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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

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. Read review

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

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Microsoft's ambitious, if slightly awkward, Mobile Memory Mouse 8000 covers all the bases with built-in memory, both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz, and even a rechargeable battery. Read review

Specs: External, PC, Mac, Hi-Speed USB, 1000 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: A little bit bigger and the Microsoft Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 7000 could be a regular desktop mouse, which makes it easy to use, but not the best for easy traveling. Read review

Specs: External, PC, Mac, AA type, Hi-Speed USB, 1000 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser, Pearl

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 1 review

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. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

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. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 48 reviews

The Bottom Line: A worthy alternative to a laptop's built-in pointing device, this downsized mouse is convenient for travel, but it sacrifices some comfort for its compact size. Read review

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

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Kensington Ci75m Wireless Notebook Mouse is a fine choice for when a laptop touch pad just won't do, with a USB receiver and USB cable stuffed into its slim body. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 36 reviews

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. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 34 reviews

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. Read review

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

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: External, PC, Mac, AA type, Mouse, Mouse, Wireless, Laser, High-gloss blue

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 33 reviews

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. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 9 reviews

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

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

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. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: Aimed at relieving or preventing the onset of repetitive stress injuries, Microsoft's new mouse seems to have the right idea in its redesign of the standard mouse grip. If Microsoft's hardware design team had paid as much attention to some of its other elements, this mouse would be a winner. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Belkin's mouse is a decent choice if you're looking for an input device with Bluetooth connectivity, but there are better options. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Southpaws are no longer left out with the full-featured, contoured Logitech MX610 left-hand laser cordless mouse. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Gyration's new travel version of its excellent gyroscopic mouse falls a bit short, but anyone with wrist or arm pain should seriously consider something from the company's line. Read review