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Apple's second-generation Magic Mouse and rebranded Magic Keyboard both feature rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and are recharged by Lightning cables, as part of a fall 2015 redesign of both Mac desktop accessories.
The all-new Magic Keyboard features a full-size design while taking up 13 percent less space than its predecessor. It also features a new scissor mechanism on the keys, which are adorned with Apple's new San Francisco font.
Apple says the reengineered scissor mechanism increases key stability by 33 percent while also optimizing key travel.
The new integrated battery is also said to last about a month or more between charges. Apple Magic Keyboard is priced at $99.
The Magic Mouse was also upgraded on Tuesday to a new second-generation model, which Apple says has been redesigned with a lighter, and sturdier construction. Magic Mouse 2 is also said to feature a smoother glide thanks to an optimized foot design.
Magic Mouse 2 is lighter than its predecessor, and features fewer moving parts thanks to its built-in battery and continuous bottom shell. Like the previous model, it features a Multi-Touch surface, but it does not offer Force Touch input like the Magic Trackpad or latest MacBooks.
All of Apple's new Bluetooth accessories recharge via Lightning cable, like the iPhone and iPad. The Magic Mouse 2 is priced at $79.
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Better now with the built in battery in the mouse. I sure wish Apple would address via software the ability to limit the touch area on the mouse to avoid accidental input. I don't know about anyone else, but for me it's a real problem. I've developed a bit of a claw from using the mouse ever since it first came out. ?????
No pressure sensitivity is definitely a let-down. Would have really liked some capability to use pressure sensitive brushes (admittedly with limited functionality without all the usual pen input data) in Photoshop when I'm away from a pen tablet.
[quote name="polymnia" url="/t/189125/apples-redesigned-magic-mouse-2-magic-keyboard-gain-integrated-batteries-lightning-ports#post_2789844"]No pressure sensitivity is definitely a let-down. Would have really liked some capability to use pressure sensitive brushes in (admittedly with limited functionality without all the usual pen input data) Photoshop when I'm away from a tablet.[/quote] Save that extra cash and get the iPad Pro. Don't go cheap on us now.
[quote name="SpamSandwich" url="/t/189125/apples-redesigned-magic-mouse-2-magic-keyboard-gain-integrated-batteries-lightning-ports#post_2789846"] Save that extra cash and get the iPad Pro. Don't go cheap on us now.[/quote] I've never gone cheap on Apple product ???? I'll certainly get the iPad Pro on day one. That said, I still find myself with a mouse in my hand at a MacOS device much of the time. Some basic pressure sensitivity would be most appreciated. Especially if I'm sitting at a coffee shop where I'd rather not setup the whole Wacom kit. I'm sick of carrying batteries and a charger in my gig bag, so I have already ordered two Magic Mouse 2's
I use a Magic Mouse and I definitely want to upgrade to this. Batteries seem to run out all the time but then again, I don't shut it off :)
That said, some pressure sensitivity would have been awesome in the mouse too. Maybe I'll just have to switch to the new trackpad and give it a whirl. Maybe I'll get both :p