Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 5000

Left-handed users often get short-changed when it comes to input devices. In response, Microsoft’s Wireless Laser Mouse 5000 was designed to fit both left-handed and right-handed users but it fails to comfortably suit either.

The Laser Mouse 5000 connects to PCs and Macs via an included USB receiver. After installing Microsoft’s included IntelliPoint software, you can customize the mouse’s left and right buttons, side buttons, and clickable four-way scroll wheel.

Despite its contoured design, the Laser Mouse 5000 wasn’t comfortable to use, and the plastic surface was slippery. In addition, both of the side buttons are mounted for thumb use, which makes accessing the button opposite your thumb difficult.

This mouse doesn’t lag, but the mouse’s 1,000-dot-perinch resolution isn’t sufficient for avid gamers. Also, the mouse doesn’t live up to Microsoft’s claimed 6-foot wireless range.