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- For Mac with Bluetooth connectivity
- Let your fingers run wild with the Apple Magic trackpad! This Magictrackpad by Apple uses advanced multi-touch technology to support a fullset of gestures, giving you a whole new way to control and interact with what'son your screen
- It's easier than ever to move up and down a page thanks toinertial scrolling! The Apple Magic trackpad connects to your Mac computer via Bluetooth wirelesstechnology
- 12 month UK warranty included
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The Magic Trackpad is the first multi-touch trackpad designed to work with your Mac desktop computer. It uses the same multi-touch technology you love on the MacBook Pro. And it supports a full set of gestures, 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. And inertial scrolling makes moving up and down a page more natural than ever. Magic Trackpad connects to your Mac via Bluetooth wireless technology. Use it in place of a mouse or in conjunction with one.
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100 of 101 people found the following review helpful
I know what you're thinking: I've got a nice new(ish) Apple Magic Mouse, do I really need another pricey Apple gadget? The answer is no you don't, but the lure of anything that comes out of Cupertino is hard to resist, and why should you?
The first thing to note is that the pad must be paired with your Mac (by clicking on the Bluetooth icon in the Menubar and then Set Up Bluetooth Device) before you run Software Update. After doing this, System Preferences will be updated with the Trackpad's preference pane, giving you access to its multi-touch options.
Even if you're accustomed to a MacBook's trackpad, the Magic Trackpad still takes a little getting used to. The MT is larger than a MacBook's pad and has to cover a greater area of screen real estate. While using a trackpad is quite intuitive on a laptop, with a desktop grabbing and clicking on a mouse is so ingrained in you that the MT is a bit disconcerting at first.
It's worth persevering though. Gestures on the MT - three-fingered swipes right or left to navigate forwards or backwards, four-fingered swipes left or right to change applications, up to show the desktop, down to activate Exposé - are either superior to the Magic Mouse or are much easier to carry out.
There are two other points about the MT you rarely see in reviews: with Tap to Click enabled, it's silent. After a couple days of using the MT, the Magic Mouse, in comparison, seems to scrape and clunk in a way that's positively primitive. For anyone who appreciates working in a quiet environment, the silence of the MT is immediately noticeable. Secondly, getting a Magic Trackpad doesn't automatically mean retiring your old Magic Mouse. The latter is better suited to some tasks, especially if you have a very large screen, and if you have a desk with a pull-out shelf the two devices can be used in tandem very easily.
So, while the Magic Trackpad may not be strictly necessary, it's still a nice complement to any desktop Mac system.
The first thing to note is that the pad must be paired with your Mac (by clicking on the Bluetooth icon in the Menubar and then Set Up Bluetooth Device) before you run Software Update. After doing this, System Preferences will be updated with the Trackpad's preference pane, giving you access to its multi-touch options.
Even if you're accustomed to a MacBook's trackpad, the Magic Trackpad still takes a little getting used to. The MT is larger than a MacBook's pad and has to cover a greater area of screen real estate. While using a trackpad is quite intuitive on a laptop, with a desktop grabbing and clicking on a mouse is so ingrained in you that the MT is a bit disconcerting at first.
It's worth persevering though. Gestures on the MT - three-fingered swipes right or left to navigate forwards or backwards, four-fingered swipes left or right to change applications, up to show the desktop, down to activate Exposé - are either superior to the Magic Mouse or are much easier to carry out.
There are two other points about the MT you rarely see in reviews: with Tap to Click enabled, it's silent. After a couple days of using the MT, the Magic Mouse, in comparison, seems to scrape and clunk in a way that's positively primitive. For anyone who appreciates working in a quiet environment, the silence of the MT is immediately noticeable. Secondly, getting a Magic Trackpad doesn't automatically mean retiring your old Magic Mouse. The latter is better suited to some tasks, especially if you have a very large screen, and if you have a desk with a pull-out shelf the two devices can be used in tandem very easily.
So, while the Magic Trackpad may not be strictly necessary, it's still a nice complement to any desktop Mac system.
31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Having been a PC user all my life I recently swapped my aging laptop for a shiny new Macbook Pro. I was instantly taken by the multi-touch trackpad which was so intuitive and easy to use compared to the old laptop with its two buttons and basic functionality. I use the Macbook as a desktop computer and had purchased a Magic Mouse to use with it but was disappointed that it didn't have the control or functionality of the trackpad, plus I found the ergonomics of it caused my hand to ache after only an hour or two. When I saw that the Apple Magic Trackpad was available I immediately ordered one and haven't looked back since. The extended size is ideal and I can cover the whole screen in a single sweep, the sensitivity is great (I've switched off the hard click function so I can work in silence), it looks great next to the wireless keyboard (it's the same dimensions and finish so it looks like an extension of the keyboard) and after a couple of days of getting used to holding my hand/wrist in a different position to a mouse I find I can work for hours without any discomfort. My mouse is now gathering dust and I can't see me ever going back to it. Viva la Trackpad!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
What a fantastic item. I suffer from RSI and carpal tunnel syndrome and using a mouse is often uncomfortable and at worst painful. The Apple Magic Trackpad has revolutionised the way I interface with my computer. It's SO much easier to use than a mouse, I've had no pain or discomfort and it uses less desk space than a mouse.
The multi-touch functions are excellent.
As long as you follow the set-up instructions it'll work perfect right out of the box.
The battery life is better than I was expecting too.
The multi-touch functions are excellent.
As long as you follow the set-up instructions it'll work perfect right out of the box.
The battery life is better than I was expecting too.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Excellent for Photo shop
I use both Apple Bluetooth mice as well as magic trackpad which I found very useful when used with Ps, Preview iPhoto, and similar. A must have for any serious computer user. Read more
Published 19 days ago by GP
Brings OS X into a new dimension
My iMac was shipped in 2010 and as such I never got the chance to select the Trackpad as an option in the configuration. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Explodinghat
Magical :)
This is about as magic as tucking your pen1s between your legs and pretending to be a lady. To enhance the 'magical' experience you can sit down to pee. Great product. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Mark Evans
Best input device ever
I bought this for my 3-year-old daughter so that she could play games without having to work the mouse. Just brillant. I'd never go back to a mouse.
Published 1 month ago by Scott Wallace
Pleased with purchase
A good Apple product. Connected easily to my Mac Mini. I bought this product as I spend a lot of time working at a computer and needed an alternative to a standard mouse as I am... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ms B
APple Maagic Trackpad
I have trou ble with arthritic fingers, stiffness. For my personal use, the Apple Magic Trackpad fits the bill. Delivery and product are as promised.
Published 1 month ago by B. Berry-Turner
Wonderful
Looks beautiful and opens up even more creative possibilities for my iMac. My consolation prize for making the heroic decision not to spend money on an iPad I didn't really... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Craybut
Great
Been meaning to get one for ages and finally and gladly did moving from a magic mouse it feels weird at first but you get use to it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by RockerAD96
apple mac trackpad
this item is typical of the excellent quality and performance of apple equipment. it works immediately on putting it into use and is a good alternative to the equally good apple... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. D. Barber
Not a Mouse but Magic
Apple Magic Trackpad. I have used this for around 3 years now (since they came out) and I would never be without it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Clickblade
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