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    PassUby
    last edited by 6 Feb 2008, 21:37

    Does anybody use this or other products similar to this? If so, what do you use, and why do you like it? I'm in the market to buy something similar to this.

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      peterbnilsson
      last edited by 6 Feb 2008, 22:00

      I just recently got one of those for Christmas. I'm starting to get the hang of it, it takes a little while having not used a device like this before. What I mostly see this coming in handy for is showing clients a model in SketchUp since it allows you to rotate and fly around the model without the jerky nature of the mouse.

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        solo
        last edited by 6 Feb 2008, 22:12

        http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/9104/spaceexplorer3dmousejk0.jpg

        I cannot live without my space explorer.

        http://www.solos-art.com

        If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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          PassUby
          last edited by 6 Feb 2008, 22:38

          @solo said:

          http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/9104/spaceexplorer3dmousejk0.jpg

          I cannot live without my space explorer.

          Thats the one I'm looking into.. $$(Ouch)Means I'm going to have to work more hours! 🤢

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            Mike Lucey
            last edited by 7 Feb 2008, 00:29

            You might check this out http://www.sandiotech.com/

            I purchased one but it only runs (all functions) WIN SU!
            I've tried it out using my WIN SU under BootCamp and it
            works quite well although like all these input devices it
            takes some time to get used to the setup.

            I hope to have a MAC driver shortly so will be able to give
            it a through work-out.

            Mike

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              Gaieus
              last edited by 7 Feb 2008, 07:10

              I have the space navigator:

              http://www.3dconnexion.com/images/overview_sn.jpg

              Starting to get accustomed to it although first it was a bit funny... 😄

              Gai...

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                bertb
                last edited by 7 Feb 2008, 07:23

                I've got the same thing since one year now; Gaieus is right the first day is like trying to ride on a bike for the first time in your life and with your eyes closed.
                But afterwards , I cannot do without it, makes my SU work significient faster and is quite cheap.

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                  ScottPara
                  last edited by 7 Feb 2008, 12:52

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                  I actually have 2 of these I am trying to sell. They are brand new and used less than 5 times each. I for one could just not get used to them. I bought one for work and one for home. If anyone is interested please PM me. I Purchased them for $400 each and I am looking for $300 each.

                  Scott

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                    PassUby
                    last edited by 8 Feb 2008, 01:54

                    @mike lucey said:

                    You might check this out http://www.sandiotech.com/

                    I purchased one but it only runs (all functions) WIN SU!
                    I've tried it out using my WIN SU under BootCamp and it
                    works quite well although like all these input devices it
                    takes some time to get used to the setup.

                    I hope to have a MAC driver shortly so will be able to give
                    it a through work-out.

                    Mike

                    Very interesting...Have you had any major issues with this?

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                      Charlie__V
                      last edited by 8 Feb 2008, 02:49

                      @bertb said:

                      I've got the same thing since one year now; Gaieus is right the first day is like trying to ride on a bike for the first time in your life and with your eyes closed.
                      But afterwards , I cannot do without it, makes my SU work significient faster and is quite cheap.

                      I Could not agree more, once you have the training wheels off....there is no looking back.
                      Also noteworthy & I find useful,is the Space Navigator functions work with Adobe Reader...navigating a Arch D sheet has never been easier.

                      C

                      Precision M1710/Win 7 Pro 64 bit/i-7 6920 Quad core 2.9 Ghz -3.8/16Gb ram/NVIDIA M5000M 8Gb

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                        Alan Fraser
                        last edited by 8 Feb 2008, 05:30

                        I have a Space Navigator, but I seldom use it. I found that it offered no extra navigability in SU while actually working on files. The fact that you use in with your left hand while continuing to draw with the right meant that I had to keep pushing it aside to get to the Shift key, as opposed to drawing with my left middle finger permanently resting on Shift. It was simply extra work.

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                          ScottPara
                          last edited by 8 Feb 2008, 14:17

                          Alan,

                          Exactly why you need the spacepilot....ctrl abn shift are on the device itself 😄

                          Scott

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                            Charlie__V
                            last edited by 8 Feb 2008, 18:33

                            FWIW
                            Space Navigator has 2 opposing programmable buttons.

                            CharlieSN Buttons in Red

                            Precision M1710/Win 7 Pro 64 bit/i-7 6920 Quad core 2.9 Ghz -3.8/16Gb ram/NVIDIA M5000M 8Gb

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                              Alan Fraser
                              last edited by 8 Feb 2008, 22:08

                              True, but I need at least 3...Shift, Ctrl and Alt

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                                solo
                                last edited by 8 Feb 2008, 22:46

                                Alan

                                I am sure you know this already but for those who are thinking of purchasing one like the one I posted above, the buttons are customizable and can be set up to work without the frequent need for your keyboard.

                                http://www.solos-art.com

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                                  Alan Fraser
                                  last edited by 8 Feb 2008, 22:57

                                  Yes, that looks a much better solution, Pete.

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                                    ScottPara
                                    last edited by 8 Feb 2008, 23:09

                                    Esc, Shift, Ctrl, Alt.....All together on the left side of the control disk.

                                    Scott

                                    Love the fact that some HATE my avatar.....

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                                      Charlie__V
                                      last edited by 9 Feb 2008, 01:58

                                      @alan fraser said:

                                      True, but I need at least 3...Shift, Ctrl and Alt

                                      Should have mentioned SN used in sync with Logitech MX Revolution, covers all the keystrokes etc for me, each his own.

                                      Best,

                                      Charlie

                                      Precision M1710/Win 7 Pro 64 bit/i-7 6920 Quad core 2.9 Ghz -3.8/16Gb ram/NVIDIA M5000M 8Gb

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