Apple's 'Magic Trackpad' or 'Magic Slate' Revealed?
Engadget posts photos of what appears to be a large multi-touch trackpad accessory from Apple. Similar in styling to the Apple wireless keyboard, the peripheral appears to connect to computers via Bluetooth and is rumored to support a wide variety of multi-touch gestures and possibly even handwriting recognition.
New images received with a claim that the device supports handwriting recognition in addition to "every feature you can find on a Magic Mouse (and possibly features of a MacBook Pro trackpad)." This, from a person who claims to be personally testing it.
Rumors of such a gadget surfaced last October in a hint from John Gruber, and trademark applications for the terms "Magic Slate" and "Magic Trackpad" were linked to Apple in the following months, suggesting that Apple was taking the device rather seriously.
Engadget suggests that the device may make an appearance at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference today, although it is unclear whether that is based on specific claims or simply on the timing of the leak. One of the images showing the back of the device reveals a copyright date of 2009, suggesting that pictured image is not necessarily fresh off the manufacturing line.
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22 months ago
Engadget just received these from some Chinese website!
http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/apples-magic-trackpad-revealed/
Looks pretty legit, and very plausible. We'll find out in a few hours!
:apple:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/apples-magic-trackpad-revealed/
Looks pretty legit, and very plausible. We'll find out in a few hours!
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22 months ago
I will buy this in a heartbeat for my Mac mini media center. Much better for sitting on the couch than a Mighty Mouse.
22 months ago
I will buy this in a heartbeat for my Mac mini media center. Much better for sitting on the couch than a Mighty Mouse.
Exactly, I've always wanted one for my iMac. Couple this with BetterTouchTool and the possibilities are endless!
22 months ago
i would have preferred this over the magic mouse... but i already bought that.. and use with BetterTouchTool.. (awesomeness)
indeed - doesn't this "replace" the magic mouse then?
what are the advantages of having a mouse over as trackpad? (or vice versa)
indeed - doesn't this "replace" the magic mouse then?
what are the advantages of having a mouse over as trackpad? (or vice versa)
22 months ago
what are the advantages of having a mouse over as trackpad? (or vice versa)
At least dragging is easier with a mouse. With a trackpad you often have to hold the button down with one hand and use the other to move the cursor.
22 months ago
No more clicking noises, just tap to click.. Unless you have a Magic Mouse.
22 months ago
At least dragging is easier with a mouse. With a trackpad you often have to hold the button down with one hand and use the other to move the cursor.
but this trackpad thing.. its one big button as well.. so you just click down and drag..
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