Computer Mice Brands and Links

The evolution of the computer mouse

ExtremeTech.com discusses two tracking technologies, Microsoft's BlueTrack versus Logitech's Darkfield, in its article "Mouse Wars: BlueTrack vs. Darkfield."

A New York Times story looks into controllers that use eye movement to control software and games. (ConsumerSearch is owned by the New York Times, but maintains a separate editorial staff.)

An analyst at O'Reilly comments on the predicted death of the mouse for touch and gesture controls.

Wired magazine looks at one MIT student's attempts to go a step beyond cordless in the article "Poof! After Wireless, the Computer Mouse Turns Invisible."

In the article "R.I.P. the Computer Mouse, 1972-2010," CNET's Dan Ackerman suggests that touch input devices and icon-focused operating systems will eventually replace the computer mouse.

In the slideshow "Mouse, R.I.P.," PC World reveals that new technologies threaten to end 40 years of pointing and clicking.

Cornell University's Ergonomics Web offers 10 tips for using a mouse, as well as links to other useful information on posture and computer use.

Newegg.com provides detailed explanations and photos in its mouse-buying guide.

HowStuffWorks.com outlines the evolution of the computer mouse and what makes it tick.

Computer mouse brands

Manufacturers' websites have detailed specifications and other information:

Apple

Cooler Master

Logitech

Microsoft

NZXT

Razer

SteelSeries

Swiftpoint