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Best wireless mouse

Logitech MX 1100 Cordless Laser Mouse

The Logitech MX 1100 is the best general-use mouse, according to several reviews. It's appropriate for office applications and web surfing, as well as precise for video, photo editing and some gaming. The MX 1100 has a… low-battery indicator and is loaded with features that let you do more with the mouse and less with multiple clicks or keystrokes. The Logitech is for right-handed use only, but is compatible with both PC and Mac computers. Those with small hands may prefer a different mouse, due to the MX 1100's slightly large size.

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CNET: CNET reviewer Rich Brown awards the MX 1100 Editors' Choice and a four-star rating. He is impressed with the mouse's sheer number ...

ExtremeTech.com: ExtremeTech.com tests the Logitech MX1100 mouse extensively, and rates it four out of five stars due to its multiple scrolling ...

Macworld: Macworld is effusive in its praise, giving the MX 1100 a score of 4.5 out of five. To back up the high rating, reviewer Roman ...

Gizmodo.com: Gizmodo.com's review is shorter than other sources, although it has plenty of useful photos. Editor Jason Chen goes so far as to ...

Amazon.com: Nearly 100 reviewers have mostly praise for the MX 1100, often citing its ergonomics and new buttons. A few reviewers pan a ...

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Best gaming mouse

Microsoft SideWinder X8

*Est. $90 Compare Prices

Microsoft's SideWinder X8 takes top marks for gamers in several reviews. The SideWinder X8 offers adjustable 4,000-dpi resolution, so you can make precise maneuvers with little hand movement or adjust sensitivity on the… fly. It also features Microsoft's BlueTrack system, which works well on nearly any surface, and is capable of processing 13,000 images per second. The SideWinder X8 gaming mouse has an attractive black chassis with red lighting. Reviewers call it the fastest and most accurate gaming mouse on the market, but as with all mice, some don't like the way it feels or handles, emphasizing the importance of trying out a mouse in person before buying.

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CNET: CNET awards the SideWinder X8 four stars, saying that its hybrid wired and wireless design eliminates downtime between charges. ...

CrunchGear.com: Devin Coldewey's review on CrunchGear.com comes in two parts, since he experienced tracking trouble with the first SideWinder X8. ...

ExtremeTech.com: ExtremeTech.com awards the SideWinder X8 four stars, saying that (at the time) it is the best Microsoft mouse available, with a ...

MaximumCPU.net: This reviewer says that overall, the SideWinder X8 is pleasant to use and makes a solid gaming mouse. But the author says he ...

Gizmodo.com: Gizmodo.com pits the Razer Mamba against the SideWinder X8. The reviewer finds that the Razer felt great and exhibited perfect ...

Amazon.com: Most of the 40 reviewers at Amazon like the SideWinder X8, saying that it's comfortable, matches the styling of Microsoft's ...

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Budget gaming mouse

NZXT Avatar

*Est. $60 Compare Prices

Although it lacks some of the features of the Microsoft SideWinder X8 and has a lower maximum resolution, the NZXT Avatar is a solid lower-priced wired option for gamers. It includes 2,600-dpi resolution, so it's more… sensitive than standard mice. The Avatar mouse is ambidextrous -- it works both right-handed or left-handed. Nine customizable buttons mean users can adjust the dpi on the fly and call up macros for complex game commands. Some reviewers complain about the NZXT Avatar's slightly uncomfortable design, but as with all mice, you'll have to try it for yourself.

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ExtremeTech.com: While most reviews of the NZXT Avatar are quite positive, Jeremy Atkinson offers interesting counterpoint in his review. ...

TestFreaks.com: TestFreaks.com editor Kristofer Brozio is very impressed with the Avatar, rating it nine out of 10 overall, and 10 out of 10 for ...

Hardware Secrets.com: HardwareSecrets.com has a lengthy review of the Avatar, saying that its elegant design, comfortable grip, and ambidextrous setup ...

Gizmodo.com: This very short review barely goes into any detail, but the reviewer is unimpressed with the Avatar. He finds it "far too easy" ...

NewEgg.com: Over 20 people review the NZXT Avatar at Newegg.com, awarding it an average of four stars out of five. Most reviewers praise the ...

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Best laptop mouse

Microsoft Arc Mouse

*Est. $40 Compare Prices

If you want a smaller mouse that can easily slip into a laptop bag, you need a travel mouse. In this category, we found the best reviews for the lightweight Microsoft Arc Mouse, which folds up for travel, yet is… comfortable to use. This wireless mouse comes with a tiny USB receiver for your laptop, and for travel, the receiver snaps into the bottom of the mouse. Two AA batteries should last about six months; there's no available charging cradle. Reviewers also appreciate its sharp styling.

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PCMag.com: PCMag.com's Brian Neal is taken with the Arc Mouse; the site gives it 4.5 stars and an Editors' Choice award due to its folding ...

ExtremeTech.com: Jeremy Atkinson also likes the Arc Mouse, although he awards it just 3.5 stars. He says that the Arc Mouse gets the job done and ...

CNET: CNET praises the Arc Mouse for its unique appearance, folding design, easily transportable wireless receiver and simple set-up ...

Notebook Review.com: NotebookReview.com's review isn't especially detailed, but contains plenty of useful personal experiences from the reviewer. ...

Amazon.com: Amazon reviewers are slightly less taken with the Arc Mouse than most technology sites, awarding it an average of 3.5 stars ...

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Gyroscopic mouse

Logitech MX Air

*Est. $110 Compare Prices

The Logitech MX Air is a good laser mouse, with great ergonomics and performance. But its real power becomes obvious when you pick it up from the desk. That's because you can use the MX Air laser mouse to control a PC… with a flick of your wrist or a wave of your arm. It works up to about 30 feet away from your PC, making it an excellent tool for presenters, or for controlling a multimedia PC from the comfort of your couch. Mastering the MX Air takes both time and patience, however, and it's expensive.

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HardwareCentral.com: This is one of the most in-depth reports on the Logitech MX Air that we've found. Eric Grevstad's attention to detail and ...

Techtree.com: This review at India's Techtree.com is also reasonably complete, but a little more superficial than the one we read at ...

Choice magazine: Choice magazine is the Australian equivalent of ConsumerReports.org in the U.S. Although they haven't done a comprehensive report ...

CNET: While CNET falls short of almost all other reviews in terms of discussion, Dan Ackerman does a fairly accurate job of dissecting ...

NewEgg.com: Because most users at Newegg.com have above-average technical expertise, it's a great site to read reviews of mice and other ...

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Basic corded mouse

Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical

*Est. $20 Compare Prices

Despite its budget price -- or perhaps because of it -- users say this Microsoft mouse delivers more than you might expect, as long as expectations are reasonable. At 400 dpi, it lacks the precision of more expensive… mice, but it is more than ideal for everyday use. It is also comfortable to use with either the left or right hand. Few negatives are cited, but appearance and cheap-looking materials are the ones mentioned most often.

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Amazon.com: More than 140 users have registered their opinions of the white Microsoft Wheel Optical Mouse (D66-00029), and most give it a ...

NewEgg.com: There's less feedback for the Microsoft Wheel Optical Mouse here than at Amazon.com, but the often technically sophisticated ...

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Innovative mouse for Macs

Apple Magic Mouse

*Est. $70 Compare Prices

The Apple Magic Mouse is a huge improvement over the company's flawed Mighty Mouse and puck-style iMac mouse of years past. The entire top of the Magic Mouse acts as a giant button for left and right clicks and is similar… to the iPhone touch interface. Its surface supports multi-touch scrolling and two-finger swipes, great for browsing photos and web pages. Reviews are mixed, though. Its Bluetooth-only wireless radio and lack of PC drivers means it's for Mac users only. (There's no wired option and the mouse does not come with a Bluetooth adaptor.) It's also a little flat and narrow for large hands, and some reviewers complain about its lack of customization options and so-so tracking on some surfaces.

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CNET: CNET gives the Magic Mouse three (out of five) stars, saying that it has a sexy design, is easy to pair via Bluetooth with Mac ...

Macworld: Macworld is slightly kinder to the Magic Mouse than CNET, giving it three and a half (out of five) "mice." Reviewer Roman Loyola ...

Gizmodo.com: Gizmodo.com editor Jason Chen calls the Magic Mouse "the best mouse Apple's made in years," but says it's not the most ergonomic ...

PCMag.com: PCMag.com reviewer Joel Santo Domingo briefly reviews the mouse as part of his Apple iMac review (which now all come with the ...

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