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Question

magic mouse

Jun 20, 2011 6:07PM PDT

hi all,i am thinking of giving the magic mouse a go,does anyone know if it will work exactly the same in Lion or will some gestures not not work?

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(NT) It will almost certainly work the same in Lion
Jun 20, 2011 10:09PM PDT
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thankyou
Jun 20, 2011 10:22PM PDT

all i have to do now is take the plunge,having always had logitech mice i know this will be very different,keep thinking-what if i dont like it.

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It takes a while to get used to it
Jun 21, 2011 1:40AM PDT

but once you get over the lack of obvious buttons, you'll find it a good device

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took the plunge
Jun 22, 2011 12:25AM PDT

hi all, i thought i should really try the magic trackpad l,i went to the apple shop today and had a play with the magic mouse,then i thought i should try the magic trackpad too,i know that my macbook pro has a good trackpad but because i use mine on the couch with the mac quite close to me i found it uncomfortable,the upshot was that i bought the trackpad and in no time at all i had got to grips with it,i can recommend it for comfort and ease of use,i am left handed and of course no problems there,good choice in the end.

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(NT) Good for you!
Jun 22, 2011 12:45AM PDT
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one thing
Jun 22, 2011 3:34AM PDT

i found out,when using the magic trackpad you need to stand it on something rigid,im using it on my leather couch and it doesnt work properly on a soft surface on some gestures like drag and drop,i also bought something from the apple shop called Clearguard MB,its a clear sheet that fit over your keyboard,it protects it from spills,dust ect,it does detract a little from the look of your keyboard but after reading about people spilling coffee ect on their precious macs i reckon ill keep it on,im the clumsy type,just recently spilled tea on the home phone charging stand,needless to say it didnt work after that.