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The ATEN IOGear 5-BUTTON is a laser, cabled mouse.Compared to other cabled mice on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $20.Backed by a three year warranty.This product connects to any available USB port.
Specifications: Form factor: External ; Compatibility: PC , Mac ; Interface required: USB ; See full specs
Price range: $44.00 check prices
CNET product brief
Description: The ATEN IOGear 5-BUTTON is a laser, cabled mouse.Compared to other cabled mice on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $20.Backed by a three year warranty.This product connects to any available USB port.
Pros: Has laser movement detection, which is considerably more advanced than some similarly priced mice.In fact, the average cost of a product with this advanced a movement detection is $45.Also, this mouse has five buttons, which is somewhat more than some similarly priced mice.(Pointing devices with more buttons allow the user to customize desired functions, but some users may find the additional buttons confusing and prefer a simpler model.)This device's resolution of 1600 dpi is very high in comparison to typical pointing devices.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: Suitable for general computing.
Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this mouse has great features for the money.
Suggestions: You might be interested in comparing this with a mouse that received Editor's Choice on CNET.
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CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Mice. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of mouse.
Mouse interface
Connecting a peripheral to your system requires matching interfaces. As new technologies and interfaces are developed, users find that the old and new are seldom compatible. Now we have hope: USB is here to stay. But Bluetooth is here too, so you'll still have to decide which interface is right for you.
| Input interface | Benefit | Drawback | ||
| Bluetooth | No wires to get tangled, Bluetooth-equipped systems don't require an external signal receiver | Requires batteries or charger | ||
| Wireless | No wire attached to the mouse but the receiver dongle may have a wire | Requires the use of a USB signal receiver, batteries | ||
| USB | No batteries required, USB will be around for a long time | Not ideal for notebooks | ||
| PS/2 | No batteries required | PS/2 ports are outdated |
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Movement detection technology
Someone is always trying to build a better mouse tech. The inexpensive, responsive, and low maintenance optical mouse will likely be your overall best choice.
| Movement detection technology | Benefit | Drawback |
|---|---|---|
| Laser | Precise, mouse pad optional | Often pricey |
| Mechanical | Inexpensive, mouse pad optional | Mouse ball collects debris |
| Gyroscopic | Requires no surface, behaves as a remote control for media player software | May be inadequate for normal desktop use |
| Optical | Good performance,inexpensive, the way to go for most users | None |
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