Does anyone use the Trackpad AND the Magic Mouse?

Lastmboy · Lastmboy #1 (**permalink**)

04-23-2012, 09:03 PM

Does anyone use both? I'm trying to decide which I would like, or if I would use both. The Trackpad seems like it would be more versatile, but it would take some getting used to. I just wondered about attaching the trackpad to the wireless keyboard, and then having the Magic Mouse beside them. Either that, or go with the wired keyboard and then decide on whether to use the trackpad or the mouse. Any opinions?

Slydude · Slydude #2 (**permalink**)

04-23-2012, 09:21 PM

I don't have the Magic Mouse but do have the older Apple BT mouse that I use in conjunction with the trackpad. Although it takes up some needed space I find it handy from time to time. I do find though that the more I get used to the trackpad the less I use the mouse.

I like the trackpad much better now that I have tweaked a few things using BetterTouchTool

RavingMac · RavingMac #3 (**permalink**)

04-23-2012, 09:21 PM

My only opinion FWIW is that I really love my TrackPad. I use a mouse at work, but not by choice.

Lastmboy · Lastmboy #4 (**permalink**)

04-23-2012, 09:24 PM

My initial impression, when trying them in the store, was that I would prefer the trackpad, except for the fact that it tracked really slow (i.e. my finger had to make several trips across the trackpad to get the pointer across the screen). However, it sounds like there are tools to increase the tracking speed.

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #5 (**permalink**)

04-23-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Lastmboy

However, it sounds like there are tools to increase the tracking speed.

Most definitely...it's a System Preference.

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Hwilensky · Hwilensky #6 (**permalink**)

04-23-2012, 09:49 PM

I love the trackpad. The only time I use the mouse is to play Bejewled Blitz on Facebook. All other times its trackpad for me.

Hwilensky

bboggess · bboggess #7 (**permalink**)

04-23-2012, 10:43 PM

I use my trackpad probably 99% of the time, but find it necessary for certain tasks to use the mouse. Both work equally well, but for certain CAD applications, I prefer the mouse.

Bill

J.Fo · J.Fo #8 (**permalink**)

04-24-2012, 03:15 AM

I have and use both. I mostly use the Magic Trackpad for everyday purposes. I find that the gesture support is great in Lion and makes using the Mac easier overall. The Magic Mouse I use when I need to do some sort of a task that requires a lot of clicking and selecting. I find it a lot easier, faster, and more accurate in this regard. If I could only have one though, I'd pick the trackpad.

mrplow · mrplow #9 (**permalink**)

04-24-2012, 03:47 AM

I got the Magic Mouse with my iMac and bought the Trackpad once it was released.

Never really got on with swipe gestures on the mouse. Used both for a while and found that I barely used my Magic Mouse. So I now use that at work and use the Trackpad at home. It's great for everything bar gaming, but I have a dedicated gaming mouse and keyboard for that.

bazanders · bazanders #10 (**permalink**)

04-24-2012, 08:59 AM

I had both, the trackpad lasted a week before i got rid of it, just didnt seem comfortable or precise enough to use, MM all the way for me.

dekan · dekan #11 (**permalink**)

04-24-2012, 11:05 AM

I bought both with my last iMac and used the TP at work to see if I could get used to it. Took less than a week and I bought a second TP for my home Mac. Not even using a mouse at all anymore.

Oneironaut · Oneironaut #12 (**permalink**)

04-24-2012, 12:22 PM

I like having both, they're good for different things. If you'll notice, the trackpad is the same shape as the keyboard, so you can put them right next to each other and it looks almost like one seamless device. To the right of them, I keep my Magic Mouse, but I find that the edges are too sensitive to grip without it mistaking some things for a 2-finger gesture.

Lastmboy · Lastmboy #13 (**permalink**)

04-24-2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Oneironaut

If you'll notice, the trackpad is the same shape as the keyboard, so you can put them right next to each other and it looks almost like one seamless device.

You can actually make them be one seamless device...
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Lastmboy · Lastmboy #14 (**permalink**)

08-01-2012, 03:46 AM

Just thought I should report that I now have switched. I am the proud owner of a used iMac (27" 3.4GHz I7 with all upgrades). After a few days of use, the winner is...
touch pad. Hands down. The touch pad along with advanced settings in BetterTouchTools is spectacular. The only thing I didn't like about it was dragging stuff. However, I turned on tap-drag, which solved that. After playing on the iMac all weekend, I went in to work, sat down at my pc, and instinctively moved my finger on the desk, expecting the track pad to be there. Too funny.

Slydude · Slydude #15 (**permalink**)

08-01-2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Lastmboy

After playing on the iMac all weekend, I went in to work, sat down at my pc, and instinctively moved my finger on the desk, expecting the track pad to be there. Too funny.

I still do that sometimes when my finger misses the trackpad and hits the desk instead. First few times it happened I thought something was very wrong.

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Member Since: Oct 01, 2007 Location: UK Posts: 5,397 Mac Specs: 27" iMac i7 (2011), iPhone5, iPad3, AppleTV2	04-24-2012, 03:47 AM I got the Magic Mouse with my iMac and bought the Trackpad once it was released. Never really got on with swipe gestures on the mouse. Used both for a while and found that I barely used my Magic Mouse. So I now use that at work and use the Trackpad at home. It's great for everything bar gaming, but I have a dedicated gaming mouse and keyboard for that. External hard disk acquisition addict - but admitting the problem is the first step to a robust backup Please use the reputation system if you think you've been helped - top right of this post
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Member Since: Apr 07, 2012 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Posts: 162	08-01-2012, 03:46 AM Just thought I should report that I now have switched. I am the proud owner of a used iMac (27" 3.4GHz I7 with all upgrades). After a few days of use, the winner is... touch pad. Hands down. The touch pad along with advanced settings in BetterTouchTools is spectacular. The only thing I didn't like about it was dragging stuff. However, I turned on tap-drag, which solved that. After playing on the iMac all weekend, I went in to work, sat down at my pc, and instinctively moved my finger on the desk, expecting the track pad to be there. Too funny. 27" iMac 3.4GHz I7, iPad (3rd generation), iPhone 5, Apple TV (3rd generation), iPod Classic
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Lastmboy #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 07, 2012 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Posts: 162	04-23-2012, 09:03 PM Does anyone use both? I'm trying to decide which I would like, or if I would use both. The Trackpad seems like it would be more versatile, but it would take some getting used to. I just wondered about attaching the trackpad to the wireless keyboard, and then having the Magic Mouse beside them. Either that, or go with the wired keyboard and then decide on whether to use the trackpad or the mouse. Any opinions?
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Member Since: Apr 07, 2012 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Posts: 162	04-23-2012, 09:24 PM My initial impression, when trying them in the store, was that I would prefer the trackpad, except for the fact that it tracked really slow (i.e. my finger had to make several trips across the trackpad to get the pointer across the screen). However, it sounds like there are tools to increase the tracking speed.
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Hwilensky #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 05, 2012 Posts: 155	04-23-2012, 09:49 PM I love the trackpad. The only time I use the mouse is to play Bejewled Blitz on Facebook. All other times its trackpad for me. Hwilensky
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bboggess #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 02, 2011 Location: Western NY Posts: 124 Mac Specs: late 2011 mac Mini, 2.3 GHz core i5, 8 GB 1333 MHz DDR3, Mountain Lion 10.8.3	04-23-2012, 10:43 PM I use my trackpad probably 99% of the time, but find it necessary for certain tasks to use the mouse. Both work equally well, but for certain CAD applications, I prefer the mouse. Bill
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J.Fo #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 07, 2008 Location: Shakopee, MN Posts: 305 Mac Specs: Mac mini (late 2009) & MacBook (late 2007)	04-24-2012, 03:15 AM I have and use both. I mostly use the Magic Trackpad for everyday purposes. I find that the gesture support is great in Lion and makes using the Mac easier overall. The Magic Mouse I use when I need to do some sort of a task that requires a lot of clicking and selecting. I find it a lot easier, faster, and more accurate in this regard. If I could only have one though, I'd pick the trackpad.
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Member Since: Mar 30, 2010 Posts: 161 Mac Specs: mid 2011 27" imac Core i5 2.7GHz, 8GB, 1TB	04-24-2012, 08:59 AM I had both, the trackpad lasted a week before i got rid of it, just didnt seem comfortable or precise enough to use, MM all the way for me.
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dekan #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 16, 2007 Posts: 756	04-24-2012, 11:05 AM I bought both with my last iMac and used the TP at work to see if I could get used to it. Took less than a week and I bought a second TP for my home Mac. Not even using a mouse at all anymore.
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Member Since: Feb 23, 2009 Posts: 1,262 Mac Specs: 21" iMac * 2.8 Ghz Intel Core i7 * 16GB 1333 Mhz DDR3 * 1TB HD *AMD Radeon HD 6770M 512 MB	04-24-2012, 12:22 PM I like having both, they're good for different things. If you'll notice, the trackpad is the same shape as the keyboard, so you can put them right next to each other and it looks almost like one seamless device. To the right of them, I keep my Magic Mouse, but I find that the edges are too sensitive to grip without it mistaking some things for a 2-finger gesture.
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