Accessory · 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.
Magic Mouse: key facts
When was the Magic Mouse released?
The Magic Mouse was released in 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 are the Magic Mouse’s specs?
The Magic Mouse used a Bluetooth controller, with None of memory. It ran macOS driver.
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) | None |
| Storage | — |
| Display | None |
| GPU | None |
| 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).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
The charge-port-underneath design became one of Apple’s most-memed decisions.
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Last updated: 2026-06-25