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.

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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.

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