Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 is a stylish affair that sits comfortably in the hand and glides smoothly across the desk. A small docking station recharges the battery, but we found you need to be very precise when placing the mouse on the dock. The wireless connection is provided by a small 2.4GHz USB stick.

The two traditional buttons are joined by a smooth-scrolling wheel, which itself has three button actions, and two thumb-operated buttons Microsoft says they are for one-touch magnification and Vista’s Flip 3D tool, but the included software lets you reassign them. The extra buttons are well positioned, so you are unlikely to press them by accident. Will Stapley Overall A well-designed mouse but there are cheaper alternatives