Testseek.co.uk 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
Ace design
Multitouch gestures
Great build
Brings multi-touch to Apple's desktop range
Gestures are genuinely quicker than using a mouse
Large
Multi-Touch surface
Works identically to Apple’s laptop trackpads
Rugged
Portable design matches Apple’s keyboards
Easy setup
Full trackpad control
Complements Apple's keyboard
Complete gesture range
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)
Gives you gesture control over and above your mouse
Bluetooth so no wires
Minimalist in its design
Easy to use and install
The editors didn't like
Isn't better than a mouse for design and professionals
Bit expensive
Takes a bit of time to become familiar with
Doesn't work with all programs
Not as precise as a mouse or trackball
Not ideal for large screens or multiple displays
Snow Leopard only
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.
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: 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.
