apples new Magic trackpad

MsAstoria · 08-02-2010, 01:44 PM

Just got my new Magic Trackpad and after a couple of hiccups, got it working with my Mac Mini. Got to say, I love it! Couple of hints for those of you getting these..... be sure to download the Magic Trackpad update from apple.com or your mac computer may only recognize it as a bluetooth mouse so gestures won't work. Took me a short while to figure this out. Then the set up is a breeze and it works beautifully. Set up your gestures preferences in system preferences and you are good to go.
Nice large surface to work with and the batteries are nicely hidden away in the top of the mouse so it is slightly elevated, much like the apple keyboard.

Goodby clicky scrollwheel mouse. Will save on battery replacements too as my Logitech wireless mouse was always "on" so it needed new batteries monthly. Trackpad will turn itself off after three minutes of idle time so batteries should last a lot longer!

kjk · 08-02-2010, 02:11 PM

Thanks for the mini-review, MsAstoria! I downloaded the update for my Macbook-I love the new 3 finger "move windows around" option.

I visited the Apple store just this weekend, and they had none on display though-weird. (And of course, still no iPads or iPhone 4's in stock).

kathyfitz · 08-02-2010, 02:19 PM

We picked up my hubby's new iPhone4 in store yesterday with no reservation. I called a couple of stores and they all had them in stock. Saw the trackpad, it is pretty cool! But I use my laptop about 95% of the time, so not for me at this time.

kjk · 08-02-2010, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kathyfitz

We picked up my hubby's new iPhone4 in store yesterday with no reservation. I called a couple of stores and they all had them in stock. Saw the trackpad, it is pretty cool! But I use my laptop about 95% of the time, so not for me at this time.

Damn. My wife actually has one on order (3 weeks estimated) but she was getting so tired of her iPhone 3G with iOS4, she wanted to get one right away...we were down in SoCal just last week-should have tried there!

Maggie Leung · 08-02-2010, 02:36 PM

Looks cool. I'm on Windows, so can't use. Bummer.

I have a couple of Logictech wireless mice with long battery life. I wonder whether there's a big difference among various models. My older one, which is about four years old, has needed new batteries maybe once a year. I bought an additional Logitech a few months ago, and it was advertised with even longer battery life -- 18 months.

harakiri · 08-03-2010, 03:21 AM

is it possible to use this new trackpad with the iPad?

I know this sounds strange, but (at least) I can see potential there: put you iPad on one of these stands at home and use the bluetooth keyboard and the trackpad

harakiri · 08-03-2010, 03:29 AM

answering my own question:

no its not supported.

what a shame.

kjk · 08-03-2010, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maggie Leung

Looks cool. I'm on Windows, so can't use. Bummer.

I have a couple of Logictech wireless mice with long battery life. I wonder whether there's a big difference among various models. My older one, which is about four years old, has needed new batteries maybe once a year. I bought an additional Logitech a few months ago, and it was advertised with even longer battery life -- 18 months.

Maggie, it has Windows drivers now!
32bit: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1067
64bit: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1068

Bremen Cole · 08-04-2010, 06:14 AM

I messed with one for a bit, and didn't really like it. But, I'm sure if I gave it more time I would get on with it....

Maggie Leung · 08-04-2010, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjk

Maggie, it has Windows drivers now!
32bit: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1067
64bit: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1068

Thanks, kjk. I'll check it out the next time I happen across an Apple store.

MsAstoria · 08-06-2010, 10:30 AM

Well, I've had it now for a few days and it totally rocks! It's a nice large size (4.25 inches x 5 inches) so plenty of scrolling room. very nice to just tap the pad for functions.

08-02-2010, 01:44 PM	#1
MsAstoria Evangelist Posts: 423 Karma: 47344 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Astoria, Oregon, USA Device: Kindle Fire HDX, iPhone (yes, I read on my phone)	apples new Magic trackpad Just got my new Magic Trackpad and after a couple of hiccups, got it working with my Mac Mini. Got to say, I love it! Couple of hints for those of you getting these..... be sure to download the Magic Trackpad update from apple.com or your mac computer may only recognize it as a bluetooth mouse so gestures won't work. Took me a short while to figure this out. Then the set up is a breeze and it works beautifully. Set up your gestures preferences in system preferences and you are good to go. Nice large surface to work with and the batteries are nicely hidden away in the top of the mouse so it is slightly elevated, much like the apple keyboard. Goodby clicky scrollwheel mouse. Will save on battery replacements too as my Logitech wireless mouse was always "on" so it needed new batteries monthly. Trackpad will turn itself off after three minutes of idle time so batteries should last a lot longer!

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08-02-2010, 02:11 PM	#2
kjk . Posts: 3,408 Karma: 5647231 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: never enough	Thanks for the mini-review, MsAstoria! I downloaded the update for my Macbook-I love the new 3 finger "move windows around" option. I visited the Apple store just this weekend, and they had none on display though-weird. (And of course, still no iPads or iPhone 4's in stock).

08-02-2010, 02:19 PM	#3
kathyfitz Electronics Whore Posts: 115 Karma: 162 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Mountains of Southern California Device: Kindle Paperwhite, iPad, iPad mini, iPhone5, Kindle3	We picked up my hubby's new iPhone4 in store yesterday with no reservation. I called a couple of stores and they all had them in stock. Saw the trackpad, it is pretty cool! But I use my laptop about 95% of the time, so not for me at this time.

08-02-2010, 02:36 PM	#5
Maggie Leung Wizard Posts: 1,449 Karma: 58383 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Kindle, iPad	Looks cool. I'm on Windows, so can't use. Bummer. I have a couple of Logictech wireless mice with long battery life. I wonder whether there's a big difference among various models. My older one, which is about four years old, has needed new batteries maybe once a year. I bought an additional Logitech a few months ago, and it was advertised with even longer battery life -- 18 months.

08-03-2010, 03:21 AM	#6
harakiri Groupie Posts: 174 Karma: 464618 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Germany Device: Kindle Oasis 2	is it possible to use this new trackpad with the iPad? I know this sounds strange, but (at least) I can see potential there: put you iPad on one of these stands at home and use the bluetooth keyboard and the trackpad

08-03-2010, 03:29 AM	#7
harakiri Groupie Posts: 174 Karma: 464618 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Germany Device: Kindle Oasis 2	answering my own question: no its not supported. what a shame.

08-04-2010, 06:14 AM	#9
Bremen Cole Wizard Posts: 1,115 Karma: 2718 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Device: iPad	I messed with one for a bit, and didn't really like it. But, I'm sure if I gave it more time I would get on with it....

08-06-2010, 10:30 AM	#11
MsAstoria Evangelist Posts: 423 Karma: 47344 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Astoria, Oregon, USA Device: Kindle Fire HDX, iPhone (yes, I read on my phone)	Well, I've had it now for a few days and it totally rocks! It's a nice large size (4.25 inches x 5 inches) so plenty of scrolling room. very nice to just tap the pad for functions.

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