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Sales and services for Mac or PC mice and computer touchpads, including ergonomic mouse vendors.
Computer Mice at Dell Business- Official Site
Check out Dell Small Business for Computer Mice. Buy Dell Direct.
www.Dell.com/SmallBusiness
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Custom-built computer mice and keyboards. Complete contract design and engineering capabilities. Shop now!
www.keytronic.com
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Provides database of suppliers for computer mice. Includes catalogs, technical information, and supplier contact information.
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24/7 Custom Mouse Pads
Manufacturer of custom hard-top mousepads.
www.247lexanpads.com
Adesso, Inc.
Manufacturer of computer input devices, including ergonomic keyboards and mice. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.adesso.com
Adomax
Developer and manufacturer of a wide selection of mouse production for Serial, PS/2, Combo & USB as well as Mini Mouse and most popular Wheel Mouse in different shape.
www.adomax.com
AnimaX International
Provider of ergonomic mice and remote controls for PCs.
www.animax.no
Belkin
Manufactures a variety of mice, trackballs and accessories. Online purchasing available.
catalog.belkin.com
BestBuy Mousepads
Manufacturer of mousepads, wrist rests and countermats.
www.bestbuymousepads.com
Bits Technical Corporation
Manufacturer of keyboards, cases, power supplies, speakers, mice and other accessories.
www.bitstechnical.com
BossWave Enterprises
Designs, produces and exports a range of computer input and gaming devices.
www.bosswave.com
Cirque Corporation
Manufacturer of computer touchpads and keyboards with computer touchpads built in. Cirque Easy Cat(tm), Smart Cat(tm), Power Cat(tm) and GlidePoint(R)(GlidePoint is for Macintosh only) are touchpads. The Cirque Input Center(tm) and Wave Keyboa...
www.cirque.com
Computer Mice
Custom-built computer mice and keyboards. Complete contract design and engineering capabilities. Shop now!
www.keytronic.com (Paid)
Computer Mice at Dell Business- Official Site
Check out Dell Small Business for Computer Mice. Buy Dell Direct.
www.Dell.com/SmallBusiness (Paid)
Computer Mouse.net
Supplier of wireless mice, optical mice and ergonomic mouse pads.
www.computer-mouse.net
Contour Design, Inc.
Research, design, development, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and service of high-quality ergonomic devices for computer users.
www.contourdesign.com
Custom Mouse With Your Logo
Your corporate logo on a mouse! Guaranteed low price and great service.
www.CustomUSB.com (Paid)
Evergreen Systems International, Inc.
Manufacturer of computer trackballs. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.trackballs.com
Genius-KYE International
Manufacturer of computer peripherals, networking products and hardware components, including mice.
www.genius-kye.com
GlobalSpec.com: Computer Mice
Provides database of suppliers for computer mice. Includes catalogs, technical information, and supplier contact information.
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Gyration
Supplier of interactive controllers for presentation and digital convergence markets.
www.gyration.com
Gyration, Inc.
Manufacturer of GyroPoint(R), a next generation mouse that can be moved by simple hand gestures. Also a manufacturer of GyroPoint Pro(R), a cordless presentation pointer, that has an RF radio with a 75-foot range and comes standard with present...
www.gyration.com
Interlink Electronics
Developer of advanced interface technologies and solutions to facilitate intuitive interaction with broadband interactive TV services, business communications systems, e-transaction processes and specialty electronics applications.
www.interlinkelectronics.com
Itac Systems Inc.
Creator and developer of the Mousetrack and other ergonomic computer peripherals.
www.mousetrak.com
Ja-Ga Tech
Designer and manufacturer of mice.
www.jaga.com.tw
KYE Systems
Manufacturer of brand-name Genius products, including mice, scanners, tablets, multimedia and ethernet networking.
www.kye.co.uk
Logitech
Designs, manufactures and markets human interface devices that connect people and computers in an intuitive and natural way.
www.logitech.com
Magnetic Instrumentation, Inc.
Manufacturer of magnetic manufacturing and processing equipment. Products are used to determine the number of turns in a coil and for non-destructive magnetic resonance analysis of materials. Parent/holding company with a high-tech operating u...
www.maginst.com
MBZ Distributing
Supplier of replacement mouse balls for Mac/Apple and IBM compatible mice.
www.mouseballz.com
Microsoft
Designer and developer of a full line of mice.
www.microsoft.com
Mouse Systems
Maker of computer mice (including scrolling mice and optical mice) and other computer peripheral devices.
www.mousesystems.com
P.I. Engineering, Inc.
Manufacturer of dual mouse, keyboard and monitor adapters. The Y-mouse can allow one computer to use two mice at the same time or a mouse and digitizing tablet. The Y-keykey allows for using two keyboards on one computer at the same time. The...
www.ymouse.com
Propagated Development Group
Developer of the FootRat, which allows a user of any computer that uses a mouse to be controlled with the foot of a user
www.touchtime.com
Razer Boomslang
Specialists in light encoder technology that delivers unparalleled precision to PC products producing precision mice.
www.razerzone.com
Suvil Technologies
Specilize in manufacture of computer equipment and accessories.
www.suvil.com
Sysgration
Manufacturer of computer peripherals, including mice and data switches.
www.sysgration.com
USAR Systems
Producer of input device and power management electronics for notebook, handheld and vertical systems and information appliances, including pre-programmed ICs for keyboards, mice and touch screens.
www.usar.com
VaraTouch Technologies, Inc.
Manufacturer of computer pointing technology and remote control units. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.varatouch.com
Mouse Computer
Work On Your Computer Comfortably & Avoid Wrist Pain From Long Hours.
www.Wacom.com
Rat Control Services
Fast Same Day Service 7 Days 877-422-6547 Southern California
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1,100+ Computer Mice Products. Computer Mice on Sale!
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Greg Brown explains computer mice and computer touchpads

Guide to Computer Mice and Touchpads

Find and buy the right computer mouse or computer touchpads for your needs


 
 

Quick Look at Computer Mice

  • Buy an ergonomic mouse for highly repetitive work
  • Wireless and optical PC mice are good solutions for tight spaces
  • Computer touchpads are the alternative to the computer mouse
 
 
It seems like ancient history, but not too many years ago the biggest challenge in computing was making it accessible to ordinary people, not just programmers. Part of the solution was graphical-user interface -- the icons and menus common on Windows, Apple and other popular operating systems.

Once you commit to graphical interface, though, you need a way to "touch" those icons and make them work. Thus, famously, the computer mouse was born. Early PC mice versions were wooden, but the first mass-produced computer mice are not much different that the ones in use today: a plastlic, palm-shaped shell with a wheel on bottom. Move the shell, and an arrow on-screen moves with it. Click a button on the mouse, and the arrow reacts.

Inside, though, they have changed a lot. In this guide, you'll learn:

1. The basics of how a computer mouse works, and the range of computer mice on the market
2. How to buy an ergonomic mouse, and why ergonomic mice are a good choice for some tasks and professions
3. Some cutting-edge technology for computer mice, like wireless, optical, and bluetooth computer mice
4. PC mice alternatives, such as computer touchpads

Action Steps for Computer Mice Smart Shopping

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Computer Mice Action Step Computer mouse basics, from simple computer mice through multi-tasking The standard computer mouse comes with a ball or sensor on the bottom and two buttons, left and right. Increasingly, a scrolling track-wheel between the buttons is standard as well. A left-button click will allow the user to select or drag items onscreen, a right-button click triggers a quick menu for other actions.

I recommend:  Basic computer mice are quite inexpensive and easy to buy, while industry standards like USB and common drivers make PC mice functional on nearly any updated computer system, even laptops with computer touchpads built in. Retailers of standard computer mice include office stores like Staples and Office Depot. Check for bulk suppliers of mouse pads at Business.com.

Computer Mice Action Step Clicking like crazy? Consider buying an ergonomic mouse 'Ergonomics,' the science of human-machine interaction, is a big deal these days, particularly for corporations with legions of technical, sales and support staff. An ergonomic mouse (like computer touchpads explained below) allows a computer user to do more repetitive PC mice tasks, like filling in sales data, with less risk of repetitive strain injuries, including carpal tunnel syndrome. A bit more expensive, but often worthwhile.

I recommend:  Here the choices are numerous, but most ergonomic mouse models involve moving the shell less or optimizing the ease of clicking. Take a look at vendor Safe Computing and see more choices for an ergonomic mouse at the Business.com directory on ergonomic mice. Consider computer touchpads, also in this guide.

Computer Mice Action Step Computer mice needn't be another boring tool on your desk With each new computer application, a generation of fun, funky or just plain useful computer mice is born. Gaming PC mice come with rapid-fire buttons and high-tech shapes, while portable and executive PC mice are small, discreet and highly functional.

I recommend:  See a selection of computer mice online at Microsoft and Dell. See gaming mice, too, at Razer.

Computer Mice Action Step PC mice have evolved from the days of cords and balls If the computer mouse you are using right now has a cord, you probably have had to unwrap it once or twice from other junk on yoru desk. Consider moving to a wireless or Bluetooth mouse. Both PC mice use short-range radio signals to communicate with your computer instead of a cable. Likewise, the days of rubber balls and dirty, faulty contacts at the bottom of PC mice are long gone. An optical mouse uses an infrared light (they actually glow red) to image your desk's surface and calculate movements. Extremely response, and the lack of moving parts makes them nearly indestructible.

I recommend:  Take a look at wireless and optical mice choices from peripheral manufacturer Logitech.

Computer Mice Action Step Computer touchpads off an alternative to computer mice If moving a computer mouse around all day isn't an option for your employees, one strong alternative is to buy them computer touchpads. Commonly seen on laptop computers, computer touchpads allow the user to move their finger along a small flat screen in order to move the arrow onscreen, then tap for action. A tablet-style PC, too, allows users to literally touch the computer screen, no PC mice needed.

I recommend:  See computer touchpads at Datavision Ergonomics and ErgoDirect. See more on computer touchpads at the Business.com directory page on computer touchpads.

Tips & Tactics for Best Use of Computer Mice

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
  • A useful computer mouse is a usable computer mouse. If the base is too big (or too small) for your hand, consider a different model.
  • Consider carefully how many buttons you really need. A designer, gamer or engineer might like having a half-dozen mini-buttons under every digit. A business user will likely spend a lot of time undoing unintentional clicks.
  • If you buy a corded computer mouse, make sure there's enough slack in the cord to make it reach your work position. Leaning forward to accommodate will lead to neck and back pain. If space is a problem, a wireless computer mouse would be a better choice.


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