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The Bottom Line: The Explorer Mini mouse features Microsoft's new BlueTrack sensor technology, which makes for smooth scrolling across almost any surface. Travelers listen up: unless you're left-handed, we're sure you'll appreciate its portability, ease of use, and innovative design.

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

The Bottom Line: The Microsoft Explorer Mouse deserves your attention for its BlueTrack sensor technology that lets you use it on surfaces where other mice fail. Laptop owners, or anyone else who uses a nondeskbound computer, will benefit from Microsoft's innovative new technology.

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

The Bottom Line: Microsoft's Arc mouse is almost as functional as its form is pleasing. The travel-friendly features make perfect sense, and in general, it's a serviceable mouse for Macs and PCs. Only a few minor design issues hold it back.

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

The Bottom Line: Microsoft's Arc mouse is almost as functional as its form is pleasing. The travel-friendly features make perfect sense, and in general, it's a serviceable mouse for Macs and PCs. Only a few minor design issues hold it back.

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

The Bottom Line: Logitech's new V550 Nano laptop mouse adds a unique "clip and go" dock that lets you clip the mouse to your laptop's lid, but we're not sure it's a feature anyone has been clamoring for.

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

The Bottom Line: Logitech's new V550 Nano laptop mouse adds a unique "clip and go" dock that lets you clip the mouse to your laptop's lid, but we're not sure it's a feature anyone has been clamoring for.

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

The Bottom Line: Logitech's MX 1100 wireless laser mouse is the best in its class thanks to a wide array of features that make navigation easier. You have to pay for all of that capability, but anyone who puts serious time in front of a PC will appreciate what this mouse can do.

Specs: External, PC, Mac, AA type, USB, 1600 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser

The Bottom Line: The Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 isn't cheap, but if you want to go wireless and have an extra $70 lying around, this mouse is certainly an option. If you're going to spend that much, though, we think you'll like Logitech's high-end offering better.

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

The Bottom Line: The Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 is travel-friendly and more comfortable than your standard point-and-click, once you get used to a few design quirks. If you're looking for an accurate wireless mouse and don't mind replacing batteries once a year, then the Microsoft Wireless Mouse 6000 is the way to go.

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

The Bottom Line: For mobile mousing without the hassle of a receiver, Microsoft's Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 fits the bill as long as you don't mind its somewhat lumpy design.

Specs: External, PC, Mac, AA type, 1000 dpi, Mouse, Wireless, Laser, Gray