3Dconnexion SpaceNavigator PE (Personal Edition) 3D Navigation Device USB ( 3DX-700029 )

3Dconnexion SpaceNavigator PE (Personal Edition) 3D Navigation Device USB ( 3DX-700029 )

 
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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.
Product Details
  • Feature:
  • 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
  • Binding: Electronics
  • Brand: 3D Connexion
  • Color: Black
  • EAN: 0821123700291
  • FormFactor: External
  • HardwarePlatform: PC
  • IsAutographed: 0
  • IsMemorabilia: 0
  • Label: 3D Connexion
  • Manufacturer: 3D Connexion
  • Model: 3DX-700029
  • MPN: 3DX-700029
  • PackageQuantity: 1
  • ProductGroup: CE
  • ProductTypeName: POINTING_DEVICE
  • Publisher: 3D Connexion
  • Studio: 3D Connexion
  • UPC: 821123700291
  • Warranty: 2 years warranty

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Customer Reviews

Unique 3D input device2009-12-30
Autodesk Inventor 2009 Essentials PlusThe Essential Blender: Guide to 3D Creation with the Open Source Suite BlenderThe functionality of the device is excellent - especially for users of 3D modeling routines like Blender, Adobe Inventor and Rhino3D. You have to try this item to see how great it is for Google Earth.

Company sent a replacement device after the first one failed. Must say that I am very impressed with this company's commitment to customer satisfaction. Recommend products from 3DConnection!
Exellent for Modeling2009-12-04
It is amazing to me how many people bought this to play with google earth! This device is really intended to be used in a solid modeling program such as Catia, SolidWorks, ProE, etc. And it is great, takes a little while to get used to, but once you are used to it you will love it, it changes the way you work and makes designs go much faster. Gotta give it to 3D Connexions though, there marketing team seems to have done a great job getting this sold outside of the 3D modeling market!
A MUST for Google Earth!2009-11-13
This item takes Google Earth to the next level, especially if you are viewing 3D buildings or geography. You can 'fly around' the entire planet with ease. It is a lot of fun. It is MUCH easier to do with this item than with a regular mouse. I was going to buy a joystick when I found this item. I'm glad I did! I don't think a joystick would work as well as this item. It is also good for Google SketckUp, but does not make as much of an impact as it does for Google Earth. Get it and have fun travelling the globe!
3DConnexion - The Spaced out Navigator2009-11-11
Ok, My review of this product is going to be very brief. If you are looking to purchase the SpaceNavigator for ONLY SUPPORTED 3D applications which you can find located on their website [....] then great. If you are looking, as I was to use this as a Jog Wheel for video editing or even to load the software as an assignable joystick port, then stay away from this product.

The developers for years have yet to release an "Assignable" driver for this product. Users of the forums have developed their own which is not Windows authorized and cannot be loaded onto your Vista machine without serious hacking. The list of applications this item supports is impressive for those into ONLY 3D Modeling but absolutely worthless to everyone else.

I would check to see for other options.

Overall the equipment itself is sleek, nice but doesn't weigh enough for pull options. The problem is, I purchased this to use with Adobe After Effects and Vegas Pro as a Video Jog Wheel. However, the drivers do not support these applications so all I have now is a $[....] paperweight.
Love it!2009-11-05
I got this 3D mouse specifically to use with Autodesk Inventor and Solidworks and it works great with both of them. Not only that, now that I'm used to navigating with it - I struggle whenever I don't have it, it is 100% more intuitive than the native navigation you have to battle with your 2D mouse. For anybody doing much 3D CAD work, you gotta get one!

I'm impressed with the quality look and feel of the unit and how well it stays put even when you pull vertically up on it. It took me about 10 minutes to get the drivers installed and the "feel" configured to my liking in both apps. Highly recommend this unit!
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