Introducing the Apple Magic Trackpad
Image: Courtesy of Apple.
Apple launched their latest add-on product today, the Magic Trackpad, for use with Apple's desktop line of computers. On their site they've asked the question "Why should notebooks have all the fun?"
Finally there is hope for Mac users who want to use a trackpad but don't own a Macbook or a Macbook Pro. The Magic Trackpad communicates with an Apple system via bluetooth and runs on a pair of AA batteries, rechargeable versions of which will come as part of the $99AUD package along with the expected product documentation. The Magic Trackpad can replace your mouse or run alongside it. It also supports all the multi-touch and gesture functions that the later versions of Apple notebooks are capable of.
A great option for owners of previous Macbooks and Macbook Pros without multitouch capabilities, if a Macbook has bluetooth connectivity it too can now have multitouch, fancy settings to fine tune the way you might want to use the trackpad.
As of now, it is unclear if the trackpad will readily work with any operating system other than Apple's own OSX, but that's one for the bookies to seek the best bet on. My tip is that if you're not on a mac you may just have lucked out. Atleast for now.
