Griffin PowerMate knob

cgnjny · Sep 3, 2004, 12:57 PM

I just picked up a Griffin PowerMate knob (aluminum) and find the device to be fantastic and quite useful. In case people don't know, it's a solid-state knob that has a click-and-dial feature that can be programmed to do any key commands or preset commands you choose.

I've used some presets and created my own -- for example, when i click it in the finder (global), it opens iTunes. Within iTunes, I control volume and track selection. Safari works for scrolling and for moving among pages.

Anyone else find this device highly useful? Anyone care to share tips on usage?

Best.

jimsowden · Sep 3, 2004, 10:09 PM

It just looks cool for me. Thats why i got it, i never use it.

yellow · Sep 3, 2004, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jimsowden

It just looks cool for me. Thats why i got it, i never use it.

Same here. I finally unplugged it because the light bugged me when I slept in my office.

macidiot · Sep 3, 2004, 10:42 PM

Yeah, that thing is really cool looking. Has an nice feel when you use it too. Unfortunately I can never think of a good enough reason to justify getting it. Its sort of pricey for a dial.

Kingsnapped · Sep 3, 2004, 11:07 PM

As cool looking as it is, in a couple weeks, you will realize you can adjust the volume and track count with your keyboard. If you want something pretty, buy a nice desk lamp. If you are actually looking for something you will use after the novelty wears off.. start looking at honest-to-god shuttles. I use mine with my powerbook more than I use my mouse.

Sep 3, 2004, 12:57 PM	#1
cgnjny macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2004	Griffin PowerMate knob I just picked up a Griffin PowerMate knob (aluminum) and find the device to be fantastic and quite useful. In case people don't know, it's a solid-state knob that has a click-and-dial feature that can be programmed to do any key commands or preset commands you choose. I've used some presets and created my own -- for example, when i click it in the finder (global), it opens iTunes. Within iTunes, I control volume and track selection. Safari works for scrolling and for moving among pages. Anyone else find this device highly useful? Anyone care to share tips on usage? Best.
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Sep 3, 2004, 10:09 PM	#2
jimsowden macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: PA	It just looks cool for me. Thats why i got it, i never use it. __________________ King Donko of Punchstania
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Sep 3, 2004, 10:42 PM	#4
macidiot macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2002	Yeah, that thing is really cool looking. Has an nice feel when you use it too. Unfortunately I can never think of a good enough reason to justify getting it. Its sort of pricey for a dial. __________________ First Apple: Apple IIe. First Mac: Mac SE. Current: 15" 2.6 retina MacBook Pro. iPhone 4s. iPad 2.
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Kingsnapped macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA	As cool looking as it is, in a couple weeks, you will realize you can adjust the volume and track count with your keyboard. If you want something pretty, buy a nice desk lamp. If you are actually looking for something you will use after the novelty wears off.. start looking at honest-to-god shuttles. I use mine with my powerbook more than I use my mouse.
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