All Mice

The Bottom Line: It's hard-core and flashy, and it has lots of extra features. Unfortunately, the Headshot mouse will also keep you tethered to its giant plastic mouse pad. If you want to game on the go, give this mouse a pass.

Specs: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, External, USB, Mouse, Cable

The Bottom Line: Gyroscopic mice such as the Gyration Pro Gyrotransport are an acquired taste but one that dedicated users swear by.

Specs: External, PC, Mac, AAA type, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Gyroscopic

The Bottom Line: The Microsoft Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 6000 has great software features, but it's too small and uncomfortable for everyday use.

Specs: PC, Mac, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser

The Bottom Line: The Belkin MiniWireless Optical Mouse is tiny, but you pay the price in comfort and key features.

Specs: External, PC, AAA type, USB, 800 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Optical

The Bottom Line: The Logitech V450 Laser cordless mouse for notebooks is a simple, reasonably priced portable mouse that can free road warriors from touch pads and trackpoints.

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

The Bottom Line: Every year we think Logitech has pushed the cordless laser mouse to the limit of functionality, and we're always proved wrong. The MX Revolution has a few minor issues, but for the most part, this high-end mouse continues Logitech's streak of market leadership and innovative design.

Specs: Microsoft Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X 10.2.8, External, PC, Mac, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser, Black

The Bottom Line: Microsoft's updated IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 brings a few gamer-friendly tweaks to the design of the venerable mouse. We don't expect that it will win over the hard-core gamer, but for everyone else, the IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 is a fine mouse with only a few minor issues.

Specs: External, PC, Mac, USB, Mouse, 4 pin USB Type A, 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), Mouse, Wired, Optical, Dark gray

The Bottom Line: The Logitech VX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks is the ultimate mousing experience on the go, providing comfort, performance, and features in a travel-friendly form factor. If you can afford its $79 price, you won't be disappointed.

Specs: Microsoft Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X 10.2.8, External, PC, Mac, AA type, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser, Black

The Bottom Line: Apple's new wireless Mighty Mouse cuts the cord, giving you the freedom of untethered mousing. The design isn't perfect, and Apple isn't shy about the price, but Mac desktops and laptops beg for as little clutter around them as possible, and for that, the Mighty Mouse delivers.

Specs: External, Mac, AA type, Mouse, Wireless, Laser

The Bottom Line: The stylish Razer Pro V1.6 is an excellent choice for creative professionals who need fine-grained control.

Specs: External, PC, USB, 1600 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Optical