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"Cool. What is it?" Those exact words come to mind when you first lay
eyes on the PowerMate from Griffin Technology. Every now and then
we come across such a unique piece of computing hardware that just boggles the
mind. After seeing a picture of this device, I was immediately intrigued
not only by its looks, but by its functionality. I knew then I
had to get my hands on one for evaluation.
The Griffin PowerMate is a clever USB input
device which functions as an assignable controller. The user can
program it to do just about anything in Windows or Mac applications.
With the included software, you can customize it even further based on your
needs.
Packaging
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The PowerMate comes in an attractive package
that contains a USB extension cable and Software CD which also includes the
product manual. The PowerMate's cable is fairly short so unless your
connecting it to a laptop PC, you will probably need the included extension
cable.
Design
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The device itself is visually stunning and is
quite an eye catcher. It is made entirely of high quality
machined aluminum. The base consists of both a piece of translucent
plastic and what seems to be a thin layer of clear rubber which not only keeps
it firmly in place on any surface, but also adds to its lighting effect. Embedded
between the base are two high intensity blue LED's which can be controlled
through software. This is by far its most attractive feature and can
also be quite functional with the use of third party applications (Mac). The knob glides very smoothly without any friction and
can also act as a button by simply pushing down on it. The overall
design of the Griffin PowerMate is without a doubt impressive.
Specs
| Physical Specifications |
| Height: |
1.3 in. (33.4 mm) |
| Diameter: |
2.1 in. (53.8 mm) |
| Weight: |
.26 lb. (.11 kg) |
| Cable Length: |
22" |
| USB Extension Cable Length: |
40” |
| Features: |
Solid polished anodized aluminum |
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