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.
Magic Trackpad: key facts
When was the Magic Trackpad released?
The Magic Trackpad was released 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 are the Magic Trackpad’s specs?
The Magic Trackpad used a N/A, with None of memory. It ran Driver / firmware support.
Why does the Magic Trackpad matter?
Brought MacBook-style multitouch gestures to desktop Macs.
Full specifications
| CPU | N/A |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | None |
| Storage | — |
| Display | None |
| GPU | N/A |
| 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).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
It is the kind of model collectors use to map Apple’s complicated family tree.
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Last updated: 2026-06-27