Input · The Aluminum Age · 2010
Magic Trackpad
Magic Trackpad let desktop Mac users swipe, pinch and scroll the same way MacBook users did, foreshadowing gesture-heavy macOS.
Brought MacBook-style multitouch gestures to desktop Macs.
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Magic Trackpad: key facts
When was the Magic Trackpad released?
The Magic Trackpad arrived in July 2010. Apple discontinued it in 2015.
How much did the Magic Trackpad cost?
The Magic Trackpad launched at $69 in 2010, about $101 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Bluetooth.
Why does the Magic Trackpad matter?
Brought MacBook-style multitouch gestures to desktop Macs.
Full specifications
| CPU | — |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | — |
| Display | — |
| GPU | — |
| Ports | Bluetooth |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Bluetooth glass trackpad |
| Operating system | Driver/firmware support |
| Released | July 2010 |
| Discontinued | 2015 |
| Launch price | $69 |
How the Magic Trackpad compares to today
Launched at $69 in 2010, about $101 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11