New Mac User Tries Apple Accessories For The First Time 

I've got to say, having used the magic mouse I can see why they're useful but I think I'll take a trackpad over a magic mouse everytime

I also got hooked on the desktop trackpad from using the MacBook Pro. Don't laugh at this, but I go left hand trackpad, centre keyboard, right hand mouse. I keep the keyboard central for comfortable typing.... and going touchpad + mouse when you have to work across multiple monitors and desktops feels like you're in minority report.

For the headphone test consider using a blindfold to prevent bias.

you are holding the magic mouse wrong and you are not using it correctly. try again, there is nothing out there that comes close to this. forget logitech scrolling this is the usual apple scrolling, 360, speed sensitive, bounceing, and you can brake it with touch and hold. you have to lay your hand on the entire thing flat down, pppl think this will interact with the touch but no, this is how its intended, and as with every other mouse and keyboard out there you have to use it for months till your muscles adapt to the new form, the natural form. then you have tested it properly. there are plenty touch and multitouch functions available, but first you have to use safari and not chrome because chrome does not have all the features. 1 finger doubletap to ai zoom, doubletap again to go back. 2 finger swipe left or right up down etc, there is a built in tutorial. also you do not have to charge any apple product, you can use the trackpad and mouse for months without a cable. you can adjust noise, force, forceclick, zoom ffd rwd click etc, there is so much to learn baout this devices,l it takes time. test again, properly

Are you going to review Airpods pro?

It looks useful but on a desktop you've got shortcut keys. Useful if you've only got one hand free. Damn expensive though.

@@bradavon I love trackpad because of sometimes it’s the faster way to do things than moving your hand to the mouse, it’s a great addition, but mouse for me is necessary still

Polling rate is just 90 compared to macbook’s 125 and it really makes the diff

Apple’s trackpad game is so far ahead of the competition it’s insane… I knew it was good but I didn’t expect it to be THIS good. I bought the m1 MBA base model as my first Apple laptop and before that I used to be a windows (for gaming) and Linux (for work) user… I used to carry around a mouse and I believed a computer cannot be used without a mouse…. Now I actively dislike using a mouse and learnt to love using the touchpad. My mom has an early 2014’ MBA refurbished by a reputable (not certified tho) shop that I know the owner of … it was a bit overpriced at 400-450€ (at the time ) but other than the battery everything was polished and replaced. My mom says it’s battery still after all that usage from 2014 and its performance are much better than her work laptop she got in 2018 when the school she used to work at got state-funded laptops… specs were not bad, for a work laptop but if that old as heck Mac can outperform it and she also hates using a mouse now, you know apple is doing something very well… She also loves macOS now even though she is above 60 so learning a new os is not easy for her. My dad (70+) also loves using it and says it is great and it is much easier to use after a week or so… for work and stuff Mac is the go to option now… Gaming is secondary now due to lack of time and the way macOS operates is just way better for everything except gaming

You edit photos with a mouse? I presume you are referencing photos. How do you blend with a mouse? You have a lot less control compared to a tablet (like a Wacom tablet) especially when blending. I highly recommend you give it a go if you have not tried a tablet yourself, mate. The first week can be frustrating while getting used to it. However, once you become accurate with the pen, you get all the benefits a tablet gives you. I can’t edit without a tablet now, I find it too frustrating!!

I had no idea!! Nice tip!

Didn’t know thanks bro

Interesting idea

Definitely doing the same thing when I’m not using my MX master mouse. If you have the MX, you can integrate the gesture inside and you have the horizontal wheel so the trackpad lose its interest

This is the best way! Easily best of both worlds!! Great review

100% the way to go. Gestures on trackpad are easy to pickup with non-dominant hand. Nice video!!

@@doudoukong9274 same here... I've customized my mx3 to function like gestures. But I am intrigued by the track pad though... I, like Lee, use both OSs.win for work, Mac for personal... So having the MX easy switch is the killer combo for me.

Can you use your watch to unlock a MacBook or a desktop mac only?

@@TamilEelam1 I own a MacBook Pro only and that’s where I use it. It works when the lid is open as well as when it’s closed and your hooked up to a monitor.

@@i2LMedia Oh I have the new MacBook Pro 16inch M1 Pro but I use it without connecting it to an external display, which is maybe why I can't unlock it with my Apple Watch. I'll try it out with a TV or projector and see if it works with my Apple Watch!

What Logitech keyboard exactly sir. Care to help with a link

@@Mghmgh894 Logitech MX Keys

The trackpad blew me away when I got it. My friend suggested I get it, and I stubbornly bought the stupid Magic Mouse because I figured we use mice with desktops and deal with trackpads while using laptops (which now sits in a drawer). After having owned the mouse beyond the return window, I ended up using his trackpad and bought it immediately. Game changer. I highly suggest it.

I’m not sure about that. I only have an iPhone and I had this problem with my AirPods Pro.

@@Rberg1105 The AirPods Pro have the same setting, so I think the fact that you experience it on there just makes it more likely that that's the culprit.

@@Rberg1105 I've had the pro's for about 6 months. Never once had that problem.

@@cgi2173 used to happen frequently to me and quite a few others. But hasn’t happened in a while.

No one makes trackpads like apple. its the most frustrating experience coming back to windows for me

I bought it recently and it is a fantastic device. Mine is the black/grey colour.

That's actually a really nice feature, especially if you're on a work call, since nothing annoys other users like clicking.

I recently got a macbook as a lifelong windows user. I've used several linux distros alongside windows, and did use macs briefly at University. But I have found it a mixed bag. I only use the macbook away from the desk, so I use it solely with the built in trackpad. It's okay, but I do miss a mouse. Mainly when I am dragging things. I was surprised mac os doesn't have many options for windows snapping out of the box. I also find in visual studio, when doing a find in file, if I want to do find in all files, it does it different to windows to fit in the the mac way, and it's really tedious. A lot of other things like shortcut difference are just because I am so used to windows and standard keyboard layouts being different. One thing that is better is settings. Windows 10/11 the settings are all over the place and sometimes it's hard to find what you want. Also the way it handles audio is much better than windows too. If you have external devices and want to record stuff, it's a lot easier to configure things. Biggest plus for me, is the thing feels pretty solid, the screen is decent and the battery life is great.

@@robwalker4653 For me, the key to making the trackpad great is to go into System Preferences / Accessibility / Pointer Control / Trackpad Options and set the trackpad to use a three-finger drag. It is quick and easy and much more intuitive to me than a tap and drag. If you find dragging on the trackpad uncomfortable in the default settings, give this a try and see if you like it. I agree on the snapping, but there are so many good third party options (I use Swish) that it doesn’t really matter to me. I also had similar utilities under Windows to fine tune things to be the way I wanted. I just see finding the right utilities as part of learning any system.

@@robwalker4653 3 finger drag my friend. Have you found out about it yet? 😁

@@cgi2173 still behind windows in terms of windows snapping options out of the box...

It’s still dumb lol

@@quinnsells1222 Agreed

Practically - sure. But why? Apple does weird stuff all time, but the justification for that is usually "we know better" (and in a lot of cases it's true, even though it usually involves limiting users' options). In this case though... just why? There's no reasonable justification. They could've made the charging wireless where you place it on a dock like Apple Watch. Better yet, make the charger optional and have the awkward lighting position an argument in favor of spending extra. You still can't use it while charging, but it makes sense at least. Or they could've made the front of the mouse a bit taller to accommodate a port there (lighting is a very slim port, it wouldn't even change the design that much). Instead, you have you're impeccably designed Apple workstation and a mouse laying on the desk upside down with a cable awkwardly sticking out of the middle of it. It's just uncharacteristic of Apple to have that as an official (and only) solution. I have most of the first-party accessories (I even have another Magic Trackpad on my PC, it's that good) and Magic Mouse is the only one that I just don't understand. I get the idea, but the product feels like it went for the concept phase straight into production and wasn't revisited ever since.

As I used magic mouse for some time charging is non existing issue. Plug it in, text a friend or just wait literally two minutes and you're good for a day. And if you go to wash your hands mouse is charged for two days. I can't imagine not being able to do that in a work day. And again if you plug it during the night few times a year it's always charged. However it's not ergonomic enough for my hand it always felt akward. Right now happy with MX Master

@@bezrodnyigor The question why is actually very simple. Apple advertise the magic mouse everywhere as a wireless mouse. They thought that the sight of someone using it while it is plugged all the time is not to great for the product marketing eg instagram photos or some other shit. So they positioned the port in such way that user is simply unable to use it while charging. It is not convenient for a potential user, but it's not a design flaw, they made it that way on purpose.

They are perfect for using it as both a mouse and trackpad, which is what it's designed to be

Apple has ALWAYS made super terrible mouse even when Steve Jobs was alive they made that iMac mouse that was completely around. I don’t think anyone at Apple think they’d use it. It’s like a piece of art that compliments the computer, like a piece of “decorative” soap that girls put next to their sinks but is never used lol

For such an expensive product, they should just work out of the box. But would sure like to try them out.

Does it sound better than Sennheiser?

@@sasukeuchiha998 yes. The only one on the market that can compete with them in similar price range are the Bang and Olufsens.

@@sasukeuchiha998 they are the best of the wireless headphones like the Sony and Bose ones but are they worth paying extra? I like how they switch from device to device easily so for me it is worth it but that might not be the case with you.

@@morningfam My 1000XM4s can also switch between my laptop and phone seamlessly. Not sure why you think the Airpods Max are the only device that can do it. The dealbreaker for me is the absolutely stupid case, lack of foldability, absurdly heavy weight, shitty integration with anything non-Apple, and of course the price. As for the XM5s, the lack of foldability and NFC are a no-go for me.

Lmao... The magic mouse is so thin unless you have the hands of a 3yr old the thing just disappears under your hand, I don't get it. Went back to my MX master 3s

I also use the mx master 3 the gesture support is amazing

The MX Master 3 even follows the Apple style by putting something on the bottom of the mouse when it has no reason to be there. In this case it's the device switch button which works so much more consistently than Logitech Flow, but is really inaccessible without picking up the mouse and either awkwardly gripping it or using two hands. Despite this, it is a great mouse.

Totally agree with the MX 3S mouse... I'm new to Mac and tried the magic mouse for weeks but it's so dam thin it's uncomfortable to use. Loved the gestures you could use with it but just too small, wish they made one with a larger "hump".

this worked perfectly for me. thanks

Thanks, I’ve never liked a track pad on laptops, so never tried to use one on my Mac Desktop. Perhaps I will give it a shot! Cheers

Why would your friends opinion matter? He should doing the test himself, everybody’s hearing is different.

I second this! Though I don't use a mouse, I have the wacom tablet on the right 😁

And the complaints about using ANC while riding a bike - I think that’s dangerous (independent of it being Apple or Bose or …)

Bose is not a producer of high end audio… it’s akin to Sony… they make marketable, feature-rich products, but the core feature is left lacking… e.g. the audio response in Bose is utter crap…

@@mortenthorpe Eh. Sony makes some very high end audio equipment.

@@imhaydenmelrose not for the common consumer… they have a professional line, but you won’t find that anywhere in the consumer space

@@mortenthorpe Sure, but high end audio isn't associated with the "consumer space" in my mind. Just depends on who you are I guess.

Welcome to the channel...you have a lot of catching up to do! -P

He’s a paid shill

I’ll take credit for that ;)

@@tf2368 I wish

@@tf2368 they're for his business. Tax write offs

@@tf2368 Dang, salty much

I do NOT understand this concern over "looks" -- really... who cares what they look like? Wait till you're over 50 and learn to not care what others think. :)

So you agree with all the negative aspects but you still keep buying all those products? 🤔

It’s also nice to just use the trackpad, but certain tasks are way better with a mouse. Although trackpad only is actually a way better experience than any mouse once you get used to it.

Same, I can do so much more with the magic mouse than I could with all the Logitech MX mice I used over the years. Plus it lasts forever (as does the battery) while the logitech mx mice were cheaply built and would need replacing almost yearly for me (buttons/wheel would act up, battery would lose charge, and rubber would wear away).

I don't use the apple mouse anymore due to ergonomics, but boy do I miss the Amazing scrolling action. Why can't Anyone else do this??

@@WesPerry I have been thinking this ever since I bought my Magic Mouse over 10years ago, they should've kept the old bulky size but make it touch. :D

agree! The Max have shown me music like I've never heard before. And i'm coming from the Bose QC3

Does the trackpad work with the iPen?

It is still the least functional place to put the charge port. So why did the put it there?? The critic towards the port is spot on! :)

Right!! Well said. I also prefer the ergonomics of the magic mouse now. I used to jump on the hate train but when I started using it, I fell in love with it (lol i sound like such an apple fanboy BUT the magic mouse is underrated) The mouse feels more natural on my hands (and I have big hands). Since the mouse has a slim profile, my hands can rest on the table and I find it smoother to lift up my right hand to switch to the magic keyboard as they are equally levelled. I sometimes forget that I’m operating a mouse? Which is really magical. Other mouses feels like I’m holding onto them and getting my hands off them needs me to fully lift my hands. A lot of mouse curves just feels unnatural to me and the magic mouse is kinda a one-size-fits-all solution. I only charge my mouse once every 3-6 months? And I never turn it off ever. Plus I love that the mouse has no charging port at the front. It’s not necessary since the battery health is amazing and it raises up the mouse, which defeats the purpose of its slim profile. Plus I think it looks ugly. Latency is also not an issue for me as I mostly do 3D work and light gaming (e.g. minecraft) but if you are a professional gamer, wired all the wayy. Lastly, I recommend a trackpad + MM combo. It’s really useful for video editing imo

@@henriks5008 Least functional? How so? You don't need the mouse to function when charging. You charge it a few times a year and get a week's worth of charge out of 10 minutes of use. There is literally NO reason to charge it when you use it. None. People who complain you can't use this when charging is like complaining you can't drive your car when you fill it up with gasoline (or use your Tesla when you charge it). It's asinine. Actually, the same people who don't mind spending 5 minutes filling up their car every other day, or charging their car every single night, complain they have to charge their mouse every 3 months for an hour at night when they sleep. LOL. Idiotic.

@@Kai-ow4ek Agreed Kai! Yes, I use my computer for work and play, so 8-10 hours every single day. My mouse is 6 years old and still lasts 3 months between charges and looks brand new. Not a scratch. It's made of glass and aluminum, not cheap plastic and rubber like logitch MX mice. I play games quite a bit (Dying Light, Tomb Raider, and other AAA titles) on my iMac and no issues with latency at all. And it never loses connection. And I NEVER turn it off. It's just so slick to use and I came from a PC where I used the best MX mice you could buy (and they broke every 8-12 months). The ability to scroll timelines in Davinci Resolve (or Final Cut) or move around an image in all directions by sliding your finger on the magic mouse is a game change for speed for me. Plus it is silent compared to the noisy wheel and buttons on a logitech mouse. Why would anybody want to use a mouse when it is plugged in? Makes no sense! Charge it once every season and you are gold! I mean, you can't drive your car when you fill it with gas, or drive your Tesla when you charge it, and you have to do both of those FAR more often (nightly with a Tesla vs a few times a year with a magic mouse).

@@77dris plus you shouldn’t keep your mouse charging while you are using it as it deteriorates the battery life faster. A good toilet break to charge your mouse would last you a day, so you can get back to work quickly.

Agreed. I used PCs for over a decade and always used the best Logitech MX mice and usually the best MS keyboards. They sucked. After about a year they would look worn (rubber and plastics were cheap), the buttons would start to have issues, and the battery life would severely degrade. With the magic keyboard and mouse, they are much more ergonomic, and after 6 years they look brand new and battery life is still perfect! So I get about 3-4 months charge on the keyboard and 2-3 months on the magic mouse with 8 hour daily use! And a 10 min charge will give me days of life for both... so the whole complaint "I can't use it while it charges" is complete nonsense.

@@77dris Magic Mouse isn’t bad. My only issue is the low DPI, the other mice and more across the screen faster for me than the Magic Mouse can.

That’s what I use my Magic Mouse for. It’s great paired with the iPad.

The one thing I’ll say is going between mechanical keyboard and the Apple chicklet keyboard is that the Apple keyboard is totally silent (perfect for typing in the same room as someone sleeping. And the keys are significantly easier (zero pressure) and ultimately do not wear out your fingers nearly as much as mechanical keyboards. The ergonomics requires getting an old school wrist rest , and you can always incline the keyboard with a stand. Mechanical “feels better” and is more tactile, but using the Apple keyboard for hours is more “effortless”.