3Dconnexion, the company that produces mice specialized in working in 3D workspaces, launches the SpacePilot PRO. Almost a cross between a Logitech all in one remote and mouse it has an integrated color LCD Workflow Assistant, QuickView Navigation Technology, and Intelligent Function Keys that Save Time and Reduce Interruptions. "The SpacePilot PRO 3D mouse provides the highest level of performance features ever available from 3Dconnexion, including: * LCD Workflow Assistant: The color LCD lists function-key assignments and provides at-a-glance access to Microsoft® Outlook® e-mail, calendar and task lists, allowing professionals to access important information for a fully integrated design experience with fewer distractions. Through 3Dconnexion’s open software architecture, the workflow ...

It is a pretty well known fact that the typical optical mouse can be a trying to work with in 3D environments. You just don't have that much flexibility to rotate items or pan smoothly. Especially when it comes to being on the road and you only have your dedicated laptop trackpad, it can be extremely difficult to work in 3D software. You just don't have that many fingers! 3DConnexion released the newest addition to their SpaceNavigator line, the SpaceNavigator for Notebooks. Like the regular SpaceNavigator, the SpaceNavigator for Notebooks allows you to easily move around in 3D environments, but this one is more portable and travel friendly. We were lucky enough to get a some one on one time with the SpaceNavigator for Notebooks which was just released.

We've mentioned some of 3DConnexion's products in the past because of their very unusual brand of peripherals. We're not knocking the old fashioned mouse, we couldn't survive without them, but when it comes to navigating 3D space in 3D software, working with a mouse can be frustrating and limiting. 3Dconnexion specializes in products that let you move fluidly in 3D Programs like Maya and Autocad. Their newest device is the SpaceNavigator for Notebooks which has been sleekly designed with portability in mind for those 3D professionals who are constantly on the go with their laptops. But the SpaceNavigator isn't necessarily meant just for 3D professionals. It also works with popular programs like Google Earth and SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended, and 3DConnexion just announced that by mid April, their devices will also work with everyone's favorite online multiplayer - Second Life.

If you've ever worked with any software like 3d Studio Max, AutoCAD, or Maya, then you know that often a mouse just doesn't cut it for working efficiently in the world of X, Y and Z. 3DConnexion's SpacePilot was designed to help give you more control by being able to pan, rotate, position and zoom in a single fluid motion while still being able to use the mouse in your other hand to edit the model or select menu items. The SpacePilot has a built-in optical sensor as well as a LCD display and programmable speed keys. A configuration wizard is also included to get you started with tutorials and settings to make the ...