All Mice

The Bottom Line: With five programmable buttons, a four-way scrollwheel, and a comfortable design, the Logitech V400 is a leader in the notebook-mouse category.

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

The Bottom Line: The Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 is a decent choice for mobile users, but the Logitech V400 is a far better one.

Specs: Microsoft Windows 2000, External, PC, Mac, USB, 1000 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Optical, Light gray

The Bottom Line: The Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 2000 is a basic and inexpensive mouse that will serve left- and right-handed users alike. But anyone in search of extra buttons or special software should look elsewhere.

Specs: External, PC, Mac, AA type, Mouse, Wireless, Optical, Sterling gray

The Bottom Line: The Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 5000 is a good precision mouse for left-handers, but righties would be better off with a mouse designed for that hand.

Specs: External, PC, Mac, AA type, USB, 1000 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser, Metallic black

The Bottom Line: The Creative Fatal1ty 1010 has useful features such as swappable weights and adjustable sensitivity levels, but subtle design flaws keep it from becoming our favorite.

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

The Bottom Line: The Logitech MX610 laser cordless mouse provides comfort and convenient extra features not available from any other mouse on the market.

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

The Bottom Line: The Saitek 1600dpi Desktop Gaming Mouse suffers from an awkward design and odd button placement, but its programmable buttons and sensitivity adjustment make it a viable budget-price option for gamers.

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

The Bottom Line: The Logitech G7 Laser Cordless Optical mouse has a 2,000dpi optical sensor, programmable buttons, adjustable sensitivity levels, a quick-swappable battery, and most importantly, no cord. But gamers who don't mind being chained to their computers should consider other, less expensive options.

Specs: External, PC, USB, 2000 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser

The Bottom Line: We can't say that we've ever wished our mouse weighed just 1.5 grams more, but if you're a gamer with the accuracy of an Army sniper--or hope to become one--you will appreciate the Logitech G5 Laser Mouse's vast customizability.

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

The Bottom Line: The Microsoft Windows Optical Mouse 5000 is a straightforward, reliable mouse for basic home or office productivity.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP 4 or higher, External, PC, Mac, AA type, Mouse, USB, 1000 dpi, 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Optical, Black