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Random Rambling Ruminations => PC Helpline => Topic started by: Tony G on Jul 31, 2013, 23:29:51

Title: Leap Motion
Post by: Tony G on Jul 31, 2013, 23:29:51
Just had an email concerning this new gadget.......which maybe out already but it was the first time I had seen it and thought it was pretty cool and could be used somehow.

http://tiny.cc/ltx30w (http://tiny.cc/ltx30w)

Tony G
Title: Re: Leap Motion
Post by: Mike on Aug 01, 2013, 08:26:23
I was considering getting one of these myself but the reviews have not been very good. Apparently it doesn't work too well and a lot of people are disappointed. I'd have to see it in action with my own eyes before I reconsidered.
Title: Re: Leap Motion
Post by: MarkS on Aug 01, 2013, 09:33:42
Our Samsung TV can be controlled by waving at it.  It's the most annoying thing in the universe.  Any inadvertent hand motions would bring up a menu in the middle of watching a TV programme.  We switched off this feature very soon after buying the TV.
Title: Re: Leap Motion
Post by: Les R on Aug 01, 2013, 09:53:44
Quote from: MarkS on Aug 01, 2013, 09:33:42
Our Samsung TV can be controlled by waving at it.  It's the most annoying thing in the universe.  Any inadvertent hand motions would bring up a menu in the middle of watching a TV programme.  We switched off this feature very soon after buying the TV.

Did the same on my phone and it's eye sensors to scroll and also tilt back or forward, though I've left the hand motion there as that is partially useful.
Title: Re: Leap Motion
Post by: Tony G on Aug 01, 2013, 16:43:07
Quote from: MarkS on Aug 01, 2013, 09:33:42
Any inadvertent hand motions would bring up a menu in the middle of watching a TV programme.

I can understand that being annoying depending on what you was watching. :o

Tony G
Title: Re: Leap Motion
Post by: Mac on Aug 01, 2013, 17:01:42
As tony said, Its probably not suitable for teenagers ;)

Mac.
Title: Re: Leap Motion
Post by: Tony G on Aug 01, 2013, 20:10:07
Quote from: Mac on Aug 01, 2013, 17:01:42
As tony said, Its probably not suitable for teenagers ;)

Mac.

I still feel like a teenager sometimes  :oops:
What I meant to say as Flis was watching me type was that I still feel young at heart and in mind, its just my body that lets me down. :-?

Tony G
Title: Re: Leap Motion
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Aug 01, 2013, 20:46:33
Oh what a waste of money
Title: Re: Leap Motion
Post by: Tony G on Aug 01, 2013, 23:32:09
Quote from: Rocket Pooch on Aug 01, 2013, 20:46:33
Oh what a waste of money

So what am I suppose to do with the three I've ordered. :!

Tony G