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Griffin Technology PowerMate 1040-PMT USB Multimedia Controller and Input Device (Aluminum, PC/Mac) | List Price: $45.00
Discount Price: $38.17
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Platform: Macintosh
Brand: Griffin Technology
Binding: Electronics
Features: - Assignable USB controller knob for managing volume, scrubbing audio files, or scrolling video frames
- Easy-to-program settings can control virtually any function on your computer
- Compatible with any application that uses key commands
- Striking machined-aluminum housing with pulsing blue base
- Includes installation CD-ROM and 40-inch extension cable; 1-year warranty
Cool idea.. [Posted on 2007-07-01]
but not as useful as it might seem.
I found msyelf hardly ever using it. It was mostly just cool to look at.
And if you upgrade to Windows Vista. It becomes a paperweight. Griffin (as of this writing) has yet to offer software for Vista, rendering my PowerMate absolutely useless (unless one needs a cool looking paperweight, that is).
Broke after 11 months; replacement broken too [Posted on 2007-08-01]
The hardware went bad after 11 months (the LED failed). Got a replacement under warranty. Either the replacement hardware is broken, or the PowerMate's lame driver software for Mac is to blame. In any case, the PowerMate is in the trash, and Griffin is off my list of decent tech companies.
powermate limitations [Posted on 2007-09-07]
IF THE POWERMATE 2.0 SOFTWARE WAS SIMULAR TO SAITEKS SST SOFTWARE SO WE CAN CONTROLL THE KEYSTROKE TIMING THEN I'TS USE CAN BE USABLE FOR ALL KEYBOARD CONTROLL PROGRAMS REGARDLESS. AS OF NOW I CAN USE THEM ONLY FOR ONE PGRM. THE KEY DEPRESSION IS TO BRIEF FOR MY OTHERS.
THANKS, ANDREW CORIATY.....
Easy setup [Posted on 2007-09-10]
The powermate is very easy to setup and it works great, its very easy to get in and set up custom commands for different applications. The only issue I have with it is the push and turn commands seem to be harder to control than just turning.
Nice concept, falls down in execution [Posted on 2008-08-18]
It's a nice concept, I originaly purchased this for 3D development before 3D mice were available. It seems like it would be a nice addition to your system, but frankly the software configuration is so draconian and weird that you'll have a hard time using it for anything other than some default functions. While the new driver for Leopard improves things a lot, it would have been better if this device was directly supported by certain of my 3D apps. Basically, it's just turned into a pretty iTunes/SecondLife controller.
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