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Apple Magic Trackpad 2 (Wireless, Rechargable) - Silver Apple Magic Trackpad 2 (Wireless, Rechargable) - Silver

Apple Magic Trackpad 2 (Wireless, Rechargable) - Silver

Apple Magic Trackpad 2 (Wireless, Rechargable) - Silver Apple Magic Trackpad 2 (Wireless, Rechargable) - Silver
$ 136.50

Score By Feature

Based on 8,723 ratings
Battery life
9.38
Accuracy
9.32
Ergonomic
9.32
Comfort
8.98
Easy to use
8.78
For gaming
7.36

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Product Description

The Magic Trackpad 2 has a built-in battery that can be used to recharge it, and it is the first device to bring Force Touch to the desktop.
Four force sensors beneath the trackpad surface allow you to click anywhere and detect subtle differences in the amount of pressure you apply, giving you more functionality at your fingertips and allowing you to connect more deeply with your content.
In addition, the Magic Trackpad 2 has a nearly 30% larger glass surface area than the previous trackpad. Scrolling and swiping through your favorite content is now more productive and comfortable than ever thanks to this design and a lower profile.
The Magic Trackpad 2 connects to your Mac automatically, allowing you to get right to work. And the battery will keep your Magic Trackpad 2 running for at least a month before it needs to be recharged.
Bluetooth and a Lightning port are available as options for connectivity.

Questions & Answers

I just got my trackpad in the mail. I'm getting a lot of false clicks even with the firmest setting. Is it just me, or does it seem like it clicks a lot?

This trackpad has been in my possession for almost three years. That was an issue for me at first. That is still a problem for me. Just not in the same way. It now mostly occurs when I need to move the mouse a long distance across the screen, such as from left to right; I tend to click it about 10% of the time because I have to put extra acceleration into it at first to increase the tracking speed, but I would buy this trackpad again in a heartbeat. Nothing, and I mean nothing, comes close to it.

Is it possible to use this without the use of a Bluetooth device? Is there a way to connect it to a wired network instead of using WiFi?

INACCURATE is the first response in this thread. I tested the cursor by turning off my BlueTooth, and it worked perfectly; in fact, I normally use both my keyboard and trackpad in wired mode. I'm having some WiFi issues and decided that it didn't matter whether they were wired or Bluetooth, so they're still connected. I keep BlueTooth enabled on my Mac so that I can use it with other devices.

Is it possible to use this trackpad on a Windows PC as well? I'm guessing the force touch won't work. Will the basic functions, on the other hand, function properly?

I ran a quick test on an older Thinkpad (W530) running Windows 7. There is a USB connection. This was not the case with Bluetooth. When it came to USB, only the left click functioned. I couldn't find any options in the control panel to change the behavior of the mouse's default settings. It's a fantastic Mac device, but I wouldn't recommend it for use on Windows. br>For what it's worth, if you need Windows, you can easily run a virtual machine on your MacBook and get the best of both worlds.

Will this work with my Parallels virtualized Windows desktop?

I'm using the Trackpad 2 with Windows 10 running in a Parallels virtual machine.

Selected User Reviews For Apple Magic Trackpad 2 (Wireless, Rechargable) - Silver

USED! beware
3/5

I never complain or leave comments, but this was supposed to be the first time. It arrived in a new box with new packaging, but there was a crack near the end of the trackpad where a piece of clear plastic had been chipped off, which took me a few days to notice. It's nearly imperceptible. Take precautions and inspect the product thoroughly!.

Abdiel DICKINSON
Abdiel DICKINSON
| Mar 28, 2021
Love it! My overworked fingers feel the same way
5/5

Out of nowhere, I developed a painful forefinger. I wondered what I had done to injure the ligaments around the knuckle joint because it was so painful. "Your joints only have a certain amount of life before they start to wear out," my chiropractor explained. Because you're a web designer who spends all day at a computer, your mouse finger is starting to show signs of wear. If you don't want to use a mouse, you should look into other options. " So I bought this little trackpad, connected it to my iMac, and the pain went away within a day of using it!" I still use the mouse for some things that are just faster with it (dragging files from the finder to an upload window is nearly impossible with the trackpad, though dragging emails from my inbox to a folder works fine), but if I forget and start using the mouse too much, the ligaments in my finger's knuckle joint get really sore again. It is always resolved by returning to my trackpad. If I use the trackpad exclusively for a day, I can tell a significant difference. with the help of my mouse Because the trackpad has a light touch, I can tell that the amount of wear and tear on my hands is significantly reduced when compared to using a mouse. And it's just nice to not have to click with one finger all the time, but to be able to tap with a softer touch and accomplish the same tasks with other fingers (or combinations of them, relieving pressure from the sore one). It also has a slim profile and looks great on my desk. I wish I didn't have to use my mouse for certain tasks, but I'm grateful for the convenience of using my new trackpad for almost everything!.

Genevieve Moreno
Genevieve Moreno
| Sep 01, 2021
I was thinking about getting an Apple Magic Trackpad 1
5/5

I'm glad I chose this one! I'm one of those people who prefers to use the Trackpad on my MacBook Pro. I prefer it to Apple's Magic Mouse (I have one at work and don't care for it). br>br>During my research for this product, I came across some users who stated that they preferred the original Apple Magic Trackpad, despite the fact that it required batteries. This made me hesitant to purchase the Magic Trackpad 2, but I went ahead and did so anyway. br>br>I'm pleased to report that it has exceeded my expectations in terms of trackpad performance for the past two months. When it's 2 feet (60 cm) from my computer, it's incredibly responsive. I've tested it all the way back to 6 feet (182 cm), and it works perfectly. Despite the trackpad's large size, I haven't had many instances of accidental dragging or clicking. br>br>I haven't had any pain while using this device, and I use it for about 3-hours a day. In the evenings, I usually work for four hours. If you're prone to wrist pain, I'd suggest doing some additional research before making a purchase. The majority of my work entails using Adobe InDesign, Excel spreadsheets, programming, and regular YouTube, Netflix, and Amazon usage. br>br>I've only recharged it twice in the last two months, and one of them wasn't necessary because the battery wasn't depleted; I just felt like charging it. When compared to my Apple Magic Keyboard, this device drains around ten percent of its battery life. My Track Pad is around 73% battery if my Keyboard is at 88% battery. For example, if my Keyboard is at 88% battery, my Track Pad is around 73% battery. br>br>I've heard that the Magic Mouse's sharp edges cause finger cuts in some users. As far as I've seen, none of those problems exist here. Overall, I think this is an excellent product that I would buy again. The only thing I'm interested in learning about is the battery life. I'm hoping to get a good four years out of this device, and I'll re-evaluate it around the two-year mark. I'll let you know how it goes at the end of the year! Thank you! br>br>.

Justice Morrow
Justice Morrow
| Jan 30, 2021
These trackpads are great for anyone, but I bought them for my elementary school students who have significant developmental delays and are having trouble learning to use a computer mouse
4/5

The gray stands out against my whitish tables, making it easier for students to find their seats. This is a bigger version of what you'd find on a laptop. My students will find it easier to use because of the larger size. I like that I can program them to make touch inputs easier; I disabled all multi-touch inputs. Because my students are still learning to isolate one finger, there are touch functions that can be removed. Several students have improved their mouse skills and now prefer to use the trackpad. I was going to return half of my order and use these only with my younger students, but I decided to keep the extra four for my older students because two of my ten-year-olds aren't as bright as the rest of my class. year- Students in their late teens and early twenties learned to tap the trackpad faster than they could click the mouse button. I expect more of my slowest students to pick up on the trackpad over time. Some of my students prefer the mouse, while others prefer the trackpad after being exposed to both input devices. It's wonderful to have both options (I just wish teaching wasn't such a costly profession!). I even know a few teachers who prefer the trackpad to the mouse because it is what they were taught first. br>br>In case anyone is curious, I paired each trackpad with a different computer, gave it that computer's number in system preferences (i. e. "trackpad 1"), and then taped a piece of paper to the bottom of each trackpad with the computer's number on it. So far, I haven't had any problems with a trackpad accidentally operating two computers at the same time, but I'm only using four of my eight trackpads at the moment. I'm hoping that once I get all eight computers up and running, they'll stick to using them. br>br>I also considered buying the older trackpads, which will work fine with my lab's iMacs, but I really wanted the gray, which was only available in the Apple Magic Trackpad 2 model. After several days of internal debate and consulting with teaching assistants, I decided to go with the more expensive gray model to make things easier for my students.

Clare John
Clare John
| Dec 28, 2020

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