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<blockquote data-quote="pigoo3" data-source="post: 1092125" data-attributes="member: 56379"><p>I think that what it boils down to is...if you like a trackpad (laptop)...then I would say give it a try. If someone prefers a mouse...then stick with a mouse.</p><p></p><p>The Magic Trackpad (like the trackpad on newer Mac laptops)...supports all of the 2, 3, and 4 finger gestures...more than a mouse can do. I (like you) would probably first say..."heck...I don't need all those multi-finger gestures!" I don't use them all...but some of them come in handy once you start using them.</p><p></p><p>I mainly bought the Magic Trackpad to use with my laptop while I am on the couch watching TV...and have my laptop on the coffee table in front of me. Sure I could use a wireless mouse in this situation...but a wireless mouse used on the surface of a "squishy-soft" couch is not always very accurate...and this is where the Magic Trackpad works better for me.</p><p></p><p>One other positive about the Magic Trackpad. If someone has large hands/fingers....the Magic Trackpad is supposed to be almost 80% larger than the trackpad on current Mac laptops. So that larger area certainly gives you more "maneuvering" space.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> And like I mentioned above...you can still do single & double "mouse clicks" on the Magic Trackpad...since the front feet on the Magic Trackpad "flex" for doing "physical" mouse clicking.</p><p></p><p>It's certainly a personal decision. You could get it...try it out for a while...and if you don't like it...return it. The Apple Store told me I have 14 days to return it...no restocking fee.</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps,</p><p></p><p>- Nick</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigoo3, post: 1092125, member: 56379"] I think that what it boils down to is...if you like a trackpad (laptop)...then I would say give it a try. If someone prefers a mouse...then stick with a mouse. The Magic Trackpad (like the trackpad on newer Mac laptops)...supports all of the 2, 3, and 4 finger gestures...more than a mouse can do. I (like you) would probably first say..."heck...I don't need all those multi-finger gestures!" I don't use them all...but some of them come in handy once you start using them. I mainly bought the Magic Trackpad to use with my laptop while I am on the couch watching TV...and have my laptop on the coffee table in front of me. Sure I could use a wireless mouse in this situation...but a wireless mouse used on the surface of a "squishy-soft" couch is not always very accurate...and this is where the Magic Trackpad works better for me. One other positive about the Magic Trackpad. If someone has large hands/fingers....the Magic Trackpad is supposed to be almost 80% larger than the trackpad on current Mac laptops. So that larger area certainly gives you more "maneuvering" space.:) And like I mentioned above...you can still do single & double "mouse clicks" on the Magic Trackpad...since the front feet on the Magic Trackpad "flex" for doing "physical" mouse clicking. It's certainly a personal decision. You could get it...try it out for a while...and if you don't like it...return it. The Apple Store told me I have 14 days to return it...no restocking fee. Hope this helps, - Nick [/QUOTE]
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