I've got one and the only thing I can say against it is that it really goes through batteries like mad. Get two sets of rechargeables.

Is it one of those new force touch pads that have a double click? My new Mac book pro has it. I really didn't want it, but that was all they had. Fortunately, I don't find it an issue and fundamentally don't use the feature at all. It clicks normally one with about the same pressure as the old one.

I have the magic mouse and agree with writersblock. It's great but it really eats up the batteries.

I use a Logitech mouse with my MacBook Pro. Never cared for the trackpad. I'm content with the features on a regular mouse. Battery lasts a long time.

Love my Magic Mouse. I don't think it eats batteries. I use rechargeables and they last several weeks to a month with the mouse.

I'm a fan of the Magic Mouse. I have an iMac that I bought in 2011. I wasn't sure about the track pad, so went with the Magic Mouse and have had no regrets. Do use rechargeables or keep batteries on hand, though.

I had the Logitech mouse then a Dell mouse for many years with the PCs. Wired and non. The Apple mouse is much smaller and doesn't cause my hand to cramp. It's very sensitive and easy to use -- I do some photo editing which requires precision. I prefer it to the others and the glide is very smooth.

Unless it's rechargeable like my Logitech was they use batteries. Mine last longer than a month. But I always have a big supply of AAs on hand as they are used for many different devices.

There's also a pad with a stylus that can be used with Apple. Forget what they call it. But the mouse works for me and I'm super happy with the switch to the iMac.

Did you try fussing with the trackpad settings on the Macbook Air? I have one and the trackpad responds to a very light touch. You can click on something by pushing down on the trackpad (until it makes a click sound), but you don't need to do it that way. A very light tap gets you the same response. I am in love with the Macbook Air, I hope you like yours too!

I'm on my third Macbook and I use the mouspad all the time with barely a tap. Try doing it as light as possible.

Have you gone into your settings and adjusted things to work the way you would like them? I've never had an issue with the trackpad on my Macs, and think adding a mouse defeats the purpose of having a portable. I'm the same way with keyboards on tablets... Why???

That being said, I use the Magic Mouse on my desktops, and love it :)

Errant, my MacBook stays put. When the last PC bit the dust I knew I wanted a laptop, but it rarely travels beyond the kitchen's raised bar.

Thank you all for your replies. I will be purchasing the Magic Mouse. I will go into my settings and see if I can adjust the pressure. When I was setting it up at the Apple Store I was just tapping and it didn't respond the tech said I had to press not tap.

I really like the Air but I intended to purchase the Pro. The salesman immediately said I don't need the processing speed for what I was using it for. I still wanted the Pro because of the retinal display but when the tech showed me how wonderful pics looked without it the difference in weight pushed the balance to the Air.

My first computer was a Mac and that was twenty years ago. The next computer was a pc. I found the pc easier to use with no learning curve. I am not having as easy a time going back to Mac even though I have three iPads. I am determined though to master this.

One suggestion for those of you who are having battery issues. I have a battery business and I only use Energizer Lithium in my electronics. They last so much longer than a regular alkaline. I loathe rechargeable batteries.

Holly-Kay - I'm so glad you mentioned the learning curve with your Mac. I've only ever used a PC and I now have a new Macbook Pro. There are times I want to scream at my kids "It isn't as intuitive as everyone claims!!!!!" The only reason I have this is because my Droid smart phone was 5 years old and I wanted a new phone with better photo capabilities. All of my friends have iPhones, iPads, and various iApple computers. My kids (who use PC's by the way) insisted that I'd love an iPhone so that's what I got. I do like the phone.

DD's laptop crashed and I gave her my Dell which put me back in the market for a new laptop. Those same kids all said I should get a Mac since it would sync with my phone and all of my photos would be on both. Oh yes. How true but also how annoying. If I delete a photo on my phone I still have to delete it on my Mac. Then I discovered that Apple second guesses you and even after deleting the photo on my Mac it's still there in two other locations.

A month after getting the Mac I won an iPad Air. It's a handy little device but I actually like my Kindle Fire better. Now I have photos coming out of my ears.

Then DH bought me an iWatch for Mother's day. I returned it the day after.

The best part of having the Mac though is that I bought the Apple 1 to 1 and now when I go to the store for a training session I lug my iPhone, iPad and Mac and ask a zillion questions. That is worth dealing with the learning curve.

Oh....back to your original question. I've always used a mouse on my PC's but I didn't buy a mouse with the Mac because I was annoyed at how overpriced Apple products are and as a result I've gotten quite adept with the mousepad. My Macbook Pro is about 6 months old and I only have to lightly touch the pad. I'll probably never buy a mouse.

My magic mouse goes through batteries fairly often too - I really like the rechargeables because I do not have to deal w/ disposal. (They were really piling up - you're not supposed to put them in the trash.) I just keep batteries on the charger ready to go & switch them out as needed. Usually every few weeks.

Also have the Mac wireless keyboard, but it doesn't use up batteries as quickly as the mouse does. Both mouse & keyboard came w/ my iMac.

Agreed with the rechargeable batteries. DH and I both have the magic mice and we just cycle through the batteries as needed. Super easy and economical too.

I have two Magic Mice. I hated them both until I started using rechargeable batteries in them. I rarely use the camera for which they're intended so I always have 4 charged and available. If I travel with my MacBook I don't bother taking a mouse. In reality, I use both mouse and trackpad together. However, I find I have a tendency to up-click on the trackpad, i.e., when I click I often give a little up-movement that is off-target.