Belkin Nostromo N52

[slytherock]

I want to know, before getting one, if anyone tried the Belkin Nostromo N52 (http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=157024)in anything else then gaming... Let say like photoshop or editing programs?
Any comments or suggtestions?

[Airbozo]

I played with one in a store, but didn't really have time to dork with all the settings or program any keys. I could see that device being a replacement for the left hand keyboard. Since all the keys (even the directional pad) are customizable, I bet it would work well in editing programs. For the cost I say it would be worth it.

I am a huge fan of all the different input devices on the market, and specifically for 3d work. I have plenty of sources too...

[progbuddy]

For photoshop and nongaming application, they have mice especially made, with several buttons all the way around. I don't think the keypad would do for photoshop. I like using a regular old Logitec optical mouse (USB).

[MaxOC]

yeah or there's a new mouse type thing thats basically a ball held up by 4 arms that sense the movement of the ball so it makes it much easier to edit models and such

[Airbozo]

For photoshop and nongaming application, try the puck mouse.

Like this?
http://www.vrlogic.com/html/3dconnexion/space_mouse.html

[progbuddy]

Like this?
http://www.vrlogic.com/html/3dconnexion/space_mouse.html

Yeah, kinda like that. But the one I'm thinking of might've had a trackball.

[Spawn-Inc]

well being that i just got one, i would recommend a logitech g15.
but me thinks your looking for a small input device.