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    • P Offline
      PassUby
      last edited by

      @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 LuceyM Offline
        Mike Lucey
        last edited by

        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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        • GaieusG Offline
          Gaieus
          last edited by

          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... πŸ˜„

          Gai...

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          • B Offline
            bertb
            last edited by

            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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            • S Offline
              ScottPara
              last edited by

              favicon

              (www.3dconnexion.com)

              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

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

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                PassUby
                last edited by

                @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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                • C Offline
                  Charlie__V
                  last edited by

                  @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 FraserA Offline
                    Alan Fraser
                    last edited by

                    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.

                    3D Figures
                    Were you required to walk 500 miles? Were you advised to walk 500 more?
                    You could be entitled to compensation. Call the Pro Claimers now!

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                    • S Offline
                      ScottPara
                      last edited by

                      Alan,

                      Exactly why you need the spacepilot....ctrl abn shift are on the device itself πŸ˜„

                      Scott

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

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                      • C Offline
                        Charlie__V
                        last edited by

                        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 FraserA Offline
                          Alan Fraser
                          last edited by

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

                          3D Figures
                          Were you required to walk 500 miles? Were you advised to walk 500 more?
                          You could be entitled to compensation. Call the Pro Claimers now!

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                          • soloS Offline
                            solo
                            last edited by

                            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

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

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                            • Alan FraserA Offline
                              Alan Fraser
                              last edited by

                              Yes, that looks a much better solution, Pete.

                              3D Figures
                              Were you required to walk 500 miles? Were you advised to walk 500 more?
                              You could be entitled to compensation. Call the Pro Claimers now!

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                                ScottPara
                                last edited by

                                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

                                  @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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