Hi everyone, I’m going to discuss a topic today that may be of use to many of you who are in the market for a wireless laptop mouse. Quite simply, we’re going to discuss a couple of the best wireless mice on the market that are available to consumers today; we’ll give you a small review, and even talk about how much you can expect to pay (naturally, that’s everyone’s main concern!).

Before we begin, I should mention that you’ll probably be pretty taken aback by the sheer amount of mice available, particularly on some of the larger online sales sites. Don’t worry: We’ll cut through all of that and hopefully give you some clear guidance that you can follow when you’re out shopping for your wireless laptop mouse. So, without further adieu:

The Logitech MX1100 Cordless Laser Mouse has been reviewed on numerous sites as the best laptop wireless mouse on the market. This is a right-hand only mouse that boasts a 1600 dpi tracking resolution, resulting in some rather impressive accuracy when used for gaming (probably the best gaming mouse currently available), photo editing, or other tasks that require a fine hand. It’s got a rechargeable lithium battery with built-in low-battery indications, so you can forget about having to buy packs and packs of batteries to keep your mouse running. It also has ten buttons, customizable by the user. The only bad things people typically say about this wireless laptop mouse is that it’s bulky; it’s a rather large mouse that feels a bit large to those with small hands. That may, however, be a selling point for some. This mouse can usually be found for $70 USD new, or $60 refurbished.

The second wireless laptop mouse in the line up is the Microsoft SideWinder X8. If it weren’t for a couple things that users aren’t big fans of, this would most likely take the top spot in our review. The X8 boasts a rather beefy 4000 dpi tracking resolution, making it just about perfect for anything requiring extreme accuracy, such as first person shooter games and very fine photo or film editing. It’s also a symmetric design that allows for easy use by those who are either left or right handed. This is a great “equal opportunity” mouse, however, it may be a turn off for those who enjoy a wireless laptop mouse that fits ergonomically in their hand. It also comes with both USB and PS/2 adapters, making it useful on your older computers.

A nice thing about the PS/2 design is that you can really get this mouse for cheap should you opt for the non-USB model. You can often find the X8 bundled with refurbished laptops bought from the manufacturer in this format. Microsoft still supports the USB and PS/2 models just the same, and offers the same warranty should you buy it new or in a refurbished laptop package. Should you decide to buy it new, you’ll spend about the same as if you were to buy the Logitech: Around $70 USD. Used or in a hardware bundle, you could get it as low as, well, free. Prices vary in that regard.

You can’t go wrong if you choose either of these mice. If you can, get your hands on both before you make your purchase to decide which one suits your needs. Thanks for reading!

Brent is the author of The Refurbished Laptops Guide, found at http://www.refurbishedlaptopsguide.com.