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hi41today at 11:44 AM6 repliesview on HN

Much respect to Steve and the engineers at Apple. However, I hate using a product from Apple that actually causes me physical pain after using it. The magic mouse. I use that for 10 minutes and my palm and wrist hurt badly. Many have experienced the same symptoms and yet Apple hasn’t changed its design. I get that Apple is creative. Do they change their product design based on feedback from actual users in their creative process?


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ghafftoday at 11:56 AM

I have an older magic mouse that I replaced with a Logitech one. I won't say the Apple one caused me pain after ten minutes but I really didn't like the design after using it for a while. Much more comfortable.

wpmtoday at 2:54 PM

Thats me and the desktop trackpad, which lots of people seem to like.

jamesharttoday at 1:44 PM

I’m so confused. Your complaint is that Apple don’t make a mouse that you like?

Are you in some situation where you are being forced to use a Magic Mouse?

Other manufacturers make mice in every form factor you can imagine. I don’t believe any apple product comes with a Magic Mouse bundled - you’re not forced in any way to buy one.

Apple don’t make any headphones that I like. I don’t feel like this is a failing on Apple’s part?

kstrausertoday at 3:05 PM

I love my MacBook, and I despise Apple’s own pointing devices. I ended up getting a vertical mouse that completely solved the pain problem for me.

SanjayMehtatoday at 12:11 PM

The Mighty Mouse (the one with the little trackball on the top) was so much better except for the weekly cleaning required. My last one died a few months ago.

I still use the first generation Magic Mouse when I have to, and I hate its sharp edges.

I don't know anyone who likes it, they usually say they prefer the trackpad.

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