Freak, But I Want It
Assign a button to Instant-Ban-Hammer. #openofficemouse
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Rosa Golijan
11/06/09

@Brak: But I already use it so rarely. All the sick twisted pleasure would be gone. #openofficemouse
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Jrsy Devil's Advocate®
11/06/09

In reply to OpenOfficeMouse Is An 18 Button Freak, But I Want It
If you get this excited over an 18 button mouse I'd like to see how you react to a gazillion button remote..
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Rosa Golijan
11/06/09

@Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: Ga-ga-gazil--*faints* #openofficemouse
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Jrsy Devil's Advocate®
11/06/09

@Rosa Golijan: Or maybe a Golijjilian..?? #openofficemouse
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Mischif
11/06/09

@Rosa Golijan: I'm guessing it was good for you. #openofficemouse
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Rosa Golijan
11/06/09

@Mischif: I've had better. #openofficemouse
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Calzo
11/06/09

@Rosa Golijan: By better you mean ten tongues on a rotating wheel right?... just saying. #openofficemouse
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Rosa Golijan
11/06/09

@Calzo: Watch it... #openofficemouse
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Calzo
11/06/09

@Rosa Golijan: yeah that was a bit tasteless. #openofficemouse
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Rosa Golijan
11/06/09

@Calzo: Forgivable. #openofficemouse
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Calzo
11/06/09

@Rosa Golijan: I umm... have to apologize first don't I? #openofficemouse
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Rosa Golijan
11/06/09

@Calzo: I was attempting to say that it's ok without flat out saying it. ;) #openofficemouse
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Calzo
11/06/09

@Rosa Golijan: Hmm... I like you and junk. #openofficemouse
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Rosa Golijan
11/06/09

@Calzo: You sound like a middle school crush of mine. #openofficemouse
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Calzo
11/06/09

@Rosa Golijan: Is that a good thing? I feel like I just got called immature. #openofficemouse
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Rosa Golijan
11/06/09

@Calzo: Nono. Not "immature," "endearing" was the idea. #openofficemouse
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Calzo
11/06/09

@Rosa Golijan: Well now I feel all warm in fuzzy. #openofficemouse
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Calzo
11/06/09

@Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: sorry about getting off topic there. It's uhh Rosa's fault. #openofficemouse
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Rosa Golijan
11/06/09

@Calzo: Way to throw me to the wolves... #openofficemouse
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Calzo
11/06/09

@Rosa Golijan: You know I love you. #openofficemouse
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Rosa Golijan
11/06/09

@Calzo: I had a hunch. :) #openofficemouse
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Calzo
11/06/09

@Rosa Golijan: I just have to front a little because I'm afraid of commitment. #openofficemouse
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Rosa Golijan
11/06/09

@Calzo: I know that feeling... #openofficemouse
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Calzo
11/06/09

@Rosa Golijan: Your heartless! I read that iPhone post and how you break up. Funny, effective, and downright dirty. I like it though... #openofficemouse
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Rosa Golijan
11/06/09

@Calzo: I thought it was very clean... #openofficemouse
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Calzo
11/06/09

@Rosa Golijan: Well while the joke itself was clean the delivery would make me cry. Even my mom disapproved.
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FooSchnickens - BPH Free
11/08/09

@Calzo: Ugh, get a room. #openofficemouse
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Calzo
11/08/09

@FooSchnickens - BPH Free: Did it bother you that much? Sorry. #openofficemouse
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Jere Hakala
11/06/09

In reply to OpenOfficeMouse Is An 18 Button Freak, But I Want It
The new mouse from Razer has more buttons than this. #openofficemouse
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Mondoz
11/06/09

@Jere Hakala: The Naga has 17. The Open Office mouse has 18.

18 17 #openofficemouse
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Mondoz
11/06/09

@Mondoz: That last bit is supposed to be "18 (greater than sign) 17" but apparently the symbols got stripped out.

Wasn't there an edit button on here a while ago? O.o #openofficemouse
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Rosa Golijan
11/06/09

@Mondoz: The little pencil icon? #openofficemouse
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delphinus87
11/07/09

@Rosa Golijan: jesus you two, get a room #openofficemouse
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Mondoz
11/09/09

@Rosa Golijan: I couldn't find one anywhere. Is there supposed to be one? #openofficemouse
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Rosa Golijan
11/09/09

@Mondoz: Right under your user icon? #openofficemouse
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Rosa Golijan
11/09/09

@delphinus87: I already have one, but it's a one-person private party in there. #openofficemouse
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Rosa Golijan
11/09/09

@delphinus87: Already have one, but it's a private one-person party in there. #openofficemouse
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met2art
11/06/09

In reply to OpenOfficeMouse Is An 18 Button Freak, But I Want It
And lastly, there's a button for mapping buttons to other buttons. Simply hold down CTRL+ALT+SHIFT and F12 while simultaneously holding the Button Mapping button and the combination of keystrokes and buttons to be mapped. It's quick and easy! #openofficemouse
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Monty
11/06/09

@met2art: I was about to say that this thing would be useless without replicating the entire keyboard, but now I know I can triple the mind-numbing-button-madness I simply have no excuse but to order one.

Truly, we need crack pipe to comprehend all of the wonders available. #openofficemouse
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Ben Dibble
11/06/09

In reply to OpenOfficeMouse Is An 18 Button Freak, But I Want It
I think i will program all the buttons on the left to do the left click function, and all the buttons on the right hand side to do the right click function. And then bask in the ridicule of having such a feature-rich mouse yet wasting it. I love technology. #openofficemouse
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badhatharry
11/06/09

In reply to OpenOfficeMouse Is An 18 Button Freak, But I Want It
Hold on...
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badhatharry
11/06/09

@badhatharry: Polly shouldn't be. #openofficemouse
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TJ
11/06/09

In reply to OpenOfficeMouse Is An 18 Button Freak, But I Want It
Not gonna lie, I'd program each button with one of my favorite porn sites. #openofficemouse
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MaNiFeX
11/06/09

@TJ: Beat me to it, but I was going to suggest the author put HER favorite porn sites on the buttons. Then she can REALLY push her favorite button. #openofficemouse
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met2art
11/06/09

@TJ: "We're gonna need a bigger mouse..." #openofficemouse
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Rosa Golijan
11/06/09

@MaNiFeX: As if I ever close those tabs? #openofficemouse
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tdk08
11/06/09

@Rosa Golijan: lmao I love that you always respond to the comments on your posts, no one else seems to do it : ) #openofficemouse
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Rosa Golijan
11/06/09

@tdk08: What else would I do? Write posts or something? #openofficemouse
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stephan.kippe
11/06/09

In reply to OpenOfficeMouse Is An 18 Button Freak, But I Want It
Never before has a device been constructed that so perfectly symbolizes the state of interface design in the open source community.
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Duckspwn
11/06/09

@stephan.kippe: So very true. I love OpenOffice though, so it's okay. #openofficemouse
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pdditty
11/06/09

In reply to OpenOfficeMouse Is An 18 Button Freak, But I Want It
it gave you an orgasm, uh? #openofficemouse
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met2art
11/06/09

@pdditty: I guess it pressed the right button... #openofficemouse
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Duckspwn
11/06/09

@pdditty: That sentence was completely unrelated to what she was writing about. I would know, I was there.
Heheh, allllrrrriiigggghhhtt. #openofficemouse
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Rosa Golijan
11/06/09

@Duckspwn: Ahem. #openofficemouse
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Duckspwn
11/06/09

@Rosa Golijan: Why hellooo! Fancy meeting you on your article. :)
By the way, I feel I should compliment your articles. Some of them are pretty good, you're giving the other guys a run for their money.
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Rosa Golijan
11/06/09

@Duckspwn: See, I came here to scold you for revealing our torrid affair after you swore up and down that it was between us, but then you flatter me...

Ah geez. Forgiven. #openofficemouse
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Calzo
11/06/09

@Rosa Golijan: So your orgasm was unrelated to the mouse? What is this like a stream of consciousness? I knew you screwed around on the job but cheese and crackers... #openofficemouse
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Rosa Golijan
11/06/09

@Calzo: Ha! I can't remember the last time I've heard that expression... #openofficemouse
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AkronZip
11/06/09

In reply to OpenOfficeMouse Is An 18 Button Freak, But I Want It
Autocad. Plain and simple. Having the 18 most common commands loaded in, such as l, co, plot, m, mi, pasteclip, copybase, and so on. I would love it. That is, if I could remember which button was which and then consistently hit it correctly. #openofficemouse
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technical difficulties
11/06/09

@AkronZip: also digging the idea of shortcutting Photoshop/Illustrator tool palettes so i don't need my key-commands...and solidworks, and studiomax...might need to bug the boss about this one

like you said tho, remembering which button was what, and not getting fat-fingered and mashing multiple buttons seems like a challenge #openofficemouse
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Duckspwn
11/06/09

@AkronZip: This mouse would be fantastic for autocad. I can only imagine how much time it could save with just a little bit of practice. #openofficemouse
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AkronZip
11/06/09

@Duckspwn: Loves Approving Reds: I worked with AutoCad for 3 years so far and I am willing to bet that it would be useable. I mean, I use the keyboard without looking at it, so why shouldn't I be able to train myself to use the mouse? I am able to just reach down and type almost all of the commands with one hand when using cad. #openofficemouse
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Sir Gibler
10/20/09

In reply to Apple Magic Mouse Hands On
it might have already been asked but how does windows handle the magic mouse? #magicmouse
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Lizard_King
10/20/09

In reply to Apple Magic Mouse Hands On
Why no recharge?

I'm perplexed at the lack of rechargeable BT mice. I have an MX900 (I've worn out the left button) and an MS mouse with terrible ergonomics and built quality. Still, very few rechargeable BT mice. #magicmouse
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suckerpin
10/20/09

@Lizard_King: So you buy a new iMac, absolute perfection in simplicity, to have a recharging dock for your mouse cluttering up your desk, and taking up another plug on your power strip? I'll swap out some AA batteries if it keeps my desk clear. #magicmouse
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Lizard_King
10/20/09

@suckerpin: Id rather not use disposable batteries if I can, even if it means my deskspace does not fit Mr. Jobs' or Mr. Ive's aesthetic approval.

Honestly, I need a new mouse, the MS one blows, and I'll probably get a Magic Mouse. I would have preferred rechargeable, and if given a good option (like the elusive Revolution MX BT) I'd take that. I hate proprietary dongles for mice, I'm sold on BT. #magicmouse
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Sir Gibler
10/20/09

@Lizard_King: i have a feeling it has to do with it already costs $70, adding some fancy pants rechargeable batteries would bump the mouse from a hardly reasonable price to a ridiculously insane price. #magicmouse
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AEchinoderm
10/20/09

@Lizard_King: "Id rather not use disposable batteries if I can, even if it means my deskspace does not fit Mr. Jobs' or Mr. Ive's aesthetic approval."

You do know they make rechargeable AA-size batteries, don't you? #magicmouse
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Lizard_King
10/20/09

@AEchinoderm: yeah, I do. I like recharging batteries in the devices. Honestly, I've been trying to buy gadgets that charge over USB just to eliminate the need to keep track of where specific chargers are - I have 2 for my camera because I'm always misplacing one, but I always have a few USB cords laying around. This is the same reason I prefer the rechargeable pack in the 360 controllers to individual batteries. Camera companies seem to not like recharging over USB for some reason though. Less bulk for the notebook bag too.

I don't think it would have ruined the aesthetic shape of this device to add a micro USB port to charge batteries internally, but I agree that it probably would have driven the price into the stupid range - and though I would certainly pay it, I do understand I'm in the minority.

My comment was more of a notice that there are so few rechargeable BT mice, not so much that this would be a dealbreaker. There are a metric assload of rechargeable RF mice, just so few are BT. I would think that Apple would embrace this. If the batteries last 4 months, great, but from my experience, claims of the like for mice have been far exaggerated (I get about a week from my MX900 if I leave it off the dock). #magicmouse
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ebeckert
10/20/09

@Lizard_King: "Honestly, I've been trying to buy gadgets that charge over USB"

Kind of like wired mice.

Anything that would plug into a USB wouldn't be BT. Why would it? BT eliminates the need for cords, or USB dongles. That's the principle behind BT. When you add something like that it becomes a hassle. Besides, how would it work? If you plug it in directly to the computer, you can't use it. Use a wire and its a wired mouse. #magicmouse
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Lizard_King
10/20/09

@ebeckert: Wired mice don't charge over USB, they use the USB for data.

How would it work? Use the mouse wirelessly. When you need to charge, plug into a USB port and use like a wired mouse, or just plug it into a USB port (or portable battery) when not using the mouse, kinda like docking it. Not an option you would use when using standard batteries, so you can remain purely wireless.

I guess if Apple doesn't make a rechargeable mouse, it isn't worth making. Blind fanboyism is dumb. #magicmouse
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krom
10/21/09

@Lizard_King: sorry, but you guys know that you can get rechargeable AA batteries on the market since ages.
i also would bet a dollar for a dime that everyone who complains now about the AA batteries would have complained when the batteries wouldn't be replacable at all.
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Lizard_King
10/21/09

@krom: Read above. I acknowledged rechargable cells. I have two mice now with rechargeable cells, no compalints about them. You would have lost the bet with me - everything is replaceable.

My desire for rechargeable cells mainly is for traveling. I take the mouse, I have to take extra batteries. Maybe a wall recharger if I don't want to use disposables and/or don't know the condition of the charge of the cells. It's extra bulk and extra stuff to lose/ leave in the hotel. I've left behind USB cords too... not too pricey to replace.

I guess that's why I'm using a MS mouse and a Logitech mouse now on my macbook.... I just wanted more simplicity. Mouse + 1 cord = Simple. Mouse + 2 batteries + charger = not so simple - honestly, I would use disposable cells instead.

@modernape: USBcells are shitty.... best solution if I HAVE to use this mouse. I probably will get this just for home, leave the MS 8000 for traveling. #magicmouse
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Doggabone
10/21/09

@Lizard_King: I see your point, it's the kind of thing that bugs me to, but I've tweaked how I deal with rechargeables and I like my approach (and the removable, standard battery in this mouse). Maybe this works for you, or maybe one day it will.

I started avoiding devices with custom battery packs, and now I've got one charger, and more than enough rechargeable batteries to go around. Most are the low discharge types that hold a charge a long time, and I've got a set of standard batteries for cameras and such. It was a little bit of an upfront cost, but not much, and as I've been adding devices I add another few batteries as I go.

End result? I always have 4 to 8 fully charged, they're all in the same drawer in my kitchen (near the charger) and I'm not tethered to proprietary batteries should any of them go kaputt. I'm not even tied to a specific manufacturer. All my remotes, controllers, and devices except the cell phone, and only one charger.

Still a work in progress, mind you, but I'm liking it so far. #magicmouse
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Lizard_King
10/21/09

@Doggabone: Yeah, it is an option. I leave shit everywhere though. I am actually closer to having no AA's in anything, save the remote and GPS. Most of my other rechargeable electronics are not available in AA form (phone, camera, mp3 player, motorcycle intercoms, etc). I've tried the option before.

I don't have a problem with a device relying on AAs, just put a port for charging if you happen to use NiMH cells. You get your choice, doesn't cost a ton in development or production, you don't even have to include a cord. Makes things simple all around.

Honestly, this is the first time Apple has released a mouse i'm interested in, well, forever. For me, it's 'this close' to perfect, on paper - I just gotta get some time on one and see how the button clicks feel before spending the money. If this mouse is a success, I'm sure a rechargeable one will be around the corner. #magicmouse
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Navin R Johnson
10/21/09

@suckerpin: That's awesome!

"I'll swap out some AA batteries if it keeps my desk clear."

You basically just said:

"I would rather keep my desk surface clear, even if it means dumping some extra toxic chemicals into the environment." #magicmouse
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se.blackheart
10/20/09

In reply to Apple Magic Mouse Hands On
@Brian Lam: does it have a power switch on the bottom? #magicmouse
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Sir Gibler
10/20/09

@se.blackheart: try looking at the pictures buddy... and the answers yes #magicmouse
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se.blackheart
10/21/09

@Sir Gibler: look into my eye. that gallery was put up after my post, bozo. #magicmouse
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