Magic Trackpad 2

Magic Trackpad 2

Manufacturer	Apple Inc.
Release date	October 13, 2015
Operating system	Mac OS X El Capitan v 10.11 and higher
System-on-chip used	32-bit RISC ARM Cortex-M3
CPU	ST Microelectronics STM32F103VB @ 72 MHz
Input	Multi-touch Force Touch trackpad
Touchpad	Multi-touch Matte Glass Surface with Apple's built-in Taptic Engine
Connectivity	Bluetooth 4.2, Lightning Connector[1]
Power	Recyclable and Rechargeable Li-Po Battery (2024 mAh)
Dimensions	0.19–0.43 inch (0.49–1.09 cm) x 6.3 inch (16.0 cm) x 4.52 inches (11.49 cm)
Weight	0.51 pound (0.231 kg)
Predecessor	Magic Trackpad
Related articles	Magic Mouse 2 Magic Keyboard
Website	http://www.apple.com/magic-accessories/

The Magic Trackpad 2 is a multi-touch and Force Touch trackpad produced by Apple Inc. as a successor to the Magic Trackpad. Announced on October 13, 2015, it is similar to its predecessor as a Bluetooth enabled trackpad with the key differences of a new form factor (30% bigger),^[2] rechargeable battery,^[3] and Force Touch. The trackpad is compatible with Apple Macintosh desktop and laptop computers running Mac OS X El Capitan versions 10.11 and higher.

The trackpad features a Lithium-ion rechargeable battery and Lightning connector for charging and pairing.^[4] The trackpad provides haptic feedback via Apple’s built-in Taptic Engine that is similar to the technology in new MacBook trackpads including the same Broadcom BCM5976 series chips for touch control.^[5] The trackpad is also ~13% bigger than its predecessor.^[6]

The Magic Trackpad 2 was released along side of the Magic Keyboard and the Magic Mouse 2 in October 2015 to help complete Apple's Renewable initiative. The main theme with the new peripherals is that the set is environmentally friendly by design with the Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse 2, and Magic Trackpad 2 each using a fully rechargeable and recyclable lithium‑ion battery. This eliminates the need for alkaline batteries.

References

1. "Apple Magic Trackpad 2 Review". Retrieved October 20, 2015.
2. "Magic Trackpad 2". Retrieved October 19, 2015.
3. "Apple's New Magic Keyboard, Mouse, and Force Touch Trackpad Are All Rechargeable". Retrieved November 1, 2015.
4. "Review: Apple’s Magic Keyboard + Magic Trackpad 2 add precision and power, lose compatibility". Retrieved October 20, 2015.
5. "Magic Trackpad 2 Teardown". Retrieved October 20, 2015.
6. "Apple Magic Trackpad 2". Retrieved November 22, 2015.