Force Touch Trackpad

[shenan1982]

It actually does move. I didn't realize which was the 2015 MBP at first because I was looking for the trackpads that didn't give well the new ones do seem spring loaded but not hinged. I doubt the reliability will be much different. There is still a pressure sensor in place of switches

No, it doesn't move. It's all the effect of the vibration that gives the sensation of movement. Power down the computer and try it, it's just a flat, immovable surface. Don't spread misinformation.

 

[pasadena]

No, it doesn't move. It's all the effect of the vibration that gives the sensation of movement. Power down the computer and try it, it's just a flat, immovable surface. Don't spread misinformation.

That says a lot about Apple's engineering feat on this thing. I've read quite a few reviews where they said it's amazing how it feels like it's moving when it's not. One even said he/she (don't remember) had to shut down the machine to fully believe it.

I can't wait to try it.

 

[newellj]

That says a lot about Apple's engineering feat on this thing. I've read quite a few reviews where they said it's amazing how it feels like it's moving when it's not. One even said he/she (don't remember) had to shut down the machine to fully believe it.

I can't wait to try it.

Part of my head is still on the fence on this one...I have a reasonable use case and I have the cash, but I could equally keep on using my rMBP. The thing that keeps tilting me toward buying one and giving it a serious trial is all the new tech in this thing: the force touch trackpad, the new keyboard, the re-engineered display panel and the 5w fanless CPU. I admire the vision and effort that went into this and I'd like to give it a first-hand trial.

 

[shenan1982]

That says a lot about Apple's engineering feat on this thing. I've read quite a few reviews where they said it's amazing how it feels like it's moving when it's not. One even said he/she (don't remember) had to shut down the machine to fully believe it.

I can't wait to try it.

Go into the Apple store, the MBP is on display now.

 

[Mr. Buzzcut]

No, it doesn't move. It's all the effect of the vibration that gives the sensation of movement. Power down the computer and try it, it's just a flat, immovable surface. Don't spread misinformation.

Well perhaps I'm wrong. I was just going by the feel of the ridge of aluminum along the edge of the glass panel. It got deeper when I pressed. Here is a comment from fixit:

"Based on the wiggly pattern of traces stuck to the metal tabs, we're pretty sure the magic pressure sensors in the new Force Touch trackpad are tiny strain gauges. Mounted on flexing metal supports, they detect the amount of flex on each—and based on that, the force from above."

https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Retina+Display+Early+2015+Teardown/38300

They also say the technology is different than what will be in the new MacBook?? Guess we'll see about that.

I really enjoyed trying it out, though. I thought I'd end up turning on the tap to click before trying it but not after. It works like pressing a button no matter where your finger is on the trackpad whereas the old one does not. Not to mention the extra force click. Pretty neat.

 

[matt2053]

I am pretty sure that this cannot come into iPads / iPhones since it involves a movable (slightly) touch-sensitive glass on top of 4 pressure sensors. Wobbling screen would not be a good idea for iPad/iPhones.

You know it's already in the Watch, right? That's where they came up with it, for the Watch. Then they added it to the new trackpads after the fact.

If it can work on the watch, why couldn't it work on an iPhone or iPad?

 

[Mr. Buzzcut]

You know it's already in the Watch, right? That's where they came up with it, for the Watch. Then they added it to the new trackpads after the fact.

If it can work on the watch, why couldn't it work on an iPhone or iPad?

See this news item:

https://www.macrumors.com/2015/04/02/iphone-7-force-touch-ming-chi-kuo/