A Magic Trackpad 2 alternative

[bopow]

Hello

After succesfully making the jump from windows to sierra.
First i was wondering about handoff but since i ordered the Broadcom BCM94360CD 1300Mbps to work with it.
But i would like to have some gestures!

This new operation system is wonderful but to complete it i would like to have a trackpad.
The apple magic trackpad is a bit too expensive to my liking so i was googling for some alternatives.
I found that the logitech t651 would work oob? Or does the T650 work the same? I'm just wondering because i cannot find the t651 in the stores here in holland..
When it's arrived i should know more about that..
i could not find much about an alternative to the apple versions. So i'm all ears.

Bo

edit: after thinking about it i concidered that force touch wasn't all that big of a deal

 

[vinodh]

Why don't you buy the first gen Magic trackpad? There's a couple on eBay for around $30. I have two of the things and will never use a Magic Mouse. The gestures make it worth every cent.

 

[bopowned]

Because of the force touch? Or doesn't it add all that much?

 

[thedocbwarren]

Original trackpad is really great! Force touch is not utilized a whole lot yet.

 

[bopowned]

I just ordered one, thank you!

 

[thedocbwarren]

I own both and I quite like the older model's steeper angle vs the newer. The new one is bigger and white (!!!) and has some interesting pairing quirkiness on some macs. I like them both but the older model is a nice choice.

I just ordered one, thank you!

 

[bopowned]

You're forgetting the biggest reason not to buy it yet: the price tag.

The 1st gen is here around 40€ wich is a good price.

 

[trs96]

Do you guys still use a mouse? or can you throw away your mouse after you get a trackpad?

+1 for the 1st Gen Magic Trackpad. I'm still finding some situations where I will need a mouse for the accuracy it provides. So don't throw your mouse away it may come in handy once in awhile.