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
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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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