[SOLVED] Magic TrackPad

[musical marv]

Any members using the Magic Track Pad and what are the pros and cons? Thanks

 

[starzty]

The only alternative I can think of is a pen tablet. Most alternatives to the magic trackpad are far more unpleasant to use

 

[musical marv]

I guess I'm not really seeing the big difference between the MacBook Pro's trackpad and the Magic TrackPad.

Thanks what is the correct way to use the track pad with your wrists? Straight or at a 45 degree angle? marv

 

[halcyon]

Thanks what is the correct way to use the track pad with your wrists? Straight or at a 45 degree angle? marv

Oh, I don't think there's a "correct" way. I'd say whichever way is the most comfortable for you.

 

[musical marv]

Oh, I don't think there's a "correct" way. I'd say whichever way is the most comfortable for you.

Truthfully which way do you use your track pad? Thanks

 

[halcyon]

Truthfully which way do you use your track pad? Thanks

I place it directly to the right of my wireless keyboard and just use there...but I don't use it all that often really. I use my Logitech Performance MX mouse most of the time.

 

[musical marv]

I place it directly to the right of my wireless keyboard and just use there...but I don't use it all that often really. I use my Logitech Performance MX mouse most of the time.

Someone wants to trade me the newest ipad 2 wifi for my 7 month old mbp plus 200 cash involved. Good deal or not? thanks Marv

 

[halcyon]

Someone wants to trade me the newest ipad 2 wifi for my 7 month old mbp plus 200 cash involved. Good deal or not? thanks Marv

Not a good deal! Your laptop is worth way more than an iPad and they know it.

 

[musical marv]

Not a good deal! Your laptop is worth way more than an iPad and they know it.

Thanks for your response back to me. I guess when you reach 67 years old your sense starts to crumble.I just don't like the i pad to small and no Ethernet Connection.I guess I will suffer with this arthritic pain.

 

[musical marv]

Not a good deal! Your laptop is worth way more than an iPad and they know it.

what about the new MBA to buy. Lighter for me to carry.

 

[musical marv]

Not a good deal! Your laptop is worth way more than an iPad and they know it.

What happened to your response? thanks Marv

 

[halcyon]

what about the new MBA to buy. Lighter for me to carry.

Heya Marv, sorry I didn't respond sooner. Well, if you carry your laptop a lot the lighter MBA would make a difference...2.9lbs vs. 4.5lbs. Also, the screen is higher resolution on the MBA. However, if you're going to lose a bunch of money upgrading I'm not thinking it'd be worth it. The 13" you have is a nice laptop, but I understand the concerns with arthritis. 🙁 ...I doubt the MBA would help much with that though.

 

[musical marv]

Heya Marv, sorry I didn't respond sooner. Well, if you carry your laptop a lot the lighter MBA would make a difference...2.9lbs vs. 4.5lbs. Also, the screen is higher resolution on the MBA. However, if you're going to lose a bunch of money upgrading I'm not thinking it'd be worth it. The 13" you have is a nice laptop, but I understand the concerns with arthritis. 🙁 ...I doubt the MBA would help much with that though.

Thanks I am sheer frustrated with this arthritis and am willing to do anything to keep my computer.I thought the MBA will be good for me? I really never carry the laptop at all.

 

[halcyon]

Thanks I am sheer frustrated with this arthritis and am willing to do anything to keep my computer.I thought the MBA will be good for me? I really never carry the laptop at all.

Well, the MBA is a nice laptop but you already have a 13" MBP which is nice. Unless you really want that 1.6lb weight savings and the 1400x900 resolution (vs. 1280x800) I don't see a lot that would make it worth it...again, especially if you'd lose money.

 

[musical marv]

Well, the MBA is a nice laptop but you already have a 13" MBP which is nice. Unless you really want that 1.6lb weight savings and the 1400x900 resolution (vs. 1280x800) I don't see a lot that would make it worth it...again, especially if you'd lose money.

Someone wants to buy this in Halifax Novia Scotia and je has only a Paypal account which I do not have. What would you do? Thanks

 

[halcyon]

Someone wants to buy this in Halifax Novia Scotia and je has only a Paypal account which I do not have. What would you do? Thanks

I'd have to be paid before I shipped anything. Its pretty easy to create a Paypal account but I'd recommend seeing if you can get the same money from someone a little closer.

 

[jesh4622]

Have you thought about a trackball? Logitech has a new one that's laser based. I use it, my wife now uses it, and my mom picked one up as well. In my personal experience nothing really beats them for doing regular things on the computer with minimal strain on your body.

It's called the M570 and they sell it at newegg or your local retailer. You can catch them for 35 USD on sale, and yes, they're mac compatible. Older models work just as great if you don't need the extra accuracy from the laser.

 

[musical marv]

I'd have to be paid before I shipped anything. Its pretty easy to create a Paypal account but I'd recommend seeing if you can get the same money from someone a little closer.

He wants it shipped before it is paid into this pay pal account sounds like crap to me.The new MBP came out today what do you think about that? thanks Marv

 

[halcyon]

He wants it shipped before it is paid into this pay pal account sounds like crap to me.The new MBP came out today what do you think about that? thanks Marv

I'd stay away from that. New MacBook Pros look good...they always seem to look good to me.