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Total of 21 Sources

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1. ExtremeTech.com
Dec. 30, 2008
The Best Computer Mice in Every Category
by Jeremy Atkinson
5 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

This article names ExtremeTech's favorite mice according to four categories: general use, gaming, ergonomic and notebook mice. Jeremy Atkinson lists the criteria used and their relative importance. The… write-ups of the individual mice here are brief, but links lead to longer reviews, and there is some light comparison. Pros and cons for each mouse are listed. Because there are so many reviews, this site makes a great cross reference to other reviews, and is a great overview of the market.

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2. CNET
As of Nov. 2009
Mice
by Editors of CNET
5 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

CNET reviews more mice than any other reviewer, and is more current than many. Although the reviews aren't as comprehensive as those found at some other sites, and the testing process isn't well explained,… ratings and opinions are clearly rendered. In addition, the very best mice are given Editors' Choice awards, but the bar is set high enough that few qualify. Among current mice, the Logitech Performance Mouse MX, the Microsoft Explorer Mouse and the Logitech MX 1100 Cordless Laser Mouse make the grade.

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3. OverClock Intelligence Agency (OCIA.net)
As of Nov. 2009
Keyboards, Mice and Accessories
by Editors of OCIA.net
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

Enthusiast website OverClock Intelligence Agency reviews several high-end mice every year. Mice are evaluated for all purposes, not just gaming. The reviews are comprehensive and comparative. Extremely… detailed photographs and screenshots thoroughly document features and usage. The reviews are balanced. Products aren't rated, but some earn the site's seal of approval. Still, it's hard to tell which mice are the absolute best since many receive that honor.

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4. ExtremeTech.com
As of Nov. 2009
Keyboard and Mouse Reviews
by Jeremy Atkinson
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

In addition to roundups, ExtremeTech.com has many single-mouse reviews. The reviews are not directly comparative, but are well detailed and include a rating so you can see how a particular mouse stacks up… against the competition. The very best earn an ExtremeTech Approved award. Despite missing the award, ExtremeTech.com rates the Razer Mamba highly and says it's the best one they've tested yet from the company. The Sidewinder X3 rates even higher and nabs the award.

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5. PCMag.com
As of Nov. 2009
Computer Mice
by Editors of PCMag.com
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment PCMag.com occasionally runs full-length, single-mouse reviews. The reviews aren't directly comparative except in passing, but they are detailed and include a rating. The best mice earn an Editors' Choice award, which is handed out rarely; only one mouse in the past year (the Microsoft Arc Mouse) earns the award.
6. Laptop Magazine
As of Nov. 2009
Mouse Reviews
by Editors of Laptop Magazine
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Laptop Magazine runs the occasional single-mouse review, with an emphasis on travel mice. The reviews aren't comparative, but go into some detail and include a star rating. The best mice earn an Editors' Choice award.
7. TrustedReviews.com
As of Nov. 2009
Mice
by Editors of TrustedReviews.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment TrustedReviews.com regularly reviews new mice, rates them in three subcategories and gives them an overall rating. Direct comparisons are rare, but the ratings help readers see which mice are best. Outstanding products are further distinguished by the site's Editor's Choice award. Current winners include the Microsoft SideWinder X8 and the Razer Mamba.
8. Geek.com
As of Nov. 2009
Reviews News
by Sal Cangeloso
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

Geek.com's mouse reviews are reasonably detailed and competently done. However, finding them can be a challenge as all product reviews are lumped into one large category. To find reviews of mice on Google,… we searched for "geek.com mouse review" and looked for 2008 and 2009 reviews. The effort is worthwhile because while Sal Cangeloso doesn't rank or rate mice, his conclusions make it clear which mice he likes and which he doesn't.

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9. HardwareLogic.com
As of Nov. 2009
Miscellaneous Technology Reviews
by Editors of HardwareLogic.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

HardwareLogic.com is a computer enthusiast website oriented to beginning do-it-yourselfers. The site doesn't review a lot of mice, but reviews are well done and supported by practical testing. However, the… dearth of competing products and the fact that ratings wind up within a range of five points of each other over a scale of 100, does little to answer the question of which mouse is best overall. That said, the Sidewinder X8 and Gigabyte GM-M8000 each get scores of 91.

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10. Techtree.com
As of Nov. 2009
Mice Reviews
by Editors of TechTree.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment The mouse reviews at India's TechTree.com are fairly good, but not as comprehensive as others. Some of the reviews don't have a rating. Among recent reviews, the Microsoft Arc Mouse is a clear standout despite its premium price. The Logitech V550 Nano Cordless Laser Mouse also scores well.
11. Amazon.com
As of Nov. 2009
Mice
by Contributors to Amazon.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

While individual user reviews aren't always the best indicator of whether a mouse is a winner or not, large numbers of them in aggregate tell a more complete story. That makes Amazon.com one of the best… places to gather user opinions as some mice -- especially top sellers -- have accumulated hundreds of reviews. In addition, Amazon.com offers some useful tools, such as a box comparing the most helpful (as voted on by other users) positive and negative reviews, as well as the ability to search within reviews.

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12. NewEgg.com
As of Nov. 2009
Input Devices: Mouse
by Contributors to Newegg.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Technology retailer Newegg.com allows customers to review and rate products. The site is popular with hobbyist computer builders. Many mice have more than 50 reviews (and a few have hundreds), and all of them are popular. That includes some budget mice, such as Microsoft's Wheel Mouse, which are too inexpensive to grab the attention of professional reviewers.
13. Macworld
As of Nov. 2009
Input Devices
by Editors of Macworld
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Macworld regularly reviews mice and other input devices - but only those designed to work with Apple computers, naturally. Editor Roman Loyola calls Apple's Magic Mouse "sophisticated, alluring, and downright stunning."
14. ExtremeTech.com
Aug. 19, 2009
Mouse Wars: BlueTrack vs. Darkfield
by Daniel S. Evans
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment This article is a discussion of two of the latest tracking technologies, Microsoft's BlueTrack (introduced in 2007) and Logitech's DarkField (released in August 2009). Daniel S. Evans describes the differences between the two technologies. There's no individual comparison of two mice using BlueTrack or DarkField, although one is promised at a later date.
15. Smart Computing
April 2009
Head-To-Head: Mice
by Tessa Warner Breneman
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment This article outlines some of the key features of several current mouse models. However, it doesn't directly compare them or rate them, or give any opinions as to their performance. It's more of a personalized buyer's guide for choosing different kinds of mice.
16. Computer Power User
As of Nov. 2009
Untitled
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2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment ComputerPowerUser.com has reviewed several mice in the past year, including the Gigabyte GM-M8000 and the NZXT Avatar Gaming Mouse. While the reviews themselves are fairly detailed, editors don't give any mice higher than a 3.5 (out of five) rating.
17. Gizmodo
As of Nov. 2009
Mice reviews
by Editors of Gizmodo.com
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Gizmodo frequently reviews buzzworthy gadgets and always provides lots of product photos. The site also regularly posts news and opinion pieces. The site can be difficult to navigate, though as reviews are mixed in with other types of content. Reviews are also rather subjective and testing is not documented. Editor Jason Chen raves about Apple's Magic Mouse in a recent review.
18. PC Authority (Australia)
As of Nov. 2009
Mice
by Editors of PC Authority
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Australia's PC Authority occasionally reviews mice. The reviews are short and testing is undocumented, which is uncharacteristic for the magazine. Testing is also uneven: Some mice undergo ratings in subcategories, whereas others receive only overall ratings. The very best mice are singled out with Australian PC Authority Recommended awards, but their picks are at least two years old.
19. CounsellingResource.com
Not Dated
Hardware Review: Logitech Cordless Trackman Optical
by Greg Mulhauser
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

Though this review is a little off the beaten track, Greg Mulhauser is one of the few who have reviewed trackballs in the last few years. A trackball is a mouse alternative that is seen by some as a more… ergonomic choice. Mulhauser tests the Logitech Cordless Trackman over a period of several weeks, concluding it is a "great pointing device" that should be on the short list of anyone considering a trackball.

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20. Epinions.com
As of Nov. 2009
Mice
by Contributors to Epinions.com
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Because other user review sites like Amazon.com tend to have far more reviews, we like them a little bit more than Epinions. However, Epinions is still worth a visit because the reports themselves are often very detailed -- occasionally rivaling those produced by some professional reviewers. It's a good site to visit when you've narrowed down your choices to a few mice.
21. ThinkComputers.org
As of Nov. 2009
Input Device Reviews
by Editors of ThinkComputers.org
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment We're impressed that ThinkComputers.org covers brands that aren't often reviewed elsewhere. Reviews are variable, but the best do a good job detailing how testing is done and outlining pros and cons. However, those efforts are compromised by a rating system that's a little too quick to give out perfect grades and Editor's Choice awards.

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