If you're looking to outfit your Mac laptop or desktop with a Macintosh mouse, you have options. The evolving technology of the mouse means vendors have a diverse range of models on sale for getting you the cursor tools you want.

Macintosh usually ships a mouse with desktop models, but the iBook doesn't generally come with a mouse, so users who want that familiar mouse-driven feel can get a simple add-on from Macintosh peripherals vendors online. Business managers might do some Mac mouse online shopping:

1. To hook up the iBook with a simple "plug in" mouse available from a legitimate Mac mouse manufacturer.

2. For upgrading from the shipped mouse using an all-purpose or B2B Macintosh mouse directory online.

3. For a routine purchase in replacing obsolete technology or expanding a facility for more workstations or users.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Get a simple USB Macintosh Mouse

For the basic add-on in mouse technology, you can find Mac mouse options that plug directly into your common USB port. Evaluate your use for these USB connected models based on how you want to use the available USB ports on your Mac. The USB can be the easiest way of hooking up a mouse, but if you're already using a lot of flash drives, cameras and USB equipment, you might want a different setup.

I recommend: Get USB Mac mouse models from We Love Macs, this MacMouse vendor compiles a list of products from Apple-friendly manufacturers. The site is updated according to what models are currently available from the manufacturers. You can find more USB mouse for Mac choices at Too Too, including the Apple optical mouse.

Look for Macintosh Mouse models for the iBook

If you're attaching your mouse to an on-the-go iBook station, look at sites offering mice and other peripherals for the Macintosh laptop line.

I recommend: There are a ton of iBook peripherals, Mac mouse products and accessories at Cellular Factory. Check out the simple Apple-ready Logitech or an Apple mouse as well as tool sets, drives and more. OEM offers mouse models with retractable cables perfect for an iBook in the Mac Mouse list featured in their range of products.

Go with a wireless Macintosh Mouse

Looking for the wire-free feeling of driving a 'free range' mouse? These kinds of no-strings peripherals are all the rage. Look for deals on the wireless mouse from vendors offering Apple-ready products compatible with your Mac laptop or desktop.

I recommend: Get a Mac-ready wireless optical mouse at the Mac Mouse website at Just Deals.com. Apple's wireless Mighty Mouse is one Mac Mouse for sale at PC Connection: "Now you can get the world-famous Mighty Mouse without the tail."

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Always get compatibility and hookup information. For avoiding frustrating situations, ask about complicated drivers and keep all warranty and return information on hand in case you unwittingly buy one of those Macintosh mouse models that takes a lot of legwork to fit into your workstation.