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
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74 Reviews
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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...
