How's the new Magic Mouse?

Specifically the tracking? Thinking of getting one when they become available this week but would appreciate some iMac people feedback first. I'm a designer so good tracking and preciseness are pretty important.
Currently have the might mouse and hardly use as tracking is so poor... assume it has a lot to do with the bluetooth connection.
Thanks.

I also found the wireless version of the Mighty Mouse to have poor tracking, while the USB version of the Mighty Mouse to have great tracking The Magic Mouse tracks as good as the USB Mighty Mouse. I do miss the center button (Dashboard) and side button (Exposé), but at least there are dedicated keys for both on the keyboard.

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