Questions & Answers for Magic Trackpad
377 Questions from the Community
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I have a usb mouse was going to get wireless mouse. Would the magic trackpad work better? Main programs i use Logic Pro8 and iPhoto
- Asked by Glenn W from Long Beach Township
- Jan 21, 2011
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yes, I threw away my usb and wireless mouse for the trackpad. Strongly recommend. It allows you much greater mobility and is easier on the hands and wrist. Just takes a few strokes to become proficient. It allows you to run your desktop or laptop like an iPad.
- Answered by Steve P from Wheatland
- Mar 2, 2011
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Is the Magic Trackpad like the Bamboo Pen & Touch by Wacom?
- Asked by Tyler S
- Dec 18, 2010
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No, you really miss a pen! A Pen is so much nicer to navigate, and because there is a combination of pen AND touch, the wacom is better.
- Answered by Niels W
- Jan 12, 2011
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What is the suite of default gestures? Can moving the mouse be done with 1 finger touch only, or is it configurable?
- Asked by Grandin D from Paris
- Jul 27, 2010
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Will the magic trackpad work with the new ipad ("3")?
- Asked by Max P
- Mar 7, 2012
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Unfortunately no. iPad doesn't support Magic Trackpads. The only thing you can use with your iPad is a wireless keyboard (with Bluetooth). Using a trackpad with the iPad will not be as comfortable as you think. You cannot tap apps or anywhere on the screen with a trackpad because you won't know where you are tapping on the iPad.
- Answered by Luke K
- Jul 15, 2012
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It has extremely limited functionality on Win XP, it's just a simple mouse with no multi-touch capability.
- Answered by Jim M from Poway
- Dec 24, 2010
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on and off buttons
Does the magic trackpad turns on and off automatically when i shut down my mac computer?, or do i have to manually turn it on and off from the side?
- Asked by Theresa S from Stanton
- Sep 6, 2010
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The Trackpad has a sleep feature built in to conserve battery life. If you are not going to use it for an extended period of time then turn it off.
- Answered by Al E from Palmetto
- Sep 9, 2010
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According to ten one design's website, the latest version of inklet works with the magic trackpad.
- Answered by Larry S from Lexington
- Jan 11, 2011
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Can I enlarge or zoom in and reduce or zoom out on a webpage with gestures similar to the iPad?
- Asked by Kelly W from Coppell
- Oct 30, 2010
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yes you can zoom in and out just like ipad also you can turn pdf or photos around by just using two fingers and twisting
- Answered by Robert P from Clarkston
- Nov 1, 2010
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Absolutely! And it's great for this purpose.
- Answered by Ramy M from Laval
- Jan 16, 2011
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Is there phone support for the Apple Trackpad?
I have a computer that is out of warranty. If I purchase a Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad, do I have to have a support line to assist me with installing it to work with my Macbook?
- Asked by Joji A from Quezon City
- Sep 27, 2011
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Assuming you have Mac OS 10.6.4 or better installed:
-pair the magic trackpad with your computer
-menu: Apple/Software Update...
Result: all magic trackpad software installed- Answered by Chris S from San Jose
- Sep 27, 2011
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Is it compatible with apple tv?
- Asked by James C from Sherman Oaks
- Aug 20, 2010
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No read the system requirements needs to be a mac running Mac OS X 10.6.4 with Bluetooth. The Apple TV does not have bluetooth capabilities.
- Answered by Saul C from Fort Erie
- Aug 29, 2010
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Can i use trackpad to write chinese word?
- Asked by Robin N from Kuala Lumpur
- Jul 27, 2010
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Yes, it works with current version Mac Book Pro as well as the older version. One example is my 2007 non-unit body mac book pro.
- Answered by Tony C from Richmond
- Aug 28, 2010
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I am just switching over to an IMAC from a PC. I want to get a trackpad. Is it difficult to install?
- Asked by Susan B from Wading River
- Jun 13, 2011
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Nope, you turn it on and your iMac should connect with it automatically.
- Answered by Michael K from Midland
- Jun 17, 2011
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will it work with ibook
I'm really looking for a stylus and track pad type thing.
- Asked by Elizabeth H D from Putney
- Aug 9, 2010
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The iBook isn't able to run OS X 10.6, so it doesn't meet the system requirements.
- Answered by Daniel M M from Needmore
- Aug 13, 2010
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Can I use this as a graphics tablet? As in could I buy a capacitive stylus and use it for Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop as well?
- Asked by Martin G from Wheeler Heights
- Jul 27, 2010
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No, it is NOT a graphics tablet (no pressure-sensitivity capability). It is a tap-and/or-click trackpad. That is all.
(Unless, of course, Apple has actually built it as a graphics tablet and just hasn't gotten around to providing the "upgraded" drivers yet. Caveat: I are not an inguneer, so don't know what the relevant electronics design entails.)- Answered by Kevin J. M
- Jan 2, 2011
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How do I switch applications with the Magic Trackpad?
I use a four finger sweep, however I do not know how to select the application I desire. (short of moving the pointer) Is there a Trackpad command?
- Asked by Kent H from Ann Arbor
- Jan 18, 2012
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I use the Dock, Mission Control and Launchpad.
For applications I use daily, I keep them in the dock. I use LaunchPad to get to applications I rarely use.
When applications are open I use Launch Pad or the Dock to switch.
It took me a while to adopt these functions into daily use but after switching from desktop models to a laptop, it became more intuitive. Now, like all things Mac, it is second nature.- Answered by Christine G from Pilot Mountain
- Jan 31, 2012
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How does the battery life compare to the magic mouse? I like the feature set better and wish Apple would add many of the gestures to the mouse.
- Asked by Scott K from Boulder
- Jul 27, 2010
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As an owner of both the Magic Mouse, and now the Magic Trackpad, I can say that the trackpad is WAY better when it comes to battery life. The reason being: it has the same feature on it as the Apple Bluetooth Keyboard, where as it goes to "sleep mode" when not in use. For example, I've had my keyboard and magic mouse the same amount of time, accidentally leaving both on overnight several times, and my keyboard is still at 100% battery life, whereas my mouse is now at 40%. I've had them both for about 2.5 months. I'm absolutely in love with the new Trackpad now because of it's increased amount of capabilities vs the mouse, and it's ability to conserve battery when I accidentally leave it on. The mouse should have been able to do that as well. Anyway, I hope this answers your question.
- Answered by Dustin P from Lamar
- Jul 31, 2010
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Does the Apple Magic Trackpad work with the Apple MacBook?
- Asked by James M from Keaau
- Oct 8, 2012
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can this trackpad be used with other systems, such as a Dell?
- Asked by Rosemarie M from Sewell
- Jan 24, 2012
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can track pad be configured to act like a number pad?
i'm a finance guy and really, really appreciate having a number pad on my keyboard. apple has been moving away from number pads and there are no 3rd party ones available (at least none up to apple standards). plus i'd find it very useful to have a trackpad / number pad to use with my macbook when i'm on the road. it must be possible to programme something like this and then supply a simple foil with the relevant keys marked on it?
- Asked by Nicholas S
- May 3, 2011
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While it may be possible.
It probably isn't practical:
-when using an normal 10-key number pad, the user rests their fingers on home row (3,5,6) and uses tactile feedback to quickly enter numbers.
-even with a number pad foil and software to drive the virtual number pad, the user would have to hover their fingers above the number pad's home row and would have no tactile feedback for each key stroke (assuming the sw was using single tap per keystroke; making the trackpad physically click for each keystroke would be very hard for the user)
-hunt and peck could work; but, number entry speed would be pretty slow compared to a real 10-key number pad.- Answered by Chris S from San Jose
- May 4, 2011
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