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Title: Apple Trackpad - it's almost magical
Post by: bobotheclown on 14 June 2011, 22:17
I just an app,e Trackpad as a prezzie from the missus. It's nice to have multi-touch gestures for my Mac Pro just like the laptops.
Title: Re: Apple Trackpad - it's almost magical
Post by: Horney on 14 June 2011, 22:26
Epic aren't they, gonna get my Mum one for Christmas for her 27" Mac.

Nick
Title: Re: Apple Trackpad - it's almost magical
Post by: bobotheclown on 14 June 2011, 22:37
yup, apple got this one right, unlike the magic mouse which was awkward to use because it was such a funny shape. Apple don't have a great track record when creating mice but the trackpad is a winner.
Title: Re: Apple Trackpad - it's almost magical
Post by: Steve30 on 14 June 2011, 23:00
yup, apple got this one right, unlike the magic mouse which was awkward to use because it was such a funny shape. Apple don't have a great track record when creating mice but the trackpad is a winner.

Can you get a picture of it on here ? Thanks steve
Title: Re: Apple Trackpad - it's almost magical
Post by: Jay on 15 June 2011, 00:06
Agree with the Magic Mouse, it is complete w@nk! For man hands it was too small and the novelty of touch scrolling wore off quickly for me. Not used the Trackpad yet, wondering how good it will be for operating a media centre remotely... none of the wireless keyboards (at a decent price) tick the boxes for me, maybe I could use it as a mouse and have an on screen keyboard...
Title: Re: Apple Trackpad - it's almost magical
Post by: Jack3559 on 15 June 2011, 00:25
It looks nice next to the keyboard too.  :grin:

(http://techpinger.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Apple-Magic-Trackpad.jpg)
Title: Re: Apple Trackpad - it's almost magical
Post by: Adam on 15 June 2011, 01:14
Used one and they are a pleasure to use :)

Don't agree with the comment about the magic mouse but that's my opinion.
Title: Re: Apple Trackpad - it's almost magical
Post by: Kerrse on 15 June 2011, 08:20
Used one and they are a pleasure to use :)

Don't agree with the comment about the magic mouse but that's my opinion.

Only thing i don't like about the magic mouse & wireless keyboard is the batteries seem to need changing once a month  :angry: need to buy some rechargables really  :cool:
Title: Re: Apple Trackpad - it's almost magical
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 15 June 2011, 08:29
I love using the trackpad on my MacBook Pro, although when doing design I need to use a proper mouse for more accuracy. I am a big fan of the Magic Mouse, I think it works just as well in all honesty.
Title: Re: Apple Trackpad - it's almost magical
Post by: jimbooboo on 15 June 2011, 10:19
I like my magic mouse, couldn't get used to the trackpad in the store lol..
Title: Re: Apple Trackpad - it's almost magical
Post by: Jack3559 on 15 June 2011, 12:10
I love using the trackpad on my MacBook Pro, although when doing design I need to use a proper mouse for more accuracy. I am a big fan of the Magic Mouse, I think it works just as well in all honesty.

This.
Title: Re: Apple Trackpad - it's almost magical
Post by: bobotheclown on 15 June 2011, 18:36
You need to get a wacom tablet, they are the nuts. I use one all the time at work and have one at home for freelance stuff. Much more intuitive and probably the best way to use create stuff. A bit expensive but an Intuos 2 (which is good enough) can be bought one ebay for a reasonable price.

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=intuos+2&_sacat=See-All-Categories
Title: Re: Apple Trackpad - it's almost magical
Post by: dTEA on 15 June 2011, 19:47
Legit Wacom the best by far...especially the big uns...it needs to be big if using it for design and intricacy
Title: Re: Apple Trackpad - it's almost magical
Post by: Jay on 15 June 2011, 20:20
Those are a bit expensive for controlling my Boxee (http://www.boxee.tv/) :grin:

I've been after an ultraslim keyboard with trackball/trackpad ( the Apple keyboard would be ace with a trackpad attached, but not separately ) to control my Boxee media centre (normal PC with the boxee software installed).
Title: Re: Apple Trackpad - it's almost magical
Post by: Diamond Hell on 16 June 2011, 13:06
I love using the trackpad on my MacBook Pro, although when doing design I need to use a proper mouse for more accuracy. I am a big fan of the Magic Mouse, I think it works just as well in all honesty.

The MBP has a good trackpad, but I should hope so at that price.

For accurate stuff like video editing I still find myself connecting a mouse though, so putting a trackpad on an iMac seems like a retrograde move.

The gestures sh*t on the magic mouse work fine, but if I'm honest it works no better than my treasured Microsoft 5-button mouse which is still the best mouse I've used (especially as a leftie).

Another example of Apple applying some fancy branding to something already in existence and the Apple faithful going 'oh wow man, this is like, so new'.

Can't wait for them to bring out iWater, which will only be accessible through the iTap because it'll be like SO flexible and useful.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Apple Trackpad - it's almost magical
Post by: russ-vdub on 16 June 2011, 21:43
For people with Magic Mouse, you need to get MagicPrefs in your life! The amount of things you can do with it is nuts, I only use a few but they make life sooo much easier!

http://magicprefs.com/
Title: Re: Apple Trackpad - it's almost magical
Post by: bobotheclown on 17 June 2011, 19:24
Those are a bit expensive for controlling my Boxee (http://www.boxee.tv/) :grin:

I've been after an ultraslim keyboard with trackball/trackpad ( the Apple keyboard would be ace with a trackpad attached, but not separately ) to control my Boxee media centre (normal PC with the boxee software installed).

I can thoroughly recommend the logitech di novo. Has built in track pad and media controls
Title: Re: Apple Trackpad - it's almost magical
Post by: Jay on 17 June 2011, 19:39
Those are a bit expensive for controlling my Boxee (http://www.boxee.tv/) :grin:

I've been after an ultraslim keyboard with trackball/trackpad ( the Apple keyboard would be ace with a trackpad attached, but not separately ) to control my Boxee media centre (normal PC with the boxee software installed).

I can thoroughly recommend the logitech di novo. Has built in track pad and media controls

I assume the Mini and not Edge?
Title: Re: Apple Trackpad - it's almost magical
Post by: bobotheclown on 18 June 2011, 09:57
I've only used the edge and didn't know there was a mini. The edge is really good and looks nice in it's charging stand next to the telly.
Title: Re: Apple Trackpad - it's almost magical
Post by: bobotheclown on 18 June 2011, 10:07
I'm sure that you can get an android app where you can control your pc using your phone as a track pad and keyboard. I'm using a similar thing for osx and iPhone called rowmote
Title: Re: Apple Trackpad - it's almost magical
Post by: Jay on 18 June 2011, 14:27
That's what I use now, but I like the idea of having a proper keyboard