TechRadar Verdict

The lower price makes for a definite compromise on features and usefulness.

Pros

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Less expensive than other 3D mice
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Makes handling 3D objects easier

Cons

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Lack of features
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Can be uncomfortable to use
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Not much use for it outside of 3D modelling

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The SpaceNavigator 3D Mouse is the smaller version of the more professional-orientated SpacePilot Pro 3D mouse.

A lot of the additional features of the professional model have been stripped away, leading to a more streamlined and cheaper 3D mouse, but one whose functionality is far more limited.

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