3Dconnexion Unveils SpaceNavigator for Notebooks 3D Mouse for On-the-Go 3D Professionals and Enthusiasts.Portable 3D Mouse Ensures Precise and Enjoyable 3D Interaction FREMONT, Calif. -- 3Dconnexion, a Logitech company, today announced the newest addition to its award-winning 3D mouse product line - the SpaceNavigator([TM]) for Notebooks. Designed for on-the-go 3D professionals and enthusiasts, the SpaceNavigator for Notebooks enables a precise, rich 3D experience in a compact, mobile design that's only half the weight of its desktop counterpart - the SpaceNavigator. "As the notebook market continues to grow and more and more people carry their laptops with them, there is a greater need for advanced mobile input devices," said Dieter Neujahr, president of 3Dconnexion. "This new 3D mouse encompasses a sophisticated design to address the need for portability in many environments, without sacrificing the intuitive 3D navigation and improved design experience our customers have come to expect from 3Dconnexion's product line." The SpaceNavigator for Notebooks offers the same benefits as the original SpaceNavigator - effortless movement and control within 3D workspaces - but also includes a new cap design for more immersive and natural interactions within 3D applications. Designed to withstand the wear and tear of travel, the SpaceNavigator for Notebooks easily slips into a laptop bag and comes with a convenient travel case for easy transport. Its small footprint makes the device easy to use anywhere - at home, work, or at remote locations. About 3Dconnexion's 3D Mice Unlike mice confined to motion on a flat plane, 3Dconnexion's 3D mice allow effortless movement and control within 3D workspaces. Gently lift, press and turn the control cap to fly through 3D space while simultaneously zooming and rotating the view with fluid and highly intuitive control. An increase in pressure accelerates motion, while a decrease in pressure slows motion for precise micro-adjustments. 3Dconnexion provides advanced and affordable 3D mice that are supported by more than 120 of today's most popular 3D applications, including Adobe([R]) Photoshop([R]) CS3 Extended and Acrobat([R]) 3D, Autodesk([R]) Inventor([TM]), AutoCAD([R]), 3ds Max([R]), and Maya([R]), Blender, CATIA A family of 2D and 3D CAD programs from IBM. CATIA was one of the first CAD programs to provide 3D solid modeling. The program was developed by Dassault Systems, a French aerospace company. , Google Earth A 3D mapping program from Google that covers the entire globe from satellite images. Requiring a download for Windows, Mac and Linux desktops, a street address can be searched, and the views can be zoomed down to the individual building all the way up to a satellite's view of the globe. ([TM]) and SketchUp([R]), Microsoft([R]) Virtual Earth([TM]), NX([TM]), Pro/ENGINEER([R]), SolidWorks([R]), and many other CAD, DCC (1) (Direct Cable Connection) A Windows 95/98 feature that allows PCs to be cabled together for data transfer. DCC actually sets up a network connection between the two machines. , AEC AEC US Atomic Energy Commission Noun 1. AEC - a former executive agency (from 1946 to 1974) that was responsible for research into atomic energy and its peacetime uses in the United States Atomic Energy Commission , and GIS applications. For a complete list of applications supported by 3Dconnexion, visit www.3dconnexion.com/solutions/cad/all_sup_app.php. Compatibility, Pricing and Availability The SpaceNavigator for Notebooks is supported by all major operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. , including Windows([R]) 2000, Windows XP The previous client version of Windows. XP was a major upgrade to the client version of Windows 2000 with numerous changes to the user interface. XP improved support for gaming, digital photography, instant messaging, wireless networking and sharing connections to the Internet. , Windows Vista([R]), Macintosh([R]) OS X 10.4.6 or later, and Linux([R]) (Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 3, SuSE 9.0 or later). The SpaceNavigator for Notebooks is backed by a 2-year limited hardware warranty, and is currently available for the suggested retail price of $129. The entire 3Dconnexion product line, including the SpaceNavigator Personal Edition (MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) $59), SpaceNavigator Standard Edition (MSRP $99), SpaceExplorer[TM] (MSRP $299), and SpacePilot[TM] (MSRP $399) are available from major online resellers including Amazon, Buy.com, CDW CDW - data warehouse , Dell, and PC Mall, as well as directly at www.3Dconnexion.com. In addition, the SpaceNavigator for Notebooks will be available in early May at Logitech.com. About 3Dconnexion, a Logitech Company 3Dconnexion, a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Logitech (SWX SWX Swiss Exchange (trademark of SWX Swiss Exchange) SWX SolidWorks (3D solid modeling CAD software) SWX Splitter / Wave Division Multiplexer :LOGN) (Nasdaq:LOGI LOGI Logitech Intl. (stock symbol) ), is the leading provider of 3D mice for 3D design and visualization. 3Dconnexion devices support today's most popular and powerful 3D applications by offering users a more intuitive and natural way to interact with computer-generated 3D content. 3Dconnexion's award-winning 3D mice serve a wide variety of industries and are used by 3D designers, animators and artists worldwide. 3Dconnexion is headquartered in Fremont, Calif., with European headquarters in Seefeld, Germany, and offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.3Dconnexion.com. [c] 2008 3Dconnexion. All rights reserved. 3Dconnexion, the 3Dconnexion logo, and other 3Dconnexion marks are owned by 3Dconnexion and may be registered. |
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