[DigitalJack]

The trackpad should never feel sticky. Something is wrong if it does. My MacBook Pro trackpad feels as smooth as my phone (2009)

[archagon]

I think trackpads on new Macbooks tend to be a little sticky until they smooth out over a week or two.

[bobbles]

Brand new iPhones have this same sensation

[jarin]

This might sound kind of dumb, but just rub it on your face. I'm pretty sure the "smoothing out" is just getting a nice thin coating of oil on it, like seasoning a cast iron pan.

[ajcarpy2005]

This is the kind of insight that sets HN comments apart. Simple but possibly Useful.

[lucisferre]

Really? This part of the thread looks like Reddit trolling, but you're right, it is hard to tell, could be serious. That probably scares me more.

[archagon]

And don't forget to give it a lick afterwards for that clean screen feeling!

[yen223]

A sticky trackpad could be a sign of ... let's just say hygiene issues.