How to Choose The Best Cordless Mouse

The corded mouse is rapidly fading into oblivion--or at least public disfavor--as the cordless mouse now has all the capabilities of the corded mouse with none of its drawbacks, and only one of its own--even the best cordless mouse needs to either be docked to be recharged or plugged in to be recharged.

To those who think the cordless mouse isn't the future, remember that if scientists can solve the problem of turning a mechanical calculating device into a computer, then they can most definitely solve the problem of making a cordless mouse not need to be recharged.

If you want a piece of the future that is the cordless mouse, learn exactly how to find not just a good or OK cordless mouse, but the best cordless mouse not just for "that guy down the street," or "that girl over there," but for you.

Instructions

1. Consider your budget. How much you're willing to save depends on how few features you'll get. If you're willing to save a lot of money, you'll only get a few features.

2. Ask yourself if you're a gamer. If it turns out you are, your choice is pretty straightforward--get the Logitech G7. If it turns out you aren't, then you'll see it start to get complicated in the next step. If it turns out you are and you didn't know about it--get the Logitech G7.

3. Get a comfortable mouse. Either read a lot of reviews to make sure you know the mouse you're getting feels nice and comfy like a pillow, or--even better--try it out. If you're left-handed, make sure the wireless mouse is as well (or at least both-handed).

4. Choose between the notebook and desktop cordless mouse. You can find cordless mice designed for laptops, and you can find cordless mice designed for desktops. The best cordless mouse will be designed for the type of top you plan on using your mouse with.

5. Decide how many buttons you want. The more buttons you have, the faster you can do things on your computer. Many mice not only have browser forward and back buttons, but let you program the buttons to perform certain tasks as well.

6. Get a great-looking mouse. The best cordless mouse for you may have lots of flashing lights, colors, and textures, or it might just be a plain old boring gray. It could also be some combination of the above.

7. Determine what the best power source means to you. The most common wireless mouse recharges at a docking station, while others use disposable batteries. If it turns out the cordless mouse you want requires batteries, it's best to get some rechargeable batteries and a charger to go with it. The most revolutionary of mice can be used and recharged (via cord) at the same time.

8. Choose between the laser and optical mouse. For best precision and the ability to operate on virtually any surface, choose laser. If you prefer a slightly cheaper mouse, there will always be optical.

9. Decide what DPI you want. While many cordless mice fail to mention what their DPI is, a higher DPI gives your cordless mouse more speed and precision.

Tips & Warnings

• To help get the best cordless mouse, search for and browse through as many cordless mice as you can.