Alternative hardware sugestion.

[neux]

MAJOR EDIT: added link to SpaceNavigator Drivers for emulating keyboard/mouse actions 8)

HI I am new here, but I was reading it for few month now.

I am really impressed with Ellay's arena team achievement,
great job d(>.<d)

with new app Keyclone Dual boxing is more user friendly for me then ever before, now if I just can figure out how to control second PC in emergency with out camera going out of control... (synergy bug, also many others inherit it, never tried Multiplicity)

but I found few interesting alternatives to mouse and Xkey pad.
http://www.piengineering.com/xkeys/xkdesk.php$119.95
http://www.xkeys.com/pigraphics/grxkeys/xd576.jpg






This one have mouse/trackball as an extra vs X-Keys 20keys w/ clear caps, and macro/app extras
I would use it ONLY as separate for controling ALT PC, like looting/targeting/movements
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16826701010 $19.99
http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/26-701-010-03.jpg



http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/26-154-009-01.jpg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16826154009 $52.99
Recently I found a link to make this thing emulate keyboard/mouse actions 8)
http://www.3dconnexion.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=336&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/9316/devicexv8.jpg



It's a 6 degree of freedom (6DOF) controller, meaning its a 6 axis in one hand joystick. This makes me able to control all movement and camera in one hand, and having the other free for my keyboard for targetting and action bars.

In short, its three thumbsticks in one hand, so you can have your other hand on 102 keys instead of 8 :) Precision is comparable to thumbsticks, but it can be useful for FPS however if you bind movement / camera to the SN, and use your mouse for buttons/aiming.

Now all I need is SpaceNavigator on Ergodex like Katharsis did, and I am set 8)
http://katharsi.com/images/ergodex.jpg

[neux]

Few more examples
all of witch I own, so...


Razer Lachesis http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826153017 $79.99
In my opinion it is the best gaming mouse I ever had
* 4000dpi Razer Precision 3G Laser™ sensor
* 32KB Razer Synapse™ onboard memory
* Nine independently programmable Hyperesponse™ buttons
* 1000Hz Ultrapolling / 1ms response time
* On-The-Fly Sensitivity™ adjustment
* Variable true dpi setting adjustments in increments of 125dpi
* Always-On™ mode
* Ultra-large non-slip buttons
* 16-bit ultra-wide data path
* 60-100 inches per second*
* Ambidextrous design
* Scroll wheel with 24 individual click positions
* Zero-acoustic Ultraslick™ Teflon feet
* Gold-plated USB connector
* Seven-foot, lightweight, non-tangle cord
* Approximate size: 129mm (length) x 71mm (width) x 40mm (height)

- Larger then I would like it to be
- Can't customize weight
- My wrist hurts after extended every-day use, stops when I switch to Logitech
http://www.razerzone.com/images/lachesis_blue2.jpghttp://www.razerzone.com/images/lachesis_blue3.jpg

too slick, hard to grab and move, need some good treatment from Mr. Fine Sandpaper
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826998003 $69.99
http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/26-998-003-03.jpg


More FPS accessory then anything else, takes few days to get used to it tho
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823146004 $34.99
http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/23-146-004-02.jpg



and this my most favorite keyboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823109148
http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/23-109-148-02.jpg
I also have N52, had for few years now, but I didn't used it much.
I am a gadget guy, what else can you say :P

[Xzin]

I own one of http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/26-154-009-01.jpg

Those.

They are nice for 3d modeling but I don't see the utility for WoW at first glance. MAYBE changing viewports in some way..... not sure I see it though.

[neux]

you use WASD for strafe and forward/backward right?

normal mouses have only X and Y axes and this one have 6!
can run any direction and still be able to turn and tilt camera at same time!
I think it is great, but I wasn't sure in a first place if it is posible to map some axes to WASD in wow for example, or camera navigating.


It's a 6 degree of freedom (6DOF) controller, meaning its a 6 axis in one hand joystick. This makes me able to control all movement and camera in one hand, and having the other free for my keyboard for targetting and action bars.

In short, its three thumbsticks in one hand, so you can have your other hand on 102 keys instead of 8
My first plan kinda was to control two characters at same time independently, so I embarked on journey to find perfect alternative way for data-input devices VS limited keyboard/mouse standard.
here my other post with peculiar samples:
http://www.dual-boxing.com/forums2/viewtopic.php?t=2835

[junx]

Ergodex, makers of the DX1, haven't updated their drivers in over a year. And when asked about updating their drivers, they pretty much suggest buying another product. I love the DX1 but had to move to Vista for work so I can't use it anymore. If you are on Vista or planning to upgrade stay away from the DX1. Unfortunately I don't think the company is developing anything at this point.

The CH MFP from here: http://www.chproducts.com/ is the same thing as the DX1 for $60-70 more, but it has updated drivers for XP and Vista.