Magic Trackpad
The Magic Trackpad is a multi-touch trackpad produced by Apple Inc. The first generation version was released on July 27, 2010, and featured a trackpad 80% larger than the built-in trackpad found on the then-current MacBook family of laptops. A redesigned second generation version, initially marketed as Magic Trackpad 2, was released on October 13, 2015.
Manufacturer
- 1st generation: July 27, 2010
- 2nd generation: October 13, 2015
1st generation: October 13, 2015
- 1st generation: Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.4 and later
- 2nd generation: OS X El Capitan 10.11 or later
- 1st generation: Bluetooth 2.0
- 2nd generation: Bluetooth 3.0, Lightning connector
- 1st generation: Two AA batteries
- 2nd generation: Rechargeable Li-Po battery (2024 mAh)
- 1st generation: 5.1 in x 5.2 in[2]
- 2nd generation: 0.19–0.43 inch (0.49–1.09 cm) x 6.3 inch (16.0 cm) x 4.52 inches (11.49 cm)
- 1st generation: 0.31 point (0.14 kg)
- 2nd generation: 0.51 pound (0.231 kg)
Reception[edit]
Reviews of the first generation Magic Trackpad lauded its design but criticized its price. Scott Stein of CNET wrote, "Apple's $69 Bluetooth device is minimalist and not particularly cheap"; "We're not sure we'd ditch our mouse and use the Magic Trackpad, but it's a compact solution for the touch-addicted."[3] Macworld also praised the trackpad's design similarity with the Apple Wireless Keyboard: "The Magic Trackpad is the same height and angle of inclination as the Apple Wireless Keyboard, making them a good fit, in terms of size and style."[5]
In reviews of the second-generation Magic Trackpad, reviewers praised the new Force Touch functionality, better ergonomics over the Magic Mouse, and full compatibility with macOS and iPadOS, but noted its high price tag.[15][16]