Questions & Answers for Magic Trackpad
377 Questions from the Community
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Does the trackpad go to sleep ?
- Asked by Kim Alan F from Middletown
- Aug 5, 2011
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It will when the computer goes to sleep. You can turn it off completely by holding down the sleep button. It has spectacular battery life with the included batteries.
- Answered by Logan T from Grayson
- Aug 24, 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 5, 2011
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I have been using a trackpad (MacPro 1,1 with a plug-in bluetooth) for a few months. It is very fun to slip along like a hummingbird when moving from place to place, yes, smooth as silk, for sure: at first, it was so smooth it sometimes picked up the odd folder and dropped it somewhere along its path without my even noticing! You develop a light touch.
My complaint is that it's not often possible to select a section of text and drag and drop it – at all, let alone where you want it (you can cut and paste).
There is no easy right-click, but you can work around that, too.
The fun aspect is definitely addicting, and I haven't seriously considered going back to my trackball. But I do use a Wacom pad for Photoshop and such where detail is required. I hope this is helpful.- Answered by Laurel R from Tomales
- Dec 6, 2011
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No, the iPad only accepts keyboards, not mice or trackpads
- Answered by Jeremy K from Hilliard
- Jun 4, 2012
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Will the magic trackpad work with Mac mini?
I am getting a new Mac mini and I expect to get all the accessories as well.
- Asked by Aaron L from Camarillo
- Dec 21, 2011
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Yes, it will (the new Mac mini has bluetooth 4.0 and Lion, both are beyond the minimum HW/SW requirements to use a Magic Trackpad).
Note: I think, that applies to all shipping Macs right now.- Answered by Chris S from San Jose
- Dec 22, 2011
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Will the Magic Trackpad work when remoting in to Windows7 from a Mac using vpn?
- Asked by Randy A from Dartmouth
- Feb 20, 2011
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are you able to invert the x and y axis's?
i have a black macbook.
im wondering if it would be possible to change the settings so that i can use the pad in a different way..
i would like to be able to use it but placing it over the top of my current track pad. i see this being easiest by turning the pad around so the battery rail is closest to the user and the (bottom) of the pad is almost touching the spacebar..
i also believe this would keep the track pad more level.- Asked by Stephen K from Delano
- Aug 8, 2010
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no, you cannot flip the axis.
maybe in a future update they will allow for it, but at present, there is no way.- Answered by Anthony-paul H from Coburg
- Oct 27, 2010
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Does it work with maya which requires a 3 button mouse?
- Asked by Jessica D from Camarillo
- Nov 19, 2010
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It can work with a little bit of user setup. You'll want to use an extension called BetterTouchTool to create your own gestures to perform the actions normally associated with the additional mouse buttons. While I can't recommend the Magic Trackpad wholeheartedly enough, I personally keep a Razer Orochi gaming mouse around for use with apps that require extra buttons. For everyday use, the Magic Trackpad is the best desktop navigation tool ever created. But it is not well suited to tasks which require precise clicking and dragging using multiple buttons. For that, it's all about Razer. They are one of the few companies that is building hardware on the same quality level as Apple. Their mice are the best in the business.
- Answered by Benjamin F from Boylston
- Apr 27, 2011
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Does magic track pad work for a disabled person with only one arm.
- Asked by Maximillian E from Monterey Park
- Feb 18, 2011
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I think we will need more information to answer this question, but I will try.
The magic trackpad is an ambidextrous device that requires one hand to operate. It is touch sensitive, and will respond to touch from any part of the body (foot, elbow, etc.) Obviously without the flexibility of fingers it will be a simple point and click device, but it may still be easier to operate for those with limited movement. (Going into a store to try one out is likely your best bet.)- Answered by David K from San Jose
- Feb 26, 2011
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No - there are no drivers, but there are the usual fanatic sites that purport to tell you how to overcome this deficiency. For enthusiasts only these.
- Answered by Peter H
- Mar 3, 2012
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In what respect ?
Apple Magic Trackpad offers all of the funtionality of the trackpad on the MacBook line but with an 80% greater playing field.
I guess if you have used iMovie on a MacBook then you would be right at ease with this and say an iMac !
Remember that it is a trackpad at present - not a graphics tablet !
Hope this helps.
ProdProf- Answered by Darren H from Grenoble
- May 26, 2011
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If I buy an imac will the Magic Track pad come with it?
- Asked by Marc G
- Nov 11, 2010
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Only if you order it as "extra"....
Kind regards from Vienna, Austria,
Thomas- Answered by Thomas S
- Dec 1, 2010
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The Magic Trackpad is based on the same technology found on the MacBook line of computers — it can detect unwanted input.
- Answered by Eric Z from Columbia
- Jul 28, 2010
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Will Trackpad work on PC not running Bootcamp, ie on a non apple computer?
I am using a non apple pc. I want to use the Track pad, love the features. I use a mac at home and an pc at work.
- Asked by Daniel R from Folsom
- Nov 30, 2010
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Is it good for drawing on Sketchbook Pro?
i find i very difficult to use my magic mouse to draw, will this make it a lot more realistic in using SBP?
- Asked by Oliver K from Caves Beach
- Mar 27, 2011
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Probably not. (it's more of a mouse replacement with many gesture interface controls)
If you want to draw, look at a Wacom Bamboo or Intuos digitizing tablets. They come with a pressure sensitive stylus and most drawing/art apps support them.- Answered by Chris S from San Jose
- Apr 3, 2011
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What is the range as far as distance from a Mac Mini?
Will the track pad work at around 30 to 40 feet away from a Mac Mini?
- Asked by Grant D from North Vancouver
- Sep 3, 2010
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I'm only getting about 6 feet away from my new 2010 mac mini before connection gets lost or tracking skips. Even with new batteries.
- Answered by Ryan H from Seattle
- Sep 17, 2010
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does the trackpad come packaged with new macs instead of magic mouse
- Asked by Jonathan R from Murrieta
- Oct 25, 2010
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The Magic Mouse can be exchanged for a Trackpad, at the time of purchase. No additional cost.
- Answered by Joshua H from Las Vegas
- Jul 22, 2011
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CAn magic trackpad recognize english handwriting? Does it accept normal handwriting and recognize words and punctuation? Input text this way??
- Asked by Richard G from Glenmora
- Mar 17, 2011
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Can it be programed to close apps, go back, forward and shut down?
- Asked by Connie G from Mesquite
- Dec 1, 2010
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yes, it comes ready to use expose, with four fingers sliding
Just go to preferences, and check the functions you want.
I never used expose until I got the Magic Track Pad, and I like the function- Answered by Jerry P from Louisville
- Mar 5, 2011
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Will trackpad allow zoom in/out of xcode canvas ?
- Asked by Leonard G
- Dec 28, 2011
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yes.....tap twice with two fingers or place thumb lower left and index finger at upper right corner of track pad. now draw your finger and thumb toward the center to enlarge .expand out to zoom out. thank you, ed.
- Answered by Edward W from Dixon
- Jan 25, 2012
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can you use pinch zoom with iphoto?
- Asked by Robert C from Santa Rosa
- Sep 29, 2010
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Yes. It has all the same features as the trackpads on the macbooks.
- Answered by Matthew S from Church Hill
- Oct 8, 2010
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