Does the trackpad have to be used on a hard surface or can it be used on a soft surface like a sofa?
525187
Yes and No. You can use it fine on a soft surface, you can navigate and even click if you have the correct "touch" gestures enabled on your mac. If need to be able to physically click the button, rather than tap- then that doesn't work so well on a soft surface. I personally never really use the physical "click" when you push down on it... that takes too much effort, I just tap.
525188
You can use it on a soft surface, but it makes it difficult to "click" it to select something because it does need to press onto something hard.
525189
The tapping function equivalent to the click of a mouse needs a hard surface to work. I just tried it with the trackpad on a hard surface and a pillow. It did not work when on the pillow.
525190
You might want to put it on something sturdy, such as a box or hardback book. If it's on something soft, the clicks may not register. I usually only use it on my desk, so haven't really tried to use it on the sofa. If I'm sitting on my sofa, I just pull my macbook pro out and use that while watching tv. Hope that helps
525191
I use the trackpad in bed (I have a bad back and use a computer table as well). I have the touch gestures enabled so that i can tap instead of click. If you have the trackpad set up this way, you can use it on a soft surface.
525192
A hard surface only. I tried propping it up on a mousepad to minimize the ergo trouble, but I couldn't click with it propped up that way.
525193
It works on any surface but works best with a bit of friction under it so it won't move around while using it.
525194
You can use it on a soft surface - but to click you have to reach under the front corner and pinch the foot - or for right click do the same on the right side (unless you have it set up for two finger click). The "click" is built into the nub that also acts as a foot. On a hard surface you press down on the top squeezes the foot between the surface and your press from above. on a soft surface you can replicate this by sliding your thumb or finger tip under the foot-nub and squeezing - perhaps not elegant but may be easier than balancing book on your knee or needing to use some other surface to get the job done. You can use it on a soft surface - but to click you have to reach under the front corner and pinch the foot - or for right click do the same on the right side (unless you have it set up for two finger click). The "click" is built into the nub that also acts as a foot. On a hard surface you press down on the top squeezes the foot between the surface and your press from above. on a soft surface you can replicate this by sliding your thumb or finger tip under the foot-nub and squeezing - perhaps not elegant but may be easier than balancing book on your knee or needing to use some... » Read More You can use it on a soft surface - but to click you have to reach under the front corner and pinch the foot - or for right click do the same on the right side (unless you have it set up for two finger click). The "click" is built into the nub that also acts as a foot. On a hard surface you press down on the top squeezes the foot between the surface and your press from above. on a soft surface you can replicate this by sliding your thumb or finger tip under the foot-nub and squeezing - perhaps not elegant but may be easier than balancing book on your knee or needing to use some other surface to get the job done. « Show Less
1153585
No, it's like any other mouse, it doesn't work well on smooth surfaces. Mine came with a mouse pad though.
650960
I have had no problem with keyboard movement. The large pad allows me to have greater range without lifting the mouse. I like it a lot. If you are a neat freak you will find that the large black surface shows dust and other things that drop on it. All you have to do is pick it up and shake it off.
1673897
You can use it on the sofa, but I don't really think the keyboard is very good. It's really touchy, very easy to type too many of the same letter.
471538
I have my mouse work on special mouse pad that goes onto my desk. I have never had any problems with this one or any previous ones. It's soft and smooth on top but the bottom of it has like a rubber matt to keep it from sliding on my desk.
962146
there is a soft rubber mat with a gel wrist pad. the mouse surface is hard plastic that can be used with or without the rubber mat.
478456
I did not use adhesives on mine and it works just fine. It does not extend past the keyboard. The trackpad is free and clear for use. I'll take to take a photo and post it.
1988393
I think the touchpad is actually better than on most Windows laptops, it's much more like the Mac trackpad. I actually prefer it a lot of the time. But you can use a mouse just fine.
1872297
The mouse trackpad failed on two of these that we had. See if you can return it.
865792
Your question is a little incorrect.. This item is an overlay. It sits on top of the trackpad mouse and a key press activates the "keypad" another key press allows the mouse to work. Personally I'm not a big fan...
1871841
Shouldn't be a problem. It's a fairly solid and heavy pad. I play it on a couch cushion and the bed and it is solid, no movement at all.
130230
It is not. I wish I knew the words to describe what the surface is made of, but try to think of the surface of a mac book pro's trackpad, or any other laptop's trackpad. It's not really sleek, but has a nice touch to it.
765185
surface does not really matter, you can use it on carpet, but I say it is better on hard floor, more stable and it does not sleeps on hard wood
1144786
Sorry, but I'm old-fashioned and usually use a mouse. However, I can turn the touchpad on or off using "Control" with the (F6) key; you might try that.
1988392
Weird, I have been diggin the touchpad actually. Seems very intuitive to me and I have not yet used a mouse.I think your question is ultimately rhetorical though - if you only use a mouse the performance of the touchpad is irrelevant.
1759281
I suspect if you go from a hard smooth surface to a soft mouse pad you need to adjust mouse lift off distance in the software.
51889
Yes, and it is NOT worth it. There are other better methods to do the same thing, just search around on google. This is a pain. The little piece that goes between the sides of the keyboard and magic trackpad is always slipping out. It doesn't resolve the problem of clicking the trackpad on a soft surface. Definitely keep looking. There are at least 2 alternatives both of which are better and a more reasonable price.