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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:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Executives dying for an ultraportable mouse to go with their Windows 8 or Android tablet will find a beautiful companion in the Wedge Touch Mouse, but it's a lot to pay for a pretty basic set of functions. Read review

Specs: Android, Mac, PC, 1000 dpi, Mouse, Wireless, Optical, AA type

• 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: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 doesn't leave much room for complaint. Some will balk at the $40 price tag, but this mobile traveler fits comfortably in your hand and it can mouse on almost any surface, thanks to Microsoft's innovative Bluetrack technology. With a small footprint and a variety of stylish colors to choose from, this mouse makes a useful (and worthy) addition to your mobile arsenal. Read review

Specs: Mac, PC, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Optical, Teal blue, USB, AA type

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Explorer Mini mouse features Microsoft's new BlueTrack sensor technology, which makes for smooth scrolling across almost any surface. Travelers listen up: unless you're left-handed, we're sure you'll appreciate its portability, ease of use, and innovative design. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 43 reviews

The Bottom Line: For mobile mousing without the hassle of a receiver, Microsoft's Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 fits the bill as long as you don't mind its somewhat lumpy design. Read review

Specs: Mac, PC, 1000 dpi, Mouse, Wireless, Laser, Gray, AA type

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 26 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 doesn't leave much room for complaint. Some will balk at the $40 price tag, but this mobile traveler fits comfortably in your hand and it can mouse on almost any surface, thanks to Microsoft's innovative Bluetrack technology. With a small footprint and a variety of stylish colors to choose from, this mouse makes a useful (and worthy) addition to your mobile arsenal. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 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, Mac, PC, 4 pin USB Type A, 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), Mouse, Wired, Optical, Dark gray, USB, Mouse

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 18 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, Red, USB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 12 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: PC, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser, AA type, USB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 8 reviews

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

• 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:
  3.0 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:
  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, USB, AA type

• 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: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 2000 is a basic and inexpensive mouse that will serve left- and right-handed users alike. But anyone in search of extra buttons or special software should look elsewhere. Read review

Specs: Mac, PC, Mouse, Wireless, Optical, Sterling gray, AA type

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 37 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 is a decent choice for mobile users, but the Logitech V400 is a far better one. Read review

Specs: Microsoft Windows 2000, External, Mac, PC, 1000 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Optical, Light gray, USB

• 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, 1000 dpi, Mouse, Wireless, Optical, Storm gray, AAA type

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Microsoft Explorer Mouse deserves your attention for its BlueTrack sensor technology that lets you use it on surfaces where other mice fail. Laptop owners, or anyone else who uses a nondeskbound computer, will benefit from Microsoft's innovative new technology. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.9 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 34 reviews

The Bottom Line: Microsoft's new Wireless Optical Mouse is the ultimate choice for everyday mousing. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 11 reviews

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

• 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: 2.0 stars out of 19 reviews

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