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Just got a magic mouse

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Well, after days of asking for one, I finally got a Magic Mouse. It is alittle awkward to use but I am sure that I will get used to it. Love it anyway.
 
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How do you like it? Is it worth the 70 bucks? I've been tempted but 70 dollars is a lot for a mouse. Come with extra services (if you know what I mean)?
 
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How do you like it? Is it worth the 70 bucks? I've been tempted but 70 dollars is a lot for a mouse. Come with extra services (if you know what I mean)?
Well, I used a 29$ best buy gift card and my parents paid for the rest. But, I would say at first, like first hour, it might seem like you don't like it. But you get really used to it really fast. It is great. I love it. It was totally worth it.
 
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How do you like it? Is it worth the 70 bucks? I've been tempted but 70 dollars is a lot for a mouse. Come with extra services (if you know what I mean)?

70 bucks is pretty average for a high mid-end mouse retail.
 
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Every time i go to the Apple store I plan to buy one. Then i play with the demo models and just can't seem to get the hang of it. How do you like it so far? Is it getting easier? I am using a Bamboo tablet right now works just like a Track Pad. Would you say it's worth switching ?

Thanks Dennis
 
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The scroll up has once again gone out on my Mighty Mouse. I'm trying to decide if I want to go with the Magic Mouse of just some other kind. I really don't want to lose Expose. Can you program other mice with that function?
 

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The scroll up has once again gone out on my Mighty Mouse. I'm trying to decide if I want to go with the Magic Mouse of just some other kind. I really don't want to lose Expose. Can you program other mice with that function?

Yes, with Steermouse. As a matter of fact, the Magic Mouse can be programmed to do Expose functions with a third party driver too.
 
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Awesome... I got one about a month ago. It was a little awkward at first but I love it now! I've used it most days and it's still on 81% battery :)
 
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I love this mouse too. It just feels really right in my hand. Mind you I'm still waiting for the wired version of this mouse. That's what I hope Apple releases soon.
 
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Have been using one for about a month now and to be honest if the mighty mouse had been more reliable I would of stayed with it. The magic mouse works find but to be honest I miss the ability to program the side squeeze of the mouse to open a specific program. The touch aspect though does work fine on the magic mouse.
 
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I have gotten so used to it. I am flying threw webpages. I also love the back and forward motions. I haven't tried out the 3rd Party Drivers yet...

As for Expose, I always used the icon on the keyboard so I really don't need that feature.
 
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I luv the Magic Mouse. It shipped with my 27in iMac,and it's great.
Very responsive,and smooth. :)
 
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I got a Magic Mouse a few weeks ago now, and I'll say I definitely love it. I was going to buy some additional software to enhance the functionality (to give me more motion actions on the mouse) but I found this while looking for software: MagicPrefs - free, and works quite well.

The only flaw I have with it is that I tend to move my mouse between a couple of computers, and MagicPrefs complains about trying to connect to the mouse when it isn't there (just have to temporarily disable MagicPrefs) - other than that (which really is minor) I love the software, and the Magic Mouse. It was definitely weird that first night of ownership, but the more I used it the more I appreciated it.

So, congrats on your new purchase!
 
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The scroll up has once again gone out on my Mighty Mouse. I'm trying to decide if I want to go with the Magic Mouse of just some other kind. I really don't want to lose Expose. Can you program other mice with that function?

My M$ mouse has a 4th button that activates Expose. It's a nice mouse, actually.
 
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The scroll up has once again gone out on my Mighty Mouse. I'm trying to decide if I want to go with the Magic Mouse of just some other kind. I really don't want to lose Expose. Can you program other mice with that function?

Mice | AMW43US | by Targus

I have this mouse... granted it's not nearly as nice looking as the Magic Mouse, but it has 360º scrolling and 5 buttons (left, right + 3 programmable to whatever). Definitely worth it! Cheap AA batteries last a while in it too.
 

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