microsoft explorer mouse review: Microsoft's new desktop mouse conquers surfaces no mouse has conquered before. It also happens to be very good.

New BlueTrack mouse sensor works on almost any surface, Well-designed rechargeable base station, Included rechargeable battery, Snap-in USB receiver

No dpi toggle button, Mushy scroll wheel

The Microsoft Explorer Mouse deserves your attention for its BlueTrack sensor technology that lets you use it on surfaces where other mice fail. Laptop owners, or anyone else who uses a non-desk-bound computer, will benefit from Microsoft's innovative new...

razer salmosa review: The Razer Salmosa is a great entry into the gaming world, particularly if you've never had a use for more than three mouse buttons and are on a budget.

Responsive, Adjustable DPI and USB polling rate, Comfortable, Ambidextrous

Drivers not supplied on CD, DPI and polling rate switches are on the bottom of the mouse

The Razer Salmosa is a great entry into the gaming world, particularly if you've never had a use for more than three mouse buttons and are on a budget.

microsoft sidewinder x5 mouse review: Microsoft's pared-down SideWinder X5 Mouse is supposed to offer PC gamers a lower-cost version of its higher-end model. Instead, it comes across as flimsy and overly stripped down.

Improved sculpt, Moisture-resistant coating

Competing Logitech mouse offers more mouse for the buck, Lacks heft

Microsoft's pared-down SideWinder X5 Mouse is supposed to offer PC gamers a lower-cost version of its award-winning higher-end model. Instead, it comes across as flimsy and overly stripped down. Other mice deliver better control for the same price.

microsoft sidewinder x6 keyboard review: The X6 is an excellent gaming keyboard, providing innovation and useful features while keeping things simple.

Simple layout doesn't overcomplicate or clutter, Good key response, Up to 72 storable macros, Quick access keys are real buttons, Swappable numpad gives flexibility

Intellitype software needs a little tweaking to remove unsupported functions

The X6 is an excellent gaming keyboard, providing innovation and useful features while keeping things simple.

microsoft explorer mini mouse review: We can't fault Microsoft's Bluetrack technology, which makes this a mouse capable of tracking over just about anything. Just don't stare at the pretty blue light for too long.

Excellent tracking characteristics, Comfortable for extended use

No rechargeable battery, Not good for left handers, Blue light can blind, A touch costly

We can't fault Microsoft's Bluetrack technology, which makes this a mouse capable of tracking over just about anything. Just don't stare at the pretty blue light for too long.

microsoft arc mouse review: Microsoft's Arc is one of the best mouse concepts we've seen, combining the benefits of portability and a full-sized mouse into the one unit.

Folds up smaller for portability, Expands to near full size so your hand doesn't cramp, Ambidextrous, Receiver snaps magnetically to the underside of the mouse for easy transport

Receiver could be smaller, It doesn't use Microsoft's new BlueTrack technology

Microsoft's Arc is one of the best mouse concepts we've seen, combining the benefits of portability and a full-sized mouse into the one unit.

logitech mx 1100 cordless laser mouse review: Logitech's MX 1100 wireless laser mouse is the best in its class, thanks to a wide array of features that make navigation easier.

More features than any other desktop mouse, Improved sculpt enhances comfort, Software lets you customise every button

Not rechargeable

Logitech's MX 1100 wireless laser mouse is the best in its class thanks to a wide array of features that make navigation easier. You have to pay for all of that capability, but anyone who puts serious time in front of a PC will appreciate what this mouse...

wacom cintiq 12wx review: A great input device if you do a lot of brush-based graphics, the Cintiq 12WX nonetheless has some awkward design aspects and a bit of a high price.

Fluid operation, Useful for many graphics and imaging tasks

Bulky breakout box, Hard to work near the edges of the screen, Relatively expensive

A great input device if you do a lot of brush-based graphics, the Cintiq 12WX nonetheless has some awkward design aspects and a bit of a high price.

lowepro vertex 200 aw review: If you need a bag to haul lots of photo gear through rugged terrain, Lowepro's Vertex 200 AW can get the job done.

Sophisticated harness system, Room for plenty of pro-level gear including a 15.4-inch laptop, Includes weather-resistant features, such as rubberised zippers and a built-in rain cover

No mobile phone pouch, Heavy even when empty

If you need a bag to haul lots of photo gear through rugged terrain, Lowepro's Vertex 200 AW can get the job done.

lowepro cirrus tlz 25 review: A new take on the classic holster design, Lowepro's Cirrus TLZ 25 camera bag is a great choice if you typically only bring along one lens when you take your dSLR out shooting.

Cute, simple design, Front pouch for extra batteries, Memory card pouch inside the top cover

No room for a hot-shoe flash

A new take on the classic holster design, Lowepro's Cirrus TLZ 25 camera bag is a great choice if you typically only bring along one lens when you take your dSLR out shooting.