I have a black magic keyboard and want the magic trackpad. Of course I'd want the black trackpad to match, though I don't like paying the premium just on the color. In hindsight, I wish I purchased the white keyboard because it shows less. My question is, do fingerprints/oil show on the black trackpad like the keyboard? I see more deals on the white trackpad and it's enticing to save the money and get something that won't show as much. But it's about workflow so maybe it doesn't matter?
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Does the black magic trackpad show finger prints?
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You will definitely see finger oil on the trackpad (not at first sight, you have to look for it a bit), not so much fingerprints. But it will not be as bad as the keyboard, because the matte glass finish does a better job to hide fingerprints than plastic. The silver trackpad of my MacBook Pro is cleaner, so if it bothers you, you should look for a lighter color. I will say tho that the black Magic Trackpad looks great
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Very helpful thank you. I was looking for a reason to save the money and get the light color. But would be jarring that I have a space gray MBpro and a black keyboard. And a black desk.
Yes I think the darker colour looks better, but I agree it's annoying to pay extra only for that.
Btw, I don't know if it matters to you, but we are probably a few days or a few weeks away from a transition of the Mac accessories to USB-C (I suspect they will update the port either at the event next week, or during the rumored Mac event in October). If it matters to you, I would hold off. If not, enjoy the deals
Yeah I ended up getting a black one open box for $60. Basically brand new. Hard to pass up.
