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
Great industrial designPerfect trackpad experience for a desktopMultitouch works flawlessly
Does an invisible job of turning the keyboard and trackpad into a single unit
Lets you use the trackpad on the left or the right
Lets you not use the Magic Connector at all if the need arises
Amazingly precise
Super thin and light
Great for HTPC or travel
Robust gesture support
Even works 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
Bigger is actually much better with trackpads. Provides very usable touch controls for Mac OS. Typical sleek
Beautiful Apple design.
Supports up to four-finger multitouch gestures. Video help built into control panel. Great design and feel. Fits perfectly with Apple Wireless Keyboard.
Ergonomic
Full array of MultiTouch gestures
Wireless
Well designed
A genuine mouse replacement
Compact
Clean design
Responsive multitouch gestures work as smoothly as they do on a MacBook
Offers a mouse-free alternative for users who don't have space for a mouse
Gorgeous
Well-built design
Easy installation
Intuitive software
Works as well as Apple’s class-leading MacBook trackpads
Easy to learn and use
Simple
Stark design fits in with other Apple products
The editors didn't like
Easy to get lost in large surface areaSingle button click limits optionsWindows implementation is weak
I would like it to ship with spare magnets so that I could get and use a new trackpad or keyboard if need be
Lackluster Windows support
No Digitizer support
Customizations are limited
Not a true mouse replacement for most
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
Dragging and dropping never works as well as it does with a mouse. Can't truly customize gestures. A tad overpriced.
Learning curve if you're used to trackpads with buttons or to traditional computer mice. Only works as a two-button scrolling mouse in Boot Camp/Windows.
Requires two AA batteries
Might take you a while to adjust to a new method of input.
Clickable buttons at corners don't work well if Trackpad isn't placed on a hard surface
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: Dan , review by: techworld.com
These are only our first impressions of how the Magic Trackpad works, and we'll follow up with a more in depth review and some buying advice soon.My favorite Magic Trackpad design feature? While the Magic Trackpad may not appear to support physical "c...
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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...
Abstract: Many of today's computer users learned how to compute and surf on a laptop rather than on a traditional desktop. For them, a trackpad—which combines both a touchpad and mouse buttons— is more familiar than the traditional mouse. Apple, with its extensi...
Supports up to four-finger multitouch gestures. Video help built into control panel. Great design and feel. Fits perfectly with Apple Wireless Keyboard.
Learning curve if you're used to trackpads with buttons or to traditional computer mice. Only works as a two-button scrolling mouse in Boot Camp/Windows.
If you're a Mac user who's more comfortable using a trackpad than a mouse, get yourself to your local Apple store and pick up the Magic Trackpad. Buy it now...
Published: 2010-07-28, Author: Scott , review by: cnet.com
Compact, clean design; responsive multitouch gestures work as smoothly as they do on a MacBook; offers a mouse-free alternative for users who don't have space for a mouse
Clickable buttons at corners don't work well if Trackpad isn't placed on a hard surface, limited software customization
Apple's Magic Trackpad offers all the functionality of a MacBook clickpad in a standalone Bluetooth device. For most people, however, it's not worth the pricey upgrade over an existing mouse.
Abstract: Early Tuesday, Apple announced the Magic Trackpad, the company’s new standalone, Bluetooth trackpad. Using the same glass surface as the trackpad on Apple’s current laptop line, the Magic Trackpad supports the same Multi-Touch gestures, bringing Apple’...
