All Mice

The Bottom Line: The Ci70 LE Wireless Optical Mouse straddles the line between a laptop mouse and a traditional desktop mouse, but this hybrid represents a compromise on both fronts.

Specs: External, PC, Mac, AA type, USB, 1000 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Optical, Rouge

The Bottom Line: The Kensington Ci75m Wireless Notebook Mouse is a fine choice for when a laptop touch pad just won't do, with a USB receiver and USB cable stuffed into its slim body.

Specs: External, PC, Mac, AAA type, USB, 1000 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Wireless, Optical, Black

The Bottom Line: The Kensington Ci85m's instant-on receiver works as advertised, but unless you have a specific reason for wanting an ExpressCard mouse (we can't really think of one offhand), stick to the slightly cheaper USB model.

Specs: External, PC, Mac, AAA type, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Wireless, Optical, Green

The Bottom Line: The gyroscopic mouse finally gets a mainstream makeover with the Logitech MX Air, aimed at Media Center users.

Specs: Microsoft Windows XP, External, PC, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser

The Bottom Line: Evoluent's updated VerticalMouse 3 refines its longtime ergonomic mouse product into a robust modern competitor. It lacks the wireless freedom of Microsoft's recent ergo mouse, but otherwise, it's just as comfortable, more feature-packed, and better designed. Just don't be afraid of its unorthodox looks.

Specs: External, PC, Mac, USB, 2600 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Optical

The Bottom Line: The Rocketfish Twister laser mouse won't take up much space in your laptop bag, and it incorporates a few great features, but its rectangular shape and compact size make it uncomfortable for all but the smallest hands.

Specs: Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple Mac, External, PC, Mac, AAA type, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser

The Bottom Line: Logitech finally earns a CNET Editors' Choice award with this update to its flagship gaming mouse. An extra thumb button, an updated laser sensor, and more convenient and flexible customization options than the competition make this mouse easy to recommend to any PC gamer.

Specs: Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, External, PC, USB, 2000 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Laser

The Bottom Line: Aimed at relieving or preventing the onset of repetitive stress injuries, Microsoft's new mouse seems to have the right idea in its redesign of the standard mouse grip. If Microsoft's hardware design team had paid as much attention to some of its other elements, this mouse would be a winner.

Specs: External, PC, Mac, AA type, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser, Metallic gray

The Bottom Line: Razer's DeathAdder gaming mouse is a powerful accessory for fans of 3D shooters and others who might demand a high degree of customizability in their mice. We wish that Razer had delivered on its promise of Vista support out of the box, but aside from that and a few other issues, the DeathAdder performs exceptionally well.

Specs: External, PC, USB, 1800 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Infrared

The Bottom Line: Southpaws are no longer left out with the full-featured, contoured Logitech MX610 left-hand laser cordless mouse.

Specs: External, PC, AA type, USB, Mouse, 4 pin USB Type A, 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), Mouse, Wireless, Laser