For a company that pioneered the widespread use of the mouse as a computer controller, Apple has a surprisingly bad record at making good ones, particularly since the return of Steve Jobs and, with him, industrial design as the prime driver of product creation.

Multi-touch gestures set the Magic Mouse apart from the competition. The multi-touch user area is spread across the entire surface of the mouse, so you can swipe your finger anywhere and expect the same results.

Sexy design; vertical scrolling works like a physical scroll wheel, Pairs easily with Mac computers, Ambidextrous

Awkwardly narrow profile; Laser sensor not as advanced as Darkfield and BlueTrack competition; Horizontal swipes don't feel as natural as thumb buttons; Can't customise swiping functions; No pinching

Listing said it was Brand New, I received it and it did not came in the retail, original box, but it came in a "generic" package. I would have expected that if it was refurbished, but as I repeat, listing said it was Brand New.

Apple Magic Mouse Based on pure aesthetics, Apple's new Magic Mouse is a crowning achievement for the company's design team. Sophisticated, alluring, and downright stunning, the Magic Mouse epitomizes Apple style.

Multi-Touch is easy to perform; Looks stunning; Very fast reconnect after idle; Excellent tracking

Limited to two buttons; Low profile may not be comfortable for bigger hands; Limited customization options

Review For a company that pioneered the widespread use of the mouse as a computer controller, Apple has a surprisingly bad record at making good ones, particularly since the return of Steve Jobs and, with him, industrial design as the prime driver of product creation.

If I asked you to describe a mouse you would either tell me it's a small rodent or you would tell me it's an input device for a computer that has two click buttons and a scroll wheel. The creation of the scroll wheel re-invented the way we interacted with computers.

Touch scrolling up and down is a breeze

Side swipe is hard to master

People have strong opinions about computer mice - after all, a mouse (along with a keyboard) physically forms a personal connection between you and your Mac. Apple's new Magic Mouse has a creative new design that, upon first impression, you'll either love or hate. [Review updated October 26, 2009]

It's about time. For years, Apple has embraced aesthetic simplicity over practicality with its peripherals. Single-button mice! Yes, we know Apple hasn't made single-button mice for a long time, but why in the world did Steve Jobs ever think that was a good idea? Well, he was wrong until today.

Smooth, comfortable form factor; Multitouch gestures streamline goofing off on the web; Buttonless design bids farewell to the Mighty Mouse's dirt-loving trackball

Lack of Exposé and Spaces support will force your hand to the keyboard more often

I'm very picky when it comes to mice. It has something to do with spending most of my time online sweating with forms - a lot of forms! The nonstop clicking action and prolonged pressing from scrolling, not to mention jumping from one form to the next, put a strain on my fingers.

It's about time. For years, Apple has embraced aesthetic simplicity over practicality with its peripherals. Single-button mice! Yes, we know Apple hasn't made single-button mice for a long time, but why in the world did Steve Jobs ever think that was a good idea? Well, he was wrong until today.