Comments for It's Magic! Apple's new Magic Mouse

It's Magic! Apple's new Magic Mouse

2009-10-20T16:05:10Z

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Hello, sexy mouse!!

Apple introduces Magic Mouse -- the world's first multi-touch mouse. It was just a matter of time, I guess, but wow. It's basically everything that's wonderful about the iPhone and iPod touch and a multi-touch track pad on a laptop all put into a mouse.

Multi-Touch allows customers to navigate using intuitive finger gestures. Instead of mechanical buttons, scroll wheels or scroll balls, the entire top of the Magic Mouse is a seamless Multi-Touch surface.

And it costs $69. Oh, and it's bluetooth, so no wires.

Oh, and this is interesting. Apple adds:

-- To extend battery performance, Magic Mouse includes an advanced power management system that works with Mac OS® X to automatically switch to low power modes during periods of inactivity.

What do you think? I can definitely see myself getting one of these things. Let me know what you think in the comments or on Twitter.

Thanks for calling.

Comment from Ryan Kiefer on 2009-10-20

2009-10-20T16:24:50Z

I'm definitely buying me one of these. Considering it's the same price as the Mighty Mouse. Though do you know if this mouse has the squeeze button like the Mighty Mouse did? Because if not that's going to be a feature I will miss.

Comment from Craig Kanalley on 2009-10-20

2009-10-20T16:29:26Z

Wow! This is such cool technology. I always wondered when this sort of thing would hit the market. I will DEFINITELY get one.

Comment from Scott Kleinberg on 2009-10-20

2009-10-20T16:37:55Z

This is an incredible thing - the photos are just incredible. It doesn't look anything like a mouse and that's why it's so Apple.

Ryan - it has no buttons, but with multi-touch I can't imagine that you won't be able to accomplish the same exact thing.

Comment from Rob on 2009-10-20

2009-10-20T18:31:40Z

Well, they got rid of the mini ball on top. That's a very good thing.

It looks uncomfortably small and low-profile, but I can't judge that fully just by looking at it. I'm a little worried about how many batteries that thing will go through in a typical year.

Comment from Scott Kleinberg on 2009-10-20

2009-10-20T18:43:23Z

Well, I will say this Rob - yes, the mini ball being gone is an excellent thing. And battery life is always an issue, but knowing how often that little mini ball broke or got clogged, this could make for an excellent overall experience. Although you are right - if it's too small or too uncomfortable, that's a problem. Here's hoping. I look forward to putting it through its paces.

Comment from Matt on 2009-10-20

2009-10-21T02:00:42Z

$70 for a mouse. PT Barnum was right.

Comment from Ryan Kiefer on 2009-10-22

2009-10-22T16:36:04Z

I looked more into it. No, this mouse does not have a squeeze button, though you're right, it could foreseeably be done via a gesture. However, the current software only has one and two-finger gestures, and fairly basic ones at that.

They may introduce new gestures as they go on, though. But I'm not buying one until there's one to summon Exposé.

Comment from Ryan Kiefer on 2009-10-22

2009-10-22T16:46:33Z

Also, they can't call it a mouse if it has no tail. They should call it a hamster now or something.

Comment from RedEyeNow on 2009-10-22

2009-10-22T18:11:15Z

I don't think anyone would use it if it was called a hamster.

Comment from Steph Yiu on 2009-10-22

2009-10-22T18:11:37Z

you are a goofball.

Comment from Ryan Kiefer on 2009-10-22

2009-10-22T21:40:09Z

Aha. New... Apple's Magic Hamster.

that made me laugh.

Comment from Michael on 2009-10-22

2009-10-23T03:45:53Z

Too bad you can't actually walk into an Apple Store and buy one.

Comment from Ryan Kiefer on 2009-10-26

2009-10-27T02:59:15Z

Yet. This thing will be available separately by the end of the month, for $69.