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For most people, the mouse that came with their PC is the only pointing device they will ever need. But four new alternatives cater to those seeking additional comfort, convenience, or functionality geared to specific tasks such as graphics or presentations.
A Tail-Free Mouse
Logitech's sculpted, pearl-and-gray Cordless MouseMan Wheel adds cable-free convenience to an input device whose corded version has won our World Class Award for the last two years. Logitech's use of radio-frequency technology eliminates the line-of-sight restrictions that plague infrared-based devices. I was able to use a preproduction unit from 10 feet away, and through obstacles such as a book and even a wall. Like its corded predecessor, the $60 device is designed for right-handed users and comes with several programmable buttons.
An even more powerful RF device, Interlink Electronics' $200 cordless Freedom Writer Pro is a touchpad designed for...