PS/2 Mice

The Bottom Line: The Evoluent Left-Handed Vertical Mouse is worth a try for southpaws suffering from RSI-related pain. We just wish it were designed a little better.

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

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: 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: While not the pinnacle of gaming mice, Logitech's MX510 Performance Optical will benefit all but the most competitive digital warrior.

Specs: External, PC, Mac, Mouse, USB, 800 dpi, 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Optical, Red

The Bottom Line: While not the pinnacle of gaming mice, Logitech's MX510 Performance Optical will benefit all but the most competitive digital warrior.

Specs: External, PC, Mac, Mouse, USB, 800 dpi, 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Optical, Blue

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

Specs: External, PC, Mac, USB, Mouse, 1000 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), Mouse, Wired, Optical, Silver

Specs: External, PC, Mac, None, USB, Mouse, 800 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), Mouse, Wired, Optical, Black

Specs: External, PC, USB, Mouse, 1000 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), Mouse, Wired, Optical, Black