Griffin Powermate Review

**SoloconDeus** · 10-24-2007, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by Megalomaniac

i posted this at ca.com earlier. that is me in the video.

Griffin Powermate Volume Knob

*photo from Griffin's site

The powermate came in. Turns out you can use it for multiple things. if you turn left & right it does one thing. you hold down and turn it can do another.

i have mine set to
Left = scroll up
Right = scroll down
Hold Down & Left = Decrease volume
Hold Down & Right = Increase volume
Click Down Tap = Mute

I made a short clip using the powermate while showing the new Centrafuse XLE, i didnt go over navi.

I really like it, i plan to get another one. put this in my car and the other for my desktop

the reason I like the weight is, it doesnt feel cheap, it feels reliable.

oh yeah this works on mac too.

Pros:
- Heavy(although i think it should be heavier)
- Easy to use
- Installs well
- Aesthetically pleasing
- doesn't feel cheap in hands

Cons:
- Blue Led is neat but to flashy for me
- USB cable could be longer

its worth the money.

Nicely said, and I want another two, one for my desktop and for my wifes desktop.

**sgtpepperaut** · 10-24-2007, 01:23 PM

works well when it does work.
i have to replug it everytime i restart...its fine after stand by.

**MitchellO** · 10-24-2007, 06:30 PM

I've ordered one this these as the same time as my DC-DC power supply, and I wish I could have ordered two. 1 per customer gah!

**sonvan** · 10-24-2007, 06:35 PM

is it back in stock?

**MitchellO** · 10-24-2007, 06:38 PM

No it's not, no ETA either unfortunately.

**RealoRc** · 11-03-2007, 09:14 PM

I see three version or model #s, 1040-PMT, 1100-PWRMTS, and 3260-PMBK.
There also appears to be various packagings and a black anodized aluminum colored version.

Are there any hardware differences?

**GUS** · 11-04-2007, 10:04 AM

Been using one for quite a while, main function for me was to be able to do ALT+Tab and contol volume. ALT+Tab, no problem, it controls the volume nicely aswell, but I need to control Wave, not looked into it too much though. Mounted it as below:
http://gus.mine.nu/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=40971