10 Wireless Computer Mice That Don't Suck
Toss the mouse that came with your computer and upgrade with one of these.
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Intro
The majority of computer users don't care what input devices they use with their machines. Most are happy rocking with the keyboard and mouse that came in the box. There's nothing wrong with that. A little carpal tunnel never hurt nobody (uh, wait...). But if you fall into that category we're here to tell you that there's a whole world of computer peripherals that are worlds better than the rinky dink devices you're using right now. Don't believe us? Check out these 10 great wireless mice that will make your computing much more enjoyable. Your hands will thank you later. Not like that. Get your mind out of the gutter.
Logitech Performance Mouse MX
Logitech Performance Mouse MX
Click here to Buy It Now at Logitech, $100
At a c-note, the Performance Mouse is expensive, but it's worth it dough. Not only is it one of the most comfortable and pleasurable mice to use, it's incredibly high-tech. The traditional scroll-wheel allows for super-fast scrolling through web pages and documents. There are four programmable buttons around the thumb rest to help automate your work flow. Then there's the tracking. Computer mice have made great strides in their ability to work on a number of different surfaces, but the MX takes the cake. Thanks for Logitech's Darkfield Laser Tracking you can use the Performance Mouse on any surface you'd like. We doubt you would ever need to use it on glass, but you could if you wanted to.
Apple Magic Mouse
Apple Magic Mouse
Click here to Buy It Now at Apple, $69
Apple brought its multi-touch technology to its computer mouse. The standard mouse for Apple's desktop systems, the Magic Mouse lets you scroll in any direction and swipe through photo albums if you're using it with a Mac. It connects to your computer via Bluetooth, leaving your USB ports free for other peripherals. It's not the most comfortable, but if you're using a Mac, there are few better.
HP Wi-Fi Mobile Mouse
HP Wi-Fi Mobile Mouse
Click here to Buy It Now at HP, $40
Most wireless mice connect either via an USB dongle or Bluetooth. HP decided to switch it up and use WiFi. The mouse features five programmable buttons and an ambidextrous design. Simple and novel at a great price. If you're looking for a portable mouse for your Windows laptop, don't count this out.
Belkin Wireless Comfort Mouse
Belkin Wireless Comfort Mouse
Click here to Buy It Now at Belkin, $30
We know not everyone needs nor wants a high-tech mouse. Some people want a mouse that won't break their wallets or hurt their hand after a few hours of use. The Belkin Wireless Comfort Mouse is just that. Extremely simple and cheap (it's the least expensive on this list), the Wireless Comfort Mouse runs on both Macs and PCs, and fits the hand perfectly. If you don't mind the colors (we don't), get it now.
Microsoft Touch Mouse
Microsoft Touch Mouse
Click here to Buy It Now at Microsoft, $80
Windows 7 has built into it a number of touch gestures similar to Mac OS X. To take advantage of those features, Microsoft built a special mouse: the Touch Mouse. Similar to Apple's Magic Mouse, the Touch Mouse features a big touch-senstive area that can be recognize one-, two-, and three-fingered gestures. Thanks to Microsoft's BlueTrack technology, you can use it virtually on any surface. Oh, and like most Microsoft mice, it's comfortable. There's one downside: it's only for Windows 7 computers.
Razer Mamba
Razer Mamba
Click here to Buy It Now at Razer, $130
If you're just using your mouse to surf the web and check Twitter, you probably don't care how precise your mouse is. In computer gaming, however, precision is everything. And this may be the most precise mouse money can buy. The latest version of Razer's Mamba features a dual sensor system that uses both laser and optical sensors for extremely precise tracking. The battery life is improved as is the wireless connectivity. Also cool: The built-in LEDs can display over 16 million colors and are customizable so you can make change 'em to suit your style.
Logitech Wireless Trackball M570
Logitech Wireless Trackball M570
Click here to Buy It Now at Logitech, $50
The benefits of a trackball are two-fold when compared to a traditional mouse. For one, they're stationary—you control the cursor by rotating the ball nestled into the left side of the mouse—alleviating the amount of stress on your wrist. They're also very accurate. Despite the advancements of laser sensors found in most high-end mice, a you won't get the same precision that you will from a ball. The only downsides? Trackballs are not portable, and most of them, like this one from Logitech, are only for right-handed people. Sorry, lefties.
Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse
Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse
Click here to Buy It Now at Microsoft, $60
We've written many words about the Microsoft Arc series. Incredibly inventive and comfortable, it's our favorite portable mouse. The Touch version does away with the scroll wheel and replaces it with touch-sensitive scroll strip that can calibrate how fast your finger scrolls. And so you know how fast your scrolling, the mouse is equipped with haptic feedback. Microsoft threw in its BlueTrack technology so it will work on nearly any surface like a good portable mouse should.
Hippus HandShoe Mouse
Hippus HandShoe Mouse
Click here to Buy It Now at Hand Show Mouse, $129
Resembling a stingray, the HandShoe Mouse is unapologetically ergonomic. If you have wrist trouble due to hours upon hours of computer use, you should heavily consider getting more ergonomic computer accessories. Start with the HandShoe Mouse. Backed by tons of research, the HandShoe Mouse was made to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome, the over exertion of certain hand and arm muscles from hovering (the continuous and sustained lifting of fingers over mouse buttons), and repetitive strain injury. It's not for everyone—you have to measure your hand to order the correct size—but if you feel the pain of every day computing, give the HandShoe Mouse a shot.
Apple Magic Trackpad
Apple Magic Trackpad
Click here to Buy It Now at Apple, $69
If you're one of those people that prefer using the trackpad on your laptop over a conventional mouse, Apple has you covered. The Magic Trackpad is basically a MacBook trackpad sold separately. That means, when used with Mac OS X, you can use it just like you would a multi-touch trackpad on a MacBook: swipe, scroll, pinch, and expand. It's surprising comfortable, too. We've yet to test it, but Logitech makes the Wireless Touchpad for those of you on the Windows side.