Apple today released Magic Trackpad and Multi-Touch Trackpad Update 1.0 which adds support to Mac OS X for the Magic Trackpad and is required for its use.
It also enables inertial scrolling and the three-finger drag gesture in recent MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks.
Mac OS X 10.6.4 is required before installing this update.
More info and download link (75.09 MB) here.
Apple also released the following updates for Windows which add support for the Apple Magic Trackpad.
More info and download links:
• Apple Magic Trackpad Update 1.0 for Windows 32 bit (6.62 MB)
• Apple Magic Trackpad Update 1.0 for Windows 64 bit (3.98 MB)
Snappy!!!!
A nice way to introduce windows users to the Mac.
updates for Windows, why??? Should only be available for OS X.
Have you tried windows attempts at multi touch trackpads? This will be as smooth as glass and they will have no problem when they move to a Mac.
Would that be Windows Vista or Windows Bug Fix 7?
No, just Vista and the upgrade from Vista, XP SP3.
A nice way to train windows user to Mac devices. This will have a eye catching effect in an office full of Dell and HP computers.
Welcome all!
I’m glad it will be avaiable to under Windows as well. Not only might it show off Apple’s superior engineering and vision to Windows users, but it also means I can keep using it on those rare and frustrating occasions when I have to boot up under Windows through BootCamp to use some piece of Windows-only crapware. As it is now, I can’t seem to get my MagicMouse working under Windows…
75 MB for the OSX version and 4 MB for the Win version….!!??
What gives? Unless we’re getting something they’re not
Unclear?!? Will this work on any Windows machine or only on Intel Macs with Bootcamp/Windows? Can’t find an answere so far. I suspect Bootcamp Macs are required.
Part two. Maybe the Win file is smaller because Bootcamp drivers contain the rest of the “missing code.” I hope someone can answer this.
Only supports inertial scrolling on MacBooks and MacBook Pro. That’s silly. Should work in software on Mac Pro and iMac as well.
I predict that it will, in a future Mac OS X update, but it didn’t work yet because the OS teams that implement inertial scrolling weren’t told about the device. Stupid internal secrecy.
… It’s something built “for a Mac”, shows the sweetness of the Mac, doesn’t require lots of “support code” for various systems not actually involved. So … the “Magic Trackpad” is the dongle for the software infiltrating the enemy systems … and which of those will get one first? Bet it will be a golfer (“C-class” exec) rather than a bowler (grunt in the trenches).
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Nice bit of <strike>plotting</strike> politics, Mr Jobs!
I did that <strike/strike> according to the instructions! What gives? You got broken <u>code</u> or broken <u>instructions</u>?
Get it RIGHT … whichever.
Sorry, I confirmed that it only works on Macs, and on Windows only if that is running on Macs with Bootcamp. Not for PCs running Windows. I would have loved to replace my PC mouse at work with a Magic Trackpad, but such is not to be. 🙁
I could use it at home!
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@occams razor
Bootcamp?
I would like to use one of these on my crappy Windows XP computer at work. I already use a mini cool Apple keyboard.
WILL THIS WORK ON AN IPAD like the Bluetooth keyboard does?
I think the Windows file size is much smaller because Apple is not providing the same amount of functionality for the device under Windows. I think that the primary reason for any Windows functionality is to give Boot Camp users some functionality when they regrettably have to boot into Windows. The size of the Mac file is due to much more functionality for Mac OS. Anyhow that’s my belief for what it’s worth.
@GizmoDan
Why on earth would you need a touchpad for your iPad? It is already a touchpad. Also, there being no cursor, how would you know what you are “pointing” at?
Someone mentioned Logitech’s Touch Mouse app as a potential alternative. It’s actually quite nice. Even does two finger scrolling. I fear though I’ll be doing a lot more recharging of my iPod touch.
How ironic. Laptop users replace their trackpads with external mice and desktop users can now replace their external mice with a trackpad. Sweet.
Ordered 3 today hehe.
@ Wandering joe’s iPhone
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Maybe SJ wants you to buy a bigger HDD? Or even a new, snappier computer?
Inertial scrolling is indeed nice…BUT WOW! three finger drag is super! I think this will replace my mouse! Check out the possibilities for your self!
Just wait. Someone will find a minor flaw and some tech hack will call it the Tragic Macpad.