3Dconnexion SpacePilot - 3D motion controller w/ LCD display - optical - 21 but
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Customer Review: Great tool for 2D and 3D artists!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Space Pilot has totally changed my workflow - I love how it enables me to interact quickly and efficiently with my work. Once I learned the button locations and programmed my own shortcuts, my productivity literally doubled overnight.
The device is well made and sturdy - I was concerned at first that my meaty paws would damage the sensitive input knob but after using it for a couple of weeks I now know my worries were unnecessary. The buttons are crisp and solid, the knob is tight and responsive and the screen is easy to read.
The only downside to this input device is its lack of support as a joystick or game input. After using it, I believe it would make a very effective input device for flight simulators and certain FPS games.
Despite this small shortcoming, I think this is one of the most effective peripherals I have ever purchased (aside from my 21 inch Wacom display tablet). If you are a 3D artist or Photoshop user, you will most likely find the Spacepilot 3D a valuable addition to your palette of tools.
Shane Simon
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Customer Review: jerry -- 3d designer
Summary: 5 Stars
I've now owned my SpacePilot for about a year and use it principally with Autodesk Inventor. I am at my computer all day, every day. I don't know how I ever worked without it. Everything they say about improved productivity is true and in fact may be something of an understated claim.
I seldom use the programmable buttons but I use the orientation buttons (to right of controller knob) and the function keys (to the left of controller knob) all the time. It is robust and has withstood thousands of hours of use with no sign of any wear.
It took no time to become second nature. It is so intuitive that within days it became an extension of my hand. It is ergonomically very comfortable. Between the SpacePilot and my programmable MX Revolution mouse I have most of everything I need in my two hands at all times. I've moved the keyboard back under the monitor and placed the SpacePilot and mouse directly in front of me. For number entry I've placed a number keypad/calculator immediately to the right of my mouse and I seldom need to go to the keyboard.
Customer Review: Worth the price if you live in 3D
Summary: 5 Stars
It makes scene control much more intuitive and natural than using hotkey buttons or even the mouse. The addition of the dynamically-updating LCD button labels enables the Space Pilot to be a benefit across several applications and for casual users that can't remember all the custom button configurations. The device is ergonomically designed and relaxing to use. I found that the custom defined buttons at the top of the Space Pilot required some reaching to be pressed. Overall, it is worth the price if you live in 3D.Customer Review: Magic in the left hand
Summary: 5 Stars
I have over several years viewed information etc. of the SpacePilot. When I purchased SolidWorks 2010 I decided that the next hardware would be 3D control, it took a year to purchase. Now that I have the full use of this product - "It is extremely useful and time saving and so easy to use. Anyone who is considering a 3D mouse device, go for the SPACEPILOT Jim Kelly Design Mechanical Engineer.Customer Review: 3Dconnexion SpacePilot
Summary: 5 Stars
I have used this product for a number of months. I have found it to be efficient and well laid-out. I like the feel of the buttons. Everything is solid and crisp. I can not think of a reason to rate it anything less than 5 stars. I would recommend this product, at my purchase price, over the Pro. Product works as described and has been used with both Mac and PC.