Wednesday 21 October 2015

Apple's Magic Mouse 2 – design abomination?


Charging Apple’s Magic Mouse 2
Credit: Macworld

So, when the built in battery goes flat, you – wait until it’s charged. Other rechargeable mouses have the charging socket at the front so they can continue to be used while charging.

Not the problem it may appear to be – the Magic Mouse 2 is a fast charge device & can accept enough charge for 9 hours use in around 2 minutes. Charge overnight for around 2-3 months of use. Plus it gives a warning approximately 1 week before it goes flat.

betanews – “Apple's Magic Mouse 2 is a design abomination”
http://betanews.com/2015/10/18/apples-magic-mouse-2-is-a-design-abomination/

Macworld – “Apple Magic Mouse 2 review: Mouse unable to conjure up any innovation”
http://www.macworld.com/article/2994798/input-devices/apple-magic-mouse-2-review-mouse-unable-to-conjure-up-any-innovation.html
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