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Two-Fisted Computing

Posted by michael on from the kudos-to-submitter-for-spelling-complement-correctly dept.

whiterat writes "3Dconnexion is selling a variety of input devices that provide a left-hand complement to the traditional computer mouse. The devices control the position of on-screen objects in design programs such as Adobe Systems' Photoshop and its 3D modeling application, Maya. That enables designers to work without constantly togging between 'view' and 'create' modes." Smash TV veterans need no extra training.

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  1. in the name of love by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    one more in the name of love....

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  3. Robotron story by steveha · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Of course Robotron: 2084 predated Smash TV.

    Here's a story I heard about Robotron. I don't know if it's true.

    I heard that Disney decided to sue Williams over the name "Robotron", since Disney owns the name "Tron" (from the movie). Williams lawyers, in court, argued that the name isn't actually "Robo-tron", but actually "Robot Ron".

    If it isn't true, it ought to be. ;-)

    steveha

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  4. Re:Adobe Maya? by killthiskid · · Score: -1, Offtopic
    Logitech, one of the leading makers of computer mice and other types of input devices, spun off 3Dconnexion three years ago to capitalize on technology developed to control robot arms on a NASA space shuttle. The company produces four types of pointing devices, with names such as SpaceMouse and SpaceBall, all intended to work in concert with a standard computer mouse or track ball.

    Uhhh... huh huh heh huh... they said space ball.

    Come on, it is funny.

    I think it is funny.