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  3.0 stars Good
• 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

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• 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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  4.0 stars Excellent
• 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

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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

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• 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

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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

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 8 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

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  3.0 stars Good
• 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

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

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

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  3.0 stars Good
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The 3M EM500 Ergonomic Mouse requires some adaptation, and it offers only the most basic mouse functionality. But the payoff is a more comfortable mousing experience. Read review

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

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

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

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  3.5 stars Very good
• 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

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Microsoft's pared-down SideWinder X5 Mouse is supposed to offer PC gamers a lower-cost version of its award-winning higher-end model. Instead, it comes across as flimsy and overly stripped down. Other mice deliver better control for the same price. Read review

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

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

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

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

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  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: Evoluent's updated VerticalMouse 3 refines its longtime ergonomic mouse product into a robust modern competitor. It lacks the wireless freedom of Microsoft's recent ergo mouse, but otherwise, it's just as comfortable, more feature-packed, and better designed. Just don't be afraid of its unorthodox looks. Read review

Specs: External, PC, Mac, USB, 2600 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Optical

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  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Gyroscopic mice such as the Gyration Pro Gyrotransport are an acquired taste but one that dedicated users swear by. Read review

Specs: External, PC, Mac, AAA type, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Gyroscopic

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

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

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  2.5 stars Average
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 24 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Microsoft Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 6000 has great software features, but it's too small and uncomfortable for everyday use. Read review

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

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Specs: External, PC, USB, 1000 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Laser

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Specs: External, PC, Mac, AA type, Mouse, Mouse, Wireless, Laser, White

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