This Product Shouldn't Exist
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okay so I actually got this recently this is uh it came too late for the video but I was saying yes to everything and this is one of the things that showed up this is a Magic Mouse case now just as our refresher this is Apple we're talking about the richest technology company in the world and this is the mouse they ship with their computers it's the best they could do somehow it's terrible it somehow has two fatal flaws one is that it's an ergonomic nightmare for anyone who doesn't have Babys sized hands but then two is when the battery finally dies the charge port is at the bottom so you can't use it while you just wait for it to charge it's hilarious so this company has made like a 3D printed plastic case for it you basically just slot it in and now it's better I mean the idea is it's giving you an arched shape to actually rest your hand it just turns out now there's kind of a cliff that your fingers hang off of and it introduces a slightly new different type of fatigue it is kind of weird I don't know there is a a bit of a cavity up here for a charging cable if you want to store it in there so for an extra 40 bucks now the mouse only has one fatal flaw two out of 10
This short reviews a seemingly impractical accessory for Apple’s Magic Mouse, highlighting how Apple’s flagship mouse remains controversial even after years of iterations. The creator begins by noting the timing of a recently received item, then introduces a third-party 3D printed case designed to modify the mouse’s ergonomics. The main critique centers on two fatal flaws: an ergonomic design that only suits hands of a certain size and a charging port located at the bottom, which prevents use while the device is charging. The reviewer demonstrates how the 3D printed arch reshapes the resting position of the hand, but observes that this introduces a new kind of fatigue and a hollow space for a charging cable, signaling limited practicality. The segment concludes with a skeptical assessment of whether the extra $40 for the case genuinely improves usability, ultimately labeling the mouse with a negative overall rating and mocking Apple’s product strategy. The quick, humorous presentation leverages the paradox of a premium company delivering a flawed peripheral, inviting viewers to reassess the balance between design ambition and everyday comfort in computer peripherals.
Topics · technology · consumer electronics · product design · apple · ergonomics · peripherals
Questions answered
- What is the main critique of the Magic Mouse case in this short?
- The main critique is that the Magic Mouse has two major flaws: an ergonomic mismatch for many hands and a bottom charging port that makes it unusable while charging, which the 3D printed case attempts to address but ends up creating new issues.
- Does the video conclude that the accessory improves the product?
- No, the video suggests that despite the extra cost, the case does not meaningfully improve usability and may introduce new discomfort or fatigue, leading to a negative overall assessment.