Logitech Rechargeable Trackpad for Mac – Review
Say what makes Rechargeable Trackpad is easy for those who know the Magic Trackpad. It does exactly the same thing: it provides a surface similar to functions, but larger than, that of a trackpad of laptops in the desktop. Not a small advantage when you consider that this eliminates the mouse, and use all the gestures that are offered by the latest versions of the operating system.
The Logitech device is distinguished from Apple for a few details in terms of a form factor; is only slightly less inclined and has a design not perfectly alignable to that of an Apple keyboard that has not seen the cylinder that contains the batteries of the accessory Apple. In addition, the surface is made entirely of glass, while the Magic Trackpad has a metal part, the one that contains precisely the batteries.
Logitech Rechargeable Trackpad – Design and Technology
The product is fully compatible Logitech from the point of view of style with all the latest Mac; aluminum has combined with glass shades. No component gives the impression of having been chosen keeping in mind the aim of reducing the prices and also the assembly is great.
Note that the battery is accessible even if only for disposal. Hardly, on the other hand, there will be a need to change the battery with a new one (assuming you find it on sale).
The Logitech Rechargeable Trackpad has the name of its main distinguishing feature. It does not use AA batteries as the Magic Trackpad, but an internal battery; this does not make it different in operation than the Apple product, but modifies substantially its usability.
The rechargeable battery means you do not have to remove the batteries when they are low and replace them with other offices or stop to wait for it to be refilled; just simply connect the device to a USB port and continue to use it, because this the Logitech Rechargeable Trackpad even works while recharging the batteries.
This also makes a difference in terms of cost: no need to buy 4 rechargeable batteries to operate the trackpad, then we would say that overall the price of putting into service is lower than that of the Apple product of ten Euros, which means 10% at least.
All the rest of the accessory Logitech is similar if not identical to the Magic Trackpad; we have a touch-sensitive surface and a lower part which works as button clicks of the mouse (the click is perceived and transmitted by two legs that are at the bottom). By sliding your fingers switching between a handle; are active all the ones we have on a MacBook Pro or Air, or the Magic Trackpad.
Logitech Rechargeable Trackpad – Operation
The Logitech Rechargeable Trackpad is a Bluetooth device. The combination is simple: you turn on using the switch on the side. You put in the search Mac, and then you press the button is located below the trackpad; Your Mac will find the device, and you’re done.
At that point to control various aspects of the more advanced configuration will need to download the control software that is on our site at an address that is made clear by the sticker located under the trackpad.
Once the software is installed (compatible with all operating systems from Snow Leopard and up) the trackpad will already be usable, even if we have to have full access to the panel restart your Mac in preferences, so we will find an option ” Logitech Preference Manager ” who will introduce us the gesture and will allow us to adjust the sensitivity of the touch surface; we will also have family in short animations that explain how to use the device.
Logitech Rechargeable Trackpad – Conclusions
The Logitech Rechargeable Trackpad is evidently a product engineered by those who know very well the Apple platform, its technologies and its customers and very well built with attention to style and materials; significant even care for the software whose interface is entirely consistent with that typical of the Apple operating system.
The device plays to perfection the functionality of the Apple Magic Trackpad which is distinguished by its integrated rechargeable battery and the ability to also be used while charging, a feature that makes it significantly more flexible than the Apple product because it does not require a firm to recharge or purchase of 4 rechargeable batteries that add cost to the exercise.
The only actual limit, entirely negligible in any case, are the stylistic trait and the form factor that does not allow a perfect matching to the Apple keyboard.
Our Opinion
PROS : Built-in rechargeable battery. Product perfectly compatible with Mac OS gesture. Excellent materials and design.
CONS : N/A
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