Is $70 for a New Way to Interact With Your Computer Worth It?

by deBrice Posted 2012/07/18 15:00:00

Related Topics: Games, Action, Mac, Test, Modeling, Video, Game, 3D, Keyboard, Finger, Tech, First Time, Screen, Stopped, Pre-order

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	No, it's useless	57 votes	40%
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Leap Motion is taking pre-orders for an innovative new device called "The Leap." The device is pretty affordable at $70 and you should be able to use it on your Window or Mac. But the one concern is: what would you use it for?

The video demonstrates games and 3-D modeling software in action, but how long can I actually keep my arm straight in front of my screen? I did the test and after 30 seconds I started to feel uncomfortable, and honestly I stopped before even reaching a minute. Do you see any good use for this new hi-tech toy?

LEAPMOTION.COM reports:
Leap represents an entirely new way to interact with your computers. It's more accurate than a mouse, as reliable as a keyboard and more sensitive than a touchscreen. For the first time, you can control a computer in three dimensions with your natural hand and finger movements.

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Jimbo 2012/07/18 17:43:31

This is fantastic!

It's really cool but it's not practical.

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Harold 2012/07/18 17:42:53

This is fantastic!

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I would like to try it out before I bought it.

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kotabear 2012/07/18 17:20:18

This is fantastic!

Something cool to try out some day.

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Antone KingSmith 2012/07/18 17:15:32

This is fantastic!

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I'm surprised they didn't price it over 300 dollars

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deBrice to Antone ... 2012/07/18 17:50:53 (edited)

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I feel the same way. I think $70 is the "sweet spot" as it would get many people willing to buy it without feeling it as a sketchy purchase.

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deBrice 2012/07/18 15:57:17 (edited)

This is fantastic!

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I still think this is a fantastic toy for the price. I'm really looking forward the innovation it will generate... Why not a "voice control" for the mute?

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