http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/ Engadget Comments for 3Dconnexion announces SpaceNavigator http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.3dconnexion.com/docs/Navigator_ds_FF.pdf, the SpaceNavigator supports a ton of applications such as 3D Studio, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, XSI, Maya etc. There must be a disconnect somewhere...]]>Nov 28th 2006 12:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/Nov 28th 2006 1:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/Nov 28th 2006 1:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/Nov 28th 2006 1:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/Nov 28th 2006 1:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/
I swear by 3D controllers after using them.]]>Nov 28th 2006 2:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/
Reminds me of that chrome knob on here a while back.

Maybe get both of these going or hack a couple ipod dials to control my DJ rig.

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There was NO better controller for Quake!

If this supports games, I'll definitely buy it.]]>Nov 28th 2006 1:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/Nov 28th 2006 6:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/Nov 28th 2006 1:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/Nov 28th 2006 1:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/
The SpaceNavigtor's price is unbelievable since the SpaceTraveler (the old model it replaces) used to sell for well over $250. I also am excited about the improved button layout and the added rubber grip.]]>Nov 28th 2006 2:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/Nov 28th 2006 2:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/Nov 28th 2006 2:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/Nov 28th 2006 2:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/
Linear control along xyz
Rotational control around xyz

that's 6]]>Nov 28th 2006 2:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/Nov 28th 2006 3:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/Nov 28th 2006 3:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/
It does not move around like a mouse, it is stationary and is not meant to be a replacement for a mouse.

It works sort of like a joystick but gives you full control over X Y and Z]]>Nov 28th 2006 3:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQGes21MRUE]]>Nov 28th 2006 3:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/
It's a neat idea but most of us ignore the thing altogether, it doesn't work how you think. To rotate you twist it a little and hold it, and the part keeps rotating. It just doesn't have the right tactile feedback.]]>Nov 28th 2006 4:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/Nov 28th 2006 6:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/Nov 28th 2006 4:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/
http://www.gearthblog.com/blog/archives/2006/11/youtube_demo_of_spac.html]]>Nov 28th 2006 4:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/Nov 28th 2006 5:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/err... you put the thing on the table and tilt/spin/push/pull the cap.... :-)

here you can find more videos:
http://www.3dconnexion.com/video/9b.php]]>Nov 29th 2006 7:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/Nov 28th 2006 5:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/
the motion is not like a mouse, in fact it is supposed to be used in the left hand while the right hand uses the mouse. the motion causes 3D objects to move in the direction that your hand moves (think of the control knob as the object itself)

on the game controller subject:

it can be used as a game controller, I have been using my ancient one for Freespace 2, FS2004 (camera motion), and it is especially good for helicopter sims.

be warned however that this usually requires a driver hack or some sort of interface program as the true intentions of the device are for 3D design/mapping applications like Google Earth and Solidworks; not gaming

for those looking for a scroll type controller, check out logitech's NuLOOQ design controller, which is for creative applications like photoshop and music editing.

hope this helps.]]>Nov 28th 2006 5:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/
Given the significant price cut, is there something we're missing here? Is the SpaceTraveler going to keep being sold as an alternative to this?]]>Nov 28th 2006 6:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/Nov 29th 2006 2:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/
The true test will come when I test it on normally-clumsy CAD/flythrough software interfaces. If it works for gaming, it will be very popular.]]>Dec 18th 2006 9:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/(http://www.3dconnexion.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=336&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0)]]>Feb 28th 2007 1:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/Apr 2nd 2008 3:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/28/3dconnexion-announces-spacenavigator/Apr 8th 2008 4:56PM