Previous versions of this list included options that were built into keyboards, though this time around, we didn't find any that were of a comparable quality to these stand-alone devices. The Logitech T650 has been well-received by the tech community, though some buyers may have a hard time justifying the high cost. The Jelly Comb T066P offers good response time and precise cursor control for a very reasonable price, though the programmable buttons and stylus support of the Wacom Intuos Pro will be tempting, especially for digital artists. PC users have a number of options to choose from.

If that's a bit too expensive for you, or if your Mac is running on an older operating system, the Apple Magic Trackpad Original is still an impressive piece of hardware, and showcases how the company has been setting the standard for trackpads for some time now. Its ability to sense the amount of pressure being used allows for a number of shortcuts and intuitive interactions. If you're using an Apple computer, the Apple Magic Trackpad 2 is the easy choice. It wasn't long ago that multi-touch gesture support was uncommon, but now it's a, more or less, standard feature. There are few external pads that offer features like haptic feedback, though that may change in the not-too-distant future. While there have been some advances in computer trackpads in recent years, most of these improvements are primarily found in the touchpads integrated into new laptops.

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