Mouse for iPad

AggieMike88 · Nov 10, 2015

I am considering getting a mouse for iPad. I have a few things I want to do on my tablet that need a finer resolution than my finger.

Any brand/model recommendations?

Kiddo's Driver · Nov 10, 2015

I don't have an answer, but I'm interested.

SixPapaCharlie · Nov 10, 2015

Didn't think such a thing existed.

I wish it could be hooked up to a mouse and a keyboard.
Also adding some sort of CD rom reader and ability to connect to a monitor.

And if it could run windows.

Brad Z · Nov 10, 2015

AggieMike88 said:
I am considering getting a mouse for iPad. I have a few things I want to do on my tablet that need a finer resolution than my finger.

Any brand/model recommendations?

Anyone have any recommendations for a good external tape drive for my iPad? Or at least a 5 1/4" floppy drive?

How do you expect to use a mouse in an airplane, anyway?

AggieMike88 · Nov 10, 2015

Brad Z said:
How do you expect to use a mouse in an airplane, anyway?

Where did I say "will be used in flight?" This was for a project or two sitting at my desk or kitchen table.

AggieMike88 · Nov 10, 2015

Google Fu reveals that mice cannot be used due to the iOS being programmed around touching the screen and no mouse drivers being created.

But I did find this article about styluses, which may work for my need. http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-ipad-stylus/

Brad Z · Nov 10, 2015

AggieMike88 said:
Where did I say "will be used in flight?" This was for a project or two sitting at my desk or kitchen table.

I figured this was aviation related since its not in hangar talk.

AggieMike88 · Nov 10, 2015

Brad Z said:
I figured this was aviation related since its not in hangar talk.

Oh, an AvShilo wanna be. Thanks, but we don't need that Red Board attitude over here.

Technical corner is often used to discuss all manner of tech, and not just aviation tech.

Clark1961 · Nov 10, 2015

SixPapaCharlie said:
Didn't think such a thing existed.

I wish it could be hooked up to a mouse and a keyboard.
Also adding some sort of CD rom reader and ability to connect to a monitor.

And if it could run windows.

My ipad has a keyboard and a connection to a monitor.
I have thought about throwing out a window.

SixPapaCharlie · Nov 10, 2015

Clark1961 said:
My ipad has a keyboard and a connection to a monitor.
I have thought about throwing out a window.

Right there with ya.
I had a mac mini for 2 weeks.

That was all I could stand.

Brad Z · Nov 10, 2015

AggieMike88 said:
Oh, an AvShilo wanna be. Thanks, but we don't need that Red Board attitude over here.

Technical corner is often used to discuss all manner of tech, and not just aviation tech.

What attitude? Sorry, I made the assumption that since this is a aviation forum, and most of the iPad threads relate to using an iPad in flight, that you were planning on using a mouse in flight. Who's AvShilo?

flhrci · Nov 10, 2015

SixPapaCharlie said:
Didn't think such a thing existed.

I wish it could be hooked up to a mouse and a keyboard.
Also adding some sort of CD rom reader and ability to connect to a monitor.

And if it could run windows.

Soooooooooo, you are thinking of a Surface maybe???

SixPapaCharlie · Nov 10, 2015

flhrci said:
Soooooooooo, you are thinking of a Surface maybe???

Yes!

Except without the touch screen.
I don't need that.

flhrci · Nov 10, 2015

SixPapaCharlie said:
Yes!

Except without the touch screen.
I don't need that.

Don't have to use it. Just ignore it. I ignore the touch screen on my Win 10 laptop.

David

Clark1961 · Nov 10, 2015

SixPapaCharlie said:
Yes!

Except without the touch screen.
I don't need that.

Do you want the laptop or mini-tower?

SixPapaCharlie · Nov 10, 2015

Clark1961 said:
Do you want the laptop or mini-tower?

Mini tower would be cool.
Except tall enough to put some hard drives in and a nice video card.
And a DVD burner.

Clark1961 · Nov 10, 2015

SixPapaCharlie said:
Mini tower would be cool.
Except tall enough to put some hard drives in and a nice video card.
And a DVD burner.

Send me your credit card info and we'll get that right out to you.

flhrci · Nov 10, 2015

Clark1961 said:
Send me your credit card info and we'll get that right out to you.

I need to be paid before Clark does. 6PC owes me money! I know he does! Clark ,wait your turn!

David

SixPapaCharlie · Nov 10, 2015

I'll buy you guys a beer at Gaston's in 2016

flhrci · Nov 10, 2015

SixPapaCharlie said:
I'll buy you guys a beer at Gaston's in 2016

if it has to be beer, ok.

David

FastEddieB · Nov 11, 2015

SixPapaCharlie said:
Right there with ya.
I had a mac mini for 2 weeks.

That was all I could stand.

No accounting for taste, but...

...what exactly was so unpleasant about it? Was it the hardware or software or both that were the issue.

I just got one and started setting it up and migrating stuff from my 2008 MacBook Pro yesterday. So far, so good - El Capitan may have some new features, but out of the box emulates Lion fairly well. And with the 2tb Fusion drive everything seems very snappy.

Just curious.

SixPapaCharlie · Nov 11, 2015

FastEddieB said:
No accounting for taste, but...

...what exactly was so unpleasant about it? Was it the hardware or software or both that were the issue.

I just got one and started setting it up and migrating stuff from my 2008 MacBook Pro yesterday. So far, so good - El Capitan may have some new features, but out of the box emulates Lion fairly well. And with the 2tb Fusion drive everything seems very snappy.

Just curious.

My inability to break 20 years of habits.
Macs are like high wings.
Some people like em.

FastEddieB · Nov 11, 2015

SixPapaCharlie said:
My inability to break 20 years of habits.
Macs are like high wings.
Some people like em.

Got it!

My first Mac was in 1985, so I'm pretty used to the interface.

But I understand that "off balance" feeling when you change OS's - I get that feeling wrestling with Windows - which I try to avoid doing as best I can.

flhrci · Nov 11, 2015

SixPapaCharlie said:
My inability to break 20 years of habits.
Macs are like high wings.
Some people like em.

But aren't Macs the Cirrus(irri) of the computer world? LOL

David

SixPapaCharlie · Nov 11, 2015

flhrci said:
But aren't Macs the Cirrus(irri) of the computer world? LOL

David

No. I dont think Macs crash that much :rofl:

overdrive148 · Nov 11, 2015

SixPapaCharlie said:
No. I dont think Macs crash that much

Legendary.

Not a mouse but:

http://www.amazon.com/CTX-VK200-Red-Projection-Keyboard/dp/B008D6IUG4

BigBadLou · Nov 13, 2015

SixPapaCharlie said:
No. I dont think Macs crash that much

Which seems like you haven't used one.

My gaiPad crashes more often than my PC.

denverpilot · Nov 13, 2015

flhrci said:
Don't have to use it. Just ignore it. I ignore the touch screen on my Win 10 laptop.

David

I hate that the Dell my workplace got me has no way at all of disabling the stupid touch screen. People point at stuff on my laptop to show me what's wrong that I need to fix and they click on crap. Hate touchscreens on laptops with a passion.

flhrci · Nov 14, 2015

denverpilot said:
I hate that the Dell my workplace got me has no way at all of disabling the stupid touch screen. People point at stuff on my laptop to show me what's wrong that I need to fix and they click on crap. Hate touchscreens on laptops with a passion.

I had not thought of that kind of thing happening. That has to be a pain!

David

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