The new Mac mini Pro is almost certainly coming

[Crosscreek]

Nothing but nothing has the accuracy (if needed) of the mouse.

I guess it a personal preference thing. The trackball was good for Cad because it was easy to spin 3-D models around. I use my trackball and mouse on my Linux machine now but I have my Mac next to my LazyBoy on an end table in the living room and I can just reach over to use the trackpad with little effort. lol It the perks of being retired.

 

[dugbee]

Yep style over substance. Tried one of the new magic trackpads today. Absolutely awful. No tactile feedback whatsoever when clicking. Sorry Apple, I'm not into this 'force click' gimmick just give me something that clicks when I press it so I know I've pressed it.

This actually made me pause for a second, as I use the original Magic Trackpad at work, and have the MT 2 at home, and never noticed a difference. I now realize I never actually depress the surface, only touch to click. Whenever I use another machine that's not set with touch/click it's a bit infuriating! That said, I agree it was odd for Apple to change a behavior that is so engrained in our muscle memory..

 

[klaklash]

I can't speak to the differences in precision between the two trackpads as I'm not doing that type of work, but the touch to click is a great feature to me.

Same experience when I go back to the old one - it's the first thing I miss. The MT2 seems a bit pricey, but I'd buy it again.

 

[Miat]

The moment I switched from a mouse to a trackpad, I knew I was never going back (by choice). So natural and intuitive for me.

Still on the original Wireless Apple Magic Trackpad.

Do have a 3rd party standard wired mouse plugged in because the trackpad doesn't always connect when booting up.

Did try a trackball once for a couple of years. Not for everybody, but I liked it. Do need to keep your hands and the unit fairly clean to keep the mechanics of it working smoothly. But not surprised they are still selling.

 

[shaunp]

I used a Logitech trackball for many years for doing Cad/Cam work. I loved it but developed Carpal Tunnel in my thumb and wrist area from drawing all day. Just an occupational hazard. I have one now and use it once in awhile.

I still prefer the Trackpad for OS X. It's just easier on these old bones.

Likewise, I prefer the Apple trackpad for OS X, and a trackball for Windows. Can't stand the new trackpad though. Apple, what have you done....
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This actually made me pause for a second, as I use the original Magic Trackpad at work, and have the MT 2 at home, and never noticed a difference. I now realize I never actually depress the surface, only touch to click. Whenever I use another machine that's not set with touch/click it's a bit infuriating! That said, I agree it was odd for Apple to change a behavior that is so engrained in our muscle memory..

True, depends how you use it. I've never gotten used to touch to click and always pressed. It's not too bad on the Macbook, but I'm not a fan of the ultra shallow keyboard they have on that. Apple of all companies should understand about the user experience and how important tactile feedback is.