3Dconnexion's SpaceNavigator 3D Mouse

3Dconnexion, a sister concern of peripheral manufacturer Logitech, has come up with the SpaceNavigator 3D mouse. Having a very unorthodox design for a mouse, it is actually the key element in its 3 dimensional maneuvering.

Its pressure sensing technology allows the user to push, pull, twist or tilt the cap by a fraction of inch to simultaneously pan, zoom and rotate 3D imagery. One can increase pressure to go fast or decrease pressure to make intricate adjustments.

The SpaceNavigator is mainly useful for people working with 3D applications. It is compatible with over 100 popular apps including 3D Max, AutoCAD, Maya and even Google Earth. It's priced at USD 60 (Rs. 2,400) and USD 100 (Rs. 4,000) for its Standard Edition (SE) and Personal Edition (PE) respectively.