Glued to your seat, chained to the desk. Most office workers spend the day clutching a computer mouse and staring at a screen. So why not upgrade to a mouse that is both fun and functional? True, no one needs an entertaining mouse. But these high-tech products combine stylish design with the latest technology.
Your office is so plain, it’s almost painful. The cubicle is gray, the file cabinet is beige and the carpet is grossly in between colors. Add some excitement with the Cow Mouse from Pat Says Now. Made in Switzerland, this stylish mouse has a high-precision optical wheel that provides 800-DPI tracking. Plugs into a USB port on both Macs and PCs. Pricing starts at $34 at Amazon.com or MouseEnvy.com
How cute. Your children have a froggy-shaped mouse at the family computer. It’s sweet, but can it use laser technology to adjust the volume controls? The MX Air Rechargeable Cordless Mouse from Logitech works with laser performance and operates from 30 feet away. It has volume and entertainment controls so you don’t have to get off the couch. Works with Windows XP or Vista. $149.99 at Logitech.com.
Quality office supplies have an interesting way of disappearing. The good stapler is suspiciously on the receptionist’s desk and you suspect your officemate switched your chairs. Again. The Notebook Optical Mouse from Saitek Industries is hard for co-workers to “borrow.” Available in 19 bright colors such as hot pink or teal, this mouse illuminates and is designed for both left and right handers. Works for USB 2, Windows XP, XP64 and Vista. Pricing starts at $12.99 at Dell.com, Amazon.com or SaitekUSA.com
You work in Corporate America. There is no way you can have a kitty or basketball-shaped mouse because your boss is No Fun. At least there are cool color options. The ci85m QuickStart Wireless Notebook Mouse from Kensington has a slim shape and a lively green color. It promises instant setup and also comes with backup power. PC and Mac compatible, $39.99 at Kensington.com or Amazon.com
Remember last summer when you struggled for at least 10 minutes before reeling in your biggest catch ever? Yeah, that was great. Now get to work. Bring back memories with the Fishing Lure Optical Computer Mouse. This 5-inch mouse is shaped like a firetiger fishing lure. Comes with USB and PS/2 connectors, $24.99 at ComputerGear.com or call 800-373-6353.
