Just Got a Magic Trackpad!

[pigoo3]

I was wondering the same thing, and can't imagine it being any worse than an MBP trackpad. Earlier on, I opened up a photo with PS and used my trackpad to use the lasso tool in order to clone something out. It was actually a lot more efficient than using my bluetooth laser mouse in a few respects.

Yes...it certainly should be very similar to a MacBook/MacBook Pro trackpad. If you're already good at it...then the Magic Trackpad should work great. If anything, the Magic Trackpad might even be better/easier at doing this than a laptop trackpad...since the Magic Trackpad surface is so much larger!

To be totally honest (just to add some "flavor" to the discussion)...I really don't understand why Apple didn't or doesn't release a wireless keyboard with the Magic Trackpad built in/integrated/attached. This would sort of be my "dream" input device at the moment.

- Nick

 

[macjuicy23]

Im still not use to mine... so far this is the reason why I use a regular mouse with my powerbook... i thought id like it better being bigger but so far i dont like it to much

 

[markd]

I've always hated trackpads on laptops. I've always been a desktop person so I'm use to the mouse. However, I going to check the Magic Trackpad out. I think I really need to start using a trackpad or touchscreen. Seems to be the way of the future.

Plus, if the "rumored" Apple TV with A4 chips shows up, the Magic Trackpad will make a good remote for it. And I would assume apps would work on this "rumored" Apple TV. Which would almost make a trackpad a must.

 

[EndlessMac]

I've always hated trackpads on laptops.

I use to feel the same way until I got my unibody MBP trackpad. It's really a lot different than the old physical button + trackpad designs of the past. It's a lot larger and the glass surface really allows my fingers to glide more smoothly. Also the gestures as mentioned already are really useful. It makes the trackpad more than just a flat "mouse". I hate using my old PowerBook now because it doesn't have the new trackpads.