Smeggy Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 Yeah, it is cool. I know some people have been questioning it's purpose and whether it's a viable mouse alternative but like I say, ive been using these devices for many years and I'm completely used to them just as I am with meeses. I'd still like to see some kludge worked out for iPad use when I'm doing vnc stuff as it's a quicker way of manipulating a vnc than the touchscreen on the iPad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 You could always sharpen it and use it for a backup knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeggy Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Another bit of good news, apparently the drivers have been hacked to get standard functionality for any PC now and Ive seen a trackpad alpha program out there that allows more customization. Might give them a test drive later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 The Apple Store was all out of them today so I officially have no magic in my life tonight. I was happy that I did not have to buy a new battery as the Genius replaced my bad battery for free even though it has been out of warranty for a couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadphoneAddict Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 So, my 3.5 year old Apple TV is dying. I bought this in the first few days that the Apple TV's were released, and have gotten a lot of use out of it. At first I thought it was over-heating, but even cooling it off overnight by unplugging it doesn't help this problem. The video card now shows artifacts, from tiny green red and white stars on all the screens, to bad pixelation when playing a movie, to freezing up and becoming unresponsive. This is when using Component video out or HDMI. I restored the OS to factory (OS 1.0) with no help, and updated it to OS 3.2 (or whatever is newest) with no help. So, I'm taking to Apple tomorrow to see if it's a simple fix, but I don't have high hopes for it. Anyone else have a similar experience with theirs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 I starting to get annoyed with Apple. I ordered the Magic Trackpad on the 27th through the education store. They had it listed as shipping in 3-5 days (even though the non-education store had it listed as shipping in 24 hours). Since I was going out of town, I thought this would be fine. Unfortunately, I got an email from Apple stating that it won't ship until the 18th now!!!!! Argggggggg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 I'm starting to really like the Magic trackpad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrion Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Shelly, I believe there is an Apple Store in Annapolis. Buy one and cancel your order. I need to upgrade both my macs to Snow Leopard and then upgrade my bootcamp on my office MBP to get the trackpad to have more of the finger swipes working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 I'm starting to really like the Magic trackpad. ^^^ This, especially nice with iTunes on the music server. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Shelly, I believe there is an Apple Store in Annapolis. Buy one and cancel your order. I need to upgrade both my macs to Snow Leopard and then upgrade my bootcamp on my office MBP to get the trackpad to have more of the finger swipes working. Yep, it is pretty close. Now to convince the family that we need to take a trip to the mall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 There are a lot of Apple stores around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeggy Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 I do wish apple would get over themselves already and just release proper drivers for windows. They do know half the maccies out there also use windows, and not via fucking boot camp. It's not like it's hard to do, they did buy the company and hire the people that invented this shit which also had the fully functional and customizable windows xp drivers that do about 50x more than the trackpad does over 5 years ago! Fucking apple fucktards. I knew there was a reason I stayed away from apple so long, petty minded bitches. Aaaaah, that feels better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Tried the Apple store in Annapolis... no magicalness there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeggy Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 yup, they seem to sell out pretty damn quick. I was lucky to get mine so early... unlike the camera kits which I think are entirely mythical and dont actually exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Does anybody have the 32 bit windows drivers for the magic mouse? The link at uneasy silence no longer works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 I do wish apple would get over themselves already and just release proper drivers for windows. They do know half the maccies out there also use windows, and not via fucking boot camp. It's not like it's hard to do, they did buy the company and hire the people that invented this shit which also had the fully functional and customizable windows xp drivers that do about 50x more than the trackpad does over 5 years ago! Fucking apple fucktards. I knew there was a reason I stayed away from apple so long, petty minded bitches. Aaaaah, that feels better Magic Trackpad Windows drivers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeggy Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 yeah, already got those installed and they work mostly ok with windows 7, on xp 32 all you can do is move the cursor and left-click the feet buttons. Trouble is, my work machines are both xp so no using it here where it would be most useful for me. I'm sure sooner or later someone will come up with working xp drivers. I hope so anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrion Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Shelly, Apple stores are always magical places. I bought 3 for the office and one may be available. Let me know if you want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Mike, Thanks for the offer. I'll check with the local Apple store in Houston this weekend to see if they have one. If they don't and you have an extra, i may be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeggy Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 I like the subtle texture on the glass surface, feels perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeggy Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 the fact you don't really feel it is why it's perfect. There's a slight frosting to it, subtle but it's there. Not enough to feel rough and not so little it sticks like the smooth glass on the iphone/pad can. Smooth with low finger resistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeggy Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Well bugger me, just went to my (not so local) apple store to get an exchange nano and what did I see on the shelf? The naw battery pack charger thingy. Took it to the counter and asked if they knew when there were going to be any camera kits available and while I was asking the guy this, the girl next to him was typing away and next thing you know, another guy came out from the back and handed me a camera kit... It was uncannily coordinated ninja stealth work! Funny thing was, they guy I was asking was saying they were sold out. Good job his partner was dropping eaves or I'd have missed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeggy Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 I would have but there was a heavily armed cop standing next to me on guard. Odd that the fucking apple shop gets it's own pig detail. You could loot the rest of the mall unhindered as long as you don't get an iPod... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeggy Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Yay! I has music in my dacsies, is awesomenesses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 ... awesomenesses.QFA.Odd that the fucking apple shop gets it's own pig detail.Not so odd, really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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