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Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2025
For my purposes these are adequate - wanted wired trackpads for a couple infrequently-used servers that I typically just access remotely, but occasionally need to use directly.Was not expecting an experience like the Magic Trackpad given the cost, but these have a couple flaws that would make them nearly unusable if they were for a full-time Mac.1) I knew that the surface was not clickable - you can only left/right click at the bottom - but did not expect how much force was required to do so. This may seem small but it's enough of an impediment that I keep thinking I'm clicking but still not actually doing so until I press down surprisingly hard.2) Click and drag is entirely non-functional. You can't readily select sections of text, desktop icons, whatever, because as soon as you start to drag, the click de-activates. This is a pretty integral behavior for Macs, so not being able to do so would be a complete dealbreaker for regular or even intermittent use for most people.
theheartneverliez
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2025
I got this for my Macbook Pro; I wanted it beside my keyboard while my Macbook is on a platform. The Macbook has a trackpad, but I wanted one that would go on the table by my keyboard. This does not work. I use two fingers to drag down to see the rest of the page I am on with my Macbook trackpad, which works perfectly; then I try to use this product to do the same thing, and it will not work, which is a waste of 30-something dollars. Lesson learned to pay full price and get the Apple product because imitations do not work.
Mia and Luke
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2025
This hardwired touchpad takes productivity on my PC to the next level. The pad itself and the cord are top notch. Plugged in and was recognized and operational within a second. The material consist of a braided cord and metal frame all the way around the touchpad. The angle of the touchpad is perfect sitting on my desk.The performance of the touchpad needed no adjustments on my Windows 11 machine. All my 3d applications and media editing software became more functional with this pad. Micro adjustments are so much easier by touch rather than trying to move the mouse in small amounts. Zooming in on photos, 3d models and videos is very accurate with two finger motion versus CTRL and mouse wheel. I could go on and on about how much this touchpad is helping me edit all types of media and 3d models.Not the first time I have been impressed by ProtoArc. I have started to develop a ProtoArc ecosystem. That's how impressive their products are and this one is right on point also. If you have trouble with mouse control for any apps on your desktop and need a more controlled motion, then try this touchpad. You wont be disappointed.
Roborob
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2025
I have an older Apple magic trackpad that I really like, but hate how often I have to change the batteries and had been thinking about replacing it with a wired version. This new trackpad caught my attention because it's Mac compatible and a bit larger than my old one. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it also worked with my Chromebook, so I suspect it would also work with Linux and probably Windows too.Unfortunately, it has a bit of a design flaw: unlike the magic trackpad (and most other laptop trackpads), where the whole surface is a single button, this one has two distinct buttons at the bottom of the pad. The problem is that they are part of the touch sensitive surface, so clicking and dragging is difficult if not impossible. It also makes it hard to click without accidentally moving your cursor. If you set your system to enable tap to click and don't use the physical buttons, it's generally pretty useful, but I find myself grabbing my mouse anytime I need to click and drag.So, even though this is a pretty nice pad at a good price, I really can't recommend it due to this flaw.
Dale T. Steele
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2025
Trackpad arrived in a very well designed package. Quickly set up with iMac for a Zoom meeting. Cable provided is well made, braided and flexible and has good length for various situations. Use of either USB-C or USB-A connections helpful as is the ability to connect with a hub. It took a few minutes to get gestures set up. The trackpad is attractive and looks like a good match for a desktop iMac or MacBook.Does trackpad work with iMac using Ventura Mac OS without USB-C? Yes. Most features functioned normally. I had difficulty duplicating a few settings such as using two fingers to select text and use secondary menu commands on selection. I thought this was an OS limitation but it is possible to use force click with more pressure and may improve over time. I got better results with lightest click setting. Trackpad worked well while plugged into USB hub also.Does trackpad work with iMac M3 with USB-C? Yes, all gestures worked while plugged to a USB hub. Settings differed between machines requiring some work. I find there is a learning curve to switch between computers or pointing devices after extended periods of use.Build quality? Very solid, streamlined feel. Slimmer and slightly wider than Apple trackpad.Gestures available equal to Mac OS gestures? Yes, all gestures are available in settings with this device. Older Mac OS may limit some gesture features.Travel capable? It would be good to have a slim travel case, using shipping box works but is a little bulky and CPE bag provided too tight and flimsy for continued use.Does larger trackpad size help or hinder trackpad use? I expect the size to be a help with more complex gestures.Is trackpad a good replacement for wireless trackpad? Yes, it can be used with bluetooth devices and with practice the greater size and setup allow more gesture tools.I am impressed with the trackpad and its reliability connected to a well-made cable. The product designer introduced himself and his joy of the creative uses in the provided package. This speaks to quality as does the access to their service team. That quality shows in little things such as the sticker for the back of the pad or wherever the user wants for any service needs. I did find that it takes some adjustment to switch to the device from other long used wireless devices. Some settings may take adjustment and practice to get desired results I can recommend this wired trackpad to Mac users looking for a nice looking and well functioning alternative to wireless options.
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