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Old 10-20-2009, 05:56 PM
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just watched the magic mouse demo, pretty damn cool.
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I would hate a multi touch display, unless it was a tablet or iphone. I already get annoyed at all the smudges.
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Only thing I was interested in was the magic mouse. The other stuff seems to be older tech that should have been implemented a long time ago (minus i7 and i5).

Also, to address the multi-touch coming out on some computers. I can see how they could be useful for graphic design and such, but if I'm gonna be on it for hours I doubt I'm going to be using it.

Stunna, out of curiosity how would a touch screen be better for gaming? I could see it being good for strategy games but it would be more difficult for any sort of shooting games.
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Old 10-20-2009, 06:50 PM
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just watched the magic mouse demo, pretty damn cool.
Does it have a back button? If no back button, not worth it.
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Old 10-20-2009, 07:00 PM
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Does it have a back button? If no back button, not worth it.
no button per se, but 2 finger swiping, just like an apple trackpad
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Old 10-20-2009, 07:04 PM
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Multi-touch = multi-smudge.
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Can it be used like the thumb button to go back?
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Old 10-20-2009, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by jupitersolo
Can it be used like the thumb button to go back?
doubt it, it basically seems to mimic a track pad...no buttons.

the demo explains it http://www.apple.com/magicmouse/
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Old 10-20-2009, 07:15 PM
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Sweet two finger swipe will work, but it says Safari and itunes, wonder if it will work in FF?
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Old 10-20-2009, 07:32 PM
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Will this improve my porn browsing experience?
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Old 10-20-2009, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by jupitersolo
Does it have a back button? If no back button, not worth it.
eh. I've only had back button on one mouse and never use that one anymore. I use mouse gestures with a Firefox addon that does the same thing and is completely programmable. If I wanna go back, just hold right mouse button and move mouse briefly to the left. Very intuitive and easy to get use to, now it's hard to browse without it. I'm guessing this would be available for mac too.
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Old 10-20-2009, 07:34 PM
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Will this improve my porn browsing experience?
Multi-touch means your hands are on the screen. You do the math.
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Originally Posted by #1 Stunna
This coming from the donkey who is having a Windows 7 party.


So it's not earth shattering news. What did you expect?
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Old 10-20-2009, 07:42 PM
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Multi-touch means your hands are on the screen. You do the math.
My penis will get smudgy...
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Old 10-20-2009, 08:00 PM
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My penis will get smudgy...
if manipulating pen0rs on-screen is what you had in mind, yes
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Old 10-20-2009, 08:13 PM
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I think the magic mouse is pretty big news. Basically giving you iphone-like navigation of your computer. Would love to see a PC-compatible model.
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Old 10-20-2009, 08:14 PM
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I don't think we will see a PC compatible model. I don't think Apple has ever made PC hardware.
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Old 10-20-2009, 08:18 PM
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guess I'll have to get a Mac!

... well I hope someone copies it and puts out a PC model. haha
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Originally Posted by srika
I think the magic mouse is pretty big news. Basically giving you iphone-like navigation of your computer. Would love to see a PC-compatible model.
It needs to work with bootcamp so doesn't that imply there are Windows drivers for the thing?
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Old 10-20-2009, 08:52 PM
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It needs to work with bootcamp so doesn't that imply there are Windows drivers for the thing?
thanks I was thinking along same lines, in the back of my head.. and it's just USB, no biggie.
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Old 10-20-2009, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by dave_ramkumar
how come the 27 inch 2.66 ghz is more than the 27 3.06?
Quad core on the 2.66 ghz, I think for most users it's not worth it, but for specialized usage, it could make processing a bit faster.
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Old 10-20-2009, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrib
This coming from the donkey who is having a Windows 7 party.


So it's not earth shattering news. What did you expect?
I already said it wasn't my idea for the windows 7 party. I just happen to work at a place that is having one, I'm being paid to be there and drink. Sounds like fun to me! Hopefully we can get some of our good clients to upgrade which will increase business for us and MS is paying for most of the party anyways so why wouldn't we? Throw I party to help increase business and become closer with our clients and then have MS pay for it. Why would you say no to that? Exactly....
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Old 10-20-2009, 11:39 PM
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^ Will the DJ be prohibited from bringing his MacBook?
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Why would you say no to that? Exactly....
Because it's gay?
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It needs to work with bootcamp so doesn't that imply there are Windows drivers for the thing?
Sure there will be... buggy, and without half the functionality.
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Old 10-21-2009, 10:03 AM
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Whoever ends up getting a magic mouse post your impressions compared to the mighty mouse, I have my doubts about it's intuitiveness that they claim and am not in a hurry to jump on board.
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^ Will the DJ be prohibited from bringing his MacBook?
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Because it's gay?
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Old 10-21-2009, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by iTimmy
Whoever ends up getting a magic mouse post your impressions compared to the mighty mouse, I have my doubts about it's intuitiveness that they claim and am not in a hurry to jump on board.
I think they were in stores as of yesterday, not sure.

If I wasnt shooting nights right now, and on a totally fucked up schedule I would have run out and bought one.

Maybe tomorrow since I am supposed to be done for the week after tonight.
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how much do they want for magic mouse? I could look it up, but I'd rather hear it from you guys.
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Old 10-21-2009, 05:13 PM
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70, about the same as any any function mouse Ive looked at recently.

And no mouse is honestly worth 70 bucks...but nothing MS or Logitech has had out has interested me in any way.

The Magic mouse is perfect, because I am so used to the multi touch pad on my laptop that I have been sitting at my desktop wishing for a similar interface...

I just got my wish.
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Old 10-21-2009, 05:25 PM
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that sounds about right, for the technology inside it.
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Old 10-21-2009, 05:34 PM
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$69
Minimum Requirements

* A Bluetooth-enabled Macintosh computer
* Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later with Wireless Mouse Software Update 1.0
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$69
Minimum Requirements

* A Bluetooth-enabled Macintosh computer
* Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later with Wireless Mouse Software Update 1.0
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Old 10-21-2009, 05:51 PM
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yeah doesnt look like a mouse for windows users...

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3039

looks like scrolling doesn't even work in bootcamp
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fail. That's really dumb, so now in Windows you don't even have the equivalent of a scroll wheel.
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eh. looks like its something intrinsic of the OS. no biggie.
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I dont get it, it says the unibody macbook is new. I have an aluminum unibody macbook which just seems to have disappeared after I purchased it. Now the aluminum is only available in Pro
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I dont get it, it says the unibody macbook is new. I have an aluminum unibody macbook which just seems to have disappeared after I purchased it. Now the aluminum is only available in Pro
shhhhhhhh.... that's how they market and sell their stuff.
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These are not the droids you are looking for.
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