Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical / Optical Mouse Blue
RRP: AU$59.95
The Good: The Wheel Mouse Optical is Microsoft's workhorse mouse; it's been part of the line-up for some time now, so the design is proven. The Optical Mouse Blue is practically the same product, but it looks nicer and has a slightly wider clear scroll wheel.
The Bad: USB/PS2 converter is rather chunky, which can be a problem if your PS2 ports are side by side and you've got a similar keyboard configuration. The white colouring of the Wheel Mouse can attract significant quantities of grime over time.
The Verdict: A solid performer for Microsoft over the years is still a solid performer. If you can afford the Logitech MX300, it's a better mouse, but in the mid-price range the Wheel Mouse Optical knocks the socks off everything else. The Optical Mouse Blue is Microsoft's concession to the iMac styling crowd, and works as well. Given the price of both is identical, go with whichever suits your style.
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