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Griffin PowerMate X - 1.6

for the audio and media controller device

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All Time:	(3.2)
Version 1.6:	(3.0)
Selected Version:	1.6
Release Date:	2004-02-26
License:	Update
Downloads (version 1.6):	6,797
Downloads (all versions):	42,645

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Product Description:

Drivers for the PowerMate USB programmable audio and media controller.

What's new in this version:

Includes a customized setting for GarageBand, the new music creation program from Apple. Also included are enhanced settings for Microsoft Word, Excel, Entourage, Internet Explorer, iMovie, iTunes, iPhoto, Final Cut Pro, Acrobat Reader, Preview, Address Book, Safari and iChat. The new DVD Player setting is particularly useful as a movie controller to play, pause and skip between chapters in full screen mode - all with the simple stylish PowerMate. Other updates include the ability to turn PowerMate's LED lights completely off and a new command to enter sleep mode with a push of PowerMate's button.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.3
Mac OS X 10.2
Mac OS X 10.1
Mac OS X 10.0

Additional Requirements:

Mac OS X

Feedback Summary:

Version 1.6:
Overall Rating:	(3.0)	Features:	(3.5)	Support:	(2.7)
Ease of Use:	(3.7)	Quality / Stability:	(2.7)	Price:	(2.7)

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Does not work in Snow leopard - Version: 2.1, 9/12/2009 08:56AM PST

satcomer

Why hasn't there been a software upgrade since Snow Leopard was released?

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Does not work in Snow leopard (2 replies)

Conflicts with USB Overdrive in Mac OS X 10.5.4 - Version: 2.1, 8/7/2008 10:12AM PST

Greg Koster

I recently upgraded to a new iMac with Leopard (10.5.4) and was dismayed to find that the PowerMate wasn't responding. Griffin tech support suggested uninstalling and reinstalling, and mentioned that USB Overdrive sometimes seems to conflict.

Everything had been working fine on the previous iMac with Tiger.

Bottom line: uninstalling both and reinstalling only PowerMate fixed the problem. Then installing USB Overdrive once again disabled the PowerMate. Disabling USB Overdrive didn't fix it, but uninstalling USB Overdrive got the PowereMate working again. So there's clearly a conflict between these two programs under Leopard.

Bummer to have to choose between two of my favorite add-ons, but for now the PowerMate wins out.

This hardware and software has never worked worth it's price. - Version: 2.1, 4/12/2008 03:50PM PST

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blueskymining

I've had the PowerMate for 4 years and it was one of the biggest waste of month gadgets that never lived up to it's advertised promise. Don't bother with this.