Computer Mouse Buying Guide
Within this computer mouse
buying guide , it would be unfair to rate products based on manufacturers, as
there are so many good companies making good products around.
When it comes to the list of
what’s available for computer mice there is a large and varied amount of
products and options available.
The first question you
need to ask yourself is do I want wireless?
Wireless or WiFi like any
technology has it’s good and bad points, it’s great because it cuts down on
cables and makes everything look tidier.
It’s not so good as it does
require batteries, which will need replacing. Some wireless mice however come
with a docking station, pop the mouse into this when finished and it will charge
it, but this then means you’ll need to have this plugged into the mains by a
cable.
Also remember a wireless mice
will also require a receiver, this will need to be plugged into a spare USB
port.
Another point to bear in mind
with wireless computer mice is the interference, if you have items in your house
such as WiFi internet, microwaves, baby monitors, video game consoles with
wireless controllers, this can all cause interference.
So by taking this into account
you’ll be able to decide if you really want to go the wireless mouse route,
personal preference I just prefer something simple and reliable, so I always
tend to go for cabled mice.
If buying a wireless mouse why
not look around and get a mouse & keyboard bundle, it certainly works out
cheaper.

USB Type Connector & Connections
Make sure your computer has a
USB port, 99.9% of mice on the market today have USB connections, and unless
your computer is over 10 years old it should have one of more of these, if it
does not, or you don’t have any spare USB connections then you can either add a
USB card, or if your computer has a PS/2 or mini din type connector, use a PS/2
to USB converter.

PS2 Type Connector

Serial Type Connections 9 pin and 25 pin
connections
Ball or Laser mouse?
Ball mice are getting quite long in the tooth now, so unless you have no choice,
a laser mouse is the choice to go for, it’s more accurate, does not have a ball
or rollers that get covered in dust or dirt, plus the prices are going to be the
same.
computer mouse buying guide
Once you’ve decided on the
above, there are a whole multitude of mice shapes available, the most important
part is to get a mouse that feels comfortable, maybe an ergonomic mouse that
fits your hand or a plain one. If you’re looking for a laptop or notebook mouse,
just because the laptop is small, don’t think you need to go for a tiny mouse,
tiny mice may look ok, but can be annoying to use for any period of time. If you
have largish hands it may not be comfortable and the buttons will be awkward to
use. Any laptop with USB ports will accept any computer mouse that a desktop
will, so once again make sure it’s comfortable to use.
As the computer mouse develops
this lowers prices, for a comfortable bog standard cable computer mouse with a
USB connection, laser, it will literally cost peanuts.
After
the
computer mouse buying guide checkout our other computer mouse pages
Can't Find What you're Looking for?
Checkout our Custom Site Search..
Computer
adviser computer mouse buying guide

|