Multitouch input options for iMac + lion?

[slackerinabox]

Just upgraded my 2008 iMac to lion and see the a lot of the new features require mulitouch. If I don't want to pay the $70 for the first party apple touchpad, what other options work natively with the lion? In fact, I'd prefer a hybrid (regular mouse with touch) if that's available.

Thanks!

 

[TheStu]

Um, Magic trackpad is your best bet. There is also the Magic Mouse, but that is kind of a piece of tin.

 

[Pliablemoose]

I think this is the slickest method.

http://magicconnector.com/about/

Score a refurb Magic TouchPad off eBay or elsewhere

I have a Magic Mouse, it works, but the profile is too low, and the surface for gesturing is too small...

 

[Reliant]

Not trying to plug this too hard, but the magic trackpad is amazing. I thought I'd hate it, but once I tried it, I can't go back. I'd just save up for it.

 

[nerp]

The trackpad is a worthwhile investment. I have one and wouldn't consider any alternative. I still have a Logitech gaming mouse for when I boot into Windows via Bootcamp and when I have to do really precise selecting when I'm editing video (the trackpad isn't the best for this). Get it.