Technobob Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 It's too bad that they are designing this on that horrible non ergonomic mouse. I just wish Apple would learn what ergonomics is. http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/07...puter_mice.html Apple Inc. has filed for a patent describing a computer mouse having a touch-sensitive shell capable of accepting multi-touch finger gestures, similar to the surface of the company's iPhone handset. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56336-apple-may-extend-multi-touch-to-computer-mice/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 It seems very interesting ,thanks for the news Technobob. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56336-apple-may-extend-multi-touch-to-computer-mice/#findComment-402791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedfreaK Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 It's too bad that they are designing this on that horrible non ergonomic mouse. I just wish Apple would learn what ergonomics is. http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/07...puter_mice.html a friend of mine works @ logitech and he designs the keyboards and mouses and stuff and he also mentions that the keyboards and especially the mouses of apple are non ergonomic (he owns that very nic 24" imac) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56336-apple-may-extend-multi-touch-to-computer-mice/#findComment-402809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technobob Posted July 6, 2007 Author Share Posted July 6, 2007 I own a Apple wireless keyboard and for my setup it is ergonomic. I don't how bad it is on the desk, I use mine in my lap while laid back in front of the TV. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56336-apple-may-extend-multi-touch-to-computer-mice/#findComment-402921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
apowerr Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 a friend of mine works @ logitech and he designs the keyboards and mouses and stuff and he also mentions that the keyboards and especially the mouses of apple are non ergonomic (he owns that very nic 24" imac) On my PC my mouse, keyboard and headset are all Logitech. Every single one of them is a great product. On my Mac, my keyboard and mouse are both by Apple. (Apple Wireless Keyboard, Wireless Mighty Mouse) I love the apple keyboard, but I really dont like the Mighty Mouse. Making it look like an orb or something doesnt make it comfortable. My logitech G5 mouse is unsurpassed in comfort or quality. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56336-apple-may-extend-multi-touch-to-computer-mice/#findComment-402935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFI Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 I think there can be several vectors to creating an ergonomically designed mouse with an Apple style....and I dont think that the Mighty Mouse is one of them. It definately looks good, however it is not good on the hands on long term usage. Moreover, using Photoshop, Illustrator, or any Creative Suite CS3 product for that matter can become very frustrating and tiring on the Mighty Mouse IMO...atleast it has been for me. I use a Logitech wireless mouse, which has been great for me so far. I really hope that Apple will redesign the look of their future "Mightier Mouse" . Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56336-apple-may-extend-multi-touch-to-computer-mice/#findComment-403299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azurael Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 My (current gen) White Apple USB Keyboard is the only keyboard I've been happy with in years, the ergonomics are fine for me - the last keyboard I actually enjoyed using was an old individually microswitched keyboard which came with a 286 machine - it had fantastic tactile feedback but couldn't be used at night with others around; it was like having an infestation of deathwatch beetles! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56336-apple-may-extend-multi-touch-to-computer-mice/#findComment-403335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embio Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 so its just me that finds the Mighty Mouse comfortable? ah well... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56336-apple-may-extend-multi-touch-to-computer-mice/#findComment-403354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takuro Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Eh, honestly I don't care so much about ergonomics. IMO, some of the weird-shaped keyboards and mice that people roll out wind up being confusing and awkward. I have a standard, oval-shaped mouse with no special grooves or cushions. I've used a Mighty Mouse before, and it was fine. I just hope that this mouse-based Multi-Touch (yeh, apparently Apple's trying to copyright it) technology isn't going to replace the idea of having Multi-Touch screens. Hopefully, we can see a mix of both technologies implemented in upcoming Mac notebooks and maybe even new displays. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56336-apple-may-extend-multi-touch-to-computer-mice/#findComment-403728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bptba93 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 I personally wouldn't like a Multi-Touch Mouse, don't know why, I just wouldn't like having to learn the hand motions and whatnot. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56336-apple-may-extend-multi-touch-to-computer-mice/#findComment-403744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.aero Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 You sound like the thousands who say the same about the personal computer. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56336-apple-may-extend-multi-touch-to-computer-mice/#findComment-403806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bptba93 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Ya, sounds like my mother. I have to get it from somewhere! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56336-apple-may-extend-multi-touch-to-computer-mice/#findComment-403905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bxsci(macuser) Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 while a multi-touch mouse is an interesting idea... i dont see exactly how it would be useful (not that i use a mouse..... i hardly touch a desktop) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56336-apple-may-extend-multi-touch-to-computer-mice/#findComment-403985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
InteliMac Pro Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 I for one love the mighty mouse. It retains the clean look of the single button apple mice but adds much more functionality (i.e. right click). I've never really bought into that ergonomics stuff other than ergonomic ways of setting up your monitor to reduce back/eye strain. I've always hated those ergonomic keyboards and mice. They just feel weird to me but that's more of a personal preference thing. I'm not knocking people who like them. The only apple mouse i didn't like were the old original iMac/G3 ones that were round. Those were really uncomfortable to me. I for one think a multitouch pad similar to a trackpad would be cool, although i don't think it would totally replace a mouse. Using a trackpad in Photoshop, for instance, is a pain in the ass. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56336-apple-may-extend-multi-touch-to-computer-mice/#findComment-405387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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