Magic Mouse
Manufacturer | Apple Inc. Foxconn (contract manufacturer) |
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Type | Multi-touch clear acrylic surface with laser tracking mouse |
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Discontinued | 1st gen: October 13, 2015 |
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Predecessor | Magic Trackpad 2 |
Website | Magic Mouse |
The Magic Mouse is a
The second-generation Magic Mouse (initially marketed as Magic Mouse 2) was released on October 13, 2015, removing the use of AA batteries, instead including a lithium-ion rechargeable battery, and a Lightning port for charging and pairing, and was later made fully compatible with iPadOS.[3]
Models
1st generation
The first generation Magic Mouse was released on October 20, 2009, and introduced
Like its predecessor, the Mighty Mouse, the Magic Mouse includes support for secondary click.[5] The Magic Mouse has been included with most desktop Mac computers since its introduction, including the iMac, iMac Pro, and third-generation Mac Pro, as well as being available as a standalone purchase.
The Magic Mouse borrows design elements from the preceding
2nd generation
The second generation Magic Mouse was introduced in October 2015, alongside the
A variety of pastel colors were introduced in 2021 to match the colors of the M1 iMac.[8] Additionally, standalone purchases include a USB-C to Lightning cable, instead of USB-A to Lightning. The space gray color was replaced by a black color with a silver aluminum finish in 2022, which was originally only available bundled with the third-generation Mac Pro.[9] All colors of the second-generation Magic Mouse have been introduced alongside matching colors for various Magic Keyboard models.[7][9]
Criticism
1st generation
Initial reception to the Magic Mouse was mixed, with reactions to its inability to trigger
2nd generation
The Lightning charging port is located on the bottom of the mouse, rendering it unusable while charging. Even with multiple attempts to make the Magic Mouse usable whilst charging (most notably by Unnecessary Inventions), a software lock had disabled it. This was a design choice that was widely criticized by reviewers.[13][14][15] Critics have also noted the omission of Force Touch technology, compared to the second-generation Magic Trackpad.[13][14]
Gallery
See also
- Apple pointing devices
- Apple keyboards
- Apple Wireless Keyboard
- Magic Keyboard
- Magic Trackpad 2
References
Citations
- ^ "Magic Mouse". Apple. Archived from the original on October 6, 2015. Retrieved December 1, 2009.
- ^ Topolsky, Joshua (October 20, 2009). "Apple's Magic Mouse: One Button, Multitouch Gestures, Bluetooth, Four-Month Battery Life". Engadget. Archived from the original on October 19, 2011. Retrieved October 25, 2009.
- ^ "Review: Apple's Magic Keyboard + Magic Trackpad 2 add precision and power, lose compatibility". Archived from the original on October 21, 2015. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
- ^ "Magic Mouse 1 will not scroll on l… | Apple Developer Forums". developer.apple.com. Archived from the original on July 20, 2022. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
- ^ "Apple Magic Mouse review – the cleverest mouse yet?". techradar.com. October 27, 2009. Archived from the original on July 11, 2017. Retrieved October 8, 2014.
- ^ "How to enable "middle" click of Apple's Magic Mouse?". Ask Different. Archived from the original on September 30, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
- ^ a b "Apple Now Selling Standalone Space Gray Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse 2, and Magic Trackpad 2". MacRumors. Archived from the original on May 19, 2022. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
- ^ "Apple Starts Selling New iMac Accessories Separately". PCMAG. Retrieved September 26, 2022.
- ^ a b SEA, Mashable (March 9, 2022). "Apple launched a new Magic Mouse, and yes, it still charges from the bottom". Mashable SEA. Archived from the original on July 1, 2022. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
- ^ Loyola, Roman (October 21, 2009). "First Look: Apple Magic Mouse". Macworld. Archived from the original on March 6, 2012. Retrieved October 25, 2009.
- ^ "Bugs & Fixes: Magic Mouse Loses Its Way". Archived from the original on March 8, 2012. Retrieved March 4, 2010.
- ^ "Has anyone experienced ergonomic problems with the Magic Mouse?". Ask Different. Archived from the original on July 29, 2022. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
- ^ a b "Review: Apple's Magic Trackpad 2 and Magic Mouse 2 open new doors for Mac". AppleInsider. Archived from the original on December 12, 2015. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
- ^ a b "Apple Magic Mouse 2 review: Mouse unable to conjure up any innovation". Macworld. Archived from the original on December 17, 2015. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
- ^ "The Sad Reality of the Magic Mouse 2". Gizmodo. Archived from the original on August 24, 2017. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
Sources
- "The Sad Reality of the Magic Mouse 2". Gizmodo. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
- "Apple forgot to revolutionize the Magic Mouse's infamous charging port". The Verge. Retrieved October 25, 2021.