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The editors liked
Beautiful
Sleek-looking design
Good app store
Easily impresses everyone in the room
Some good games
Compatible with OS X 10.7
10.8
Windows 7 and 8
Airspace Store has a few free apps (the OS navigation software
A web browser
Etc.)
Design and finish very Appleesque
It's intriguing
People like the idea
Two USB cables included (long & short)
Amazing proof of concept
Cool design
Accessible price
Crammed into its three-inch aluminium shell are two cameras and three infrared LEDs. It works by tracking your fingers (or a pen) when moved above the sensor. And we have to say
It's pretty impressive.Inside the tiny box
You'll find the Leap Motion sensor
Along with a couple of USB cables. Head to the website to get set up
Then you'll be thrown into the Leap Motion Orientation
Where you'll g
Cheap enough to try
As freakily accurate as they say it is
Free apps
Hackable
Geek project potential
Works with Windows
Mac
Any size screen
Easy to connect and set up
Not expensive
The editors didn't like
Not as easy to use as you would think
3rd Party apps are required to control your computer
Pretty tiring to use
No standardisation of the controls
Would you like more help with your technology?
Geek Squad Agents can be on hand 24/7 to help with all y
Not compatible with Windows XP (or Linux
Although Leap Motion says it's coming)
Airspace Store has very little content
Too few free apps and too many disappointments
There's no WOW! app
Not very intuitive
They need to develop a common gestural langu
Inconsistent gesture controls
Lack of apps
Tired arms
The Leap Motion controller shines when it comes to games with simple input
But it can't handle more refined tasks. The tracking isn't perfect with some apps and games - such as BoomBall - and using the device did lead to a few frustrating incidents. Leap Motion says the control can help you model in 3D with your hands
But it feels slightly gimmicky at the moment. The hardware feels polished
Published: 2014-04-15, Author: Peter , review by: imore.com
Small, compact and portable, Easy to set up and use, Lots of free software to get started
Software tends to run towards novelty as opposed to truly useful, No builtin systemlevel interface management; though free thirdparty tools are available, Occasional inaccurate or altogether nonexistent tracking
At $79.99, the Leap Motion Controller is in the same ballpark as a premium game controller or a Bluetooth keyboard or mouse. While it is a novelty item at this stage, it gives a fascinating peek into the future of gesture-based control on the Mac. If you'...
Published: 2014-01-17, Author: Michael , review by: engadget.com
Fine-tuned motion control for up to 10 fingers at once, Simple, space-efficient hardware, Well-designed app portal
Limited selection of useful apps, Not yet a valid alternative to a mouse or touchscreen, A wireless connection would be nice
The Leap Motion controller is well-constructed and relatively inexpensive. However, it's more a novelty than a tool -- best served as a means for entertainment, not productivity....
USB 3.0/2.0 Connectivity, Vector data and gesture recognition is inherent from sensor, Complex data input possible in real time, Well
Leap Motion must seperate itself from other similar items offered by demonstrating where the Leap Motion Controller excells, Not a mouse replacement, The huge potential must be translated into tangible performance
The Leap Motion Controller clearly demonstrates the vast possibilities this type of 3D controller represents. There are clearly areas that I can see it will dominate. I experience a freedom and joy when using particle manipulation software which I think i...
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Published: 2013-09-02, Author: Tom , review by: audioholics.com
Super cool, Intuitive, Basically works, Constantly expanding list of apps, updates, Price
Won't make you give up any other control method, Wide field of control easily triggered erroneously
Next Page ⇨Recent Forum Posts:Read the Complete Threadavengineer posts on September 03, 2013 00:06I tried Leap Motion too. I found the apps “interesting”, but useless in the practical sense. I found the device itself to be elegantly designed physically, b...
Published: 2013-08-23, Author: James , review by: makeuseof.com
Don't buy it – yet. I don't know if these are just early problems that can be fixed with firmware or if the technology is fundamentally flawed, but for a device with so much hype and promise, it is woefully disappointing...
Published: 2013-08-21, Author: Rick , review by: techspot.com
Impressive tracking capabilities for a firstgen device. Small footprint. Not expensive. For now, one neat toy to play around with.
Depending on the app, making things work can be frustrating. Better suited for simple gesture games. Poor performance on productivity scenarios.
I admit, the Leap Motion controller is something I want to fall in love with. It's just so cool. However, my experiences with the device indicate that at least for now it's more of a neat conceptual “toy” than a practical device you'll be reaching for eve...
The basic idea of using depth-perception cameras to record even the smallest movements of fingers or a pen generally seems like a great idea. Leap Motion is able to translate the concept well and shows a lot of potential for future applications. An OS int...
Lets you interact with your PC or Mac in novel new ways, Relatively inexpensive, Lots of potential, if app development keeps going strong
Fewer than 100 apps at time of review, of mixed quality, Hard to position on a desk, Individual-finger tracking is spotty, At times, oversensitive
Leap Motion’s $80 motion controller is precise and modestly priced, but the software selection and quality will have to increase before it finds mass appeal. Many buyers will want to wait until the tech is integrated directly into computing devices. ...
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Published: 2013-07-31, Author: Michael , review by: 9to5mac.com
There's no doubt about it- nothing else like the Leap Motion exists on the market in its current state. It's an incredibly unique product with a ton of potential. That said, right now, the device feels a little bit like a prototype. While the hardware is...
