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| BenQ M310 Optical Wireless Mouse |
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We'd gladly add the 2.8-ounce BenQ M310 Wireless Optical Mouse to our mobile office. Press the flat rocker switch below the scrollwheel in one direction to reveal the two AAA battery slots, and press it the other way to eject the USB RF receiver. The M310 is comfortable and responsive even on difficult surfaces, but it's small, so steer clear if you have large hands.
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| Creative FreePoint Electra Mouse |
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We've seen plenty of PC cases, and even keyboards, that light up, but until now, we've seen few mice. The cool blue emanating from the FreePoint Electra mouse glows, well, blue. Aside from complementing an LED-lit PC, we're not too excited about the FreePoint Electra as a gaming mouse. Its ambidextrous design makes no concessions to ergonomics, and with no extra buttons, you might not be able to reload or switch weapons as quickly as your opponent.
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| Creative Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse |
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This USB RF receiver weighs 3.1 ounces, with two AAA batteries installed. Not only is Creative's mouse heavier than BenQ's M310, it doesn't work well on some surfaces, it has an annoying tendency to pause during intense hard disk activity, and its RF receiver doesn't store itself in the body of the mouse.
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| Iogear Memory Mini Mouse 800 (64MB) |
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With an 800dpi optical sensor, the Memory Mini Mouse 800 is perfect for navigating airplane seatback trays and other limited work surfaces. A 5-foot retractable USB cord and 64MB of built-in flash memory also make it ideal for on-the-go presentations. While the narrow design may be a bit too small for comfortable day-to-day use, it has all of the functionality of a regular mouse, and it weighs only about 1.3 ounces.
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| Kensington PocketMouse Pro Wireless |
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Though it's bigger than other portable mice (and heavier too, at 8 ounces, with the single AA battery), the PocketMouse Pro Wireless's slim profile makes it easy to slip the device into a notebook bag. We also found that the larger size made the unit more comfortable to use. As with similar products from BenQ and Logitech, the USB wireless receiver stows inside the mouse when not in use. Frequent travelers will appreciate this convenience.
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| Logitech Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks |
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This streamlined version of Logitech's cordless desktop mouse boasts the smallest RF USB receiver of any of the other portable mice listed here. Powered by two AA batteries, the mouse is a little heavy at 5 ounces. You'll have to get used to the hollow clicking feeling common in portable mice, but the Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks is solidly constructed and comfortable to use, and it tracks precisely over a variety of surfaces.
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| Logitech Football/Ladybug Mouse |
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Logitech's undeniably cute Football and Ladybug mice are about two-thirds the size of a standard mouse, making them perfect for a child's smaller-size hands. Using infrared optical technology makes them more accurate and less prone to picking up dirt and crumbs than their mechanical rollerball counterparts, as well, and their symmetrical shape means that they will be equally comfortable for lefties and righties.
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| Logitech MediaPlay Cordless Mouse |
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If you're still on the fence about using a remote control with your PC, Logitech's MediaPlay mouse may be the ideal solution. The RF wireless MediaPlay mouse features basic media control buttons and a remote-control-like sculpted design. The included Logitech MediaLife media-management software takes inspiration from Microsoft's Media Center OS, making this mouse a strong option for bridging the gap between PC and home-entertainment center.
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| Logitech MX510 Performance Mouse |
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If you're looking for a mouse that will help elevate your play, Logitech's MX510 and its 800dpi optical sensor will give you finer accuracy than most of the standard, less-sensitive optical mice, perfect for when you're trying to line up a shot from a distance. It also looks modest enough so that it won't appear entirely out of place on a work computer that serves double duty after hours as a gaming PC.
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| Logitech V500 Cordless Notebook Mouse |
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Not only does the V500 feature the smallest hidden RF receiver we've ever seen, along with an iPod-like touch-sensitive scrolling surface, it also has an extendable chassis which snaps out of the bottom, providing a more substantial feel compared to that of other portable mice. It's not the most comfortable mouse we've ever used, due to its straight edges, but on top of its many features, it weighs only 3.3 ounces, including its single AAA battery.
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| Microsoft Optical Mouse by Starck |
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Microsoft calls this Phillipe Starck-designed corded USB pointing device, the "first museum-quality mouse," a lofty description, but the simple, modernist styling grows on you once you put it to work. The two button "curved hemisphere" design has an ergonomic feel to it, and it's suitable for both lefties and righties--as well as both Windows and Mac users.
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| Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse |
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While you may be more likely to lose the RF USB receiver that snaps onto the bottom of the Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse rather than sliding into the body as with the other mice here, we appreciate its reception-improving ability to rotate on its base at a 90-degree angle. Ergonomically, this portable mouse is also one of the best, mimicking the design of the desktop version on a smaller scale. At 3.18 ounces (with a single AAA battery), it's not the lightest portable, but we're not exactly talking lead weights.
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| Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse (Mood Ring) |
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Essentially a cosmetic change, the Mood Ring version of the Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse retains all of the staid original's hallmarks, including vertical and horizontal scrolling, along with the same ambidextrous, ergonomic design. Unfortunately, this design still doesn't lend itself to fourth and fifth buttons for quick shortcut actions, nor is this mouse rechargeable.
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| Razer Diamondback |
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By now it should be no mystery to you that all mice are not created equal. But Razer's Diamondback is a scary übermouse that makes all other mice shiver in their holes. Its 1,600dpi optical sensor is double that of any other mouse we've seen, allowing the Diamondback to pick up the tiniest movement of your hand. For most gamers, this level of performance is overkill, but if you're serious about fragging, look no further.
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| Razer Viper USB Mouse |
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The less-capable sibling to Razer's superior Diamondback mouse, the no-frills Viper has a higher-end 1,000dpi optical sensor but only two buttons and a scrollwheel. Its ambidextrous design lends itself well to left-handed gamers, but for the same price, you can get the almost equally sensitive 800dpi Logitech MX510 Performance Mouse and its extra right-thumb buttons.
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