Apple Magic Mouse 2 (Wireless, Rechargeable)
Magic Mouse 2 is completely rechargeable, so you’ll eliminate the use of traditional batteries.
Joshua Keaton
Key Features & Benefits
Magic Mouse 2 is completely rechargeable, so you’ll eliminate the use of traditional batteries. It’s lighter, has fewer moving parts thanks to its built-in battery and continuous bottom shell, and has an optimized foot design — all helping Magic Mouse 2 track easier and move with less resistance across your desk.
And the Multi-Touch surface allows you to perform simple gestures such as swiping between web pages and scrolling through documents. Magic Mouse 2 is ready to go right out of the box and pairs automatically with your Mac.
Product Details
It has an internal Li-Ion battery that is USB charged and non-replacable. When that battery dies after 200 or 300 charge cycles you throw away the whole $80 mouse in a landfill and buy a new one from Apple rather than replace a couple of $2 NIMh cells. Since the Magic Mouse probably has a production cost of less than $8, Apple makes a nice $72 profit. If you can find an original Magic Mouse (1) it's much more eco friendly.
Mouse support has just been released for iPad Air 2 and newer, as long as you are on the latest software from Apple. Magic Mouse 2 and Magic Trackpad 2 support gestures as well on iPadOS.
Test Section #2
There is no exact mention of how long a full charge lasts, but anything you see mentioning that it only can hold an 8-9 hour charge is incorrect. That amount of time is in reference to how many hours of use you can get from a two-minute QUICK Charge, a new feature for the Magic Mouse 2. A FULL charge takes about 2 hours and lasts several weeks.
Specifications
| Product Dimensions | 5.1 x 2.9 x 1.4 inches; 7.2 Ounces |
| Item Weight | 7.2 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer |
| Item model number | MLA02LL/A |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Pros
- Physically, the mouse is sleek and very Mac-esque
- The big revolutionary departure is that it doesn't have any physical buttons
Cons
- Lack of contour
- No dongle and only bluetooth support
- Not Cheap
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Our Take
You can buy the Magic Mouse now for $69 and it will come with every new iMac. Unfortunately, the mouse is only compatible with Apple computers that run Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later. Hey Apple, why no PC love? If you're a PC user, check out my review of ergonomic mouses that may be more up your alley or Logitech's Anywhere Mouse blog.
One thing I am concerned about is the lack of contour, which means it will cause the same fatigue problems that plague traditional mouse users. Mac claims the shape will allow it to be used by righties or lefties, but I think simply having a larger, elevated top would help ward off strain. On the plus side, unlike many Windows-compatible mouses, it doesn't require a dongle since it works off of Bluetooth. (A dongle is the little gizmo that has one end go into a USB port and serves as a Bluetooth adapter.) Absentminded individuals like me, who've been known to misplace a dongle or two, will find this a major benefit.
