Input · The Aluminum Age · 2009
Magic Mouse
The whole top surface is a touchpad: swipe to scroll, two-finger to navigate. Brilliant in use, and infamous for charging via a port on its belly, leaving it briefly unusable.
First mouse with a multi-touch surface for swipe and scroll gestures.
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Magic Mouse: key facts
When was the Magic Mouse released?
The Magic Mouse arrived on October 20, 2009.
How much did the Magic Mouse cost?
The Magic Mouse launched at $69 in 2009, about $103 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Bluetooth controller, Bluetooth (Lightning to charge).
Why does the Magic Mouse matter?
First mouse with a multi-touch surface for swipe and scroll gestures.
Full specifications
| CPU | Bluetooth controller |
|---|---|
| Cores | 1 |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | — |
| Display | — |
| GPU | — |
| Ports | Bluetooth (Lightning to charge) |
| Weight | 99 g |
| Dimensions | Low multi-touch shell |
| Operating system | macOS driver |
| Released | October 20, 2009 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $69 |
How the Magic Mouse compares to today
Launched at $69 in 2009, about $103 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
The charge-port-underneath design became one of Apple’s most-memed decisions.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11