Reviews for Apple Magic Mouse

For normal mousing in most applications like web surfing, email, iPhoto, word processing, etc., this mouse is great! In Safari or Firefox, you can just "flick it" and it quickly scrolls up and down multiple pages! No other mouse can do this! For my somewhat smaller male hands, it feels comfortable and looks fantastic. I use Apple's rechargeable batteries and they have lasted four months now on my new iMac. I do however, turn the mouse off when not in use. I also leave the Apple wireless keyboard turned on, as it automatically turns off the power when now in use. Battery life is great if used correctly.

What I don't like about the Magic Mouse is how it works in design apps. For Illustrator, Photoshop, a sign program I use called FlexiSign, and most other graphic apps, it scrolls/moves/zooms too quickly, so you can be "lost" on screen. For these types of creative apps, I switch to a basic Logitech mouse with a normal wheel. It's too bad, but the Apple Magic Mouse is just not suitable for every use.

This mouse is really comfortable and fun to use, but it's unreliable. It loses it's connection with my Macbook Pro quite often, which gets annoying. It's also terrible for gaming, if that's what you're looking for. But the technology and coolness behind it are what make it worth owning.

This is an amazing mouse. Its slim and simple design makes it great for my small hands.

My only issue is battery consumption. I have to change the batteries, approximately every eight weeks. This is a bit excessive.

The mouse uses double A batteries which is a BIG thing for me because they are cheaper for me. Very light and slender so it can fit in my computer bag. It is a bit pricy but i think it is worth it. I say it is a great buy and a great replacement for non apple mice!

Very, very, cool mouse.
Bluetooth is nice as it frees up a USB port, and the multi-touch becomes second-nature for anyone with a newer MacBook or MacBook Pro (or iPhone/touch for that matter).

Takes about 10 minutes to get used to, but after that it is wonderful. If you are used to a high arch on your previous mouse this may feel a bit too low at first. Also, save yourself some time and run Software Update *before* trying to use it. I had a brand new MacBook and needed an update before it would connect.

Hands down the best mouse I have ever owned.

I Got My Mouse With My iMac (Along With My Wireless Keyboard -Obviously) And It Is The BEST Mouse I've Ever Owned! Its Nice And Smooth And Has A Nice Feel In Your Hand! I Would Of Gave It 5*'s But It Is The Battery Life That Puts It Down A Little! Recently I Use Any AA Batteries Which Only Last Me 2 Weeks MAX (And I Am I Everyday User Of My iMac!) So I Am Forever Having To Change The Batteries! But If You Use The Likes Of ALKALINE Batteries (Which Last Longer) Then Obviously No Need To Change It As Often! Apart From The Battery Situation i LOVEEE My Magic Mouse! xD LOVE YOU APPLE!

Good mouse, miss side buttons for expose, okay for gaming, hand cramps up eventually after 3+ hrs

The coolness factor of this mouse is not to be denied, however with that being said I have had some issues with it. It is sluggish at times and needs to be rebooted to get back to original speed. Even with this problem I would highly recommend this product. Once you get used to it, using any other type of mouse seems odd and outdated.

The removal of the ball alleviates many problems of a fouled scroll ball from its predecessors. The annoying problem of the misinterpreted right button click from the mighty mouse was also corrected. So this mouse is a pleasure to use on the basis of the elimination of these problems alone. The scroll gesturing and the zoom is a much more natural motion than with the old undersized ball of the mighty mouse. I think Apple missed the boat with what they could have done with the gesturing, like adopting the pinch motions from the Iphone/Ipad for zoom control, saving the user from reaching for the key. They also eliminated the side buttons and the center click with no replacement. So you will need to assign corner zones for expose and the dash board. They could have easily added extra gestures for these functions and many more.
Over all, the Magic mouse is a vast improvement over the Mighty Mouse, but it remains an unfinished work of art.

We are very pleased with our new mouse. We have a large screen IMAC, and our previous mouse (original) was extremely difficult to manipulate when changing screens, apps, etc. In contrast, with this mouse we can effortlessly navigate the entire screen in one pass. One open issue, what is the battery life of this product with normal usage? We shall see.