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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 19 reviews

The Bottom Line: Microsoft's new Arc Touch Mouse features a travel-friendly design and some clever technical additions to its touch-sensitive scroll tab. Neither of those features makes it better than a full-size desktop mouse, but the Arc Touch Mouse is different enough in its form and in some of its functions that it should appeal to people looking to make a statement with their technology. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: We like the Microsoft Touch Mouse for its thoughtful, complementary gestures that simplify the experience of moving in and around Windows 7 applications. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: Microsoft's SideWinder X8 isn't the only mouse that can swap seamlessly between wired and wireless modes; however, between its BlueTrack sensor and its on-the-fly macro recording capability--not to mention a competitive price--we imagine few PC gamers won't want to get their hands on it. Read review

Specs: PC, 4000 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Optical, Black, AA type, USB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Orochi, Razer's first gaming mouse designed for notebooks, combines a small size and Bluetooth connectivity with a feature set normally seen only on larger gaming mice. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 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: PC, 4 pin USB Type A, 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), Mouse, Wired, Optical, Black, USB, Mouse

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: PC, 1600 dpi, Mouse, Wireless, Laser, Noble black, AAA type

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: Even semicompetitive PC gamers can get away with a less expensive mouse, but for the most dedicated, the Razer Mamba provides unmatched precision whether it's connected directly to your PC or set free in wireless mode. If Razer fixed a few design and features issues, we'd feel better about the price. Read review

Specs: PC, 5600 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Wireless, Laser, Black, USB

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.7 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The HP X7000 Wi-Fi Touch Mouse frees up USB ports by pairing through a wireless adapter, but its hypersensitive touch dial and accident-prone design make it frustrating to use. Read review

Specs: Microsoft Windows 7, External, PC, 1600 cpi, Mouse, Wireless, Laser, Black, Mouse

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 89 reviews

The Bottom Line: Every year we think Logitech has pushed the cordless laser mouse to the limit of functionality, and we're always proved wrong. The MX Revolution has a few minor issues, but for the most part, this high-end mouse continues Logitech's streak of market leadership and innovative design. Read review

Specs: Microsoft Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X 10.2.8, External, Mac, PC, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser, Black, USB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 19 reviews

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. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: PC, 3500 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Infrared, Black, USB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 24 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 5000 is a good precision mouse for left-handers, but righties would be better off with a mouse designed for that hand. Read review

Specs: Mac, PC, 1000 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser, Metallic black, AA type, USB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 10 reviews

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Logitech is relying on appealing look of its unique Cube Mouse to justify its price, but it should offer a few more useful navigation or presentation features. Read review

Specs: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, Apple Mac OSX 10.or later, External, Mac, PC, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Black, USB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 3 reviews

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, External, PC, 5700 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser, Black, USB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: PC, 1200 dpi, Mouse, Wireless, Laser, Stealth black, AA type

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 67 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech VX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks is the ultimate mousing experience on the go, providing comfort, performance, and features in a travel-friendly form factor. If you can afford its $79 price, you won't be disappointed. Read review

Specs: Microsoft Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X 10.2.8, External, Mac, PC, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser, Black, AA type, USB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Mac, PC, 1600 dpi, Mouse, Wireless, Optical, Black with silver accents, AAA type