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.
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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
It's not magic, of course, but the Magic Trackpad is a fine control device - for laptop users as well as those folk who prefer desktop machines - that's a genuine pleasure to use. ® More Accessory ReviewsApple Magic MouseWacom Cintiq 21UXCideko Air Ke...
Isn't better than a mouse for design and professionals
Pricey but effective - your standard Apple fare...
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Published: 2010-08-10, Author: David , review by: channelpro.co.uk
Abstract: Undoubtedly better than a laptop touchpad, but does anyone need it? And, at this price? We've all had moments where we've wished our laptop touchpad was a bit more spacious, but this is taking it to extremes. After the Magic Mouse, which awkwardly adde...
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Published: 2010-08-09, Author: Dan , review by: macworld.co.uk
Large, Multi-Touch surface; works identically to Apple’s laptop trackpads; rugged, portable design matches Apple’s keyboards; easy setup
Not as precise as a mouse or trackball; not ideal for large screens or multiple displays
If you're a big fan of the Multi-Touch trackpads on Apple's current laptop models, the Magic Trackpad is for you. It gives you the same clickable, glass surface and Multi-Touch gestures, as those laptop trackpads in a wireless desktop model – with the bon...
Great build, Brings multi-touch to Apple's desktop range, Gestures are genuinely quicker than using a mouse
Bit expensive, Takes a bit of time to become familiar with, Doesn't work with all programs
Not precise enough for intricate work, but this is a relatively affordable way for desktop users to take advantage of intuitive and time saving multi-touch gestures
The Apple Magic Trackpad ships with two AA alkaline batteries, although Apple now sells its own Apple Battery Charger. It will be a useful addition to the arsenal of any Mac user who wishes to have multitouch functionality on their desktop machine. It...
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Published: 2010-09-27, Author: Dan , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Apple's Magic Trackpad really isn't magical, but for those who want or need the full range of OS X gestures on their desktop computer it does a fine job. We don't think it will completely replace the mouse...