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Wireless Mice

Wireless mice are nice!

They’re sleek and stylish, fast and precise…and they’ll help “clean up” your work area by eliminating that old fashioned mouse cord that always seems to get tangled up in one thing or another. With their
3-6’ operating range, they’ll also give you additional freedom to reposition your computer exactly where you want on your desk!

There are two different kinds of wireless mice – optical and laser. Both types work great, but laser models do operate faster. Optical and laser models both rely on batteries, so make sure you consider battery life when making your selection (some models feature rechargeable batteries with their own recharging stand – you’ll pay a bit more for these rechargeable types of wireless mice in the beginning, but they could prove cost efficient in the long run).

For some, choosing the right wireless mouse isn’t so much a matter of performance…it’s a matter of style. Like the look of metallic black? Take a look at this Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 5000 with 5 customizable buttons and tilt wheel technology that lets you scroll 4 different ways. Prefer the sleek styling of silver? The Microsoft 5000 comes in that color, too!

If performance is a key element in your buying decision, take a look at the Logitech MX 620 cordless laser mouse.  It features a hyper-fast scroll wheel that lets you literally fly through long documents (scroll through 10,000 lines in just 7 seconds) and also features an on-off button that lets you prolong the battery life.