Many left-handed people get a bit frustrated when they see the latest mice are designed only for right-handers. There are a few mouse designs that prove to be suitable for both kinds, but it’s clear that mouse makers don’t pay much attention to lefties. Logitech, on the other hand, thinks left-handed people shouldn’t be treated as outcasts and readies a pretty good laser mouse specifically designed for lefties.

The MX 610 Left-Hand Laser Cordless integrates an advanced laser engine, providing extreme accuracy and flawless tracking on most surfaces. It also sports the Tilt Wheel Plus Zoom feature which allows for simple side-to-side scrolling and effortless zoom in and out of photos and spreadsheets.

Just as the standard MX 610, this mouse integrates the Bluetooth wireless connection with 2.4 GHz transmitter. The Email and IM notification LEDs let you know about new messages and mails from friends. The mouse is capable of turning itself off when no movement is detected so battery life is extended. In addition the mouse turns off when you power down your PC. You also get fingertip shortcut buttons for Volume, Mute, and Web page browsing.

The ergonomic soft-touch Sides allow an effortless grasp and with the special contoured shape, lefties can enjoy a natural grip that reduces fatigue.
Amazon has this one for $58.91.

I don’t understand why mouse manufacturers keep releasing trackball digital rodents. A tried one a few years ago and it was pretty awkward, not to mention that it totally messes up the FPS and RTS games. Anyhow, trackballs also made the jump for the optical engines and it seems some people still favor this tracking system as opposed to the classic mouse design. The latest model from Logitech is trying to prove that trackballs can deal with common tasks as well as with games.

Logitech Cordless TrackMan Wheel is designed specifically for the right-handed people to deliver a decent all-day comfort. As far as control is concerned, this model features the latest optical technology adapted to the trackball design. This way, the Trackman Wheel is able to track smoothly and precisely all you slightest thumb movements.

This is the second trackball model to feature a Scroll wheel and also comes standard with a drag lock button so you can navigate online content more easily. In addition, you get customizable buttons, which let you personalize controls with button assignment via the included MouseWare software.
I’m sure you got the cordless part, as the mouse comes with its own receiver. In addition, the mouse features a battery indicator light that tells you when your battery is low. This way you’ll know in advance when to prepare some new ones.

If you are a trackball fan, you can get this one for about $49.95.

Is that Logitech MX Air mouse giving you a hard time with its buggy drivers? Don’t worry, that’s not the only air mouse out there. Gyration has a similar product that might be better than the Logitech solution.

The Gyration Go features the 2.4GHz wireless technology that is able to boost the signal over 30’ away. It also integrates the latest in RF technology and digital security signature that comes with an 800 channel radio transmitter/receiver. The mouse works fine in the air but can be used on plane surfaces, as well.

It includes a miniature USB dongle receiver and has quite a few buttons for you to program. In this sense you get the usual left and right buttons, a clickable scroll wheel, 2 user programmable buttons and a SWIPES button for motion activated control and effects, all of these allowing for more than 20 programmable commands.

The package contains a rechargeable battery, recharging cradle, power supply, plus you get the GyroTools Media Control software and mouse drivers for Windows and Mac OS.
CNET tested it and came to the conclusion that, although the air gestures still need some improvement, the Gyration Go mouse performs flawlessly on a desk and ideal for use in a conference room or with a Media Center PC.

Amazon has this for $38.83.

There are quite a few obscure mouse makers out there and I tried to find them all and present their products for you here. But I never thought AOpen would come up with their own gaming mouse.

The newly designed AOpen MMO-310 mouse is a comfortable digital rodent with an excellent ergonomics design. It appears that the AOpen MMO-310 mouse is suitable only for right-handed users. In order to improve ergonomics, AOpen added a rubber coating to the thumb area of the mouse, further improving the mouse control, as well. This is specifically targeted at gamers, especially when the palm is sweating due to an intense firefight in a FPS game or an MMORPG.

Although it is designed for gamers, the optical technology included with the mouse doesn’t seem too fit for a gaming-grade mouse. Nonetheless, it should be good enough for the majority of people who use computers in office environments.

The AOpen MMO-310 mouse also comes with blue LED lights on its top, adding for an overall fashionable design. AOpen’s new mouse is available in three different colors. Details on pricing and availability are practically non-existent for the moment, but the mouse is expected to hit the Asian market this summer.

Returning to laptop mice, I thought I should let you know that Kensington has an interesting looking rugged-like mouse to go with you wherever you may roam.

Kensington Si670m Bluetooth Optical looks a bit sharky, if you know what I mean. It integrates a 4-way (horizontal and vertical) tilt scroll that lets you quickly maneuver through documents and graphics just by moving your fingertip. It features a mid-size body design with sculpted, rubberized grips so you can comfortably use this mouse in prolonged work scenarios. Being a laptop-oriented device, you also get an on&off button, which lets you shut off the mouse when not in use. This way you preserve power and you don’t have to recharge it too often. The wireless connection ensures that you won’t ever get tangled up in nasty cords.

Moreover, you don’t need a special receiver if you use it with a wi-fi laptop. .The LED indicators confirm your connection and warn you when your battery’s low, while he Bluetooth 2.0 Wireless technology gives you 30-foot effective range. The mouse is accurate enough, sporting a 1000 dpi optical tracking system. Si670m is suited for both right-handed and left-handed people and is compatible with Windows and Mac computers.

You can get this one online from Amazon for $44.24.