Testseek.com have collected 74 expert reviews of the Apple Magic Trackpad and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple Magic Trackpad.
July 2010
(76%)
74 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(97%)
8 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
76010074
The editors liked
Provides good touch precision
Physically clicks when pressed
Well designed
Full gesture support
Looks and feels great. Proper gestures on the desktop
Unlike the Magic Mouse
Clever design
Intuitive and provides a new dimension of control versus a mouse
The editors didn't like
Setting it up for a Windows PC is a hassle (and it will only offer limited gestures)
Uncomfortable to use as a mouse replacement for long periods
Not as precise or fast as a mouse. Some may not approve of the ergonomics. You'll need to buy Snow Leopard to use it on Windows
Large surface area makes it easy to use, Bluetooth wireless connection provides up to 33 foot range, Flawlessly detects multiple finger gestures, Long battery life, includes two AA batteries, Less tiring to use than a mouse, Works with Windows PCs with additional free software,
Can be challenging to set up initially, Requires Mac OS X 10.6.4 plus additional software updates, Limited finger gestures available when using it on a Windows PC
The suitability for daily use is only given to a part and can't convince us in every sector. Simple office tasks are easily managed with the Magic Trackpad. Sophisticated applications (image editing) or games are difficult with the Trackpad and an ordinar...
Abstract: Apple’s Magic Trackpad is an interesting, although not unexpected, move for the company. For a company that seems to have invested in multitouch as the core foundation of its future, it only makes sense that they’d want to bring it over to the deskto...
Amazingly precise, Super thin and light, Great for HTPC or travel, Robust gesture support, Even works on Windows
Lackluster Windows support, No Digitizer support, Customizations are limited, Not a true mouse replacement for most
In summary, the $69 Magic Trackpad is more novel than magical. As with most every other Apple product we have tried, the execution is spot-on. Tracking was extremely precise, and thus, the pad was very useable. Even the softest taps and the most delicate...
Abstract: This device is beautiful and comfortable to use. A Multi-Touch trackpad you can use with your iMac is a real boon and you will thoroughly enjoy using it. It may mean the end of the mouse as your primary input device. Ergonomic. Full array of Mult...
Great industrial designPerfect trackpad experience for a desktopMultitouch works flawlessly
Easy to get lost in large surface areaSingle button click limits optionsWindows implementation is weak
There isn't anything truly magical, revolutionary, or groundbreaking about the Magic Trackpad. It's not the first of its kind, and it doesn't turn our current computing paradigms on their ear. It's an excellent device for those who prefer touch input to m...
Abstract: Video Review: Chris Hardwick and Kevin Pereira bring you a bonus review with the recently released Apple Trackpad to demonstrate its swiping features, multi-touch gestures and more for $69. ...
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Published: 2010-07-28, Author: Vincent , review by: slashgear.com
Abstract: External trackpads aren’t exactly new, but Apple has managed to instill no small degree of excitement into their new Magic Trackpad by virtue of their multitouch technology. Essentially the trackpad from a MacBook Pro, sliced out and blown up, the wire...
