3Dconnexion SpaceNavigator PE (Personal Edition) 3D Navigation Device USB ( 3DX-700029 )
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List Price: $59.99
Our Price: $36.99
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Manufacturer: 3D Connexion
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: 3D Connexion
Color: Black
EAN: 0821123700291
Feature: Advanced 6 degrees-of-freedom optical sensor
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Label: 3D Connexion
Manufacturer: 3D Connexion
Model: 3DX-700029
Platform: Windows
Publisher: 3D Connexion
Special Features: nv:Device Type^3D Navigation Device|Connection Type^USB|Tracking Method^Optical|Buttons^2
Studio: 3D Connexion
Warranty: 2 years warranty
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Features
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Advanced 6 degrees-of-freedom optical sensor
2 programmable function keys
Fly through Google Earth and 100+ 3D programs
PE model includes non-commercial use license and online tech support only
Ideal for 3D designers, students, artists and enthusiasts
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Editorial Reviews:
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Until now, advanced 3D navigation has been reserved for high-end design professionals. With the introduction of the SpaceNavigator, 3Dconnexion has made this exciting technology accessible and affordable for architects, artists, students and anyone else who wants to enjoy the 3D experience. 3Dconnexion's SpaceNavigator offers natural and intuitive navigation of 3D environments and objects for today's most popular and powerful 3D applications. Simply push, pull, tilt or twist the SpaceNavigator's controller cap to simultaneously pan, zoom and rotate 3D imagery. You'll experience an easy, simple and fun way to fly through 3D environments like Google Earth using 3Dconnexion's award-winning technology. Two programmable keys store your favorite application functions.At home, at school or on the road - SpaceNavigator Personal Edition is the Navigation Device for your 3D world. There are no differences between the devices in terms of scope or capability. The only difference is the license. The SpaceNavigator Personal Edition is exclusively for private use or for use in research and education.
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great device for the price
Comment: I am currently using the SpaceNavigator PE for Maya 2008. It allows for quick and efficient maneuvering which speeds up my workflow while making GoogleEarth even more fun at the same time.
It's not a necessary product at this level. Once the "Wow" factor is gone, I do find myself still using mouse/keyboard navigation out of habit.
Once projects get to a certain point in construction and depth, the tool becomes invaluable for navigating your space in a fluid, organic manner and for accurately determining camera positions with a natural feel.
As an entry level 3d-navigation device it can't be beat. Set up is easy and calibration is even easier.
Highly recommended.
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Summary: Nice device, I guess
Comment: Item was ordered because I thought it would be a nice alternative to using a mouse. Unfortunately, while the product was made well and might work well for some, its certainly not a replacement for your standard mouse or touchpad. Very few applications seem to be able to use this, and I had difficulty configuring the one application I tried: google earth. Its a solid device but in need of some applications and a willingness on the user's part to learn how to work it.
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Summary: undispensible
Comment: This navigator is a lifesaver. I use it mainly in 3d studio. I can manipulate my viewports with ease and percision without having to remember all those dag-on shortcuts. It have greatly increased my workflow efficiency and i highly recommend it to anyone who works heavily in 3d.
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Summary: 3D mouse works great, with caveats
Comment: The 3D Connexion mouse works great as long as you keep a few things in mind. 1:It does not replace your main input mouse, its made to work alongside it.
2:To get the Space navigator PE to function with all applications, you need to register the device with connexion through their website once you receive it.
The PE pricing does not include Tech support so you cannot call and ask why the device does not work as promised. You have to figure it out. (If you are not computer savvy, you may want the SE version. (It includes Tech support}
There are applications that are being updated daily to work with this input device and registration allows you to download the latest drivers for those applications. First thing, quality construction, weighted with enough engineering so the piece seems solidly built. I still do not let my younger kids gang bust with the device as they don't have the dexterity for subtle handling required for movement changes. The big movement is "pulling up" on the cap to zoom out and "pushing down" on the cap to zoom in. They either end up levitating the whole device with their pulling force or smashing down on the cap. Leave them the old "mouse. It cost much less to replace if That gets broken. I got the Space Navigator PE to work with Google sketchup 6 when I design component placement for media rooms and out of the box the Space Navigator would not work. Once registered, the connexion download supplied the interface and drivers needed for skethup to work and the input device works great. Drawing in sketchup is now just as fluid as drawing in any 2d drawing application because moving your object/space can be done with the "other" hand while you use your predominant hand to work the drawing tools. Using the device in Google Earth literally gives you the feeling of "flying" into your world. I navigated flight through the canyons of skyscrapers in New York City, south of Central Park, with the nimbleness of an swallow. (if nimbleness is a word.) Haven't tried the "pay-per-viewer" MS Virtual Earth yet. The trifecta would be if I could get the mouse to work with Quicktime VR. That would be good for real estate navigation. Workin on it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Worked as promised
Comment: Functions well. Does take getting used to, like with anything new. Basically a joystick without the stick to grasp. Zooming the camera through Google Earth and Second Life is fun. Moving an avatar within Second Life is a bit trickier, but smooth once you get the hang of it. Good possibilities for working with those who have limited mobility.
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