Review: The 3dConnexion SpaceNavigator

Posted by Craig Samson on Feb 27, 2009 in Review | 0 comments

I’ll be honest right up front, I use the SpaceNavigator more as a toy than a tool. But what a fabulous device to have if you work with 3D programs (like AutoCAD, Google Earth, Microsoft Virtual Earth, etc.)! Let me begin by explaining the problem that this device solves, then I’ll talk about what the SpaceNavigator is and how it helps. The Problem In Google Earth, your view begins by staring down at the Earth as if from a satellite in space. You can use your mouse wheel  (if you have one) to zoom in for a closer look, and you...