Shop for mice

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 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: External, PC, Mac, AA type, USB, 1000 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Optical, Silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 35 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you can afford its high price, you'll be pleased by the Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse's comfort, features, and extremely portable design. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: Logitech's MX 1100 wireless laser mouse is the best in its class thanks to a wide array of features that make navigation easier. You have to pay for all of that capability, but anyone who puts serious time in front of a PC will appreciate what this mouse can do. Read review

Specs: External, PC, Mac, AA type, USB, 1600 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 74 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, PC, Mac, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 18 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: External, PC, Mac, AA type, Network, 1000 dpi, Mouse, Wireless, Laser, Gray

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.5 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 195 reviews

The Bottom Line: Logitech's laser mouse is accurate and cordless, with long battery life. What more could you want in a mouse? Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 60 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, PC, Mac, AA type, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.9 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 32 reviews

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

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: Microsoft took almost every popular feature of various high-end gaming mice and wrapped it into one highly customizable product. The design could use a little refinement, but otherwise the new Sidewinder Gaming Mouse would be a worthy addition to your PC gaming arsenal. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 5 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: External, PC, Mac, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser, Red

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The gyroscopic mouse finally gets a mainstream makeover with the Logitech MX Air, aimed at Media Center users. Read review

Specs: Microsoft Windows XP, External, USB, Wireless

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

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

The Bottom Line: Logitech finally earns a CNET Editors' Choice award with this update to its flagship gaming mouse. An extra thumb button, an updated laser sensor, and more convenient and flexible customization options than the competition make this mouse easy to recommend to any PC gamer. Read review

Specs: Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, External, PC, USB, 2000 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Laser, Cracle blue

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 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: External, PC, Mac, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Targus' new Wireless Mouse for Mac replaces the scroll wheels and trackballs found on other mice with a clever optical sensor. It takes some getting used to, but is great for four-way scrolling. Read review

Specs: External, PC, Mac, USB, 1200 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Optical, Lunar gray

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Targus' new Bluetooth Laser Mouse for Mac replaces the scroll wheels and trackballs found on other mice with a clever optical sensor. It takes some getting used to, but is great for four-way scrolling. Read review

Specs: External, Mac, None, 1200 dpi, Mouse, Wireless, Laser, Lunar gray

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: Usually we're fans of Logitech's gaming mice, but its highest-end G9 Laser Mouse is expensive, overly complex, and lacks the ergonomic thought we've come to expect. If you like to brag about dot-per-inch limits, perhaps the G9's 3,200dpi laser will be enough to sell you, but for the price, we expect the design to match. Read review

Specs: External, PC, USB, 3200 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Laser

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 41 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech MX518's adjustable sensitivity, customizable buttons, and comfortable grip are sure to please right-handed gamers. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• 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