All Mice

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

The Bottom Line: Apple's new wireless Mighty Mouse cuts the cord, giving you the freedom of untethered mousing. The design isn't perfect, and Apple isn't shy about the price, but Mac desktops and laptops beg for as little clutter around them as possible, and for that, the Mighty Mouse delivers.

Specs: External, Mac, AA type, Radio, Mouse, Wireless, Laser

The Bottom Line: The stylish Razer Pro V1.6 is an excellent choice for creative professionals who need fine-grained control.

Specs: External, PC, USB, 1600 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Optical

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

The Bottom Line: The Creative Fatal1ty 1010 has useful features such as swappable weights and adjustable sensitivity levels, but subtle design flaws keep it from becoming our favorite.

Specs: External, PC, USB, 1600 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Optical