What is Trekpad on McBook. Connecting Apple Keyboard, Magic TrackPad and Magic Mouse to Windows PC. Trekpad for desktop PC

Apple's attitude to the periphery has always been specific. Keyboards and mice designed in Cupertino were very different from similar devices of other companies. And far from always this difference was greater functionality. While other manufacturers have increased the number of additional buttons on the mouse and equipped with a keyboard with a multitude of multimedia keys, Apple has been released, more similar to laptop, and mice equipped with the smallest buttons.

But Apple's periphery is distinguished by impeccable design and style perfectly comes to computers MAC. And besides, these controversial (in terms of convenience), the fruits of design art are also a landfill for bold experiments. Here it is worth remembering at least that it is Apple for the first time offered a mouse as a way to interact a person and graphic interface Computer. And for those who have passed since the historical moment of the decade, the passion of Cuppertinovs to extraordinary ideas in the field of peripherals did not weaken. The next (and, perhaps, the most sensible in recent years) experiment has become completely touch mouse Magic Mouse, which we have already told you. No less suddenly looks like the next new company - Magic TrackPad.

What is it and why is it necessary?

Purpose and design

On the one hand, Magic TrackPad continues the Magic Mouse line. Having created and patented the MultiTouch gestures for the iPhone, Apple decided to make them available on computers with Mac OS X. For this, I needed first Magic Mouse, and then Magic Trackpad. On the other hand, TrackPad is and something fundamentally new. After all, before that devices in aPPLE LINE (Yes, and other manufacturers too!) Not there. Everyone is somehow used to that we use the Trekpad on the laptop, on the desktop computers - the mouse (although many and on the laptop prefer to work with the mouse). And here Apple takes - and releases the trackpad for desktop computers. And the size of this trackpad is greater than the usual notebook, and it looks like an addition to the Apple keypad - if they put them close to each other, it seems that this is a single device.

As with the Apple Wireless Keyboard, the TrackPad case is made of a solid piece of silver aluminum. Bottom there is an insert from white plastic, on it - two rubber legs. It feeds TrackPad from two AA batteries, which are located in the upper (raised) part of the case. The on / off button is in the same place.

In general, everything exactly like the keyboard. Except, of course, the sensory area. It is a smooth surface made of a pleasant glass. It is less rough than an aluminum surface, but not glossy - prints practically remains.

It is worth noting that the whole surface is simultaneously and the button. When it is pressed (rather tight), we clearly hear click.

Here, in fact, everything that can be said about the appearance and design of Magic TrackPad. The device is so simple that it is simply nothing to describe here. The notorious minimalism has reached the trackpad design of the highest point. What is the functionality of this gadget, and how comfortable to use it? In order to answer these questions, you need to connect TrackPad to the computer.

Connect to computer

Like the rest of Apple's peripherals, TrackPad connects to a computer via Bluetooth. Recall that, like Magic Mouse, TrackPad is designed to work with Mac OS X. And TrackPad supports only the latest version - Snow Leopard 10.6.4 (Mouse could work with Leopard - subject to the presence of the latest updates).

When you first connect TrackPad to iMAC system Identify it, but defines like a mouse. We see the same picture in the list of connected Bluetooth devices. Even your own pictures for TrackPad! And this should serve as the most consistent user signal that the device is not yet fully functional.

In principle, after the first connection, TrackPad can already respond to touch, but it works very uncomfortable, to heat the line smoothly (let's say, to highlight some piece of text) is difficult, the cursor is constantly breaking. Probably at that moment some of the bought new advantages will experience disappointment. But in fact, the problem is that a special update is required for the operating system.

Update "Update for Trekpadov" (size - 78.6 MB) Contains as a driver that optimizes the work of TrackPad (so that the cursor describes the above described above and so on) and the program that allows you to learn better and configure the device. This program is located in System settings where after installing the update we will see the following picture.

So, what can utility for controlling TrackPad? In principle, all the same as the same application for Magic Mouse. On the left we have a list of possible operations (single-oscillate and dupaletes), on the right - a visual demonstration of the possibilities of the Trekpad. We carry the mouse to one of the operations offered in the left column, and see on the right of the video in which the hand does the command you chose on the trackpad.

At the top of the window there are elements of the cursor movement speed setting, double pressing and scrolling speed.

When you first start the utility, we recommend to remove the checkbox from the point "Pressing to simulate the mouse clicking". By default, the Trekpad reacts not to touch, but only on click (pressing). Therefore, if you are used to the laptop trackpad, it will be very difficult to redeem. It is much more convenient to reconfigure this parameter, making it similar to laptop. In addition, it is necessary to immediately decide whether you are going to use any options to simulate the right mouse button. It can also be very helpful - not yet Ctrl harvest (especially since using TrackPad it is done with one hand, as on MacBook, it will not work)!

Impressions of use

If acquaintance with the Magic Mouse mouse was not easy, and I did not have learned pleasure from its use, then with Magic Trackpad, the contact has improved immediately. Another thing is that it is still a little unusual to work for desktop computer - And without a mouse! But the fact remains a fact: TrackPad completely replaces both ordinary mouse and Magic Mouse (at least, if you do not install additional utilities for expanding the Magic Mouse functionality). And in this sense, TrackPad seems to be a more successful product and worthy acquisition. But let's look at the situation on the other side. Magic Mouse gave the Mac to the user completely new features before inaccessible. Consequently, users who need these features have already acquired Magic Mouse. Either - got it together with new imac. Trackpad nothing before the impossible does not offer. Functionally this device duplicates Magic Mouse. Yes, here some gestures are more convenient, and in general, for MacBook owners, this device will be closer. But to change the Magic Mouse on TrackPad, if you already use the first, it is hardly worth it. In addition, TrackPad though it looks quite in apple style, does not produce such a "wow effect" as Magic Mouse. Add here the fact that TrackPad works only on the newest version Mac OS X - and the potential audience of this gadget will decrease to microscopic. But Apple seems to be all the same. This company has long proved its right to produce such products that at first glance seem useless or at least extravagant. But in the end, the industry is moving under their influence forward, and users suddenly understand that without once unnecessary things live just can not.

To summarize our impressions and assessments of Magic TrackPad, we list its main advantages and cons.

pros

• appearancecorresponding to the keyboard and apple shared style;
• it is convenient to use, causes pleasant tactile sensations;
• there are no problems with addiction (especially from MacBook owners);
• all gestures familiar to IOS users are supported;
• very comfortable utility for configuration

Minuses

• the need to establish an additional update;
• lack of support PC;
• on Mac works only with last version Snow Leopard;
• makes the Magic Mouse useless mouse included in the IMAC package

24.11.10 | 10:00

Apple Magic Trackpad.

One of the well-known California company does not cease to surprise the public with its innovations. No, to nanobuldozers and borderline humanobots, they have not yet reached them, but here in terms of computer and so stuff there are all in perfect order. Here you and the super-duper-smartphone that conquered the world and tablet PCwho are interested in power structures. In the meantime, everyone argues about the utility and revolutionism of these gadgets, Apple a quiet sap will be thrown away with us not such "loud", but not less interesting products.

Purpose

The mouse is one of the greatest inventions of the computer industry XX century. However, in some cases, it is not entirely convenient to use this manipulator, because you need a certain space for its movements. Apparently, the developers of Apple are closed on the work desks - there is no place to turn around the mouse. Otherwise, how did the need to make a separate big trackpad like a macrobrah? Obviously, this is how MagicTrackPad appeared.

The need for it has long been long. It will be immodally to speak for all appleurizers, but for myself I will say that to use the Magic Mouse, which the subordinates of Steve Jobs lay me into a box with a 27-inch iMac, extremely uncomfortable. Yes, the mouse is innovative, its entire surface is a solid touch. But it is precisely this and does not allow to fully enjoy a sensitive skirt. The mouse has to move on the table almost two fingers. And each awkward movement suddenly includes a programmed "gesture". As a result, Magic Mouse has moved from my desktop to live in a closet on the third day of use. But instead of her, Magic TrackPad settled on the table, which I was brought from the very bear corner of Germany, the city of Berlin. But in Russia, sales for some reason are delayed so far.

Beginning of work

So, a neat white box in my hands - there is nothing unusual in it. Inside is a hurried Magic Trackpad, a small brochure with instructions, warranty and ... all. I did not even find the batteries. It turned out that caring packers do not put them in the corner, but immediately install directly into the gadget. Well, it's nice.

The design and dimensions of Magic TrackPad greatly suited to the apple wireless keyboard. It turns out that there are two sorting aluminum skimming on the table, which almost perfectly complement each other. And this is good, you should not infringe on yourself even in such trifles - you have to try to make out workplace in a single style. From this and work more pleasant!

Registration B. mAC system OS X Snow Leopard has passed in two stages. On the first operating system through Bluetooth identified the device and allowed me to use it in the "gentle" mode - that is, without any settings. And the second stage was the reboot of the computer and search for updates. Software Update. Immediately pointed to their presence and suggested downloading updates required to manage the trackpad. Installed, performed all the necessary procedures and now I use.

Benefits

The first impression is one big button. I thought for a long time: how is everything being pressed there? So far did not turn the device and did not look at its rubber legs. They are the buttons. Well, the original solution, a noticeable simplifying structure, in which the number of moving elements is minimized.

The second feature of the Trekpad - support for gestures. Moreover, both three-, and quadplates are supported. For me - Great thing! Simple "Luxury" allows you to switch between programs and windows, or something else to do. All depending on the preferences of the owner and the capabilities of settings in operating system. By the way, knowing the possibilities of Mac OS X, for some reason I will hardly imagine work in Windows using Magic TrackPad. But she is real! You can download the appropriate software from Apple and customize the trackpad to work in the seventh "windows".

The third dignity is the ergonomics of the device. It turns out, and on a large desktop you can work superior to a laptop manipulator. You just need to configure it correctly. For example, to set a comfortable speed of moving the cursor so that for one slip along the trackpad you can "drive" through the entire screen. But most importantly - Magic TrackPad almost does not occupy a place! The mouse space was necessary, and the Trekpad I can put anywhere: at least on the armrest of the chair, although knees.

Features

All this is very convenient for web surfing, viewing pictures, scrolling documents and perform other "light" tasks. But with professional use, pitfalls are detected. For example, Apple Magic TrackPad positioning accuracy is much lower than the usual mouse for 300 rubles, so for accurate and painstaking work in Adobe Photoshop. or others graphic applications The manipulator is useless. It is suitable except for the simplest supporting operations.

It is not very convenient to drag objects from one part of the screen to another. To do this, it is thumb to clamp the left lower corner of the trackpad, and any other "drag", for example, an icon in the right direction. Agree, not the most pleasant action. Activation of the "sticking cursor" function can come to the rescue, but it is not like everyone.

We are talking about a very curious manipulator apple companiesintended for owners of computer computers. In fact, it is out of the touchpad laptops MacBook and MacBook Pro. - If you have never tried to work with him, you hardly believe me. The fact is that after this touchpad you will never be able to accommodate the usual laptop with Windows on board, whether it is at least three times Sony. It's all about the size and features of use. Simpar, MacBook touchpads are healthy, smooth and you can use different gestures to control the computer. Spent four fingers from top to bottom - in front of you miniatures open windows. Once again - and in front of you. From left to right (four fingers are involved) - Icons running programs. Well, so on, I will not study the liberation now. Let's talk about a new device and its dignity.

Design, construction

Of course, the fragrance of the new Apple technique would have time to pour on bottles and sell separately - even if we are talking About an inexpensive thing, anyway here you will feel a collision with something special. Suppose that supporters of the conspiracy theory, on a beautiful flat box so asking to be open. Inside - the Magic TrackPad packed in the film and a simple thought appears in the head: "Here is another aluminum thing." Indeed, this year is very rich in the "apple" glands, there are also new families of computers of all the masters, and iPhone, and iPad, and all this, notice, in any case, from aluminum, glass and high-quality plastic (if you talk about the case).

Of course, there are no exceptions. The trackpad is similar to the branded wireless keyboard, a familiar level of inclination, "pipe" in the rear. It performs a double task, serves as a stand and batteries are inserted into it. The plug is unscrewed left (you need a coin), the on right is the power button. The inconspicuous light indicator on the front panel will prompt you if the accessory works.

The front panel is covered with glass and everything, in fact, is a button. That is, you can click anywhere. In the photos you can see a thin glass layer, from the inside, the lining from smooth white plastic, and all this looks very beautiful. I think it makes no sense to talk about stylistic unity. Naturally, Magic TrackPad looks great next to the Apple laptop or computer - and not only.

Connection

I connected the device to the MacBook Pro 17, I want to say about it a few words, as he himself did not understand. The laptop menu has a special item to configure wireless mouse as well as the item "Trekpad". Having tried to establish a connection through the "mouse" menu, nothing happened. Then began to try to detect the accessory through the usual Bluetooth menu. I found, but only a message appeared about the absence of some services. There was a thought that work is possible exclusively with computers appleBut in general it is some kind of nonsense and an unbalance.

As a result, after some time a successful connection message appeared on the screen. Moreover, in the Trekpad menu, I found the point at the bottom of the Bluetooth Trekpad, it's very easy to connect a manipulator - I explained somewhat messy, but it's all due to the lack of explanatory instructions in the kit. Sometimes she is still needed.

In use

I have extensive experience using Apple's laptops and, accordingly, touchpads. I have long been accustomed to the mouse practically do not use (well, or do it rarely).

And here is the thing here, more than any touchpad! More almost twice. But it, naturally, is out of the housing and therefore it is not particularly convenient to use - although all this is nonsense. Conveniently. Believe me, even when connecting to a laptop in Magic TrackPad there is a GOB.

The smooth glass surface is very pleasant to control, in the menu you can configure the necessary actions, enable the simulation of the right button, fixation and other actions. To scroll through two fingers, installation of inertia is possible. At the back of the box, all possible actions are indicated, in addition, there are small videos in the menu, explaining Magic TrackPad Aza.

In theory, this manipulator is intended exclusively for the "mascodes", but the network has references to use with Windows, for example,. If you tried to connect the device and have such an experience, please write in the forum.

In general, when used with a laptop, the accessory is not bad, only the hand still stretches to the usual place under the keyboard at first. But with Magic TrackPad it is more convenient to work, when you lean in the chair back. The menu shows the battery level of the device, it is convenient.

conclusions

As far as I can judge, the official sales of the device have already begun, the minimum cost is about three thousand rubles, but the average price is four and a half thousand. All as with Magic Mouse, only the magic trackpad for some reason does not cause such an excitement.

Although, we submit to you, the considered thing is much better mouse From Apple - at least for me. She just works, it is not necessary to get used to it, everything is comfortable here, sound and good. I am about the fact that this is a truly comfortable thing. I highly recommend buying and I will use myself.

The author is grateful to the store icover.ru for the Magic TrackPad manipulator provided to the test.

In this article, I want to talk to you about Apple Magic Trackpad.. This interesting device can be called contradictory: many believe that this is a useless waste of money, and someone will not remember, in which drawer of the table he removed the Apple Magic Mouse after buying TrackPad'a.

If I was asked to describe this device in one sentence, I would say that "this is a large touch pad with almost unlimited possibilities."

Frankly, buying my imac I didn't even think about the fact that I need this device. I was quite sure that I would have enough this wonderful mouse, which comes in the kit - where it is better: beautiful design, lack of wires, support for gestures and, most importantly, it is so comfortable in hand. And therefore, the thought of buying Apple Magic TrackPad smoothly suled.

In connection with the purchase of IMAC (no wonder everything is praised by him graphic features) I became more and more time to devote one of my favorite activities - photos. And here, then, disassemble the next photographing and browsing the huge photo thoughts, the thought of buying TrackPad came to me.

Design

FROM using apple Magic TrackPad can be comfortably walking through the network space, work with photos (by own experience I will say: retouch photos with it - a pleasure), view photo stream, play various games, draw and work with various programs for every taste.

Magic TrackPad is made of aluminum, working buttons are rubberized legs of the device, in order not to spoil its appearance. By the way, on the note to lovers of order and beauty in the workplace, TrackPad looks great together with wireless keyboard Apple.

Magic TrackPad works from two finger batteries, which are very nice, come complete with the device, in the box are two AA Energizer. There are enough of them for a very long time, actively useing for more than a month, it has not yet been changed.

According to Apple, Bluetooth power is enough to work with Magic TrackPad at a distance of 10 meters. I decided to check: the signal disappeared at a distance slightly more - about 12 meters.

Gesture management

And here we go to my beloved - control with gestures, which here are a lot:

• touch, click, double click, pressing and dragging (one finger)
• scaling Screen - Screen Zoom (Two Fingers)
• reduction and increase - Pinch / Zoom (two fingers)
• rotate the image (two fingers)
• pressing the right button (two fingers)
• Scroll (two fingers)
• switching between programs (four fingers)
• expose activation (four fingers)
• scrolling back / forward via browser pages / photos (three fingers)

Need or not?

To say that before the purchase of Magic Trackpad, I was in something limited on my IMAC, I, of course, I can not. All I had to, I could do with the help of Apple Magic Mouse, on which I want to notice, there is also support for gestures. But while you have no Magic TrackPad, then you need to understand why it is needed at all when there is such a mouse, it is quite difficult and, probably, this is the reason for the lack of such demand for this device.

As I told at the beginning of the article, I was also among those who did not even think about buying this device. Now I use it much more often than I use the mouse.

First, if you are engaged in a photo, and especially if you earn it, it is very convenient to edit photos using Magic TrackPad, to engage in retouching, smoothing, work with noise and curves. And after entering the new Adobe Photoshop CS6, work in it with Magic TrackPad is a pleasure: everything works easily, simple and very fast.

Secondly, Magic TrackPad will be convenient for those who have the need for monitoring in constant mode of several websites. With the help of scrolling using only two fingers, surfing in global Network It becomes much easier and more convenient. Minimum movements - maximum result. Not to say that with the mouse to flippers the pages is much more complicated, but trying so, you understand that it is just better, more pleasant and natural.

Thirdly, Magic TrackPad will delight those who like to kill time in various entertainment applications and games. For such a device, even a special game - TouchGrind, where you need to control a skateboard with your fingers. At first it is unusual and not very convenient, but she suffered, they will be very interesting and complex tricks.

Recently, my guest was familiar with a small daughter, while we discussed our affairs so that she would not miss, we downloaded some kind of simple dove on my iMac. The girl was delighted with how this is: it leads a finger on this "thing", and the picture appears on the screen. And I want to tell you that even though I did not paint myself, but based on the observations, reacted trackpad on her touch and movement perfectly and instantly pleased with her new lines on the screen. Believe me, TrackPad + drawing program will take your child on for a long time And give him a lot of positive emotions. And if the child is glad, hence the parent.

pros:

Beautiful design, which is perfectly combined with a wireless keyboard.
+ Simple installation And the setting inherent in all Apple products.
+ Gestures. And that's it.
+ Simplifies surfing on the network.
+ Makes it easier to work with photos: both view and editing.
+ Long duration of battery life.
+ Thanks to its design, it can work on any surface.

Minuses:

- Too few applications specifically for him.
- Only children can draw on it if you need real masterpieces, it will not be a replacement good tablet.
- Inability to buy an IMAC Select a complete set with Magic TrackPad, not Magic Mouse. I know people who wanted to buy such a kit, and if you refuse, Magic Trackpad no longer bought.
- The back white side is very quickly collecting dust.

Summarizing:

Buy Apple Magic TrackPad or not - Everyone should decide. It is very difficult to understand its necessity before buying. Now I use it every day, but Apple Magic Mouse in the table box I still did not remove. There are things in which I don't care without it, such as writing this article and any other work with text documents. But in general, I am completely satisfied with my acquisition and not a drop without regretting that he persuaded to try himself.

My expectations of Magic TrackPad fully justified - Apple once again made an excellent thing: both externally and its capabilities, and characteristics.

Accessories Apple. new Trekpad Most of all justifies this epithet. He received the most radical update of the functional, however, when the view of an enthusiastic fan of the brand rests on the price tag of $ 129, it is started to overcome fair doubts.

What is the difference between Magic Keyboard 2 from the last model?

With, as with the Magic Keyboard, everything turned out to be simply - journalists of American publications, the first tested new items in the case, carried their verdicts last week. But for the study of the trackpad they needed noticeably more time, since after the introduction of the system, its possibilities became complex and multifaceted. This does not include changes in the power system and design, they just turned out to be easier than simple.

Judge for yourself - the availability of the battery and the ability to quickly recharging through the Lightning cable (comes in the kit) once solves all questions related to autonomous work Gadget. While "at hand" is a stationary computer, they do not even arise, and without it the trackpad is actually useless. The connector is located on the rear vertical wall - there are no restrictions with connecting the cable inherent in the new mouse. Those who dreamed of getting rid of the batteries with the first generation of apple trekpadov, the choice will be easy.

Regarding the design of the Trekpad - for the words about the new "attractive and magnificent" appearance of the device by tradition hides a purely subjective attitude concrete person To new clothes. There is no dispute when discussing Magic Trackpad 2. It takes place to be. But if the main task is not to decorate the workspace, but improvement of working conditions, then it is necessary to know that the sensory surface of the novelty is increased by 29% compared with the last model. The device "melted", turning from the square into a thin, but wide rectangle - the difference in the depth and length is 3 cm.

Using the Force Touch touch system (definition of pressing strength)

Force Touch, with TAPTIC Engine, react to user actions with vibration and sound, but if it interferes, the response can be disabled in the system settings. Or adjust their volume and strength, ordered Magic Trackpad 2. Become a "fixed", but save "voice." This will create serious problems with experimenting and learn new teams of the Namobum, the method of curious tyk, but sometimes very useful. Still, Trekpad is a universal tool and its operation, for example, the gamepad is noticeably different from similar experiments with a smartphone.

In this case, the iPhone 6S is meant and its screen with support. If the application is designed competently, the user really interacts with the object on the display. A new type of tactile sensors makes it possible to "touch" the drawing, push the fragment, feel its resistance, etc. Drum fingers along the Tkey, we look into the monitor - completely different sensations, partially leveling the need for such a complex and rich interface when using games. But, again, in a broad sense, everything comes down to the desire of consumers to experiment, and developers - to create new solutions.

The stumbling block on the way of buying a new Trekpada involuntarily becomes the eco-system of OS X. Mascotypes Mac, unlike colleagues with iOS-gadget, knows so many ways and tricks with access to the submenu different programsthat the two-stage breaking with the "power" click on the label does not look like a welcome miracle. Rather, another focus in a decently filled piggy bank of knowledge - this does not diminish the merits Magic Trackpad 2.But raises a natural question about the need to spend blood $ 130. Especially if the presence of the old model and the need for Trekpada, as such, is absent.

Outcome

The rejection of the batteries is not progress, but a forced return to long-existing technologies, only using the actual type of batteries.

The increase in the area of \u200b\u200bthe working surface and redesign is unambiguous pluses, but not radical, closer to cosmetic. About the experience of operation Force Touch it is easier to say that the brand gave one more toy to his fans.

In total Magic Trackpad 2. It does not reach the level of the revolutionary device or can be said - before us "Miracle Gadget", whose true potential of the current user is unable to reveal. And in that, and in another case, with the price difference with previous version At 30-40%, the meaning in the upgrade would be quite justified. But not at twofold increase in the price tag. And unambiguously recommend spending equivalent $ 130 perhaps one who buys in the morning Apple Watch. in a platinum case.