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Windows users are finally getting a good alternative to Apples Magic Trackpad
At CES 2025, Hyper unveiled the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro a first of its kind. Apples Magic Trackpad, so far, has been the only good external multi-touch trackpad on the market. Hyper aims to change that with this new product, and unlike the Magic Trackpad, itll also work super well for Windows users.Trackpads have never been a strong suit on Windows devices, even on laptops. Theyll often have poor sensitivity, lack multitouch gestures, or have poor palm rejection, leading to an overall bad experience. There also arent great options for desktop users. Even with the Mac, Apple is practically the only company making a premium external trackpad.Thats what the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro aims to solve. Hyper is making a premium external trackpad with support for multitouch gestures, good palm rejection, and precise gestures. It features a wedge design, has two rubber feet on the bottom, is made of aluminum, and offers a glass surface.Itll be available for $129.99, similar to Apples Magic Trackpad. Theyll begin shipping towards the end of Q2 2025, likely around May or June. It offers one month of battery life, and recharges via USB-C.Hyper is also announcing a palm rest accessory, giving users a place to leave their hands next to the trackpad, similar to a laptop.Hydra appOn top of this, Hyper is developing a new app for Windows users called Hydra, allowing customers to develop custom shortcut zones, map deep clicks on trackpads to certain commands, and develop application-specific profiles, in case you want different shortcuts for different apps.At their CES Unveiled booth, Hyper told us that this level of deep optimization for Mac users would be achievable, but it might take a little bit longer to develop.Nonetheless, its an exciting time if youre a creative, heavy user, or just want a better trackpad experience on Windows! Its also nice to see innovation in this space for Mac users, since only Apple serves this market currently with the Magic Trackpad.As mentioned earlier, the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro will be available in late Q2, but you can sign up to get notified for the launch at Hypers website.Follow Michael:X/Twitter,Bluesky,InstagramAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel
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