Mouse for iPad

[AggieMike88]

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]

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

 

[SixPapaCharlie]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

Yes!

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

 

[flhrci]

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]

Yes!

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

Do you want the laptop or mini-tower?

 

[SixPapaCharlie]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[flhrci]

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

if it has to be beer, ok.

David

 

[FastEddieB]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

David

No. I dont think Macs crash that much

 

[overdrive148]

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]

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]

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]

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