| A computer mouse may be a very small device but it | | | | moved about without being hampered or limited by |
| is a very important computer component. Together | | | | wires and cables. A wireless mouse coupled with |
| with the keyboard, a mouse is indispensable in | | | | other wireless devices will make a computer table |
| navigating computer programs and surfing the Internet. | | | | more neat and organized. |
| Computer mice come in many shapes, sizes and | | | | On the down side, wireless mice need batteries to run. |
| colors. Some mice are built for large hands and others | | | | If your wireless mouse sees heavy use, its batteries |
| are designed for smaller hands. Many modern mice | | | | will drain faster and you will need to replace it |
| are endowed with multiple colors and stylish designs | | | | constantly. Make sure to keep some spare batteries |
| that make them visually appealing. A lot of optical mice | | | | ready so you will not be left without a mouse. |
| light up like Christmas trees when attached to the | | | | Corded mice, on the other hand, enjoy a constant |
| computer. Other mice are conservative in looks but | | | | power supply. With corded mice, you have no |
| endowed with more powerful features. There are also | | | | batteries to maintain. They will stay on and functional |
| the corded mice and the wireless mice. | | | | as long as your computer is powered up and running. |
| A corded mouse is attached to your computer using a | | | | Being a more recent technology, wireless mice are |
| PS2 connector or via a free USB port. A wireless | | | | usually more expensive than corded mice but the |
| mouse is, as its name suggests, cordless. It comes | | | | difference is not great. Cost is not a very big factor to |
| with a small transmitter that is attached to your | | | | consider when choosing between a wireless mouse |
| computer via a USB port. The transmitter determines | | | | and a corded mouse. |
| both the cursor movements and the maximum | | | | If you can deal with the periodic replacement of |
| distance a wireless mouse can be placed from the | | | | batteries, a wireless mouse will work well for you and |
| computer without losing its functionality. | | | | keep your table clutter-free. If you do not mind the |
| Many consumers are drawn to the wireless computer | | | | cord and wiring, a corded mouse will work for you just |
| mouse. Cord-free, a wireless mouse can be placed | | | | fine. It will not die out on you and stay on so long as |
| anywhere so long as it is within the range of its | | | | your computer is also on. |
| transmitter. Unlike corded mice, wireless mice can be | | | | |