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macrumors.com - 11/5/2008

Software Fix for MacBook Pro Trackpad Issue "Coming Soon"

— macrumors.com — Earlier this week, a number of complaints emerged about a trackpad issue found on the new MacBook Pros. PCPro.co.uk relays one customer's experience: "Every 50 clicks, my trackpad will stop responding for five to clicks," reports one... (more) Software Fix for MacBook Pro Trackpad Issue "Coming Soon"

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discussions.apple.com - 11/5/2008

Support - Discussions - New MacBook 2.4 - Erratic Trackpad ...

— discussions.apple.com — The new computer is amazing..... except for the trackpad which is erratic in operation. Sometimes it registers the clicks, sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes the cursor moves, some times it doesn't. Sometimes one puts the cursor over a menu item to ... (more) Support - Discussions - New MacBook 2.4 - Erratic ...

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