Griffin Technology PowerMate 1040-PMT USB Multimedia Controller and Input Device (Aluminum, PC/Mac)

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Manufacturer: Griffin Technologies

Brand: Griffin Technology
Color: Aluminum
Display Size: 66.9291338583
EAN: 0685387011001
Hard Disk Size: 30000
Label: Griffin Technologies
Manufacturer: Griffin Technologies
Model: 3260-PMBK
Platform: Macintosh
System Memory Size: 256000000
System Memory Type: SODIMM

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

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Editorial Reviews:

PowerMate is the coolest volume knob your computer has ever seen - but it's so much more. You can use it to edit home movies or scroll through long documents or create your next audio masterpiece. How can PowerMate be this cool? Because it's an assignable controller that you can program to do anything you want, in any application. Customize it to your needs and go wild!Made of high-quality machined aluminum, PowerMate feels like a solid volume knob pulled right off the front of a world-class stereo. Its heavy weight and tactile feel are a welcome departure from typical plastic USB peripherals. PowerMate functions beautifully as a convenient volume knob and mute button for music listening on your PC or Mac. But that's just the beginning of PowerMate's possibilities. Edit movies just like the pros with PowerMate functioning as your very own Jog/Shuttle wheel. Spin PowerMate to scroll through footage and push the integrated button to cut out unwanted pieces. Use it in audio production to jump from track to track, adjusting volume levels as you go. PowerMate makes editing anything from home movies to your next demo a breeze. It even comes preset to work with iMovie, FinalCut Pro and GarageBand right out of the box! But the real power of PowerMate is that it's programmable. You can quickly and easily program it to execute any Key Command, in any application. Program PowerMate to scroll through long Microsoft Word files and save your document when you push its button. Set PowerMate to scrub through songs in sequencers and music apps. Use PowerMate wherever and however you want to make your life easier. Save as many unique settings as you want, PowerMate will remember them all.

User Comments about the Griffin Technology PowerMate 1040-PMT USB Multimedia Controller and Input Device (Aluminum, PC/Mac)

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. 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. Basically, it's just turned into a pretty iTunes/SecondLife controller.

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.

THE KEY DEPRESSION IS TO BRIEF FOR MY OTHERS. 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. THANKS, ANDREW CORIATY.

Either the replacement hardware is broken, or the PowerMate's lame driver software for Mac is to blame. The hardware went bad after 11 months (the LED failed). Got a replacement under warranty. In any case, the PowerMate is in the trash, and Griffin is off my list of decent tech companies.

It becomes a paperweight. 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. 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).