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Manufacturer: 3DCONNEXION
Mfg Part#: 3DX-700029
UPC: 00821123700291
Buy.com Sku: 203524885
Item#: C2GYDY
Buy.com Sales Rank: 43
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PERSONAL USE LICENSE. Is working in 3D frustrating? Feel like you can't get the model in the right orientation or move the world to the right location? If only you could put your hand straight into the display and directly interact with your 3D design. 3Dconnexion SpaceNavigator lets you come as close to that experience as you can get without actually putting your hand in the display. Push, pull, tilt or twist the SpaceNavigator's controller cap to interact with your 3D world or model with ease. SpaceNavigator PE supports over 100 popular 3D apps including Google Earth, Microsoft Virtual Earth, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor and lots more. Work in 3D as it was meant to be. SpaceNavigator PE is meant for non-commercial use and includes web based support.
 
Features
Manufacturer   3Dconnexion
Pointing Device Connectivity Technology   Wired
Pointing Device Host Interface   USB
Standard Warranty   2 Year
Manufacturer Part Number   3DX-700029
Movement Detection   Optical
Manufacturer Website Address   www.3dconnexion.com
Product Name   SpaceNavigator PE
Product Type   Trackball

 
Tech Specs
Pointing Device Host Interface   USB
Package Contents   SpaceNavigator PE Personal EditionDriver CDGetting Started Guide
Software Included   Driver CD
Manufacturer   3Dconnexion
Pointing Device Connectivity Technology   Wired
Manufacturer Part Number   3DX-700029
Standard Warranty   2 Year
Manufacturer Website Address   www.3dconnexion.com
System Requirements   Intel Pentium III or greater or equivalent processor. PowerPC or Intel Processors on Mac 140 Megabytes free disk space for driver and plug-in installation USB 1.1 or 2.0
Additional Warranty Information   Web support only
Compatibility   Windows XP, x86 or x64, Windows XP, x86 or x64, Mac OS X V10.4.6 or greaterSupports over 100 3D applications, including Google Earth, SolidWorks, Microsoft Virtual Earth and many CAD, Animation or geobrowsing applications
Movement Detection   Optical
Certifications & Standards   Supports over 100 CAD, DCC and Visualization Applications
Product Name   SpaceNavigator PE
Product Type   Trackball

 
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Customer Reviews
Value 4.5
Performance 4.5
Ease of Use 4.5
Overall Satisfaction 4.5
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4 of 5 Great product! Only one request... Thursday, June 19, 2008
A Customer from Houston, TX  

This works great with SketchUp. Maybe I am missing something but it would be great to get rid of my mouse and just use this.
 
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5 of 5 Works Great! Friday, May 30, 2008
A Customer from Roch, NY  
Works great with every 3D application I have (NX, Solidworks, Google Earth and AutoDesk Inventor) -- and simple to use. Great price as well!!
 
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4 of 5 unique input device with a slight learning curve Monday, May 26, 2008
A Customer from Columbia, MD  
I bought this to use with 3D CAD software, but it's harder to use than I care to admit. The videos made it seem so intuitive, but in actual implementation, I'm more productive with a good scroll mouse with side-scroll buttons. That said, I'm optimistic that I'll get the hang of it soon enough. It's a beautiful piece of hardware that's well built. I have no regrets. Last note, I suspected as much from the design & colors and was confirmed upon arrival: 3Dconnexion is a Logitech company.
 
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5 of 5 amazing tool Friday, April 11, 2008
Brian K from San Jose, CA  
When using any 3D apps, this thing is amazing.
 
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5 of 5 Very good instrument. Wednesday, April 02, 2008
WayneM from Katy, Texas  
A very good instrument. Slightly over priced but a very good value. I use it with Inventor and makes viewing much simpler and quicker. It does take some practice in learning to 'fly' the instrument. A hint - keep the cord facing away from you when using it. The two button version is the best for me. Buying the 8 button version would be a wast for most people. Very few people would want to keep up with more than two buttons. Seems to be well made and durable. (Made by Logitec, I would expect it to be well made.) With the discounted price, free shipping and a 30 dollar reduction for signing up for the credit card, I was able to get it for 20 bucks. A resonable price. I would like to see a cordless version in the future.
 
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5 of 5 great product, preferences a little flakey Wednesday, March 12, 2008
doug from Hudson Valley NY  
Others were correct in saying this is a well built product! The setup involves tweaking the way the device handles X,Y,Z. It took a while to get everything working the way it felt it should. Having an assignable button to return you to a default view is a blessing and necessary for beginners... Google Sketch is now so nice to use, I wonder how Ive lived without this for so long.
 
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5 of 5 Great device, learning curve easy to catch on Wednesday, February 27, 2008
JKB from Arlington, VA  
At $39 I consider this to be a justifiable purchase for anyone that dabbles in 3D on AutoCAD 2007 or later. It's left hand operated so it takes a little getting used to the controls if you are right handed. It's a nice heavy sturdy device and the controls are ultra sensitive. You can adjust the sensitivity to your liking. It is not necessary to exhert a great deal of force to get a response. Many of the reviewers are complaining about the device lifting off of the table when used, I say that they need to ease up and relax on the controls and use it like a normal human. I bet they are the same people that bang away on their keyboards while typing. So far it seams that you must manually activate the driver every time you restart the computer or wish to use it. This seemed cumbersome at first, but now I actually like it. The blue illuminated ring can be a distraction on your desk when you are not using the device, so turning off the driver also turns off the light. I'm not a heavy 3D user in AutoCAD, but for the casual 3D user I think this is a great product at $39. I'd probably pay as much as $60 but not more. Also, if you are buying this for personal use, just buy the PE version NOT the SE version. They are exactly the same. The SE version supposedly gives you the "license" to use it in a profit making environment. How they would know, i'm not sure.
 
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5 of 5 At $50? It's a "No Brainer" Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Pat H. from Crofton, MD  
Awesome device! I bought "space mice" for my CAD group years ago when they cost $400 to $500 and it was a must have then. Now that they only cost $50?? Well, that's a no brainer. And this one's compact but has a heavy base so that it doesn't slide around. Once you use a space mouse, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it. You'll almost double your 3D modeling speed. 3D modeling without this SpaceNavigator is almost like trying to use a computer without a mouse. Buy it. You won't regret it.
 
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3 of 5 limited performance Friday, November 30, 2007
A Customer from El Paso Tx  
For the same hardware should be capable to perform with more options or programmable buttons etc. Why is it not programmable buttons or extra functions? With more functions I would recommend this product to my friends but as it is I won't.
 
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5 of 5 Works as Advertised Wednesday, November 28, 2007
J King from Spartanburg, SC  
I spent the last five years working on a CAD tube using a full-sized Magellan Space Mouse. After changing companies, I now only use CAD sparingly and was not supplied a 3D navigation device. I was very excited to find this reasonably-priced device available with good reviews from people, so I ended up buying one myself for work use. I'm very happy I did. Anyone familiar with space pucks will instantly feel at home with this version. The 3D navigation is very similar to the Magellan device I used previously. The device stays put very nicely for its size. There are many customizations available for movement, so you should be able to work out something with which you're comfortable. You can program your own macros for the two buttons on the device. I haven't tried this yet, but you should be able to map keyboard shortcuts and such. There are a number of good applications so far, but hopefully Logitech/3DConnexion will continue to develop functionality for additional programs. Simple navigation in web browsers would be a big plus. Don't bother loading the Picture Viewer software provided. It is just a knock-off of Windows Picture and Fax Viewer, but lots of the features of the original are lost. The only thing gained is a zoom and pan functionality. All in all, this is a great product, especially for the price. If you're like me and really miss the 3D functionality of a space mouse, I highly recommend this device. If you're new to the concept, there will likely be a learning curve. I am very happy with my purchase.
 
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5 of 5 Good buy Tuesday, November 27, 2007
A Customer from SLC, UT  
Cheap and makes navigating 3D environments so much easier, that is if you do navigate 3D environments... You can download the SDK from product website to integrate it into your own program.
 
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