Magic trackpad and mouse

Can I connect and use both a magic trackpad and usb mouse at the same time?

Duncan, I think you'll find that you use the the Trackpad so much that the mouse will just sit around unused.  That's what happened to mine.  It's always good backup though. 
Captfred

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  • My NiMH battery leaked inside my magic trackpad and i can't open it up - anything i can do to loosen it up?

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    Use a quarter to try and open.  If not from the US then try a similarly sized coin.  If it won't budge might try some WD 40.
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    Captfred

  • Anyone else with a Magic Trackpad and a MacBook Pro?

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