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SMARTBYTES - TRACKIR 4 PRO

SMARTBYTES - TRACKIR 4 PRO

PID: 1532
Available since: 09/26/2008.

Smartbytes Design

EUR 139.99
without VAT EUR 117.64

 
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The new and improved TrackIR 4 Pro now includes the Vector for full 6 DOF head tracking capability. With a 30% larger tracking and movement area and greater response time and resolution, the TrackIR 4 once again sets the standard for head tracking technology. The brand new design clips easily onto any monitor.

The TrackIR4 Pro™ is the perfect enhancement for gamers and simmers looking for a competitive edge and an enhanced virtual reality experience. Your situational awareness is dramatically increased. Imagine controlling your field of view in flight simulators, first person shooters, racing sims and many other types of games by simply looking around! Compatible titles include:

FSX
MS Flight Simulator 2004
Lock On: Modern Air Combat
IL2 Sturmovik: Forgotten Battles and Pacific Fighters
GTR
X-Plane
CFS 3
WWII Online
Live For Speed
Falcon 4
Nascar Sim Racing
Grand Prix Legends
Richard Burns Rally
Warbirds
Star Wars Galaxies®: Jump to Lightspeed™
Battle of Britain
F1 Challenge
and more.

The TrackIR 4:PRO includes full 6DOF capability using NaturalPoint's exclusive Vector Technology. This literally means that users can move their head any direction and have their game view move correspondingly – instantly providing improved situational awareness in flight and racing sim cockpits, or on the field of battle. Vector allows you to expand your view control to a full range of motion, in all six degrees of freedom (6DOF) including X, Y and Z axis, plus yaw, pitch and roll. No matter how or which direction you move your head, Vector instantly captures it with extreme precision and accuracy.

The TrackIR 4:PRO also has an improved 46 degree field of view. This is a 30% larger tracking and movement area than its predecessor. Other improvements include a quicker response time and increased resolution using NaturalPoint's Resolution Doubling Technology.

The TrackIR 4:PRO has also been slimmed down to a 1/2" profile, resulting in a lighter, sleeker, more compact design. Its mounting base is now designed to specifically accommodate flat panel monitors.

How does it work?
The trackIR uses infrared light to track your head movements in much the same way as ultra-expensive targeting systems used by the military. As you move your head, the trackIR sends a real-time stream of instructions to your computer via USB to move the mouse pointer or pan your view in game play.

Use your mouse at the same time The trackIR does not interfere with your current mouse in any way. If you want to use the mouse, just start moving it and the trackIR will relinquish control. Stop using your mouse, and the trackIR takes over again. Connects easily via USB

Package content:
- TrackIR4 PRO Headtracker
- drivers & software
- 6DOF Vector (metal vector clip)


 

Customer Reviews

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James Pharaoh, 03/18/2009
    Home IR head tracking devices where a thing of the very distant future not that long ago, so it was a surprise to see something on the market for such a reasonable price... so early.
TrackIR is quite possibly one of the most entertaining items of hardware you can buy for Flight Simulator (and other games which it is compatible with for that matter!). I find taxiing so much easier and landings more challenging. Madeira (LPMA) airport in particular, as you can now keep one ‘eye’ on the runway threshold and the other on the ‘business end’ during that Kai Tak style approach. Like a mouse, movement is scaled (and adjustable) so you don’t look away from your VDU. The zoom axis is fun for reading your dials... and tilting your head is entertaining. You can also get some great screen shots as your head controls your POV to frame the perfect shot. There is a pause and reset (to centre) button which are both essential if you need to read your charts or drink your tea! I recommend you download the free F1View utility to really make this product work however, as you will constantly find yourself needing to adjust your seating position during various stages of your flights.