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Apple's magic trackpad – what I like about it
I've been using Apple's new 'magic trackpad' for about a week, and I'm liking it more and more. For those that don't know, the trackpad is 'magical' because it's basically a large touch surface that you can control…
I've been using Apple's new 'magic trackpad' for about a week, and I'm liking it more and more. For those that don't know, the trackpad is 'magical' because it's basically a large touch surface that you can control with your fingers. It's like the trackpad on Apple's laptop computers, but bigger and designed for use with a desktop computer.I have an iMac (in addition to a Mac laptop) so I got the trackpad for that computer. I had been using Apple's 'magic mouse' and liked it, but I craved a larger surface upon which to use touch gestures.The trackpad does take some getting used to, but not as much for me because I have been using the touchpad on my laptop. I decided to use only the trackpad (i.e. no more 'magic mouse'), so that's another thing takes getting used to.Ergonomically, the trackpad seems to be easier on my right wrist. Having to grip a mouse, even lightly as I tend to do, does engage additional muscles, which over time get fatigued. If you have a mouse then you have to have a mousepad, which is another benefit.
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