Using a Magic Trackpad on a PC / Windows 7 - exactly what functionality will remain?

Based on my research - pinch/zoom, other advanced multi-touch functions are gone but simple click to select & pointer functions work. But can I still use tap to select? Vertical &/or Horizontal Scroll? Adjust tap sensitivity & cursor speed?

Need trackpad instead of a mouse to deal with RSI (repetitive stress injury on click finger) – there aren’t that many to pick from & have really mixed reviews. No doubt this one is the best for mac, but not sure about in Windows. I don't need the most advanced functions, but have to be able to switch to the tap to select and adjust some basic sensitivity settings.

I went to the store to ask but the people there didn't even know there was a driver out for PC / Windows...Please help!

• Asked by Heather B from The Woodlands
• Jul 27, 2011
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is magic trackpad compatible with a mac book pro?

I am planning on buying a mac book pro or an imac. I need to know if magic trackpad works for mac book pro because it would be really useful to help me decide.

• Asked by Dan B
• Jan 7, 2011
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Would my iMacs RAM effect tracking speed/lag when using the magic trackpad?

I am currently running a stock 21.5 " i5 iMac 4GB RAM and notice that I only max out about 2.50 Gb or so memory when multitasking and using the system normally.

I recently purchased a magic trackpad which I have had replaced by Apple as my old one was faulty and have found that in one spot of the trackpad I get slight cursor delay.

This was the exact same problem (there were other problems also with my old one) that happened with my previous trackpad so I'm starting to think this now must be a software fault.

Unless there are any issues with mountain lion (I'm running the latest version) that I'm not aware of the only other explanation I can think of is the RAM.

Would RAM have an effect on cursor delay on a trackpad? I find it hard to believe I've had two trackpads with the same issue and it has been in the exact same place (In the bottom right hand corner of the pad)

Would upgrading my RAM to 8GB have any effect?

Any thoughts on the issue?

(I was also thinking it may be related to the notification centre gesture in some way as you have to swipe with two fingers from the right to active this)

• Asked by Jonathan H
• Oct 15, 2012
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To use a Macbook in closed display mode you need an external keyboard and mouse. Can the mouse be substituted with the magic trackpad?

• Asked by Mitchell R
• Oct 9, 2010
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Can I use both the magic mouse and the magic trackpad?

Can both the Magic Mouse and the Magic Trackpad be linked with the computer at the same time?

• Asked by Carmen Tam M from Saratoga
• Sep 16, 2011
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does anyone have experience of a magic mouse scrolling thru pages in InDesign (pretty much) on it's own? this trackpad may be just what we need!

trackpad with InDesign

• Asked by James B from Teddington
• Jul 30, 2010
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Can you assign a tab function on magic trackpad?

• Asked by Alan E from Studio City
• Apr 4, 2012
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I have a 27" Imac with the "default" keyboard and magic mouse. Can I have the Magic Mouse, Keyboard AND the Trackpad connected at the same time ?

• Asked by Phillip G from Nashville
• Jul 27, 2010
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will the magic trackpad work with imac

• Asked by Sharon Y from Dublin
• Feb 25, 2011
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How smooth is response with a Mac Pro?

I bought a magic mouse a while back that skipped and had very poor response with a Mac Pro. I exchanged it for a new one with no improvement and have no problem with the mouse when using it with my Macbook Pro. Others have had this problem and it is apparently due to poor bluetooth reception through the case of the Mac Pro and/or weak bluetooth signal from the magic mouse. I would really like to get a Magic Trackpad but am afraid I might have the same problem with it. Is anyone having this problem with the trackpad and a Mac Pro? Thanks.

• Asked by Todd M from Meridian
• Dec 4, 2011
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