Belkin Retractable Travel Mini Mouse

I am a devotee of Microsoft and Logitech mice, so I tend to stick to those two brands, but I found this 'cutie' beauty about five years ago and I could not resist the temptation. I am a traveller, so anything small, foldable, easy to pack and carry, catches my eye -- always. 

This is a good-quality basic optical corded mouse, whose cable retracts and rolls onto itself and plugs directly to the computer through the USB port connected to the cable. No dependence on batteries, which is always great when travelling to remote areas of the world. This mini does the job and, most importantly, is the most portable mouse I have ever had. It looks like a toy! 

On the other hand, it is so tiny that I don't find it that comfortable to use, even though I have very small hands. So nothing you want to take with you if you are going to use your computer all the time and need a comfortable mouse with more functionality. If you use your computer just for a few emails and general browsing when travelling, this mouse might be for you.  

 

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Microsoft Express Mouse

Sometimes you just want an uncomplicated smooth operator that feels cosy in your hands.

Cheap, reliable, responsive, soft clicker, good looking, optical, and wired. Wired is the new wireless, sometimes. You don't have the need to carry a spare battery everywhere you go just in case your wireless connection dies. 

This mouse is easy to use with both hands without you having to configure anything. The click-on space is roomy and symmetrical enough to allow any hand, right or left, to use it comfortably. I alternate hands when my dominating hand gets stiff after a long day of mechanical clicking, and this is the mouse that allows me switching hands most comfortably.  The opticality is great and I use it a white paper sheet as a mat, and runs wonderfully.

I love the looks of this 'cutie' because of its curvaceous shape, its minimalist design in white with tiny bright mini-splashes of colour in the scrolling wheel, cable and logo. It reminds me of some of the Apple mice, but way cooler. Like for people with a personality :O :D. This being the case, this mouse is great to customise any work station. The sophistication of the minimal. 

Another Microsoft mice that is my hall of fame.   

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Logitech Wireless Mini Mouse M187

I bought one of these before one of my holidays overseas. It was so small and so pretty that I thought that it was worth buying even if didn't last long. To my surprise, this mouse has become one of mammy's dearest: Handy. Handsome. Manageable. Obedient. Responsive to touch. Soft click. Long AAA battery life. USB wireless. Lovable.   

This is a pocket mouse that will not bulk your desktop if you decide to use it daily, and one that you can easily put away in any tiny space in your travel bag or computer bag. Yes, the M187 is very portable but, most importantly, is a great simple mouse. 

If you have small hands or like small mice this is for you. Not only that, if you do mind the colours you surround yourself with and want to create a visually harmonious work environment, this is also for you because this model is manufactured in a huge range of colours. 

Good. Cheap. Handsome. Uncomplicated.  

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