Reviews for Twelve South MagicWand

This morning I have just received my Twelve South MagicWand and I must say that I am very pleased with it. It is very durable and the simple idea of keeping your Keyboard and Track Pad together is fantastic. The fit together is very easy and tidy and makes having both together easy. Also, been as I have this on my lap it is now wider so that it fits on my lap better than just the small keyboard when it was on its own.

There are a few things to note though although they are small and should not put you off to be honest but I will mention them either way...
Firstly, and maybe this is just me not being clever at what I am doing, but the 'H Bar' was very difficult to put in and I had to spend some time fitting it in and although I don't get through my batteries a lot, when changing them, this may be an awkward experience every time.
Secondly, The keyboard now is off to the right (or left, if your right handed), though there is nothing you or the company can do about this, you may take a while getting used to laying your arms over a bit more, but you can get used to this!!
And lastly, and this is only if you use this on your lap, you have no way of using the clic button on the Track Pad, simply because you need a hard surface, i.e. desk, to utilise the clic method. However, over the years Apple have integrated ways for you to not have to use a clic, such as 'three finger' scrolling to resize the window or mover a window around. I am sure there is a way to do other things without using the clic, over time I have found ways not to use it at all.

Please don't let what I said above put you off because they are in my opinion very very small things, but I wanted to mention them to give a fair review. Otherwise, this product is amazing, like others said, it is very very durable, even if it's plastic, it's a simple concept to utilise the two devices together and (Simplifies life). (Maybe they should use that as their motto).

12 of 13 people found this useful

Overall
There's only one manufacturer for this tool. If you want a connecting tool, then this is it.

Pro's
Sleek and simple to install
Convenient
Apple Styling
Looks sleeker with out T-Bar


Cons
T-Bar loose
Rubber divider non matching color
Plastic Build
Expensive

11 of 11 people found this useful

from the photos, description & price I believed that this product was made from aluminum and was of the same quality as any apple product. I was shocked to find that the product was nothing more than a cheap piece of plastic. this product serves its purpose well but it is quite simply way, way, WAY overpriced. I am very dissatisfied with this purchase.
I should have read the reviews before purchasing. apparently I'm not the only one with the same complaint.

41 of 42 people found this useful

If you use the Mobee Magic Numpad with your Trackpad, the stick on surface makes it almost impossible to fit the supplied 'bar' between the keyboard and Trackpad as it seems to be perfectly fitted to the 'bare metal' of the keyboard and Trackpad.

You could force it into position but for me it either started to lift the stick on or seemed to cause a permanent mouse press on the Trackpad.

However, as I have no intention of using the keyboard free hand and just wanted something to stop the trackpad and keyboard going off in separate directions, then it works fine without this bar connected and also makes it easier to remove the devices when battery changes are required.

Overall I am very happy with the MagicWand.

5 of 8 people found this useful

Great idea and almost great execution. I agree with some of the reviewers - the metal dock should be a higher quality given the price but I bought it for one reason - to hold the Keyboard and Track Pad together - until Apple offers an integrated wireless keyboard and trackpad - like on my AirBook. The problem - the H-Bar does NOT fit easily and it is very difficult to remove which is necessary when you replace the batteries. I watched the video on Twelve South's website which shows the H-Bar smoothly sliding into place and being removed smoothly - NO WAY. I asked Twelve South to send me a replacement H-Bar on the premise that mine is defective. We'll see what happens. If I get satisfaction, I will update this review.

12 of 16 people found this useful

This silver plastic track holds the wireless keypad and magic trackpad together in one unit that looks as though it could have been made by Apple.
It's a really neat bit of kit.
Only problem is that having now used it for some months its causing the right click button on the trackpad to stick. Take the Magic Wand off and all works with no problems.
My advice - don't bother!!

2 of 3 people found this useful

I was quite discouraged by some of the negative comments initially. But after a few day having my two hands busy all the time dealing both the keyboard and touchpad, I decided to try it out.

Yes, it is plastic and a bit over priced. But it works. Installation is nice and easy, takes me 45 seconds to put them together, sizing is perfect, aligned with both ends perfectly. if I have to complain, the soft T-pad should be coloured in silver (same as the H beam) so it could be blended in, right now it is light grey and quite visible.

Anyway, I am very pleased.

11 of 12 people found this useful

I love the idea of this product. I was happy to spend the money to get it. I was quickly made unhappy when I realized how poorly thought out this really is. The "H-Bar" is so incorrectly sized that I am unable to get it to fit between the trackpad and the keyboard. While trying to push it into position, it left a noticeable rub mark on the keyboard and ended up slightly cracking the surface of the trackpad. (That's how much stress it put on the trackpad.) I have given up on using the stabilizer piece because it simply does not fit around the edge of either device which completely negates the lap-use angle of buying this product. Very disappointed. Save your money, please.

44 of 50 people found this useful

watch out! Edge of the product is very sharp. while sliding it to put together the edge of magic wand has cut off rubber foot a little. keyboard and trackpad is well aligned on desk, but not at all when it is lifted in air. It is shiped with h-beam to hold lower part together but it hinders pressing arrow keys.

15 of 15 people found this useful