3D has been tamed

I've written before about how 3D controllers like the Nintendo Wii numchuck will completely change our relationship with virtual environments but while I'm anxiously awaiting a hacker's guide to retrofitting my nephew's wii-mote along comes an amazing alternative for the PC.

Check out this Ogle Earth review of 3DConnexion's SpaceNavigator and watch the incredible video of Stefan flying through Wall Street, the Grand Canyon and vertically down the shaft of the Eiffel Tower with the greatest of ease and control. Now this is how I want to navigate Second Life!

UPDATE: Avi has some fascinating views on where all of this is headed.

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