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Griffin Powermate... NOW I get it!

mangoman

mangoman

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Just plugged in one of the 'new' Griffin Powermate's. Started adding commands to this thing. Wow. NOW I see why these are so popular. Very, very coo'. Just thought I'd let you all know...

With technological love and stuff,

mangoman
 
What sort of commands? How do you use it, exactly? I think they look cool, but I guess I still don't get it.
 
Yeah. When I got it as a gift, it seemed rather useless. I thought, "Wow, I've got another way to scroll that seems to be an inconvenience, since I have to take my hand off the mouse."

Then I started configuring it for different apps, and I love it. I read my email with it, scroll through the headlines in NetNewsWire, all without moving my mouse or using key commands.
 
Originally posted by Flowbee
What sort of commands? How do you use it, exactly? I think they look cool, but I guess I still don't get it.
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You're only limited by the number of ways you can click + turn the knob. So, within any given app', you've got 6 options to program commands. I don't see myself using up all 6 within an app', but, for example, I programmed Safari to scroll up and down, and when I click the knob, it creates a new email window. Cool, I sez to myself. I'm thinking that there's a boatload of ways to use this in other apps, if only for the simple stuff. Glad I bought it. And, no, I don't work for Griffin! 😀
 
Come on, now, Freg'. You're sportin' all that hardware in your sig', and you think 50 clams is a lot to spend?

😕
 
i've always wanted one. now that i heard that they're in black, i want one even more! i thought you could also program it for double clicks and what-not?
 
SEXY

prod_powermate_black2.jpg
 
Originally posted by mangoman
Come on, now, Freg'. You're sportin' all that hardware in your sig', and you think 50 clams is a lot to spend?

😕
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lol, I guess you are right. Then again, after all of that hardware I bought, I am broke. 🙁

I would object to anyone giving me a PowerMate......🙂
 
Originally posted by Freg3000
lol, I guess you are right. Then again, after all of that hardware I bought, I am broke. 🙁

I would object to anyone giving me a PowerMate......🙂
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lol. i second that motion. only difference, it's for me! lol😛

how much lonmger are they making the black ones?
 
Originally posted by bennetsaysargh
how much lonmger are they making the black ones?
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Not sure. I guess the first batch of black ones went very quickly, so I jumped on this recent offering.
 
I find that whenever I use someone else's computer to get on the web, I now instinctively reach with my left hand for the PowerMate for scrolling. Super key to my routine, now. I recommend one to everyone.

Dan
 
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