AHHHH MICE!

Some computer users don't realize that a mouse is a very important thing users need. They use them every time they are on the computer. I wonder sometimes if some users remember not having a mouse to navigate on a computer that was around way before the internet became prevalent. (Not to date myself, but I remember playing on an Apple computer in first grade that had a green and black screen with no mouse.)

Now mice have become a necessity for computer use whether on the internet or not. There are a bunch of mice to choose from. They car kind of like high definition tv's in the amount of choices that are out there. Which one is for you, you ask. Well I am here to help you, since I would in the electronics business.

If you have purchased a computer or already have a computer that came with a mouse, but are looking for something that will better suite your needs, then you are in luck. First the mouse that come with the computers are basic in the most part. Basic meaning not many features. That is why you are probably in the market for a new one. The next step is to determine if you would like wireless or a wired mouse. Wired mice are those that were more traditional. The wired is without the tail of the mouse if you will. Once you have nailed down wired or wireless then you can move on. The only question you should ask yourself is do I want to be tethered to a piece of machinery (i.e. a computer) or replace batteries?

I have seen the move towards the wireless mice. Here you can pick the size, shape, sometimes color and how many features you need. Some like the most basic. Most basic include just two buttons and a vertical scroll wheel. Most users are enjoying the features mentioned here, but also like the horizontal scroll wheel and other programable button for games are internet user or whatever, more options. Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 is the mouse that I had tried and loved because of how small and portable it is. Size does matter to some.

Other than features, one thing that the industry has moved away from is the ball mice. Chances are that if you turn over the mouse in you hand right now, you might notice not ball. People love having no ball to loose or clean and the lack on inconsistent pointing on their monitors. With the optical and the laser mice you can now take them off their house (mouse pad) and put them on you leg or on your textbook and still continue to use it. These type of mice offer more precise accuracy.