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The editors liked
Both the controller's hardware eyes and software brain are good at their jobs. It's sort of difficult to separate one from the other
But when you look at the raw input as it streams in
You can see that the data is high-fidelity and virtually lagless. We
Small
Compact and portable
Easy to set up and use
Lots of free software to get started
Super cool
Intuitive
Basically works
Constantly expanding list of apps
Updates
Price
The Leap Motion Controller is a Kinect-like input device for Macs and Windows PCs. It has impressive 3D spatial tracking and already has dozens of compatible apps. It costs under $80
Lets you interact with your PC or Mac in novel new ways
Relatively inexpensive
Lots of potential
If app development keeps going strong
Attractive
Lightweight design
Responsive gesture controls
Compatible with Windows and Mac
Exciting and immersive user experience
Easy setup
Small footprint
Looks nice.
USB 3.0/2.0 Connectivity
Vector data and gesture recognition is inherent from sensor
Complex data input possible in real time
Well
Impressive tracking capabilities for a firstgen device. Small footprint. Not expensive. For now
One neat toy to play around with.
Fine-tuned motion control for up to 10 fingers at once
Simple
Space-efficient hardware
Well-designed app portal
The editors didn't like
As simple as the premise and the setup is
Using Leap has a bit of a learning curve. At first
I found using the controller to be extremely frustrating
Until I learned to start visualizing that input cube I keep yammering on about. Leap is—at its best
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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
Won't make you give up any other control method
Wide field of control easily triggered erroneously
It only works with compatible apps
Not as intuitive or reliable as using a touch pad
Touch screen
Or mouse for everyday tasks
Your arms will get tired when using it
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
Limited app selection
Difficult to focus pointer on small buttons
Lacks precision
Thirdparty apps required
App store needs work
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
Depending on the app
Making things work can be frustrating. Better suited for simple gesture games. Poor performance on productivity scenarios.
Limited selection of useful apps
Not yet a valid alternative to a mouse or touchscreen
Published: 2013-10-28, Author: James , review by: techdigest.tv
Abstract: It's a clever idea – taking it's cues from the likes of the Microsoft Kinect, £69.99 will get you a small dongle-like device, that sits beneath your keyboard/touchpad. Inside is a camera that will track your hand movements and gestures.In theory it's pret...
Beautiful, sleek-looking design, Good app store, Easily impresses everyone in the room, Some good games
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
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
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, bu
Leap Motion's controller is a bold attempt at bringing Kinect-style controls to your home computer, but it's ultimately flawed. It's just not accurate enough when playing games or using apps, which is frustrating. It works well for gestures such as swi...
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Published: 2013-08-14, Author: Barry , review by: alphr.com
An appallingly inaccurate gesture controller that makes us want to throw our hands up in the air, not towards the PC...
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Published: 2013-08-01, Author: Dan , review by: T3.com
Amazing proof of concept, Cool design, Accessible price
Inconsistent gesture controls, Lack of apps, Tired arms
Published: 2013-07-24, Author: Brian , review by: itproportal.com
Works with Windows, Mac, any size screen, Easy to connect and set up, Not expensive
Sensor doesn't always work properly, Some very poor apps, No standard gestures
As a proof-of-concept device the Leap Motion Controller is amazing. Like the Xbox Kinect, the Leap Motion Controller allows you to navigate with real gestures and natural motion, giving you glimpses of a time when PCs will be able to see us and understan...
Leap Motion's much-hyped hand-detection control system is a gimmick, and we've seen those before. Sony's motion control system, Move, was a flop, and Kinect, which is technologically more sophisticated than Move, hasn't exactly set the gaming world aligh...
Published: 2013-07-23, Author: Vincent , review by: digitalversus.com
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)
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
We're giving the Leap Motion Controller two out of five stars. That might sound harsh, but we feel it accurately conveys the user experience as it stands today. Each app has its own set of gestures, so you end up constantly learning new movements, often f...
Abstract: The popularity of touch among smartphones and tablets hasn’t just inspired more of the same. Instead, it’s served as a wake-up call that the reign of the keyboard and mouse may be ending, spurring inventors across the globe to search for new ways to interact with electronics.....
Lacks functionality for actual computing, Does not replace the capacity of a trackpad or mouse, Slightly expensive
When put in perspective, there is very little fault to find in the Leap Motion, but a lot of that has to do with the fact that there are no true competitors to compare it with. With that being said there are two concerns we found during our time with the...
