Use two magic trackpads together?

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LDMartin1959 Author

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Use two magic trackpads together?

Is it possible to use two magic trackpads together on the same computer?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Nov 17, 2011 8:29 AM

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captfred

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Nov 17, 2011 1:03 PM in response to LDMartin1959

Yes you can do that. You can connect multiple trackpads, mice or keyboards and use them simultaneously.

I done it several times while testing.

Regards,

Captfred

Edit: Understand that they control the same cursor though.

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Linc Davis

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Nov 17, 2011 8:56 AM in response to LDMartin1959

I think what you may really be asking is whether you can pair two different trackpads and use them alternately. The answer is yes. I do that myself.

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LDMartin1959 Author

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Nov 17, 2011 9:00 AM in response to Linc Davis

I'm not sure if I understand in what context you use the term alternately...I am thinking of using one on the right as a mouse replacement for basic cursor movement, the other on the left for "manipulation" (in apps, for rotating graphics, zooming, et cetera).

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Linc Davis

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Nov 17, 2011 9:04 AM in response to LDMartin1959

I haven't tried that. I have two trackpads and pair them with multiple computers, but I only use one at time with any one computer. For graphical manipulation, a tablet would probably be a better choice.

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LDMartin1959 Author

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Nov 17, 2011 9:06 AM in response to Linc Davis

Okay. I had a suspicion when I posted that what I'm looking to do probably isn't doable. And while you are probably correct about the tablet solution, the magic trackpad would be a much less expensive solution. Not to mention taking up much less room on a small desktop.

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Linc Davis

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Nov 17, 2011 8:31 AM in response to LDMartin1959

Why don't you become the first to try it, and let us know?

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LDMartin1959 Author

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Nov 17, 2011 8:35 AM in response to Linc Davis

Sure, as soon as Apple sends me another one for free. I'd hate to invest the money on a gamble... 😢

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