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The first Multi-Touch Trackpad designed to work with your Mac desktop computer, the Apple Magic Trackpad lets your fingers do the clicking, scrolling, and swiping. The Apple Magic uses the same Multi-Touch technology found on the MacBook Pro, giving you a whole new way to control and interact with what's on your screen. Swiping through pages online feels just like flipping through pages in a book or magazine. Inertial scrolling makes moving up and down a page more natural than ever. And users can press down anywhere on the Multi-Touch surface to physically click or double-click on an item--no clumsy buttons involved.
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180 of 188 people found the following review helpful
By P. Song
I have a strong preference for touchpads over mice so I was pretty delighted upon hearing about this being released by Apple. I have another touchpad made by Adesso that I use with desktops, but it is wired and not nearly as nice or large as the Apple one.
This trackpad works exactly like the built-in one on the macbook pro. It's slim and very elegant looking. There is no lag like you get with wireless optical mice. The glass surface, however, has a bit of 'texture' to it unlike the macbook's trackpad which is shiny. It's almost like a matte finish to it which is ok as a perfectly shiny glass surface can stick a bit if your fingers are a little sweaty. (But if your fingers are dry, the shiny feels a little better :)
It's well constructed and seems sturdy. The top part that holds the battery feels cool like aluminum though I'm not sure if it is. But it's not cheap plastic. It has a nice solid feel and I'm extremely happy with it. I visited the local Apple store to try it out before buying, but they did not have it in yet. But I'm glad I went ahead and ordered it from Apple because it's exactly what I wanted. I will never use another mouse again!
When you get it, make sure that you update your OS software to get the trackpad drivers. It will work without the update but you won't be able to adjust it and features will be missing. You might have your computer on auto update in which case you don't need to worry about this. But if you're a weirdo like me and prefer to manually update, then keep this in mind. When the batteries die, I'll update this review to give a sense of how long the batteries last.
This trackpad works exactly like the built-in one on the macbook pro. It's slim and very elegant looking. There is no lag like you get with wireless optical mice. The glass surface, however, has a bit of 'texture' to it unlike the macbook's trackpad which is shiny. It's almost like a matte finish to it which is ok as a perfectly shiny glass surface can stick a bit if your fingers are a little sweaty. (But if your fingers are dry, the shiny feels a little better :)
It's well constructed and seems sturdy. The top part that holds the battery feels cool like aluminum though I'm not sure if it is. But it's not cheap plastic. It has a nice solid feel and I'm extremely happy with it. I visited the local Apple store to try it out before buying, but they did not have it in yet. But I'm glad I went ahead and ordered it from Apple because it's exactly what I wanted. I will never use another mouse again!
When you get it, make sure that you update your OS software to get the trackpad drivers. It will work without the update but you won't be able to adjust it and features will be missing. You might have your computer on auto update in which case you don't need to worry about this. But if you're a weirdo like me and prefer to manually update, then keep this in mind. When the batteries die, I'll update this review to give a sense of how long the batteries last.
97 of 102 people found the following review helpful
I bought the trackpad for my 2010 Mac Mini, which I use mainly as a media center appliance, with XBMC.
In this context the trackpad adds a lot of usability for the following reasons:
* I don't need a surface for the mouse anymore. So it's basically like another remote, sitting beside me on the couch.
* I no longer require to use the keyboard, for basic operations. Thanks to the gestures, I can switch between running applications (e.g. from XBMC to Finder) without the need of the keyboard. In fact, since I bought the trackpad I hardly use the keyboard at all.
Cons (same context):
* If you're holding the trackpad with your hand or operating it on a soft surface (like the couch) you can't use the click option, since it requires the trackpad to be sitting on a hard surface, like a desk. So you have to live with tapping for clicking operations.
In this context the trackpad adds a lot of usability for the following reasons:
* I don't need a surface for the mouse anymore. So it's basically like another remote, sitting beside me on the couch.
* I no longer require to use the keyboard, for basic operations. Thanks to the gestures, I can switch between running applications (e.g. from XBMC to Finder) without the need of the keyboard. In fact, since I bought the trackpad I hardly use the keyboard at all.
Cons (same context):
* If you're holding the trackpad with your hand or operating it on a soft surface (like the couch) you can't use the click option, since it requires the trackpad to be sitting on a hard surface, like a desk. So you have to live with tapping for clicking operations.
63 of 65 people found the following review helpful
By James Nickel
I received this trackpad as a gift and honestly, I wanted to sell it after the first day. It felt awkward and clumsy and I had some guilt over telling it's purchaser, "Yeah, it's great. Thanks so much for the gift..." (even though I was considering selling it on Craigslist the next day).
BUT, after a few days, I have really grown to love it.
That being said, here's what you can expect if you unshackle yourself from the comfort zone of mousedom:
Day One - You will hate this thing. It doesn't do what you want. The mouse is so much easier. Where's the receipt?
Day Two - Okay, staying away from the mouse...giving it a chance. Scrolling is easier and the damn scrollball never sticks and the bottom doesn't get gunked up like a mouse does.
Day Six - Three finger swipes for browsing the net? Loving it. Got more control now with some practice. Two finger tap right clicks. Four finger for Expose. Got it.
Day Seven - My hand knows what to do now. Everything is so smooth. I'm keeping this thing after all.
Moral to the story? Give it a chance. You just might love it.
BUT, after a few days, I have really grown to love it.
That being said, here's what you can expect if you unshackle yourself from the comfort zone of mousedom:
Day One - You will hate this thing. It doesn't do what you want. The mouse is so much easier. Where's the receipt?
Day Two - Okay, staying away from the mouse...giving it a chance. Scrolling is easier and the damn scrollball never sticks and the bottom doesn't get gunked up like a mouse does.
Day Six - Three finger swipes for browsing the net? Loving it. Got more control now with some practice. Two finger tap right clicks. Four finger for Expose. Got it.
Day Seven - My hand knows what to do now. Everything is so smooth. I'm keeping this thing after all.
Moral to the story? Give it a chance. You just might love it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
works great with Apple OS X
I'm used to OS X trackpad gestures when I'm using my MacBook and now this trackpad allows me use them when the laptop is running in docked mode as well! Very convenient.
Published 20 hours ago by S. Taguer
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great once you get it linked up
It is a good product but be advised that if you're using this, the keyboard an a brand new mac mini you absolutely have to use a hard wired mouse for initial setup. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Don
1.0 out of 5 stars
Broke easy
I bought this in February and it broke in May. Nobody in the family grew fond of it anyway. Apple would not replace.
Published 1 day ago by Patrick Gorham
1.0 out of 5 stars
Lousy drivers and mouse replacement
I bought this as a replacement for the touchpad on an older macbook, whose touchpad had failed.
It's design is to give current touchpad technology to computers that... Read more
It's design is to give current touchpad technology to computers that... Read more
Published 6 days ago by Tahoe Dad
5.0 out of 5 stars
Apple
It's an Apple product what can you say. Works like its suppose to, does as advertised. I use to be a PC person then changed over to the Mac a couple of years ago, I'm sorry I... Read more
Published 6 days ago by Wayne
4.0 out of 5 stars
Almost Perfect
What can I say? Beautifully designed. It just works. Bluetooth connectivity works fine with my 2008 MacBook (A1278). No lags at all. Very functional. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Glass_Rabbit
2.0 out of 5 stars
Broke
The track pad is a really cool idea if it was made better. I expect quality from apple product. Not that long after we got this product the little rubber foot on the bottom come... Read more
Published 7 days ago by cas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best accessory for my Macbook Pro
It makes interacting with my computer better, faster, and easier. It also requires such little movement that there is virtually no stress to my hand and wrist. Read more
Published 11 days ago by leon Z
5.0 out of 5 stars
WOW, I love Apple and our iMac, however I never liked the wireless...
for a few years now, I've complained about the wireless mouse from Apple that came with my iMac 5 years ago. Read more
Published 11 days ago by D. Romesburg
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect Companion for Mac
I recently got a monitor for my MacBook Pro so I often use my MacBook Pro in clamshell mode. Using a mouse instead of the trackpad is just painful on a Mac. So I bought this. Read more
Published 12 days ago by usedbywho
