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Labtec's Spaceball 4000 FLX Earns Microsoft WHQL Approval

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Labtec, a leading provider of high-technology peripherals, has announced that its Spaceball 4000 FLX 3D motion controller has earned Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) approval for its "Designed for Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional" logo. This achievement demonstrates Labtec's commitment to improving the quality and ease of use of its products, particularly for business PC and workstation OEM partners. The Spaceball 4000 FLX meets Microsoft's stringent requirements for WHQL approval, ensuring a reliable and consistent user experience with the Windows operating system.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Spaceball 4000 FLX is the first product from Labtec to earn Microsoft WHQL approval, meeting rigorous standards for stability, installation, and overall user experience.
  • Labtec's senior vice president of sales, Joyce Ouellette, emphasized the importance of WHQL approval as a badge of reliability for Spaceball customers and a demonstration of the company's commitment to quality.
  • The Spaceball 4000 FLX was designed and tested to surpass industry ergonomic standards, providing an intuitive method for controlling 3D objects and virtual cameras with six degrees of freedom.
  • The product features a contactless and wearless opto-electronic sensor system, coupled with 10-bit electronic processing, offering the highest resolution available for rotating, panning, and zooming.
  • The Spaceball 4000 FLX has an estimated retail price of $695 and is available through CAD/CAM value-added resellers, major distributors, and tier-1 workstation vendors.
  • Labtec's strategy involves offering a growing assortment of products based on proprietary technology through multiple channels of distribution, targeting major retailers, master distributors, and original equipment manufacturers worldwide.

Statistics:

  • Labtec has sold its products to most of the largest and fastest-growing retailers, master distributors, and original equipment manufacturers.
  • The Spaceball 4000 FLX was designed and tested to surpass industry ergonomic standards.
  • The product features a contactless and wearless opto-electronic sensor system, providing 10-bit electronic processing and a resolution of 100,000 lines.
  • Labtec's 3D Motion Control Technology Group offers a range of products, including the Spaceball 4000 FLX, designed for use with Windows 2000 Professional.
  • The Spaceball 4000 FLX is priced at $695 and is available worldwide through various distribution channels.

Sources:

  • Labtec, Inc.
  • Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL)
  • PRNewswire

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