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
Easy to use, though nobody had used one previously, Superb finish, Works perfectly on your Mac and well on PC, Nice replacement for the mouse in many cases, You can set it to your liking (on Mac)
A new outlay for a product with questionable lifespan, Need to cheat a bit to install it on PC, Very slight latency between movement on pad and the screen, The upper part of the pad is hard to click, Doesn't work well on dualscreen. Best to use it on a single screen.
The Pad is useful, pretty and practical, but for how long? It replaces the mouse nicely for many usages, but as soon as touch screens come on stream, you'll be putting it away in a drawer never to be seen again. Your mouse will still be useful....
Apple's Apple Magic Trackpad is pretty expensive for an unnecessary peripheral, but it works as advertised and can even make general desktop activity a little easier than a mouse at times. We've a long way to go yet before we'll be persuaded to part with ...
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
