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Magic Trackpad Details: Software Update Required, Clicking Feet, and a New Gesture
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But thats probably the only use for this thing. I really don't understand the target market for it. LapTop already have trackpads, any application that requires a little bit of precision (games and photo editing for example) just don't work well with trackpads.
I would only buy this thing if I had a mac mini hooked up to a TV. Because thats the only time I see a trackpad being slightly useful (since I wouldn't always have a hard support for a mouse) but even then I would probably get something else.
^hah!
i'm actually in the market for a new battery charger now. Promaster has been good to me, but my charger isn't supported any more. and my Energizer batteries don't seem to work with my Wii controller or Wii Fit.
Mouses cause repetitive stress injuries, and can't do more than move a pointer and scroll - no real multitouch gestures.
thanks. tempted to get one for the imac.getting used to the controls on it compared to the ipad will take a while im guessing
Testing full Windows (non boot camp) install later today....
You can extract the files the Bootcamp download using winrar which leaves you with the msp (Microsoft patch) file.
Once you have that you can extract the files from the MSP with the tool from here: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/heaths/archive/2006/04/07/571138.aspx
Once you do that rename PCW_CAB_BootCamp to PCW_CAB_BootCamp.cab and extract those files. All the other files titled "#BootCamp3135xToBootCamp3135" can also be renamed to end with .cab and be extracted (only the files larger than 2mb; the ones smaller than 10k aren't valid cab files).
The cab files look like they have the driver files in it; I'm going to try and pickup a trackpad at lunch and see if I can get it to (fully) work with my work (Windows) PC. Update: No trackpads yet at my local (Raleigh) Apple store; my experiment will have to wait.
Just a FYI in case anyone here wants to try this out before I get a chance. I realize this is a Mac site but some of us have to use Windows at work/home/whatever but still like the Mac hardware.
Jason
You can extract the files the Bootcamp download using winrar which leaves you with the msp (Microsoft patch) file.
Once you have that you can extract the files from the MSP with the tool from here: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/heaths/archive/2006/04/07/571138.aspx
Once you do that rename PCW_CAB_BootCamp to PCW_CAB_BootCamp.cab and extract those files. All the other files titled "#BootCamp3135xToBootCamp3135" can also be renamed to end with .cab and be extracted (only the files larger than 2mb; the ones smaller than 10k aren't valid cab files).
The cab files look like they have the driver files in it; I'm going to try and pickup a trackpad at lunch and see if I can get it to (fully) work with my work (Windows) PC. Update: No trackpads yet at my local (Raleigh) Apple store; my experiment will have to wait.
Just a FYI in case anyone here wants to try this out before I get a chance. I realize this is a Mac site but some of us have to use Windows at work/home/whatever but still like the Mac hardware.
Jason
Apple's multitouch trackpads are far better in many uses than a mouse. Browsing and navigating the web is one use and that is probably the most common application most consumers use with an input device. Given that, I don't see how you don't see why a larger and even better trackpad that the iMacs and Mac Minis can now use (which they never could before) doesn't fit into Apple's target market.
Application switching and exposé is another use where it is better than a mouse. I plan to use it that way for work with the trackpad on the left, keyboard in the middle, and magic mouse on the right.
Another is casual use where you can use it in your lap, on a glass table, on a couch, bed, and many other situations where lack of a solid flat surface makes a mouse harder or impossible to use.
Maybe you just have never used the newer trackpads on Apple's latest notebooks? Most who have now prefer trackpads over mice when given a choice.
That's how the PS3's keypad/cursor work. It wouldn't work well on the current Apple keyboard designs though as they keys are too far apart.
Sounds perfect, except for losing access to one on/off switch and one battery compartment. I suspect the mechanical coupling between the two would also render the trackpad useless as a clicking device so actually not perfect at all. I'd rethink the Obiwan handle, it's not quite you somehow.
Try for a moment to stop thinking what YOU want and take into consideration that there are many people that prefer trackpads to mice, myself included. As with anything, it's a preference.
Am I the only one that thinks that despite Apple releasing it's own branded battery charger, and batteries to accompany it, the fact the Trackpad ships with standard Energiser batteries is odd??
Surely this would have been a PERFECT opportunity to build awareness of a new product range and accessory?
Surely this would have been a PERFECT opportunity to build awareness of a new product range and accessory?
Would have preferred that it was truly like the MBP and not relying on feet for the click...
Maybe there is a reason for us iPad users waiting for iOS4
For us iPad users the Apple Wireless Keyboard and the Magic Trackpad might just make our iPad's even more magical in the in the end For the way I see it, if the wireless keyboard can hide the touch screen keyboard; then why would they not let a mouse pointer appear - even with only this Magic Trackpad? A perfect business travelers kit in the end...
For us iPad users the Apple Wireless Keyboard and the Magic Trackpad might just make our iPad's even more magical in the in the end
For the way I see it, if the wireless keyboard can hide the touch screen keyboard; then why would they not let a mouse pointer appear - even with only this Magic Trackpad? A perfect business travelers kit in the end...