Portable size; solid performance; highly customizable

Bluetooth wireless mode not as accurate as wired mode

The Orochi, Razer's first gaming mouse designed for notebooks, combines a small size and Bluetooth connectivity with a feature set normally seen only on larger gaming mice.

Sexy design; vertical scrolling works like a physical scroll wheel; pairs easily with Mac computers; ambidextrous

Awkwardly narrow profile; doesn't work with Windows PCs; laser sensor not as advanced as Darkfield and BlueTrack competition; horizontal swipes don't feel as natural as thumb buttons; can't customize swiping functions; no pinching

Apple's new wireless Magic Mouse gets a sleek makeover and even has multitouch controls, but it's better as a portable laptop companion rather than a full-size desktop accessory. The swiping gestures add interactivity to Web browsing and media, but ...

The AOC V22 offers very good performance in games and is one of the thinnest designs we've tested of any size. Also, it has a built-in Webcam and microphone

The AOC V22 lacks a DVI connection and ergonomic features. Also, its price is too high compared to better offerings

The AOC V22 is an LED-based monitor that's too expensive to compete with the best of the bunch.

Reasonable price ; multitouch controls work seamlessly alongside pen ; attractive design

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Multitouch in place of a mouse may not appeal to pro designers, but the Bamboo Fun Pen and Touch is an excellent choice for mobile users who want to begin dabbling with art tools.

Affordable price ; multitouch controls work seamlessly alongside pen ; attractive design

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Multitouch in place of a mouse may not appeal to pro designers, but the Bamboo Fun Pen and Touch is an excellent choice for mobile users who want to begin dabbling with art tools.

Darkfield technology tracks on any surface including glass ; Unifying receiver pairs easily with other Logitech peripherals ; power button conserves battery life ; runs off a single AA battery

Pricier than other mobile mice ; smooth vertical rocker lacks precision

The Anywhere Mouse MX bears Logitech's multiconnective Unifying receiver and glass-tracking Darkfield laser, but $80 is too much for a portable mouse--especially when the Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 costs half the price for almost the same ...

All of the same features we love about the older G5 Laser Mouse ; dual-mode scroll wheel ; onboard memory stores custom profiles ; requisite, ludicrously high sensor DPI maximum

Competing Microsoft mouse in the same price range offers a different set of compelling features

There's quite a lot to like about Logitech's new Gaming Mouse G500, but with a competing mouse from Microsoft offering its own set of features, gamers now have some choices to make. The G500 will appeal to performance-driven shooter fans. The choice ...

New Darkfield sensor lets you mouse almost anywhere, including glass ; wireless and rechargeable, with no downtime while recharging ; tiny USB microreceiver works with other products in Logitech's Unifying devices family ; variety of useful, ...

Expensive (but worth it) ; Unifying feature only a benefit if you upgrade to other Unifying products

Logitech has met and surpassed Microsoft's recent mouse technology innovations by introducing the most versatile mouse sensor on the market in its new Performance Mouse MX. But even if you don't have a glass table crying out to become a workspace, ...

Notched wheel allows for vertical and horizontal scrolling ; unifying receiver pairs easily with other Logitech peripherals ; power button conserves battery life

Pricier than other mobile mice ; no thumb buttons

The Wireless M505 Mouse is a good choice for anyone using Logitech's Unifying USB transceiver (which also works with its keyboards), but it's priced a bit high considering its limited button layout.

Bluetrack technology tracks on almost any surface; "Power" slider conserves battery; right and left hand compatible; contoured shape; transceiver attaches to undercarriage

Limited battery life of nonrechargeable AA batteries; smooth vertical rocker lacks precision; pricier than other mobile mice

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