Apple's Magic Trackpad approved by FCC

We've seen the Magic Trackpad name before, and we've even gotten a glimpse of what the device might be -- a larger, Bluetooth-enabled multitouch surface designed to bring all of the gestural and multitouch capability found on the iDevices and MacBooks to the desktop itself. Now, Engadget notes that it appears the FCC has approved testing of such a device for Apple -- a "Bluetooth trackpad" that's reportedly set for production. The testing was actually done in October of last year, but FCC filings have risen into public view, which means that Apple could finally unveil the device as soon as later this week.

Not much is known about the actual device (with the model number A1339), but presumably it would be used as a larger touch surface for Bluetooth-enabled computers. Does that mean Apps on the Mac, or, at the very least, actual multitouch testing for iPhone development? We'll have to wait and see.

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Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/apples-magic-trackpad-get…

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Gulli

Did I not read sometime not to long ago about a dissapparent buttons patent?
A trackpad that also is a keyboard :D

July 19 2010 at 6:22 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Ian

Since I got my 2008 MBP, I've wanted a gesture trackpad for the Mac. I think it will be great! I actually like the magic mouse and the gestures, but the track pad will be better. I'd have both connected and use each for different tasks...

July 19 2010 at 4:48 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

brian.gillespie

This has Apple TV with IOS4 written all over it.

July 19 2010 at 4:47 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Jason

Coupling this post with the 3" canvas picture posted a week or however long back makes for interesting thoughts.

July 19 2010 at 4:47 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Egon

Probably to go with the iPad keyboard dock.

July 19 2010 at 4:02 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Tom

I hope it's better than the Magic mouse. I hate that thing: it must be the most 'unergonomic' mouse I have ever used. Looks way cool though.

Form over function ;-)

July 19 2010 at 4:02 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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TheCastro

Is it because of how much you need to move your hand to use it?

July 19 2010 at 9:59 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Tom

I think it's because it's too flat. It actually hurt my wrist. But as I said, beautiful :)
I returned it and got a Mighty mouse instead. How stupid can I be: I know the scroll ball will get stuck in a couple of months.

July 20 2010 at 2:17 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

homan2

Would love to see a trackpad integrated into the Apple BT KB, on the right side where the num pad would be (like a DiNovo Edge, subbing the crap round trackpad for a big MBP-esque trackpad).

July 19 2010 at 3:58 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Chris

And people are worried that Apple has forgotten the Mac. I think this Magic TrackPad would be awesome when you're using a 27" iMac as a TV. I use an iPhone with TouchPad right now.

I wonder if this could be marketed with a new AppleTV with a web browser, that would require a onscreen mouse?

July 19 2010 at 3:40 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply