Logitech NuLOOQ Navigator

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Anthony Fiti
Kurtis

Jan. 31, 2007

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Logitechs NuLOOQ Navigator is an interesting gadget that can make you a more productive worker, if you happen to fit into a few categories; the category that stands out the most being graphic artists. The NuLOOQ Navigator is almost like having an eight button pointer from a tablet, but without the tablet. And that's a good thing - tablets and digitizers are typically huge and not really useful for most casual Photoshop geeks and other end users. This device gives you an extra dimension in which to work with professional applications.

I'd argue the most difficult thing with the NuLOOQ Navigator is getting used to having your non-dominant hand on the device instead of hovering over the keyboard. Especially for someone like me who spent years in high school doing computer drafting; I always had my right hand on the mouse and my left hand on the keyboard. Moving the left hand off the keyboard and onto the NuLOOQ Navigator was tough at first. However after a week or two I got the hang of it for when I was web browsing and using Google Earth. Its not all that useful in applications like Word where I spend most of my time with both hands on the keyboard anyways, using page up and page down to move in large jumps instead of a mouse wheel.

If you're a creative professional trying to get more out of your workflow than a keyboard and mouse can provide, the NuLOOQ Navigator is a very interesting piece of hardware that could serve to make you more productive. If you don't mind the price, I'd definitely recommend one.

Pros

Novel solution for casual and semi-pro graphics folks
Excellent profile software
Solid Construction

Cons

Price (~$70)
Takes some getting used to
Some applications use modifier buttons (shift, control, alt) / not everything works as expected

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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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