All Mice

The Bottom Line: The Kensington PilotMouse Laser Wireless Mini is comfortable to use--for a portable mouse--and is a good performer, but it's more expensive than comparable mice.

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

The Bottom Line: If you have Tiger, Apple's Mighty Mouse is worth a look, but if you're a Windows user or have an older Mac operating system, better mousing options are available.

Specs: Microsoft Windows 2000, External, PC, Mac, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Optical, White

The Bottom Line: The comfortable Gyration Go 2.4 Cordless Air Optical mouse performs flawlessly on a desk or in the air and is ideal for use in a conference room or with a Media Center PC.

Specs: External, PC, Mac, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Optical / gyroscopic

The Bottom Line: Though its looks are generic, APC's fingerprint-scanning mouse will lock down your PC from prying eyes and keep track of all of your Web passwords.

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

The Bottom Line: This small mouse has an interesting design and is comfortable enough to use every day, but if you're into gaming or need more than three buttons, look elsewhere.

Specs: External, PC, USB, 800 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Optical

The Bottom Line: This travel-size mouse isn't the most comfortable, but its operation is flawless, and its receiver is stowable, making it one of our favorites.

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

The Bottom Line: The Logitech MX518's adjustable sensitivity, customizable buttons, and comfortable grip are sure to please right-handed gamers.

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

The Bottom Line: Although the VerticalMouse 2 eliminates forearm twist--one of many causes of repetitive stress injuries--its awkward feel coupled with design and operational flaws keep us from recommending this mouse.

Specs: External, PC, Mac, Mouse, USB, 1200 dpi, 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Optical, Black

The Bottom Line: Although the VerticalMouse 2 eliminates forearm twist--one of many causes of repetitive stress injuries--its awkward feel coupled with design and operational flaws keep us from recommending this mouse.

Specs: External, PC, Mac, Unix, Mouse, 1200 dpi, 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Optical

The Bottom Line: The Kensington PocketMouse Convertible achieves comfort with its snap-on shell, but its performance is just average.

Specs: External, PC, Mouse, Wireless, Optical, Black