Apple Magic Trackpad

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1. my default docked setup uses a Magic Trackpad 2 alongside my keyboard so I can have the best of both worlds

   Recommends · Dec 2025 · in “Making macOS Bearable”

2. the acceleration curves don't match, the keyboard combinations are less natural, the gestures clunkier

   Mixed · Dec 2025 · in “I'm returning my Framework 16”

3. I have a split keyboard (RKS70) with a magic trackpad in the middle, I love it

   Recommends · Jan 2026 · in “Keychron's Nape Pro turns your keyboard into a laptop‑style trackball rig”

4. The Apple Magic TrackPad works well on Linux, both via Bluetooth and USB-C.

   Recommends · Dec 2025 · in “Bikeshedding, or why I want to build a laptop”

5. The magic trackpad is amazing, but I just find myself never reaching for it

   Mixed · Dec 2025 · in “What tech purchase did you regret even though reviews were great?”

6. Mac trackpads (And even the Magic Trackpad itself) is AFAIK best in class

   Recommends · Jun 2026 · in “MacBook Neo Is So Popular That Apple Doubled Production”

7. I like the Apple Magic Trackpad, even on Linux it works well these days

   Recommends · Jan 2026

8. You can buy a Magic Trackpad and pair it with your Thinkpad no problem.

   Recommends · Mar 2026 · in “MacBook Neo Is a 'Shock' to the PC Industry: Asus Co-CEO”

9. Apple is just ahead of everyone else when it comes to user experience

   Recommends · Oct 2026 · in “The Forgetful CPU (Linux on M4)”

10. Wireless, multitouch gestures, everything but Force Touch works.

    Recommends · Oct 2026 · in “The Forgetful CPU (Linux on M4)”

11. I love Apple hardware integration outside of the ecosystem!

    Recommends · Jun 2026 · in “Magic Trackpad 2 force-touch clicks and haptics for Linux”

12. The magic trackpad is nice, but really not required.

    Mixed · Oct 2026 · in “New iMac with M6”

13. My Magic Trackpad feels more consistent on Linux

    Recommends · Dec 2025 · in “Last Year on My Mac: Look Back in Disbelief”

14. I prefer the Magic Trackpad for its gestures.

    Recommends · Jan 2026 · in “Keychron's Nape Pro turns your keyboard into a laptop‑style trackball rig”

15. I used a magic trackpad for quite a while until I found myself in agony by the end of the day.

    Criticizes · Mar 2026 · in “I haven't used a mouse for 14 years”

16. nowhere near as consistent fluid as in macOS since the software support just isn't there

    Criticizes · Dec 2025 · in “Last Year on My Mac: Look Back in Disbelief”

17. their $150 trackpad and avoid the need to compete with superior accessory manufacturers

    Criticizes · Mar 2026 · in “Apple Used to Design Its Laptops for Repairability”

18. They want you to buy their $150 trackpad even though you’re sitting at a desk

    Criticizes · Dec 2025 · in “I'm a laptop weirdo and that's why I like my new Framework 13”

19. Pretty bad cramps after a few weeks.

    Criticizes · Mar 2026 · in “My MacBook Keyboard Is Broken and It's Insanely Expensive to Fix”

20. I use the "magic trackpad" on my personal and work macbooks including external ones without issues

    Recommends · Mar 2026 · in “I haven't used a mouse for 14 years”

21. They both have perfectly usable ports on the front and even work when wired without pairing.

    Recommends · Mar 2026 · in “The Windows 95 User Interface: A Case Study in Usability Engineering”

22. The part that makes the Apple trackpad good isn't even the software integration with the OS.

    Recommends · Oct 2026 · in “The Forgetful CPU (Linux on M4)”

23. Especially the Trackpads work incredibly well because with the sensitivity turned way up

    Recommends · Oct 2026 · in “LLMs may have helped my RSI”

24. The Magic Trackpad and Logitech MX Master 3s mouse are an excellent combination for me.

    Recommends · Mar 2026 · in “I haven't used a mouse for 14 years”

25. I exclusively use trackpads like Magic Trackpad 2 when I'm on MacOS.

    Recommends · Mar 2026 · in “I haven't used a mouse for 14 years”

26. The Magic Trackpad is fine and works fine both wired and wireless.

    Recommends · May 2026 · in “Ferrari shares fall after launch of first EV as Jony Ive design proves divisive”

27. the Magic Trackpad works way better with macOS than trackballs

    Recommends · Dec 2025 · in “Making macOS Bearable”

28. I love the Magic Trackpad and I've used exclusively for years

    Recommends · Mar 2026 · in “I haven't used a mouse for 14 years”

29. So for me I just stick to the Magic Trackpad in such cases.

    Recommends · Dec 2025 · in “Making macOS Bearable”

30. The Magic Trackpad is a far better pointing device

    Recommends · Oct 2026 · in “New iMac with M6”

31. even use a Magic Trackpad at my desk

    Recommends · Jun 2026 · in “I Hate (Most) Keyboard 'Fn' Keys”

32. I like the haptics on Magic Trackpad

    Recommends · Aug 2026 · in “Show HN: I spent 2 years designing a mechanical Magic Keyboard”

33. I also use the magic trackpad

    Recommends · Dec 2025 · in “Making macOS Bearable”

34. the excellent Magic Trackpad

    Recommends · Jan 2026 · in “Keychron's Nape Pro turns your keyboard into a laptop‑style trackball rig”

35. That's where it's beautiful.

    Recommends · Aug 2026 · in “Review: Chuwi's $449 Unibook laptop is a funhouse-mirror MacBook Neo”

36. their driver really doesn't do two-finger scrolling well with tiny trackpads anyway

    Criticizes · May 2026 · in “Zed Editor Theme-Builder”

37. Thats me and the desktop trackpad, which lots of people seem to like.

    Criticizes · May 2026 · in “Steve Jobs Next Computer: His Forgotten Exile Years”

38. It is stuttery when you use the magic touchpad via Bluetooth

    Criticizes · Apr 2026 · in “Native Instant Space Switching on macOS”

39. I am happy I never need to touch the damned things again.

    Criticizes · Oct 2026 · in “The Forgetful CPU (Linux on M4)”

40. But a “magic trackpad” alone is way more than that.

    Criticizes · Oct 2026 · in “New iMac with M6”