Deals: Magic Trackpad 2 Available for Low Price of $89.99 ($40 Off)

[CarAnalogy]

Picked up the Space Grey the day they announced it was discontinued. I didn't realize how much I was missing without having a touchpad for a desktop Mac. The OS is really designed for the gestures, I don't even know how you'd manage to do some things properly without it.

As others have said though the keyboards seem like a straight up gouge. It would be nice to have the Mac keys but a Windows keyboard works just fine and there are so many better options. Touch ID would be nice but Watch works almost as well.

 

[ignatius345]

If you're in Adobe apps the scrolling across your artboard with the trackpad is fantastic, or scrubbing in video apps, along with pinch and zoom. I miss it when I am using just a keyboard and mouse. The Magic Mouse is great but there's something better about it on the trackpad.

So now you can add me to the list of people with both a mouse and trackpad combo, I am the person buying this.

I do this too. For 99% of stuff I prefer using a mouse on a desktop computer, but every once in a while there's a gesture that makes life much easier.

The other thing I've always liked about the trackpads and the Magic Mouse is the smoothness of scrolling. Using a standard mouse, you get very jerky movement by comparison.

(I found something called Mos that smooths it somewhat, but it's buggy in some applications and never quite as smooth as the real thing.)

 

[thadoggfather]

I do this too. For 99% of stuff I prefer using a mouse on a desktop computer, but every once in a while there's a gesture that makes life much easier.

The other thing I've always liked about the trackpads and the Magic Mouse is the smoothness of scrolling. Using a standard mouse, you get very jerky movement by comparison.

(I found something called Mos that smooths it somewhat, but it's buggy in some applications and never quite as smooth as the real thing.)

nothing beats macOS scrolling in the computer world

 

[red elma]

I only have one of those expensive suckers, and the user experience has been 'awkward'?

I use it on the tray built in to my trainer so I can interact with the app I use. It used to fall off the try, so I leave it plugged in and at least have a leash to drag it back to post. (I put a piece of 'Gekko-skin on the back, and it slides a heck of a lot less) The other problem is that I sweat 'a lot', and if I get any sweat on the pad, it freaks out. I lose control, and have occasionally had errant selections while riding. It's really a PITA when it happens. I thought of using a mouse, but the sweat would likely puddle on any mouse pad, and cause hydroplaning and gunk up the whole thing. I can't think of a better solution. I don't use the trackpad 'a lot' during rides, but it comes and goes. Sometimes I have to use it quite a bit, and other times rarely touch it. I also use Music to play tunes while riding, and have to use the pad to 'swipe right' on tracks I don't like. (Wasn't there a way to exclude certain tracks from playing in a playlist?)

How can I get around the 'sweat factor' issue, and not have a problem interacting with the app. A keyboard is out as there isn't room for it. I have seen where some people use tables next to their setups, but I don't have the room, plus can't imagine the feelings of claustrophobia and problems hitting them with knees and such, and I'd still have sweat. (I find gunk on the iPad screen too, nauseating at times. 'What IS that stuff?' And if it drys on the screen I almost need a chisel to get it off! And the back of the iPad?🤢🤢🤢)

Regarding excessive hand sweating:
My son is a video editor and has the same issue, trackpad and mouse getting all wet slipping out of his hand and sweat/gunk build-up all the time.
Doctor recommended that he use these cotton gloves.
He simply cuts/clips off the fingertip sections of the gloves with a pair of scissors.
The gloves are feather lightweight and washable as well.
Not the most practical but a good solution for people with hyperhidrosis condition.

 

[Billy_Bob]

An updated USB-C Magic Trackpad would be an ideal place to put a new Touch Bar, preserving the technology while putting it at users' fingertips in a way that doesn't complicate F-key access.

 

[VictorTango777]

Why do the trackpad and wireless keyboard still have Lightning ports instead of USB-C? These are not part of an iPhone ecosystem.

 

[Silencio]

I can't use a conventional mouse for very long without my wrist tendons locking up horribly. The Magic Trackpad is vastly superior ergonomically, at least for me — I can use it all day long without any negative effects.

 

[RickDEGH]

Should probably cost less than $40 in the first place.

 

[robertmorris2]

Typical scam from a monster company...come on guys..you're ****ing you loyal followers

 

[RecentlyConverted]

I have had one Magic Trackpad 2 die, the replacement I bought is needing frequent charging. Glad I kept a few Magic Trackpad 1s. I wont buy a TP3, when the TP2 dies I will revert to TP1. Replacable batteries, so much better (I used the Apple ones, I am sure they will still be ok, but if not, they are easy to substitute).

My wired Apple keyboard is showing its age with shiny keys and some keys that dont register as well as they did, but I am OK, I bought 2 brand new as spares when they discontinued them, so I have a 10 year supply - accidents excepting!

 

[IAlberta]

Been using the trackpads forever.
Works great with the dual screen m1 setup.
Wouldn't trade them for all the tea in China.

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

Regarding excessive hand sweating:
My son is a video editor and has the same issue, trackpad and mouse getting all wet slipping out of his hand and sweat/gunk build-up all the time.
Doctor recommended that he use these cotton gloves.
He simply cuts/clips off the fingertip sections of the gloves with a pair of scissors.
The gloves are feather lightweight and washable as well.
Not the most practical but a good solution for people with hyperhidrosis condition.

I sweat a lot while exercising. Similar but different. I knew someone who sweat like they were in a rain storm. Puddles, ruining flooring, and shorting out tech goodies for exercising. Wow... I just have to have a towel and some wipes ready to soak up, and clean off, the mess. But still, drips from the forehead and it tends to freak out the track pad. I don't know if there is a fix for it, short of not sweating.

 

[HiRez]

$29 is a low price. Maybe. $89 is not a low price, come on now.

 

[thadoggfather]

The scores continue

Just got a Magic Mouse (2017, not super rounded edges like the M1 iMac included one, more square) for $30 in my area in really good shape wooo

 

[svish]

Was available for this price some time back. Good to buy at this price point.

 

[ApplesAreSweet&Sour]

Why do the trackpad and wireless keyboard still have Lightning ports instead of USB-C? These are not part of an iPhone ecosystem.

Without ever opening one or watching iFixit break them apart, I can tell with certainty that most of the internal parts related to charging/batteries/ports are close to or completely identical on most of Apple's small, rechargeable accessories, like AirPods, MagicMouse, Magic Trackpad, (some) iPads, iPhones, MagSafe Battery Pack, etc.

I'm also pretty sure Apple wants to market USB-C Magic accessories as exclusive "Pro" products for the upcoming M1-M2 iMac or Mac Pro to make them more attractive.

Maybe they'll even come with backlighting if we're lucky. Who knows.

 

[ApplesAreSweet&Sour]

$29 is a low price. Maybe. $89 is not a low price, come on now.

I got my Magic Trackpad 2 for $55 brand new last November.

So $89 is definitely not a low price also considering these launched in 2015 and are most likely manufactured around the same time.

My MT2 review:

I loved using it doing graphic design and video editing. Swiping/scrubbing using your fingers "iPhone-style" on a timeline or a viewport is absolutely ideal.

However, I developed carpal tunnel symptoms within a few weeks of use despite my best efforts to place it ergonomically and using various support cushions, shifting hand positions, etc. Only cure was switching back to my Logitech.

I've been using Logitech mice for 7-10 years at some 5-8h per day and never had any issues.

So either the Magic Trackpad has terrible ergonomics or my right hand is too used to standard mice.

I ended up re-selling it on eBay for $70. 🤑