On Tuesday, Apple released the Magic Trackpad accessory, calling it “…a multi-touch Bluetooth trackpad meant to work with your desktop computer.” Per The Unofficial Apple Weblog, the unit resembles an oversized MacBook Pro trackpad (except about 80% larger) perched atop the same battery case that’s on Apple’s Bluetooth keyboards.
When paired with an Apple desktop, it offers the same multi-touch gestures that laptop owners enjoy. Use it to swipe, pinch and scroll. Inertial scrolling on the Magic Trackpad reacts to the pressure and speed you use.
The surface is made of wear-resistant glass and also functions as a giant button, so you can click away as you would with a mouse.
Stay tuned for additional details and if you’ve picked one up, let us know what you make of it.