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    MBP Unibody Trackpad

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Mike2011, Mar 25, 2009.

  1. Mike2011

    Mike2011 Notebook Evangelist

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    Did you guys take sometime to get used to the new trackpad kinda weird getting used to.
     
    Mike2011, Mar 25, 2009
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  2. Colton

    Colton Also Proudly American

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    Well I was always used to a PC's trackpad, which was very small and didn't have any multi-touch features to go along with it. Now that I have the MB, I feel like I'm in an open field on the trackpad, as compared to a small plot of land (PC's trackpad). It really didn't take me long at all to get used to it, but it's a matter of how fast you can adapt to a physical change on a laptop. The click felt weird at first, but it only took a couple of days and it felt normal again. ;)
     
    Colton, Mar 25, 2009
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  3. Jervis961

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    It didn't take too long to get used to. My big problem now is when I use a windows computer. :D
     
    Jervis961, Mar 25, 2009
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  4. Chris27

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    Well in my experience, there is pretty much zero learning curve (I have the older MBP). Problem is, now it really sucks to use track pads on other laptops. Multi-touch gestures are second nature now.
     
    Chris27, Mar 25, 2009
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  5. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    When using windows, sometimes i make the 4fingers swipe, to get an overview of all my maximised programs. Then i realise that windows does not support multi-touch. This trackpad is highly addictive!!! (And OS X also of course!!!!)
     
    Luke1708, Mar 26, 2009
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  6. round_guy

    round_guy Notebook Enthusiast

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    I needed sometime to adapt to this multitouch feature. But after using it for a couple of days, it's really easy to use.

    Can't argue with that. :D

    And like Jervis961 said, the problem now is when I'm using a windows laptop. When I want to scroll, I occasionally use a two finger swipe. :p
     
    round_guy, Mar 26, 2009
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