Logitech NuLOOQ Navigator

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Anthony Fiti
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Jan. 31, 2007

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Setup & Configuration

Setup on the PC was as simple as plugging the unit in and installing the drivers and utility software. The utility came with 13 preset programs that assign specific tasks to the device's various inputs. My Macbook installation went just as smoothly. I simply hooked the device up to an available USB port then downloaded and installed the Mac software. My Macbook installation went along just as smoothly, hooking up the device to a USB port and then downloading and installing the Mac software. The Mac utility is similar to the Windows utility in how you go about configuring each input for the various applications.

Both the Mac and PC software allow you to adjust the sensitivity of the input mechanism for the navring and the tooltuner, and the speed of the navring. You can set defaults for all applications, so that if you're using an application that doesn't have a profile set it will automatically use those inputs. Beyond that is the ability to set profiles for individual applications.

You add an additional profile by clicking on the settings drop down near the application list drop down and click on Add Application, select the .exe file for the desired program and setup your profile. Most of the provided profiles are for Adobe applications, so you can see what audience Logitech is trying to target with this device. Beyond Adobe applications, you can set presets using the utilities that come with the Nulooq Navigator. Logitech provides the utilities for both Mac and PC.

You can also import and export your profiles, allowing you to move them to another computer, send them to colleagues, or save them if you're going to reinstall Windows.

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6 User Comments

1 - Posted by dragonbiker on February 1, 2007 - 10:17 am

All I needed to read was the combination of words: Logitech/Mouse/Keyboard, and the hairs on the back of my neck begin to raise just that of a cat arching its back.
I have a Wireless Keyboard/Mouse combo made from Logitech, and while I used to be a strong supporter of them, my experience with their abhorrently useless customerr servic has left a bitter taste in my mouth.
Over a month has gone by, and I have YET to be enabled to return a simple control module with a stuck "Connect" button.
If this product is any product made by Logitech, I shake my head, and pity the next user who has to try and expalin what the "Connect Button" and "Control Module" is, and wait three days for a "????" response.
If it says "Logitech", I advise just walk away, unless of course you like to throw away your money on something that will never have a chance of being repaired.

2 - Posted by Brian on February 1, 2007 - 11:21 am

Logitech makes some of the best peripherals on the market. I know it's hard to keep an open mind when a certain company's product breaks on you, but try to keep in mind that the majority of people that use their products don't have a problem with them at all. I've had several Logitech products and I've been very happy with them and I will continue to buy their products in the future (assuming they are just as good). As far as customer service, I've never had a problem with one of their products so I've never had to deal with that.

3 - Posted by Kurtis on February 1, 2007 - 12:29 pm

I agree with Brian, I've had nothing but positive experiences with Logitech products. I've used many peripherals from other companies and for me the Logitech products are always hands-down the best. With that said, if you'd like you can email me and I can try to help you resolve your issue with my Logitech contacts.

4 - Posted by Max Slowik on February 1, 2007 - 2:52 pm

Bah, screw those two guys, you should totally get into Microsoft and Kensington peripherals. Razer rocks my pants, by the way. (But the Diamondback is better than the Copperhead, don't let 'em fool you.)

I bought a Razer mouse two years ago, it started acting funny, so I emailed 'em. I answered about three questions:

Do you have x driver installed?
Does this problem happen with other computers?
What is the serial number on your mouse?

They gave me an RMA, they didn't care who sold it to me, if I had a receipt, nothing. Just a new, working Diamondback.

5 - Posted by worthless on September 10, 2008 - 7:34 am

what a waste of time this review is - this device is clearly made for the photoshop market and this reviewer doesn't even have the latest copy of photoshop

who buys this to use in Word and Excel?

6 - Posted by Kurtis on September 10, 2008 - 4:50 pm

'worthless' : Good point. We'll dust the cobwebs off and re-test the NuLOOQ Navigator with Photoshop CS3 and add our testing results to the review. Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback.

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