"The idea that one of the core design constraints of a wireless mouse should be that a user can use it while tethered to a wire is silly. It's a nice bonus if you can use it while wired, but the entire purpose of wireless mice is that people don't want to use wires."
This is akin to saying the idea of having a spare tire in your car is silly because your intent is, of course, to never get flat tire. Of course using a wireless mouse means you don't want wires, just like every time I drive my car I don't want a flat tire, but it doesn't mean I don't want a backup solution should I get a flat tire or my mouse battery dies.
I used the Magic Mouse for a few days and realized it wasn't for me. I noticed that I was flexing my wrist and palm from time to time due to the discomfort caused by using the Magic Mouse. The lack of functional buttons made it difficult for new users to explore the capabilities of the mouse, unless they received a crash course on it. The absence of indicators to help users know when to charge is another issue; a subtle LED glow would be very helpful instead of leaving people guessing whether the battery is drained.
The same applies to the trackpad. It has some nice gestures, but in my opinion, a user can live without them and thus avoid potential injuries to their wrists.
What about the MacBook Pros with sharp edges that leave imprints around the wrist base when you type for a while?
There is a lot that Apple has neglected in terms of usability, which people often overlook simply because they perceive it as a premium branded item.
I love my Magic Mouse. I lay my hand flat, completely on top of the mouse. Maybe that’s just me? It’s like I’m sliding my hand around on the mouse mat all day.
The Magic Track is pretty great. It’s a shame that it’s not the default from Apple. Apple even charges you extra to switch from the Magic Mouse to the Magic Trackpad.
"The idea that one of the core design constraints of a wireless mouse should be that a user can use it while tethered to a wire is silly. It's a nice bonus if you can use it while wired, but the entire purpose of wireless mice is that people don't want to use wires."
This is akin to saying the idea of having a spare tire in your car is silly because your intent is, of course, to never get flat tire. Of course using a wireless mouse means you don't want wires, just like every time I drive my car I don't want a flat tire, but it doesn't mean I don't want a backup solution should I get a flat tire or my mouse battery dies.
You are absolutely right, Patrick.
I used the Magic Mouse for a few days and realized it wasn't for me. I noticed that I was flexing my wrist and palm from time to time due to the discomfort caused by using the Magic Mouse. The lack of functional buttons made it difficult for new users to explore the capabilities of the mouse, unless they received a crash course on it. The absence of indicators to help users know when to charge is another issue; a subtle LED glow would be very helpful instead of leaving people guessing whether the battery is drained.
The same applies to the trackpad. It has some nice gestures, but in my opinion, a user can live without them and thus avoid potential injuries to their wrists.
What about the MacBook Pros with sharp edges that leave imprints around the wrist base when you type for a while?
There is a lot that Apple has neglected in terms of usability, which people often overlook simply because they perceive it as a premium branded item.
I love my Magic Mouse. I lay my hand flat, completely on top of the mouse. Maybe that’s just me? It’s like I’m sliding my hand around on the mouse mat all day.
Can't stand the Apple Mouse. I am a Magic Trackpad guy, 100%
The Magic Track is pretty great. It’s a shame that it’s not the default from Apple. Apple even charges you extra to switch from the Magic Mouse to the Magic Trackpad.