Touchpads have become all but ubiquitous on laptops, which now represent the majority of computers sold. But they're still an afterthought when it comes to desktops.
Apple's new Magic Trackpad may help change that.
The pointing device, which Apple released late last month, allows users to interact with Mac desktop computers with many of the same gestures they can use on a Mac notebook or an iPad. It's much easier to use than the typical mouse and feels more natural and comfortable.
To be sure, I come to that conclusion from a somewhat unusual vantage point: I'm a longtime touchpad user -- even on my desktop -- who has long been baffled by the mouse's enduring popularity.
A mouse is unwieldy. Moving the pointer from one side of a screen to another often requires the user to pick up and move the mouse. That can be awkward or frustrating in a cramped work space. LINK
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